Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, Bali Overview

Located in the Munduk Village, around 45 minutes drive from Bali, Banyumala Twin Waterfalls is a collection of waterfalls with a large pool underneath, making it an exciting destination to swim and relax for the day. It isn't much known or explored, which adds to the charm of visiting the place.

The water of tha falls is cool and warm, and the pool is of moderate depth, with its deepest point at around 6.5 feet. It is a tricky drive down to Banyumala. On crossing the bamboo trail into the main waterfall area, one is bound to be enthralled by the sounds of crashing water, the excitement of visitors, the greenery all around, and most of all, the coolness of the water.

Exploring Banyumala Waterfalls

From the Banyumala Twin Waterfalls car park, there is a 15 minute downward descent towards the waterfall. This can only be covered by foot. It is a beautiful bamboo trail that looks much more natural than the man-made trails down to neighbouring waterfalls like Gitgit Waterfall and Sekumpul Waterfall. It’s a gorgeous walk accompanied by the calming sound of water crashing below.

The waterfalls themselves are divided only by the rocks holding them together. There are two large waterfalls and a small waterfall that collect at a pool below. The pool is around 20 metres (65 feet) wide and the deepest point is around 2 metres (6.5 feet). The pool’s width means that dozens of swimmers can be comfortably accommodated, making it an ideal destination for large groups.

Families with children will want to keep an eye on their little ones at these parts of the pool. For those who don’t want to swim, or go too deep, the water’s edge has little rocks to sit on with water only till knee level.

Tips

1. The road down to the waterfall’s parking lot is not in the best shape and it can be a dangerous drive for inexperienced drivers, especially scooters. It’s best to hire a driver for this trip.
2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes with good grip while visiting the waterfall as the walk from the car park can be quite steep.
3. Locals love to visit the waterfall over the weekend, making it a very crowded experience to swim here. It’s recommended to visit during weekdays if you’d like to enjoy the waterfall without having to share.

How To Reach Banyumala Waterfalls

Banyumala Twin Waterfalls are located at Wanagiri, Sukasada, Buleleng Regency in northern Bali. It is 76 kilometres (2 and a half hours) from Ngurah Rai International Airport, 17.8 kilometres (45 minutes) from Gitgit Waterfall, 9 kilometres (25 minutes) from Pura Ulun Danu Buyan and 28.6 kilometres (1 hour) from Singaraja.

Banyumala Waterfalls is easily accessible by car. From south Bali, it is accessible by Jl Raya Singaraja Denpasar Road onto Jl Raya Wanagiri. A taxi from the airport would charge around THB 250,000. From north Bali, it is accessible by Jl Raya Bedugul – Singaraja Road onto Jl Raya Wanagiri. A taxi from Singaraja would cost around THB 84,000.