Air terjun Nyarai, Waterfall in Padang Pariaman, Indonesia

Air terjun Nyarai is a waterfall near Padang Pariaman that drops 8 meters into a natural green pool surrounded by large boulders. The water flows through dense forest area and creates a cool, moist environment with thick vegetation all around.

The waterfall first became known to tourists in the 2010s through local explorers and adventure groups. Its remote location kept it away from heavy visitor traffic for many years.

Guides accompany visitors on the 3.5 km forest route from the tourist post to the falls, then across a 50-metre shallow river crossing. The walk takes about 2–3 hours each way and depends on physical stamina, so guides help prevent visitors from getting lost or injured. The route lies in the Gamaran Salibutan forest of the Bukit Barisan I national nature reserve.

Reaching this place requires a multi-hour hike through forest paths and across river crossings, with local guides needed for navigation. The area is most accessible in the dry season when water levels and trail conditions are more stable.

The green pool below the fall holds fish that visitors catch by diving in with a spear gun, since the water is deep enough to require submerging. A swing of hanging tree roots dangles above the pool, and the stream is held back by two large boulders before it drops the 8 metres into the basin.