Sekumpul waterfall, Waterfall system in Buleleng, Indonesia
Sekumpul is a twin waterfall: two main falls, each around 80 metres high, drop side by side into the same pool on the valley floor. A third, shorter cascade joins them nearby. The falls sit among coffee and clove plantations, and the streams are fed by the surrounding highland catchment.
The area was developed for tourism in the early 2000s when local authorities built hiking paths and created official entry points for visitors. These improvements turned the falls into an established destination.
Local people hold the falls sacred and make water offerings there as part of Balinese Hindu practice; small canang sari trays of flowers and incense may be seen on ledges near the pools. The site is also called Air Terjun Sekumpul, from sekumpul, meaning a gathering or cluster, referring to the grouped falls.
Reaching the falls requires ascending about 340 concrete steps through plantation areas, so sturdy footwear and a steady step are important. Local guides are required for safety and can provide information about the landscape along the way.
The water flows through coffee and clove plantations that have been cultivated for generations, linking the falls to local farming heritage. This agricultural connection remains visible throughout a visitor's descent.
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