WATERFALL MADAKARIPURA

Entering Probolinggo District, after impressing the beauty of panorama of Mount Bromo, next you can enjoy spectacular view of other riveting but isolated. That is the fascinating Waterfall Madakaripura. A beautiful waterfall and still in the area of ​​Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park can therefore be an additional destination for mountaineers of Mount Bromo. Location Waterfall Madakaripura not too far from Mount Bromo, precisely near the village of Sapih, Lombang regency. The distance is approximately 3 hours drive from the capital of East Java, namely Surabaya.

Madakaripura Waterfall is believed to be the last meditation place of Patih Gajah Mada from Majapahit Kingdom. This towering waterfall is dubbed the eternal waterfall because it never stops pouring out the smooth water curtain similar to the rain for those who can pass under it.

This spectacular waterfall location is hidden at the deep end of the valley in the foothills of the Tengger Mountains. To get to this waterfall, you need to walk approximately 20 minutes to cross the river and rocky road before arriving at the entrance. However, treat beautiful green scenery along the way is a special entertainment that can treat fatigue. Major sculpture Patih Majapahit, Gajah Mada in a sitting position meditation will greet each visitor before they continue the journey further to the center of the waterfall.

The majestic nature of the mountains is the perfect setting for a waterfall that holds the historical value of the Majapahit Kingdom. The roaring sound of water that is getting closer and harder combined with the beauty of the waterfall curtain in the distance is a natural treat that will not only satisfy the eyes but also refresh the body and soul.

Although not yet right in the waterfall, be careful because it is likely that you will be wet by the water curtain raining from the cliffs you pass. To protect yourself from getting wet, you should bring raincoats or umbrellas. There are umbrella rental services and sale of plastic bags to protect your valuables, such as cameras and more, along the path to the waterfall.

The path you pass will end up in a valley shaped like a tube where a 200-meter-high waterfall looks dashing. Madakaripura Waterfall is even dubbed as the highest waterfall in Java and the second highest waterfall in Indonesia after the Sigura-gura Waterfall near Lake Toba, North Sumatra. The height of this waterfall alone is a natural splendor that is charming and amazing and must be witnessed by yourself to feel the sensation of majegahnya intact.

There is a cave around the waterfall is believed to be the last location Patih Gajah Mada meditate. According to an ancient Javanese-written source in the 14th century, Negarakretagama, Madakaripura is a piece of land given to Patih Gajah Mada by King Majapahit, Hayam Wuruk. Gajah Mada itself is the most famous patih in the history of the great kingdom of Nusantara, namely Majapahit (1293-1500 BC). Gajah Mada is mentioned as the main character who managed to unite the entire archipelago (Nuswantara) under the Majapahit kingdom. The glorious coverage of Majapahit territory covers the territories of Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Southern Thailand, the Philippines and East Timor; reinforced by the famous oath of the patih, the Palapa Oath.

It is said that the source of the extraordinary power of the patih comes from within the cave near Madakaripura Waterfall. There Gajah Mada often comes to meditate. Patih Gajah Mada even chose the cave as his final meditation place before he was believed by the ancient Javanese to reach moksa-disappear spiritually and physically from the face of the earth. Based on this belief, there are still many people who come to this waterfall to meditate or perform rituals, especially on the 1st night of Suro, Javanese New Year.

Being historically significant, skaral, and stunning natural conditions, Madakaripura is one of the destinations worth visiting when you come to East Java.