Last Updated on February 27, 2024 by Natalia
Banyumala twin waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bali, Indonesia. Despite its incredible natural beauty, Banyumala waterfall doesn’t yet have the crowds associated with visiting Gitgit waterfall. Although it’s not a secret waterfall in Bali, if you’re lucky you will have the whole place to yourself as so few tourists make the effort to visit. Located in the North of Bali, it’s a simple day trip from Lovina if you rent a scooter or get a driver for a day tour. The walk down to the falls through the jungle isn’t too strenuous, and the plunge pool is the perfect place for a swim to cool off from the Bali heat. Although Sekumpul waterfall is probably slightly more impressive, Banyumala really is a unique spot that we’d consider a must see in Bali. This travel guide to Banyumala twin waterfall covers all the information you need to visit!
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Banyumala twin waterfall information
Banyumala twin waterfall entrance fee tickets 2024– 50,000 Rupiah (IDR) per person
Banyumala twin waterfall height – 30-40 metres (approximate guess)
Banyumala twin waterfall opening times – 8am to 6pm
How to get to Banyumala twin waterfall
Banyumala twin waterfall is located in North Bali, about a 45-minute drive from Munduk village. To get to the waterfall you need to take the road Jalan Raya Wanagiri alongside Lake Buyan.
As you drive along the road there is a large sign showing you where to turn off to get to the Banyumala twin waterfall parking area. From here it’s around a 3-kilometre drive down to the car park.
Although it’s possible to visit Banyumala twin waterfall from Ubud, we recommend staying in either Munduk or Lovina so that you can explore more of North Bali. If you stay in Munduk you will also be able to do the Munduk waterfall trek to see even more of the amazing nature Bali has to offer.
Alternatively there are some tours you can do which include visiting this magnificent waterfall. This one from Klook includes a visit to Sekumpul and the lesser-known Wanagiri waterfalls, and Get Your Guide offer a tour that goes to Bedugal Lake and Jatiluwih rice fields
The walk to Banyumala twin waterfall
From the car park it’s around a 15-20 minute small hike to the waterfall. Like most waterfalls in Bali that we visited, the walk is downhill and can be a little steep at times. As you get towards the waterfall there is less of a path and it gets a bit rocky, although it’s nothing too hard to cope with if you’re used to hiking!
Best time to visit Banyumala twin waterfall
Whenever you visit Banyumala twin waterfall you will be rewarded with one of Bali’s most beautiful waterfalls. It is possible to visit the falls year round, so make sure on your Bali itinerary you include a visit here.
One of the things to consider is that between December and February Bali sees an increase in rainfall. This means the road down to the waterfall will be harder to drive on and the path to the waterfall will be more slippery.
Tips for visiting Banyumala twin waterfall
Cold water – A great way to cool off from the hot Bali weather is to swim by the waterfall. The water can be quite cold, but that means it’s a refreshing reward once you reach the falls.
Prioritise Banyumala waterfall – In our opinion, Banyumala twin waterfall is more impressive than both Gitgit waterfall and Aling Aling waterfall. We definitely recommend making Banyumala a priority in the area if you’re pushed for time! Waterfalls like Kanto Lampo waterfall near Ubud is a lot busier nowadays then we visited in 2018 and Banyumala waterfall we are sure will also be that popular, so visit here before it gets too busy!
Get there early! – Places like Banyumala twin waterfall and Tukad Cepung waterfall has definitely increased in popularity since we visited so if you are travelling without a tour group try and get there as early as you can to avoid the crowds.
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Wow, what a beauty! Can’t believe you could have such place only for yourself! :-O
Thank you. It really is a beautiful waterfall – once the road improves we’re sure it won’t be long before it gets much busier!