Munduk Village at Buleleng, Bali, is an agricultural center for precious commodities such as coffee, vanilla, and cloves. Tourism is not the main income focus for most villagers. The village itself is quiet, scenic, and pure. Far from the busy touristy impression. It takes a certain poking around to discover Munduk’s hidden gem, Munduk Waterfall.
Munduk Waterfall is a 15-height waterfall located in the north part of the village. It is a slightly similar landscape to the popular Gitgit Waterfall, only a lot smaller. The water at Munduk Waterfall contains a small concentration of sulfur.
An ingredient that has a healing effect, and a cure for skin inflammation. And last it has certain beautifying results for the skin. At least that’s what the locals believed. Looking back at the Indonesian colonial era, the Munduk area is not entirely unknown to outsiders. Dutch officers used to go to the village for a retreat.
Believe it or not, the earliest guesthouse in Munduk was opened in 1908. Long before Bali became popular internationally. Nowadays, history seems to repeat itself.
Only it’s tourism rather than imperialism. Munduk Village is a retreat place for tourists. Especially those who were looking for an escape from Bali’s tourist area.
Munduk Waterfall Entrance Fee
The entrance fee is Rp20.000 for adults and Rp10.000 for children. There’s an additional parking fee of Rp5.000 per vehicle. Other waterfalls beside Munduk Waterfall need separate tickets, typically around Rp15.000 – Rp20.000/visitor.
| Munduk Waterfall Entrance Fee | |
| Children | Rp10.000 |
| Adult | Rp20.000 |
See: Explore The Tallest Waterfall in Bali, Gitgit Waterfall.
Munduk Waterfall Opening Hours
Munduk Waterfall opens from 6 AM to 6 PM every day. Moonson is the least favorite time to explore the waterfall. It’s slippery and muddy. Pay attention to the weathercast. If it’s raining the day before. There is a high chance the water will be muddy brown.
| Munduk Waterfall Opening Hours | |
| Every day | 06:00 – 18:00 |
Nearby: Cliff Jumping and sliding in Aling-Aling Waterfall.
Munduk Waterfall Easy To Walk
The entrance to Munduk is a muddy path down to the lush forest. However, it will soon turn into a paved road. The trek is an easy 500 meters downhill. After 15 minutes of walking, there’s a wooden bridge leading to the waterfall. At this point, the Munduk waterfall stands in a magnificent jungle setting.
Water flows down from a small crack surrounded by thick shrubs. Since the waterfall is not quite high, try to stand under the waterfall. It is refreshing as the strong shower hits the head. Stay in the water for some time so the sulfur can work wonders. For the sake of the skin’s health.
Enjoy the beneficial effects, no need to go to a spa for glowing and healthy skin. Later on, restore the body’s heat by ordering a cup of hot coffee from the food stall nearby.
More Waterfalls
Munduk Village has other waterfalls aside from Munduk. Continue to take the off-beaten path to Melanting waterfall. The upcoming waterfall is an hour’s trek from Munduk. Despite the distance, the waterfall can easily be accessed from the same forest. The water towers are 30 meters high, slightly higher than the Munduk waterfall.
The dew coming from the water flies more wildly here than at Munduk, creating a natural shower. Other waterfalls include Laangan. The waterfall is located on one of the villager’s private land. Befriend the old man whose family owns the place. And ask him how it feels to have a waterfall in one’s backyard.
The last waterfall is Golden Valley, which is popular for its Eco cafe. Situated in front of the waterfall try ordering a hot beverage from the menu. While enjoying the view of the waterfall from the cafe. The price is not expensive too. It ranges from Rp10.000 for a beverage to Rp35.000 for a simple meal.
Former Retreat Spot
There’s a reason why Dutch officers from Singaraja liked to visit Munduk in the past. Munduk is situated 500 to 1200 meters above sea level. It has average temperatures of 20º to 25°C. It’s way chilly compared to Lovina Beach which is hot and crowded. The other upside it has fewer populations and a scenic landscape.
Exploring Munduk Waterfall, notice leftovers from the colonial era. There are many houses in the village with colonial-style architecture. The agriculture here is also evidence from the colonial era. It was the Dutch who introduced cloves, coffee, and vanilla farming.
Find a coffee shop at Munduk Village and try the local specialty: a cup of Luwak Coffee. Walk around Munduk to feel how the village has transformed. From a humble settlement of Bali’s mountain people. Survived through the colonial era, to be what Munduk is today.
A trekking journey will bring visitors along the plantations. Where clove’s scent fills the air. Some of the old retreat houses are transformed into guesthouses for tourists. Stay overnight to have a time travel experience at Munduk.
See: Banyumala Waterfall Trekking & Ticket.
Facilities
Munduk Waterfall has basic facilities. There are parking lots and toilets available for visitors. The small path to the waterfall is clean and well-maintained. There are a couple of small coffee shops selling hot beverages and snacks along the trek toward the waterfall.
For tourists looking for a place to stay overnight in the village. There is no shortage of options for guesthouses and villas alongside Munduk Street.
See: Dolphin & Watersport at Lovina Beach.
How To Get To Munduk Waterfall
From Denpasar, you will need around 2 – 2,5 hours to reach the waterfall. Car rental usually costs around Rp 600.000/day. And from Ulun Danu Beratan Temple the waterfall is just another 30 minutes drive. Until now there is no public transportation available from the Kuta area.
Tourists staying near the Lovina beach area will only need a 45-minute drive to get here. From Lovina Beach, the waterfall is right behind the hill. The road to get there is quite challenging. Some sections are narrow, the vehicle has to go up a steep road. From Lovina Beach, head to Jl. Bangkiang Sidem, go all the way up Jl. Asah Gobleg. And turn to Jl. Munduk – Wanagiri.
However, this road is not recommended for inexperienced drivers. The safest way from Lovina is to put the destination to Gitgit waterfall. And last put Munduk waterfall as your last destination. The road is bigger and less steep compared to Asah Gobleg Street.
And along the route, there’s a small warung across Lake Tamblingan. It’s a good spot to take a break for a while.
See: Bali Airport, Guide & Transportation To Downtown.
Address & Location
Munduk waterfall is situated in Desa Munduk, Banjar district, Buleleng, Bali 81152.
