Tengenugan waterfall,Bali

Before we actually stepped into Bali, my brain had begun to picturise the island as a similar place like Goa or for that matter, the beach line of Southern India. I even joked to the Mr. (a former Goan),  whether Bali is the next North Goa or vice versa? Aah, don’t judge!

This picturization started to take a little concerning actual shape when we saw recently married Indian women at the airport wearing red bangles and bright shorts, plus the beaches, plus excessive two wheelers, and also when we spotted several Indians dancing to the tune of the popular Marathi song ‘Zingat’ at a beach in Bali.

However, as the trip progressed, I was proved blatantly wrong by the people of Bali. Bali certainly deserves hands down when it comes to cleanliness, traffic sense and also keeping up with the times. We generally don’t get to see it in many countries. This also needs to be appreciated strongly especially given the fact that Indonesia is placed relatively lower in terms of a developing country. Having said that, Bali also disappointed us a bit when it comes to conversing in English eventually building up a communication barrier. Please note that we don’t intend to generalise this statement.

(Picture: Baby Tengenungan)

(Papa Tengenungan)

Bali truly defines everything picturesque. Tegenungan Waterfall, located in Ubud, is easily accessible by road. We thoroughly enjoyed reaching the spot by hiring a two-wheeler available quite comfortably in the local market. You need to climb down roughly 160 large steps and pave a way through a small uneven rocky terrain in order to reach the spot. While you are on your way towards what we like to put it as ‘Papa Tegenungan’, you’ll spot a small signboard of ‘Baby Tegenugan’. Take a detour immediately, DON’T miss it!

Tengenugan waterfall is relatively crowded as compared to ‘Baby Tegenugan’.  After taking bath in baby Tengenugan we moved forward and spotted a sign which read ‘fresh spring water pool’.  Instead of making our way upwards towards the waterfall, we decided to take a quick dip in the natural spring water pool. It was the most rejuvenating experience the day’s trip. Ancient rock statues, carved by taking inspiration from the hindu mythology were placed at the pool.

Tegenugan waterfall is one spot in Bali that you shouldn’t miss to visit. It is an absolutely soothing experience to just take a view of the waterfall from the viewing point. Tegenugan is almost a 45 minutes drive from the village of Ubud and is surrounded by dense forests.

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