| Yeh in
Balinese means water, mampeh means flying, so this waterfall on the eyes
of the villager of Les is seen as a flying water. Indeed this less known
waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Bali.
From the
junction 36 kilometers east of Singaraja, north Bali capital, on the road
connecting Singaraja and Amlapura in the east, between Tejakula and Penuktukan
villages, follow the road ascending to the south for about a kilometer.
The straight road ends at the small junction before the village bathing
place. |
|
Public
bathing place
of Les
village. The water
come from
the same
source
as the waterfall.
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| Take the right turn then to the left, pass the Pura Desa
( one of three most important village temples ), pass the bridge,
and arrive on the parking space just before the Pura Subak, the temple
of life giving water of the traditional irrigation organization. From there
the journey can only be continued by foot. Follow the beaten track for
about a kilometer to the south away from the rice fields, then the vegetation
become more and more tick. |
|
Track to the
"flying
water". |
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| We know that the waterfall is
getting closer when the subtle roar is heard in the distant. Continue walking
for a couple of minutes, and that's it, The Borboran Yeh Mampeh or The
Flying Water Waterfall. |
|
Borboran Yeh Mampeh or
The Flying
Water Waterfall. |
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| If we are there in the middle or at the end of rainy season, then
we get the bigger water. The waterfall become somewhat smaller at dry season. |
|
Looking
up.. |
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| The stream away from the waterfall even the shallow pool right under
the waterfall is an excellent spot for bathing, especially after walking
for the distant under the sun. Just keep away from near the middle of the
fall, since the power of the water hitting the body is so powerful that
hurts. |
|
A
magnificent site
to cool
off.. |
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| Like many natural spots in Bali, this place also considered sacred
by the people. Some Balinese visitors occasionally bring simple offerings
such as incense or flower to be placed on the rocks not far from the waterfall.
Local guides normally escort visitors to this site, but even though when
you visit this site without them it is advised to behave and speak in proper
or gentle manner around the area or better still, along the journey. |
|
The stream, away
from the
waterfall. |
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| Walking away from the site and back to the crowd of Les village,
you can continue your journey around Bali. To the east, you'll find Tulamben,
Amed, Tirta Gangga, Amlapura and continue toward Candi Dasa, all of them
offer good accommodations. To the west you'll meet Air Sanih, Singaraja,
Lovina and Menjangan island, all are resort areas complete with tourist
facilities. Except for Candi Dasa and Menjangan island, all of the sites
can be reached in 1,5 hours or less. |