Enjoying the Freshness of Gitgit Waterfall, Formerly a Bathing Place for the Nobility

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Footage Nusantara - If you are planning a vacation in Bali, try visiting the northern area. Northern Bali also has a tourist attraction that is no less beautiful than the destinations located in southern Bali. One that can be visited is Gitgit Waterfall.

Gitgit Waterfall offers a stunning panorama that is the main attraction for tourists. Gitgit Waterfall is located in Gitgit Village, Buleleng Regency, Singaraja. Balinese people call it Campuhan Waterfall, or Gitgit Twin Waterfall.. For tourists who want to visit, at least first know about the history and complete information about the tourist attractions.

History of Gitgit Waterfall

Behind the history of Gitgit Waterfall, there is an interesting story that tourists should know, especially the Balinese themselves. The existence of this waterfall has been recognized since the Dutch colonial era in Indonesia.

Its fresh and clear water makes the residents love this waterfall. It is no wonder that at that time this waterfall in Buleleng was the favorite bathing place among the Dutch who lived near the location.

Over time, in 1939 this waterfall in Buleleng was developed into a tourist destination. Dr. C Hooykaas, one of the founders of the Kirtya Liefrinck Van der Tuuk Foundation, was the figure behind the development of the waterfall.

Then in 1989, several buildings were built in the Gitgit Waterfall area, ranging from restaurants, and hotels, to swimming pool areas. This has attracted the attention of tourists so the waterfall is crowded with visitors and has become one of the mainstay destinations.

The Attraction of Gitgit Waterfall

The rapid flow of water from a height of 20 meters looks beautiful and refreshing. Accompanied by a green area around the waterfall, it completes the natural tourism trip that can cure boredom from daily activities.

The large rocks under the waterfall, which are often used as a sitting area, are perfect for capturing on camera. The depth of the water in the pool is quite shallow so it is safe to use as a place to swim.

In addition to swimming, tourists can also test their adrenaline with canyoning, descending from the top of the waterfall using a rope. No need to worry because this sport will be supervised by professionals and special equipment is provided to ensure the safety of tourists.

Gitgit Waterfall Operating Hours, Tickets, and Routes

Traveling to a beautiful place is a solution for tourists who live in the middle of the city and miss the natural atmosphere like Gitgit Waterfall. To be able to visit it, the tour is open from 08.00 WITA until the afternoon at 18.00 WITA.

An entrance ticket is required to be able to enjoy the clear waterfall in Bali. For only IDR 20,000, tourists can play in the water in the Singaraja area. Tickets can be obtained directly when visiting the tourist location.

Tourists who want to go to the location from I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport can drive using four wheels or two wheels. The journey is approximately 82 kilometers with an estimated time of at least 1 hour 45 minutes to reach the destination.