Madakaripura Waterfall, Gadjah Mada's Meditation Place
Located in Probolinggo Regency, East Java, Madakaripura Waterfall has undeniable natural charm. Not only does it offer natural beauty, Madakaripura Waterfall also has storynomic tourism potential that is worthy of development.
It is said that Madakaripura Waterfall was the place where Patih Gadjah Mada meditated for the last time, before moksa. This myth refers to the choice of the name Madakaripura which was taken from three related words.
Mada is part of Gadjah Mada, Kari means heritage, and Pura means prayer or meditation. Based on this story, local people believe that Madakaripura Waterfall is an eternal waterfall. The reason is, so far Madakaripura Waterfall has never experienced a drought.
The charm of Madakaripura Waterfall
Even though to get to Madakaripura Waterfall, tourists have to trekking first, the charm on offer is well worth the struggle. Your tiredness will pay off when Parekraf friends arrive at this waterfall.
One of the attractions of Madakaripura Waterfall is the cliff height of around 200 meters. This height also makes Madakaripura the highest waterfall on the island of Java and one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia.