Randusari Waterfall in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region

Featuring many beautiful attractions, Bantul Regency becomes a good destination for relaxation and exploration. The region even has some stunning and secluded waterfalls, including Randusari Waterfall. This one is located in Jatimulyo Village at Dlingo Sub-District! At least, tourists must drop by before visiting other interesting vacation spots in Bantul. The waterfall, somehow, gives a great ambiance to eradicate tourists’ tiredness and stresses. Not to mention it offers both a beautiful environment and soothing nuance. The combination of an exotic waterfall, serene atmosphere and lush trees never fail to amuse everyone.

The Nuance
As mentioned before, the nuance is peaceful due to the seclusion. Randusari Waterfall also features a clean and shady environment, so it is suitable for relaxation. Many trees grow in that area, especially the one called Randu. No wonder, the locals gave the name to the waterfall based on the presence of this tree species. What about the appearance? Randusari comes with a twin waterfall and it is surrounded by lush plants. The height is about 15 meters! Below the waterfall, tourists may find a stunning natural pond, too. It is said the depth is 2 meters and it becomes a great place for swimming and bathing. The water is refreshing and clear, after all.

Exploring Randusari Waterfall
The first thing to enjoy is indeed the trip itself. Along the way to the waterfall, tourists would see beautiful and serene panoramas. Many trees and plants can be seen on both sides of the road. After arriving at Jatimulyo Village, tourists can park the vehicle first. Next, it requires short trekking too in order to reach the site. The pathway is downhill, so everyone should walk carefully. Have no worries. The shady and lush trees would keep the heat of the sun away, especially for those who come at noon.

The best panorama occurs once tourists arrive at Randusari Waterfall. The twin waterfall is surrounded by trees and it feels so isolated there. This serene ambiance would soothe everyone right away. Tourists can simply sit by the waterfall and enjoy the nuance! This relaxing experience is nothing to compare, for sure. As an alternative, they should install a hammock on nearby trees and sleep in it.

As mentioned earlier, Randu trees dominate the site. These tropical trees produce Kapok! No wonder, many locals often come to the site to cultivate it. What is more? The next allure is indeed the presence of a natural pond located under the waterfall. It looks refreshing and luring. All visitors are likely to get in it and enjoy bathing! According to the locals, the water comes from Ngreboh Natural Spring. It is also said the water never dries out even during a long hot season!

Nearby Attractions

• Gunung Gede Peak
• Watu Tumpeng Tubing
• Dodogan Tourism
• Jatikluweh

How to Get There
From Jakarta City, the best way to reach Yogyakarta Special Region is indeed by airplane. Tourists only need to take a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and head to Adisucipto Airport right away. This may take around 1 hour and 10 minutes, actually. After arriving at Yogya, the next destination is Bantul Regency. Tourists can take Imogiri Timur Street and head to Bantul immediately. The distance is 20.8 km, so this trip would take around 27 minutes. From Bantul, the next destination is Jatimulyo Village at Dlingo Sub-District where the waterfall is located. This trip would take about 30 minutes, as the distance is 16.5 km. As for the best route, it is Imogiri – Dlingo Street.

Where to Stay

• Griya Limasan
• The Giant Frog Cabins