The sun was just rising, the morning began to give the harmony of nature, Madakaripura stunning, save the legend, pamper body and soul of visitors.
If we have just entered the parking area is a tourist
attraction, soon there will be people approached, offering tour guide services
to tourist sites. Understandably, these attractions are less than 2 km from the
parking area, and can only be reached by foot, along the steep rocky river, and
the wall of the hill.
Along the way to the falls, we will be treated to a
beautiful natural atmosphere. Splashing water flows on the sidelines of large
stones, animal sounds greeted each other behind a bush, chirping birds
sometimes fly over.
This tourist area is located in the village Sapihh, sub
Lumbang, Probolinggo regency, East Java. Merry laughter of visitors sounded,
echoing between the walls of the hill, as well as thundering waterfalls, sounds
when nearly arrived at the location, indicating the location is near, and we
are increasingly eager to set foot faster.
When the journey, the tour guide was also telling stories,
myths about these attractions. Once upon a time when the kingdom of Majapahit,
a governor named Gajahmada, muksa / disappeared in this place, there is a
belief that Madakaripura: is a spiritual bridge leading to another world.
Therefore, this place is called Madakaripura which means:
the last residence, local people believe that, patih Gajahmada get through the
end of his life here. Mentioned in the historical records, after the war Bubat
legendary, patih Gajahmada try solitude here, he felt failed to deliver on his
vow, to unite the archipelago, so he immersed himself in silence, and kept
praying to God, until he died in silence matchless ,
Currently waterfall Madakaripura be natural attractions
open, which accentuate the appeal of the 200-meter high waterfall. Waterfall it
collects in narrow niches diameter of 25 meters, with a depth of more than 7 meters.
This tourist area is located approximately 620 meters above
sea level, is located in Tengger, not far from Bromo. Waterfall Madakaripura
comes from river flow in Bromo area, so do not be surprised if sometimes, the
flow of the waterfall carries a wooden rod material, as well as stone while
torrential water flow.
There are five waterfalls in this area, but that can be seen
easily with just three, while the other two hidden behind the three waterfalls.
In the middle of the main waterfall cliff at large, there is a transverse
horizontal cavity, locals believe, that's where the duke Gajahmada sit quietly
meditating in silence taste.
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