Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Air Terjun Tumpak Sewu
A semicircular curtain waterfall nicknamed 'Thousand Falls,' with over a hundred streams plunging from a cliff about 120 metres high. Mount Semeru is often visible in the background.
Tumpak Sewu, whose name means 'thousand falls,' lies on the border between Lumajang and Malang regencies. Here the Glidik River pours over a semicircular cliff from all sides at once, dropping about 120 metres, like a giant theatre curtain of water. On clear days, the distant Semeru volcano can be seen in the same frame. The viewing platform at the top is just a few minutes' walk away. Reaching the valley floor requires steep steps, bamboo ladders and wading. The round trip takes about 2 to 3 hours, and you will certainly get wet, so wear non-slip shoes and consider hiring a guide. You can also visit the nearby Tetes Cave. It is about 2.5 to 3 hours by car from Malang. It is often combined with Bromo and Ijen volcanoes to form an East Java loop.
Opening hours
About 7:00am–4:00pm (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mount Semeru
- Ranu Kumbolo
- Ranu Pani
- Coban Pelangi
- Teletubbies Hill (Bromo Savanna)
- Whispering Sands (Pasir Berbisik)
- B29 Peak
- Mount Bromo Crater & Sea of Sand