Taman Sungai Mudal — Attraction in Girimulyo

This place is a hidden gem. This place is basically ordinary river. But what make it special is that some part of the river are forming waterfalls. The waterfalls themselves are quite unique, because they form levels which make them beautiful. You can take bath in some part of the waterfall, because there also exist some ponds which is quite safe for adults to swim.

You can observe signs around, which says that this area is a Corporate Social Responsibility program from the national owned electricity company (Perusahaan Listrik Negara). And they did great job on reforming this area. I believe this place was undiscovered for quite long time, and they finally build this place into current condition. They build stairs beside the waterfalls, so you can ascend or descend into another part of the waterfall. The safety of the stairs need to be increased though, because it is wet and slippery. They also built parking lot, although in it's peak hours is fulky occupied, and the unlucky cars need to be parked on the side of the main road. They also built several food stalls, so you can enjoy some meals there.

You need to take long journey from the main city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. You may need to expect 2 hours journey using car, from the main city. Please be aware that there are two entrances to this area: the upper one, and the normal one. I believe the upper one will lead you to the beginning of the river and waterfall, but i strongly suggest you to avoid this entrance. The road is still a dirt, and it is quite unsafe for me as a car driver. You best take the normal one, which is located on...

I came there with my sister and brother on Sunday afternoon around 2 pm. The weather is a bit cloudy but still bright and a bit warm. It is located in a hill, so that the water is cool and fresh. The ambience is calming, healing, and refreshing. The ticket is only Rp10.000, and spare Rp2000 for motorcycle parking. The river is small, but look intimate. You can come with your family, bring your child. You can go there with your best friend or your significant other. Just feel the water pass your body. Let your body wet with the fresh cool water. But, the road you'll pass to get there is narrow, very steep and winding. So that you have to drive more carefully. There is an open stage, presumably for art performances by local villagers. There is a small children's pool for fish therapy. The fish will eat the dead skin on your feet. That's what fish therapy is. The river water comes from the cave and then descends into a small waterfall. The cave is dark and slippery. No one is allowed to enter the cave. Along the river flow surrounded by dense forest, cool and shady trees. You don't need to be afraid of getting wet and not being able to change clothes, because there is a toilet to rinse. Outside the river there are also food and snack sellers. So, you don't need to be...

Holy damn! What a ride to be here!

I went with a motorcycle with my friend and we got lost twice trying to find the right path. With weak internet connections and the ups and downs the road has offered to us, it was kind of a challenge to find this place.

Fortunately, once we got to the place, it was really worth the hurdles. The water is very refreshing and not to mention how fresh the air is. We can see a beautiful view only from the parking lot 😍

After we enter the main area, there are so many places to explore! But please expect many...and I really mean MANY stairs. Prepare your toughest flip flop or shoes because the road is kinda slippery 😵

I was quite impressed with how neat the place is. The cleanliness, and visitors have easy access to many trash bins 😳

Definitely worth the time and energy and a recommended place to visit when in...