5 Waterfalls in West Kalimantan Are Beautiful and Charming

West Kalimantan is known as an area with pristine forests. However, there are also many waterfalls in West Kalimantan. There are dozens of waterfalls scattered in various areas in West Kalimantan, but there is a waterfall that is still much unknown.

This waterfall area still provides a natural scenery, and has different uniqueness. Access to its location still gives a challenge, within walking distance as there are still many natural wilderness. So, if you are tired of that tour-just try to come to West Kalimantan to enjoy the waterfall. Then where is the location of the waterfall?

1. Terintik Waterfall

The first waterfall in West Kalimantan is a waterfall of Terintik or terinting. This waterfall that has a height of up to 50 meters is located at the end of the Hedgehog Regency, water Besar Sub-district, the village of Lodish, or better known as Serimbu. It takes 5 to 7 hours to reach the Terintik waterfall from Pontianak city center.

For you who love natural obstacles can try to travel to this one place, because along the way you can enjoy the natural beauty of nature, river flows, and the beautiful stone hills.

2. Gunung Poteng Waterfall

Gunung Poteng Waterfall is located in the tourist area of Gunung Poteng. The attraction that is located only 9 kilometers east of the city of Singkawang is also still provide a natural scenery. There is still little development around it. The authenticity of nature and uniqueness in the waterfall area becomes an attraction for visitors to spend time on vacation.

For you who love history, you can see the uniqueness of this place by seeing ancient relics such as villas, water tubs, and water pipes that were once used to deliver water to the city of Singkawang. Around the waterfall you can also see flora such as Rafflesia flowers, as well as fauna such as honey bears, pangolin and hedgehog.

3. Mananggar Waterfall

Many say Mananggar waterfall is a Niagara Mini in West Kalimantan. This is due to the appearance characteristics of the waterfall resembles Niagara falls. There is a uniqueness of this waterfall, there is a round lake that is under the waterfall that many visitors use for bathing, swimming, and fishing. The waterfall located at the upper river of the hedgehog has a height of about 60 meters and a width of more than 60 meters.

Then how to access to the location? From Ngabang it takes about 3 hours to reach Mananggar. To reach the Mananggar we still have to walk through the scrub. But for those of you who like challenges do not hurt to try because along the way you can enjoy the cool air and natural beauty of nature.

4. Ampar Java Waterfall

Still in the Landak Regency, Ampar Java Waterfall own charm. This place is perfect for you who like the altitude. The access to Ampar Java can be reached by motorbike for about 2 hours from the Serimbu area.

5. Saka Dua Waterfall

Located in the protected forest area that is still very beautiful and natural in the Dusun Kayu Tunu, Sanggau regency. To reach the location it takes about 2 hours from the town of Sanggau, by going down the Kapuas River by boat, only then proceed on foot through the wilderness. Saka Dua Waterfall is a very challenging tourist attraction because it is necessary to achieve a good condition. This is perfect for those of you who want a adventure running through the wild.

Actually there are still many tourism that you can still visit in West Kalimantan, but do not forget to keep the environment sustainable yes guys!