Git Git Waterfall

Git Git Waterfall is one of the best-known falls in North Bali and one of the easiest to reach. It lies in Gitgit village on the main mountain road between Bedugul and Singaraja, in the Buleleng regency, and a short, well-kept jungle path leads from the roadside to a tall, single plume of water tumbling down a mossy cliff into a pool below.

Because it is so accessible, Git Git makes an ideal break on a North Bali road trip – a leafy, refreshing stop between the cool highlands around Lake Beratan and the coast at Lovina.

What to see

From the car park, a paved path of around 10–15 minutes leads through clove, coffee and fruit plantations and past souvenir stalls to the base of the main fall. In the wet season, the water thunders down in a powerful curtain, sending spray across the pool; in the dry season, the fall is gentler and more delicate. Nearby there are other waterfalls in the same village, including the Git Git twin waterfalls further up the road and several smaller cascades along the river. Local folklore says couples who visit together may split up – a playful legend often recounted by guides.

How to visit

• There are two main entrances; the one on the main road is the most direct and signposted.
• Pay the small entrance fee at the ticket booth. Local guides may offer to accompany you, but the path is easy to follow without one.
• Paths can be slippery and the steps are uneven – wear shoes with grip.
• Swimming in the pool is possible in calmer conditions, but currents after heavy rain can be strong.
• Combine it with other North Bali sights to make the long drive worthwhile.

Etiquette & dress

There’s a small shrine near the waterfall; respect any offerings you see and don’t step over them. Wear swimwear only at the pool and cover up on the path. Vendors along the trail can be persistent – a polite “no thank you” is enough. Carry out all rubbish.

The area is cooler than the coast thanks to its elevation, and mornings are especially fresh. Bring insect repellent, and allow time for a coffee stop in one of the roadside warungs overlooking the valley.

The drive itself is part of the appeal. The road from Bedugul climbs over the pass past the twin lakes before descending in tight hairpins through forest and clove plantations, with glimpses of the north coast ahead. Clove trees perfume the air in harvest season, when you’ll see the buds drying on mats by the roadside. Stop at the viewpoints for photos, but pull well off the road – buses and trucks use this route.

Combine it with

• Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and Handara Gate, about 30–40 minutes south.
• Sekumpul Waterfall, about 40 minutes east.
• Lovina for dolphin watching and black-sand beaches, 30 minutes north.
• The twin lakes Buyan and Tamblingan viewpoints on the way.