Some people call the waterfalls the Red Coral Falls, others remember the site as Melanting waterfall. You may not find Munduk waterfall in many tourist book, as it is located in a fairly remote village currently being developed as one of Bali’s community-based tourist destinations.
The 20-meter high waterfall has a large volume of water rushing over it endlessly. It starts as a series of low cascades on the river, eventually tumbling over the edge in a dramatic drop. The deep pool at its base is very picturesque. Children and adults often swim in the cold pool. The cold climate of Munduk village supports successful clove and coffee plantations, the spicy fragrance of which spreads through the air.
Visiting the waterfalls is quite challenging for first-time visitors, even if they use a GPS service. The village is located on the way from Bedugul to Munduk - Siririt. Once you drive up the hilly Bedugul roads, you may find a narrow and winding road to the left heading to Buyan Lake. Only a very few signs are placed to direct visitors to the site.
Despite the lack of signs, both local and foreign tourists have started to flock to Munduk’s waterfall, seeking a more pristine location, far away from the crowded destinations in south Bali. Blessed with natural beauty, fertile plantations and green rice fields, Munduk village is now starting to transform itself into a natural asset for Buleleng regency. Water from the falls feeds the village’s rich farming area, providing the locals with both tranquility and prosperity.