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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Tumpak Sewu

Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 3 2026

Top 10No. 1 in AsiaNo. 1 in Indonesia

Tumpak Sewu

A curtain of water made of many streams pours down green cliffs in Lumajang's Pronojiwo area, with mountains behind. Visitors reach it by a steep descent of stairs and paths from the car park.

Highlights

  • Water curtain over green cliffs
  • Panoramic view from the top
  • Rainbows and spray below

Good to know

  • Steep stairs down, long queues on weekends
  • Non-slip shoes and a change of clothes
  • Go early, as weekends and holidays are crowded

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