About Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is a tiered waterfall on the border of Lumajang and Malang Regencies in East Java, located in Sidomulyo village, Pronojiwo District. Fed by the Glidik River originating from Mount Semeru, it drops approximately 120 meters in a wide curtain-like formation. Renowned for its panoramic viewpoint and trek to the base, it is considered one of East Java's most iconic natural attractions.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide, tiered curtain waterfall dropping about 120 meters into the Glidik River valley with Mount Semeru as a backdrop. The experience includes a panoramic viewpoint from the cliff top and a steep trek down via stairs and bamboo ladders to the base pool area. The surroundings are lush forest and river canyon with mist, rocky pools, and adjacent small caves. Exploration involves viewpoints, photo spots, and the valley floor trail.
Key highlights
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Wide tiered curtain waterfall approximately 120 meters high fed by the Glidik River from Mount Semeru
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Panoramic cliff-top viewpoint overlooking the entire waterfall formation
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Trek to the base via steep stairs and bamboo ladders with close-up views of the falls
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Scenic backdrop of Mount Semeru, the highest volcano in Java
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Adjacent Goa Tetes cave and waterfall accessible from the valley floor
Culture & Context
The name Tumpak Sewu means 'a thousand waterfalls' in Javanese, referring to its many tiered streams spreading across the cliff face; locally also known as Coban Sewu, it is regarded as a prominent natural landmark of the Semeru region
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport in Malang; onward by road to Pronojiwo |
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| By train |