Indonesia is one of the states with myriad striking natural landscapes, one of which can be seen in East Nusa Tenggara, Flores—a place of hundreds of breathtaking scenes for everyone to fancy.
And this time, we’ll talk about one of Flores’ 25-meter-high waterfalls, located in the Manggarai area of East Nusa Tenggara. Cunca Lega Waterfall is also known as Tengku Lese Waterfall. So, if you wish to learn more about this natural leisure, read the description below.
Location
This waterfall is located in Tebo village, Pasah, Tengku Lese village, North Rahong District, Manggarai Regency, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Contrasting to Cunca Wulang Waterfall, which is covered by artistic rock formations, this waterfall is shrouded by lush woodland and gorgeous, fertile rice fields.
Route
You can reach the area by embarking from Ruteng. The distance between Ruteng and this trip is roughly 40 kilometers, or around 3 hours of travel time via terrestrial means, both motorcycles, and cars.
Amenities
As of writing, the amenities offered were nothing to brag about. This trip is still relatively new and pristine, and travelers rarely visit it. As a result, this is a valuable chance for those who want to visit Flores and hunt for hidden beauties.
While on the journey, you may ask for assistance from local inhabitants to explain the philosophy surrounding the waterfall tour. Plus, you merely have to pay a charge ranging from 2,000 IDR to 20,000 IDR.
When to Visit
Like other waterfall trips, the ideal visit is during the dry season. During the dry season, the natural charm of this waterfall is more immediately accessible. Meanwhile, during the rainy season, you are likely to come across a gloomy and brown waterfall that would ruin your enjoyable game in the outdoors while discovering Flores.
How to Get to
The Manggarai Regency’s central city to Ruteng takes at least 2 to 3 hours. You may rent a motorbike or a car to Tengku Lese Waterfall. You may also get it by driving from Liang Bua Cave, around 15 KM away.
Along the journey, you will be blessed with tranquil natural scenery, and, most significantly, you will not be too weary and tired because the landscape is not as arduous as accessing the Cuncang Wulang Waterfall in Wersawa village.
Next, after a long trip from Ruteng, you will arrive in Nanu, Buar, North Rahong. You need to go 2.5 kilometers or around 10 to 20 minutes to get there. And speaking of the scenery, the views of rice fields and beautiful hills will enchant your eyes.
The Attractions
Cunca Lega waterfall is known as the tallest waterfall in the Flores forest. It may reach a height of up to 25 meters and is located 700 meters above sea level. At this height, the waterfall is split into two sections so that you may pleasantly feel the splash and hear the roar of the waterfall from afar.
It is claimed that you can witness a rainbow in the morning due to the refraction of light and water reflected from the waterfall activity on this outing. Its scenic views accentuate this attractiveness, including deep and verdant woods and gorgeous panoramas of agricultural areas.
Furthermore, Kampung Bonar Village, Pong Lengor Village, and North Rahong own the breadth of woodland on the west side. Rangges Village and Tengku Lese Village occupy the land on the east side, which is a rice paddy sector.
Cunca Lega Waterfall Tourism, also known as Tengku Lese waterfall, has a swimming pool below it with a depth of around 3 meters and a circumference of 5 to 8 meters. It allows you to swim for a bit and recover your tired body after traveling such a great distance to see Flores’ natural beauty.
Pro-Tip
You’ll need to pack your meals because, once again, this tourist area lacks basic amenities. Indeed, this tour has received multiple visits from international visitors. Nevertheless, the current amenities are still quite inadequate because of their remote location. It is even as simple as food and beverage vendors.
So that’s a brief overview of Cunca Lega Waterfall that still needs to be explored and introduced to the public. With two levels of attractions and a height of up to 25 meters, this tour can become a popular tourist destination. After visiting Spider Web Rice Fields or Liang Bua Cave, it may also be an additional tourist attraction.
