Kuta Falls of Malacca has recently begun to be glimpsed by tourists. Because in the past during the conflict between the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka, GAM), this place was a red zone and became the headquarters of GAM for Aceh Besar. But for now, you do not have to worry about visiting because the atmosphere is already conducive and there is no more gun contact.
This waterfall has a height of approximately 600 m asl, with the form terraced and keadan around it is still very natural. It is said that the local community reaches 7 levels and some even say 20 levels.
Gurgling sound of spilled water. Bird singing competes with crickets. The distinctive aroma of air blows from the forest trees. All three unite to reassure the soul and reconcile the mind when enjoying the Kuta Waterfall Malacca.
Activity
Entrance to Kuta Malacca Waterfall, visitors must pay the retribution fee of Rp 5,000 per person.
The Kuta Malacca Waterfall is located about 200 meters from the entrance into the forest. Visitors must walk through 412 steps, shaded by cool shady trees. Visitors greeted by the whistling sound of birds and crickets who seemed to say welcome.
Waterfall Kuta Malacca water flowed from the mountains are clear and cold. The clear water makes the bottom of the lake under the waterfall can be seen and from the water surface of the lake looks greenish color.
Kuta Waterfall Malacca seven floors up to the top of the mountains. Each level of the waterfall is 3-6 meters high. Each waterfall has a lake beneath it, which has an average depth of 100-200 centimeters with a width of 200-300 centimeters.
Visitors can play water slide, gliding from peak to lake at every level of the waterfall. Visitors can also swim in the lake waterfalls. For those who can not swim, sit back enjoying the sound of water splashing, birds and crickets singing, and inhaling deep air aroma that blows from the forest trees at the edge of the lake was tolerable. Visitors who can not swim can also soak in the shallow lake.
Reaching Locations
To reach this location, you are first in Banda Aceh. Garuda and Lion Air flights fly daily from Jakarta to Banda Aceh. The distance of the waterfall location is about 45 kilometers from Banda Aceh. A motorcycle or two-axle car is better suited to that location. The beginning of the journey was comfortable. The 30-kilometer-long road from Banda Aceh to Samahani, Kuta Malaka sub-district, is smooth and quiet. The road was surrounded by views of green rice fields that lie on the left and right. On the left side of the road is also visible in the distance of the majestic Mount Seulawah Agam.
Entering Samahani area, visitors feel the real journey. The road along the 15 kilometers to the waterfall is still red soil.
When the rainy season, the road is muddy so difficult for vehicles that are not designed for extreme trajectory. The road must also pass through six tributaries that average 40-80 centimeters in depth. There are no bridges to cross the rivers. The journey across the street will give the sensation of adrenaline trigger. On the way, visitors can stop for a moment to enjoy the clarity of river water in the track is still natural.
Approximately 5 kilometers near the location of Kuta Waterfall Malacca, flat roads turned so uphill and berkelak. The streets are slippery, especially when the rainy season so prone to make the vehicle mired and slip.
Challenge through the red dirt road, a number of creeks, and climb about 30 minutes to be treated when it reached the top near the entrance of Kuta Waterfall Malacca. At the peak to the east, visitors can see beautiful scenery, a blend of foreground hill of sabana, Aceh land, and Malacca Strait-visible background.