Aceh is one province in Indonesia that is rich with tourist objects. There are many towering mountains, a sea that has a large beach, beautiful caves up to the charming waterfall. One of them is a tourist attraction of Waterfall Mengaya, a waterfall that the last few years has become a conversation of many people in because of its natural beauty is so fascinating.
The location of Waterfall Mengaya is on the south side of Lake Laut Tawar, just at the foot of Mount Burni Kelieten. Precisely in Mengaya Village, Bintang Sub-district, Central Aceh District. Located about 10 kilometers from the city of Takengon. To reach this location is very easy, the road that has been on the asphalt well, making this street can be passed by almost any type of vehicle. While to get to the waterfall, can go through the path about 1.5 kilometers.
Along the way to the tourist location, the eyes will be pampered with beautiful scenery in Gayo land. Past the pine forest, green rice fields, up to hundreds of hectares of Aceh's coffee plantations. This copied coffee has been global to the land of Uncle Sam. All of these landscapes will make the trip less boring.
The journey will be more challenging when getting off the vehicle and have to walk about 200 meters with a fairly uphill terrain. In because the location of the waterfall hidden behind the hills, making the air around Mengaya Waterfall feels cool and cool. And when arrived at the location of the attraction, the fatigue during the trip will instantly disappear so see the beauty of the waterfall that has a fairly heavy water debure down to the bottom.
Enchant Waterfall Charm
Waterfall free falling rocks rocks from a height of 180 meters in cool air accompanied by the soft sound of birds chirping as if to bring us like being in a paradise garden. Beautiful garden with millions of charms. So it becomes not strange if many people who feel at home linger in silence at the tourist attractions Waterfall Mengaya, either to eliminate fatigue or just to admire God's masterpiece.
The flow of water that makes up the pond seems to tempt us to undress and bathe or soak in it. Cold water will instantly penetrate to the bones when we enter into the pond coming from Waterfall Mengaya. Tropical forests that surround this area, managed to conjure this place has shades of calm and calm.
There are also more waterfalls above, but if you do not carry climbing equipment, it is not recommended for you to climb it. Because it will take a long time and also quite dangerous.
But behind the charm of Waterfall Mengaya, tourists are also encouraged to be more careful, because not infrequently the fallen rocks or fallen trees who participated drag the current could at times fall and threaten the safety of the soul. For that in suggesting tourists who want to visit in this place, make sure not come in the rainy season, because if coming in the rainy season, the swift water will increase the risk of things that are not in want.
Mengaya Waterfall Facility
For our own facilities we can find at the main entrance gate to the attraction Waterfall Mengaya. This facility includes public toilets whose water is sourced from the mountains, then there are also mushollas that are provided for pengunjun and coffee farmers who are Muslim. There are also stalls serving food and drinks. Do not miss the parking area is quite wide and safe of course.
Along the road to Mengala Waterfall location, we will see a lot of warning boards like a ban on littering carelessly, be careful because the slippery road and last board containing appeal to the visitors more alert when under the waterfall, because at any time there chunks of rocks and fallen trees are dragged along and fall along with the flow of waterfalls.
Bath and Bathing While Enjoying Waterfall
This one activity feels obliged to do, while bathing and soaking we can also relax while feeling the fresh air around the tourist attractions Waterfall Mengaya, the unspoiled air will make us feel more relaxed and calm. You can also occasionally be under the waterfall to feel the sensation of water falling from a height. But when under the waterfall, you also must remain vigilant in order not to fall on the rocks from the top.
Photo Hunting
After pampering yourself in the pool, you can capture the moment with family or friends around the location of the sights. Posing on the rocks with backgorund waterfall will produce awesome photos. Or you also photographed the beauty of nature around which is no less captivating from Waterfall Mengaya.
And for those of you who do have a hobby in the field of photography especially the theme of nature, it's a tourist attraction Waterfall Mengaya will be dear to miss. The reason is almost in every corner of this place deserve to be in the object of taking pictures.
Flights or Entrance Fee Waterfall
For entrance tickets to the location of the attraction Waterfall Mengaya visitors are not in charge alias sepeserpun free. Visitors will only be charged for parking fee of Rp. 2000 and cleaning cost Rp. 3000.
