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- In Brief
- Yeh Mampeh at a Glance
- Yeh Mampeh Is One Tall Drop Into a Pool
- The Walk Takes 15 Minutes, Past Houses and Durian Gardens
- The Pool Is Good for a Swim, and the Spray Carries
- How Yeh Mampeh Compares With the North's Other Falls
- When to Go: Mornings, in Either Season
- Getting There: an Hour East of Lovina on the Coast Road
- Practical Notes
- FAQ
- Sources
In Brief
Yeh Mampeh waterfall, also called Les Waterfall, is a single drop of about 30 metres above Les village, on north Bali's northeast coast. The walk in takes about 15 minutes and is gentle by Bali standards. The pool at the base is good for cooling off.
It is one of the least crowded falls on the island, because it lies well east of the usual circuit, about an hour from Lovina.
Yeh Mampeh at a Glance
- Where it is: above Les village, Tejakula district, northeast Bali
- Height: about 30 metres, the lowest of three tiers
- The walk: about 15 minutes on foot through village houses and gardens
- Swimming: yes, a pool at the base
- Entry: check the arrangement at the gate, and carry small notes
- Crowds: low, well off the main waterfall circuit
- Drive from Lovina: about an hour east along the coast
- Best time: dry-season mornings, or the wet season for a fuller fall
Yeh Mampeh Is One Tall Drop Into a Pool
Yeh Mampeh is a single tall ribbon of water, falling down a sheer rock face into a pool.
The Tejakula district office gives its height as 30 metres, and the provincial tourism listing as 30 to 35. The listing also explains the name. Yeh mampeh means flying water, because the water seems to fly before it falls into the pool.
There are three tiers. Visitors reach the lowest, and the two above are steep and hard going. The height is the draw, and standing at the base looking up is the whole point.
Its character differs from the canyon falls further west. Sekumpul is a cluster of drops at the bottom of a steep descent, while Yeh Mampeh is reached by a gentle walk.
The Walk Takes 15 Minutes, Past Houses and Durian Gardens
From the village, the walk to the falls takes about 15 minutes. The path runs past traditional houses and durian gardens, through jungle and small plantations above Les.
You reach a tall fall without the staircase descent that Sekumpul and the canyon falls demand. That makes it a good choice for anyone who wants the reward without the hard climb.
The area sees a fraction of the traffic of the Lovina-side falls. On a weekday morning you can have it nearly to yourself.
The Pool Is Good for a Swim, and the Spray Carries
At the base, the water drops in a single high column into the pool. Expect to get damp near the front, because the spray carries.
The pool is cool and good for a dip. Bring something you can swim in, and a dry bag for your phone.
How Yeh Mampeh Compares With the North's Other Falls
If you are choosing between the north's falls, each suits a different day:
- Sekumpul is spectacular, and takes the most effort
- Aling-Aling is the one for jumping and sliding
- Gitgit is the quick and easy stop
- Yeh Mampeh is the quiet single drop on the eastern coast
The full set is mapped in the north Bali waterfalls guide.
When to Go: Mornings, in Either Season
The dry season, April to October, gives firmer trails and easier access. The fall runs fuller and louder in the wet season, November to March, though the path turns slippery after rain.
In either season, go in the morning. It is cooler and quieter, and the light is better than in the afternoon.
Getting There: an Hour East of Lovina on the Coast Road
Yeh Mampeh sits above Les village in the Tejakula district, on the coast road east of Lovina. The drive from Lovina takes about an hour, a flat and scenic run along the north coast with no climb into the mountains. A scooter or a driver both work.
Not the falls: the bathing place at Tejakula, the district Les sits in, photographed between 1910 and 1921. Photo: Tropenmuseum / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
From the south the journey takes three hours or more. Yeh Mampeh makes most sense as part of a north-coast trip based in Lovina, and the detailed routes and driver options are in getting to north Bali.
Because it lies east of Lovina rather than inland, Yeh Mampeh pairs well with the quieter eastern coast and the villages around Tejakula. The Sekumpul cluster belongs to a different day.
Practical Notes
Rates and conditions change. Confirm locally before you go.
- Entry: check the arrangement at the gate, and carry small notes
- Height: about 30 metres
- Walk: about 15 minutes, easier than the canyon falls
- Swimming: yes, a pool at the base
- Drive from Lovina: about an hour east
- What to bring: swimwear, a dry bag, shoes with grip, cash
- Crowds: low, and weekday mornings are quietest
FAQ
How tall is Yeh Mampeh waterfall? About 30 metres, by the Tejakula district office's figure, and 30 to 35 by the provincial listing. It falls as a single high column rather than a cluster of drops, which is what sets it apart from Sekumpul.
Where is Yeh Mampeh (Les) waterfall? Above Les village in the Tejakula district, on north Bali's northeast coast, about an hour east of Lovina along the coast road.
Is the walk to Yeh Mampeh hard? No, it is one of the easier walks to a major Bali waterfall, about 15 minutes from the village rather than a steep canyon descent. That makes it a good choice for anyone who wants a waterfall without the climb.
Can you swim at Yeh Mampeh? Yes, there is a pool at the base. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a dry bag for your phone, since the spray carries.
How do you get there from Lovina? About an hour east along the flat coast road by scooter or driver, then a short narrow village road up to the parking area.
Is it worth visiting? If you want a tall, dramatic waterfall without crowds or a hard hike, yes. It is quieter than the Lovina-side falls and pairs well with the eastern coast.
When is the best time to go? Dry-season mornings for easy access and quiet, or the wet season if you want the fall at its fullest and do not mind a slippery path.
Sources
- Tejakula District Office (Buleleng Regency), Air Terjun Yeh Mampeh, read September 2026 (in Indonesian)
- Bali Provincial Government, Love Bali, Air Terjun Les (Yeh Mampeh), read September 2026
- tatkala.co, Yeh Mempeh waterfall, the flying water of Les village, read September 2026 (in Indonesian)
Next: Tejakula village for the district around it, the north Bali waterfalls guide for how it compares, and Sekumpul for the harder, bigger one west of here.
