The Ditumabo Falls: Aurora's Mother Falls

My Uncle's House

This blog was part of my 3D2N Aurora Adventure. It was my second time to visit this place, but at this time I'm with my two friend, Sir Jerico and Edson. We want to explored the unspoiled beauty of Ditumabo falls, locally known as The Mother Falls. The Ditumabo falls is located at Brgy. Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora. This is the main tourist attraction on this place. 

After a long hours of travel from Pampanga to San Luis,Aurora, Finally, at exactly 9:30am, we arrived at my Uncle's house at Brgy. Ditumabo. From there we took some rest and since the weather was not that hot we decided to start our first activity, which is going to the Ditumabo falls.We prepared all the things that we need, like foods, extra shirts and the most important things, our cameras.
I asked my Uncle on how to get there, and he told me that we need to hire a tricycle which cost Php300, good for three person, that will bring us to the hydro power plant, the nearest point where vehicles like tricycle can go.

Sir Jerico and Edson

The way to the falls was not that hard. From Ditumabo bridge, the travel only takes 20 minutes when you ride a van or a tricycle. But if you want to experience a longer time of trekking, you can start walking at the national road(Ditumabo Brigde). Along the way, you may encounter some coconut and pineapple plantations. And When you reach the hydro power plant you need to walk again for almost 30 minutes. Depende sa bilis mo maglakad. But before that, you need to sign in first before going to the falls. Take note foods are not allowed in the falls. You can only eat your foods at the parking area. Only bottled water is allowed.

From here 1.3Km walks going to the Falls

Most of the tourist who come here have their own guides but the three of us decided to go alone. We just follow the flow where the water from the stream coming from, for sure it will end up to the falls. Mas masaya, mas enjoy.

Alay Lakad para sa Ditumabo Falls

The ambience going to the falls was very relaxing. Hindi ka man lang maiinitan dahil sa kapal ng mga punong tumatakip sa daan. 

Exotic flora and lush vegetation

The rich ecosystem of Mt. Danayag contributes to the natural beauty of the place. There are some wild plants like orchids that will attract you along the way. The terrain going to the falls was very challenging because you need to pass through huge boulders, towering trees, numbers of waterfalls and cross a stream with a strong current.

Nice smile ni Batangkapampangan..hehehe

No uphill climb, it just an ordinary walk. May konting paakyat pero di ganun katarik. This trekking experience adds more thrill in our Adventure.

Di kinaya ng havaiannas

Young Mountaineers

We stepped in some huge boulders and passed this small stream. The current of the water flowing to the stream is strong and there are some areas that are very slippery, so be careful as you pass this stream.

On our way, we started to feel the cold temperature as we get closer to the mountain. And when we reached the concrete pathway at the side of big rock formation, we were welcomed by this small waterfalls.

The water coming from the top was so clean

The place was like a land of fairies, masyadong tahimik at ang maririnig mo lang ay ang lagaslas ng tubig buhat sa talon at mga huni ng ibon sa paligid. Some old and towering hardwood were still visible in this place. Feeling ko tuloy isa akong Avatar ehehe... It was really majestic. From here, I can feel the mist touches my skin. so cold...

Picture taking muna....

A few feet away you will find the Ditumabo falls. Para kaming na starstruck sa ganda ng falls, wow!!! This 140ft. waterfalls really deserves to be named as The Mother Falls here in Aurora.The water was icy cold and clear. Add to that, the mosses attached at the walls of the mountains enhanced the natural beauty of the place.

The Mother Falls

Sa aking pagkakatayo sa harap ng falls, I can feel its power. It leaves the feeling of totally rejuvenated. whoooohoooo! sarap mag-swimming! This place was really worth it to visit. Sulit lahat ng pagod at haba ng biyahe.

When we reached the falls we found out that we're not the only visitors in the place.We met some local tourist from Manila. And by that time the rain starts to fall. Na lalong nagpalamig sa aming pakiramdam. We dived, we laughed and we enjoyed. We were like kids playing around. The basin was so wide. We have enough space to swim around. 

Meditation: It's more fun in Ditumabo

APEC Boys sa Ditumabo Falls

Thanks to Sir Jerico's water resistant camera and to my tripod for giving us these nice shots near the falls. Mahirap kasi pag DSLR gagamitin mo masisira lang dahil sa mga water droplets na galing sa falls.

The unspoiled nature of Ditumabo falls is really a breathtaking experience that everyone should see. The falls is surrounded by huge cliffs and covered by lush vegetations and mosses that makes it more attractive to many tourist like me.This kind of place really deserves to be properly and orderly manage by the local government of Ditumabo. Thanks to the Kalalakihang Katuwang sa Kaunlaran ng Ditumabo (KKKD) for protecting this place. 

Sa Uulitin guys...

And after a couple of  hour, we changed clothes and packed-up all things. It's time to leaved The Mother falls. I will miss this place when I go back to Pampanga. Sana makabalik ulit kami dito. Mas marami mas masaya!