TENGKU LESE WATERFALL

Explore Tengku Lese Waterfall (Cunca Lega) - breathtaking two-tiered waterfall near Ruteng surrounded by rice terraces & tropical forest. One of highest waterfalls in Manggarai.

Cunca Lega - Giant Painting on Stone Wall

Looking for a waterfall with rice terrace views? Tengku Lese Waterfall, locally called Cunca Lega, is the most photogenic waterfall in Manggarai.

Named after the village, Tengku Lese or locally called Cunca Lega is a breathtaking panoramic two-tiered waterfall with massive amounts of water plunging to its bed, decoratively surrounded by acres of rice terraces.

Why It's Special:

1. Two-Tiered & Highest in Manggarai
Tengku Lese waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Manggarai regency - Flores island. This waterfall is indeed like a giant painting on canvas - high stone walls looming, waterfall gives white color while moss plants scribble green. The large stones in front are the best selfie spots.

2. Rice Terrace + Waterfall Combo
The setting around Cunca Lega is distinctly different from coastal Labuan Bajo. The waterfall sits approximately 700 metres above sea level, nestled within dense tropical forest. The waterfall is bordered on its western side by forest belonging to Bonar and Pong Lengor villages, while the eastern side opens onto the rice paddy lands of Rangges and Tengku Lese villages. Provides stunning views of paddies.

3. Authentic Trek Experience
Lies about 28km towards Cancar from Ruteng, about 29km by car from Ruteng to Nanu, and continue on foot, passed Tebo village with its nice scenery of rice field terraces. Before getting to waterfall get a trek or walk along 1 hour (about 700 meters from Tebo village, ca 45 minutes through spectacular rice paddy landscapes). On the way you pass plantations - coffee, candlenut, terraces as well as incredible panoramic views. People are very friendly and can guide visitors.

Tips:

• After a short trek through gorgeous rice fields, watch tumbling water down the two-tiered waterfall that cascades into a small rainbow-producing pool at bottom

• Be aware of difficult sections of path, slippery during rainy season

• Entrance ticket around IDR 5,000 + local guide recommended

• Best visited as part of Labuan Bajo – Tengku Lese – Liang Bua – Ruteng day trip (attainable within 4 hours driving from Labuan Bajo)

Perfect combination of waterfall, culture, and rice terrace photography!

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