See the Beauty of Rayab Waterfall's Hidden Paradise // Natural Charm in North Aceh

Stretching between two sub-districts, namely Makmur Sub-district and Nisam Antara Sub-district, North Aceh, Rayap Waterfall has become a natural tourist destination in the area.

Good evening, my friends. I'm back in this wonderful community to share some images I captured while visiting a hidden tourist destination in North Aceh.

A few days ago, I visited this place, which stretches between two districts, with some friends. So, please continue to follow my blog to see more images of this natural beauty, along with short posts from me later.

My friends...
I'll start this blog with a trip. We were greeted by the natural beauty of the winding road, and here are some of the photos I took during that time.

The Rayap Waterfall is located in the interior of North Aceh, about 25 km from the city of Lhokseumawe. According to my own experience, the trip took approximately an hour by motorcycle. A little about the place, according to local residents, the waterfall was discovered in 2016 and is now starting to be visited by locals and people from other areas, like myself, who traveled from Bireuen with friends.

Due to its remote location, to access the site, we must pass through several local plantations. Although the road is unpaved, I believe it is quite passable. However, during the rainy season, visiting this destination requires patience and high spirits, as the road is not yet in perfect condition.

I also took a little time to take some photos while navigating the rugged road. Hopefully, these images can give a glimpse of the journey we must take to reach the Rayab waterfall natural tourist destination.

As I mentioned above, due to the poor road conditions and the fact that it had just rained on our trip, we were stuck on this damaged road, which made it a bit difficult to ride a motorbike. I think walking is the best option during the rainy season to reach this tourist destination, starting with the approximately 500-meter-long rocky road.

Because this tourist attraction is located in the middle of a forest, it's surrounded by lush natural scenery, a beauty I believe is pristine.

After a somewhat tiring journey, which I personally felt took quite a while to reach, we finally arrived at the entrance to the natural tourist destination.

Upon arrival, I was immediately struck by the simple yet pristine nature of the area, with its characteristic mountain climate and serene atmosphere, making me feel at ease.

After a few moments of entering the area, the first thing I encountered were public facilities, including a very basic restroom. Here are some photos I captured after entering the Rayab Waterfall natural tourist area.

The sound of the waterfall, Mbak, could be heard creeping through the bushes as I made my way along the path to this tourist attraction, a Hidden Paradise in North Aceh.

As I mentioned above, this place is still very simple, with several huts beginning to fall into disrepair.

Although the huts also offer some food and snacks, some not particularly luxurious, they're enough to stave off hunger when your stomach starts to growl after soaking in the cool waters of this natural tourist destination.

It had just rained when we arrived, so the vendors were leaving the huts to go home, usually returning the next day if the weather improves.

Step by step, I began to navigate the path past these huts to reach the main location of the waterfall, a slithering sound that could be heard through the undergrowth.

After about three minutes of walking through these huts, I finally saw the long, flowing water that seemed to be crawling through the gaps between the large rocks along the river. The coolness began to be felt as the splash of water touched my skin as I approached, and all my fatigue from the journey momentarily disappeared.

My friend...
In my opinion, this is one of the most pristine tourist destinations. Although it's quite far from the city center, the fatigue is rewarded when you see the beautiful scenery unfolding before your eyes.

And I hope that the Rayap Waterfall tourist destination will always maintain its authenticity and remain popular forever, becoming better known to both local and international visitors.

And before we knew it, time was ticking away, forcing us to head home. This will undoubtedly leave behind a long and interesting journey, filled with unforgettable memories for me personally.

Okay, friends, those are some pictures and a short post from my blog this time about my trip to one of the Hidden Paradises located in North Aceh. I hope you all enjoyed and were entertained by what I shared.

Thank you very much to all of you who have taken the time to view and read my blog to the end.
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That's all for now.
Greetings, everyone.
See you in my next blog.

About the author

Maulizar Mawardi or better known as @antonydossantos. I am a student. Like taking pictures, but not a professional photographer, insect lover, nature lover, looking for momentum is my hobby.