The majestic beauty of Hang En Waterfall-K50

Hang En Waterfall (Swallow Cave), considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Central Highlands, ranked at the top of the most beautiful waterfalls in Asia, K50 Waterfall or Hang En Waterfall is a destination of sacred forest and filled with dangers for adventurers. However, the beautiful scenery which is like a fairyland is the motivation for the legs to conquer.

Located in the middle of Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve, K50 Waterfall is also known as Hang En Waterfall in Kbang Gia Lai District on the edge of Binh Dinh and 80 km from Pleiku City Centre.

In Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve, there are more than 8 different waterfalls. But the most beautiful and majestic is K50 Waterfall, considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Central Highlands.

The hike to conquer Hang En Waterfall is the passage of "climbing passes and waterways". As in the middle of the forest, there are only trails that wind through dense foliage that force you to wade and climb through many violently and rapidly flowing water sources, steep and dangerous slopes. It is normal to encounter snakes or forest leeches.

From January to June is the most beautiful time of the year to conquer K50 Waterfall. It is warm, and dry, with little rain and not too dry. There will be fewer leeches, less strong torrent of water, the spring water will not rise too high and the road is less slippery, which will be convenient for your hike to K50 Waterfall.

The hike to K50 Waterfall begins with the motorbike ride from the ranger station to the cow farm. It is a beautiful road like a fairy tale. The primeval forest with its rich flora works according to the laws of nature.

The rotten big trees fall to provide nutrients for the seedlings to grow. Small insects perched on the foliage, birdsong; cicadas chirped in the yellow sunlight that passed through the gaps in the leaves.

It takes about 1 hour to walk the path in the middle of the forest and down the slope, you will finally reach the peaceful and green lands of the cow farm.

At this point, the phone has started to lose signal. Life begins to separate itself from the daily difficulties and worries. The cow farm has about ten shepherds' huts. The people here are very cheerful and friendly, even if they do not speak the same language as the tourists.

Kon Chu Rang Primeval Forest with rich flora; and clusters of ferns taller than a human head. The feet of old trees with long roots extend like hundreds of snakes crawling on the ground. The old bamboo bush has fallen to the side to make way for the young buds.

The forest is beautiful but it contains unpredictable dangers. You have to cross the streams 4 times. The rocks under the stream are covered with moss slippery like grease. Under the shimmering light of the water's surface; you should choose to put your foot on the yellow spots of sand.

If you are uncertain at every step, you can fall into a stream; get wet or get carried away in the white water… The support points at each step will help you not to lose your momentum and roll downhill.

Forest leeches are a terrible obsession for those who go to the forest. They live under the layer of rotten leaves. When the first noise of the walker alerts them, they start to move by their vertebrae and throw themselves on the feet or body to drink blood.

You can avoid being bitten by keeping your body covered, applying balms and spraying plenty of citronella essential oil. In addition, there are also yellow flies, which release poison and cause unpleasant bites.

Any fear is small when you stand in the middle of the majestic and enchanting nature of K50. After 1.5 hours of walking, the place is right at the foot of the waterfall to set up a tent. K50 Waterfall is like a silk strip crossing the sky, soft, majestic, wild and full of mystery.

The water here is clear. In front of the waterfall gate, a large rock tower guarded Hang En, an impregnable protection.

The path to the campsite above the cave is very dangerous, slippery and wet because the water from the waterfall creates a constant mist and the soil and mud cling to the rocks.

In return for the hard work, you will be able to breathe clean air, admire the flowers and lush green vegetation, the magnificence of creation and enjoy the freshwater flowing from the rocky crevices.

In your eyes, Hang En Waterfall appears so magnificent. A stretch of water of several dozen meters has poured down bouncingly against the cliffs.

Depending on the season, K50 Waterfall changes its colour and water width from 20m to 100m.

Camping here overnight is also an interesting and somewhat scary experience. On dry and sunny days, it is a great time to observe the night stars and enjoy the typical cold of the plateau.

In addition, you can also take a net to catch fish in the stream and make a cooking fire, according to the instructions of the ranger who accompanies you.

K50 Waterfall is like a fairyland, sparkling and shimmering hidden in the mountains. It seems that all the quintessence of heaven, earth and nature are gathered here as a favour from the Creator.

It is both pristine and fresh, but it is also breathtakingly beautiful, this place is like a paradise in the middle of the world. Immerse yourself in the cool water, you will feel so fresh and refreshing.

The troubles, fatigue or difficulties when climbing the passes and wading streams to this place seem to disappear, replaced by a sense of relaxation, immersed in the wonderful scenery.

In addition to the richness of nature, the buffer zone of Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve also has intimate rooftops of ethnic groups in the village carrying the unique indigenous culture of the Bahnar people with many special traditional festivals such as stabbing buffaloes, abandoning graves, getting married, celebrating new rice...

Photo sources: @nhandan; @vivu

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