Niludhan Falls
Bayawan, Negros Oriental · Negros Island Region
Also known as Niludan Falls.
- Swimming
- Roadside
- Family-friendly
- Photography
A 40 m curtain fall beside the Bayawan-Mabinay road, one of Negros Oriental's easiest big cascades.
Niludhan Falls spreads about 25 m wide before dropping roughly 40 m into a turquoise pool in Barangay Dawis. It sits almost beside the Bayawan-Mabinay national road, so the approach is a short walk and a flight of steps rather than a long trek. The name is said to come from the kneeling water buffalos that once crossed the river above the falls.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 40 mAbout 40 m high and 25 m wide in the widely used guide figures; the City of Bayawan lists 100 ft (30 m).
- Type
- CurtainWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱25 per personEntrance fee. A guide or donation is optional.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- July to December for the fullest curtain
- Barangay
- Dawis
- Coordinates
- 9.5957, 122.8882
How to get to Niludhan Falls
From Dumaguete, take a bus to Bayawan, then a Bayawan to Mabinay bus and ask to be dropped at Niludhan Falls. Alternatively, take a bus toward Mabinay and change at the Paniabonan junction. From the highway, walk a short distance and take the steps down to the basin.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
A short walk from the highway followed by concrete steps. The pool is not wheelchair accessible.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Niludhan Falls located?
Niludhan Falls is in Bayawan, Negros Oriental, within Negros Island Region. Its coordinates are 9.5957, 122.8882.
How do I get to Niludhan Falls?
From Dumaguete, take a bus to Bayawan, then a Bayawan to Mabinay bus and ask to be dropped at Niludhan Falls. Alternatively, take a bus toward Mabinay and change at the Paniabonan junction. From the highway, walk a short distance and take the steps down to the basin.
How much is the entrance fee at Niludhan Falls?
The entrance fee at Niludhan Falls is ₱25 per person. Entrance fee. A guide or donation is optional. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Niludhan Falls?
Niludhan Falls is rated easy on our scale. A short walk from the highway followed by concrete steps. The pool is not wheelchair accessible. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Niludhan Falls?
We describe Niludhan Falls as a curtain waterfall. A wide ledge sends an even sheet of water down, producing a broad wall of falling water rather than a single column. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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