On our first day in Sagada, we were scheduled to go to the famous Bomod-ok Falls but unfortunately there was an ongoing tribal ritual happening on that day that lead us to go to the less visited Pongas Falls. The local tour guide said that Pongas Falls is their back-up in cases like ours but assured us that it is as beautiful as the Bomod-ok Falls.
It was raining hard when we reached the site so we had to wait for some time for the rain to subside. Just as the rain became a drizzle, we then started our trek. We walked through the rice terraces. I was always fascinated on how they go about these terraces and now I finally see that there were actually path ways in them that were not visible from afar.
On the way to the falls, you will be walking through slim cemented pathways along the terraces, passing through a rusty bridge, and trekking through some steep muddy edges.
After 30 minutes of walking, I felt exhausted. But after looking at my surroundings, I instantly feel revitalized and at awe at how beautiful and green nature around me was.
After an hour, we can now hear the sound of water flowing. It was a relieve to know that we were almost there.
After several more hikes and turns, we finally arrive at our destination - behold the Pongas Falls.
The water flowing from the falls was refreshingly ice-cold. The falls was so high and had 3 to 4 levels of it - I'm not quite sure. We only managed to climb up to the 2nd level. Sadly, you can't have a swim here since there's no basin. We rested awhile then went back to town when we're all ready to go.
If you're planning to go to a falls in Sagada, make sure to reserve one full day for it because you will definitely need your rest after the long walk.
It was raining hard when we reached the site so we had to wait for some time for the rain to subside. Just as the rain became a drizzle, we then started our trek. We walked through the rice terraces. I was always fascinated on how they go about these terraces and now I finally see that there were actually path ways in them that were not visible from afar.
On the way to the falls, you will be walking through slim cemented pathways along the terraces, passing through a rusty bridge, and trekking through some steep muddy edges.
After 30 minutes of walking, I felt exhausted. But after looking at my surroundings, I instantly feel revitalized and at awe at how beautiful and green nature around me was.
After an hour, we can now hear the sound of water flowing. It was a relieve to know that we were almost there.
After several more hikes and turns, we finally arrive at our destination - behold the Pongas Falls.
The water flowing from the falls was refreshingly ice-cold. The falls was so high and had 3 to 4 levels of it - I'm not quite sure. We only managed to climb up to the 2nd level. Sadly, you can't have a swim here since there's no basin. We rested awhile then went back to town when we're all ready to go.
If you're planning to go to a falls in Sagada, make sure to reserve one full day for it because you will definitely need your rest after the long walk.
This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:
- Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
- The Banaue Road Trip
- Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
- Sagada Cave Connections
- Lake Danum at Sagada
- Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
- Sagada Walking Tour
Read about our food trips in Banaue here:
Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:
