This looks like an ordinary rice plantation, zoom out a bit and it’s no longer so ordinary.
Zoom out further and you will see why I love trekking to Bomod-ok falls, sometimes called the “big falls”.
The falls can be blah at times – I say this when it’s the dry season and it does not really live up to its name. Yet, whatever greets you at the end is beside the point… it’s the journey that I enjoy so much. It starts at the basketball court of Banga-an village passing through several other villages.
The last village, Fedelisan, is where you will have to register and pay a fee of Php 10 to pave and maintain the trail.
I like hanging out a bit at the village, the people are friendly and the kids adorable.
The different trails along the way.
Having walked this trail so many times, I was amazed at how easy it is to navigate through the rice paddies today.
Just another playground for the village kids — running around the “unpaved” path.
I remember having to balance myself as I make my way through the wet rocks that was once the trail. So methinks Php10 is not asking for a lot with the obvious improvements. But I digress…
Pass the village is a spectacular view of the Fedelisan terraces – one of my favorite sites, truth to tell.
From here to the falls, you will ooh and aah from the different landscapes along the way except for an eyesore I spotted on this recent trip –
gold mining, I was told.
A couple daring kids running around on their birthday suits having loads of fun.
Once you reach the falls, what will greet you will be tons of people and kids who made the falls their playground.
The falls this time, albeit not the strongest I’ve seen, is a pretty sight.
Swimming is allowed if you dare dip into the freezing water.
Walking through the sceneries makes the 3-4 hour trek (depending on your fitness level) a breeze.
Even this is forgiving once you reach the top.
We always like ending the trek through a village called Aguid because its terraces are just so awesome. From Fedelisan village, take the right trail to get to Aguid.
Less of the cemented walkway and more of the dramatic twists and turns of the rice paddies. Awesome… but I said that already.
This halo-halo is different as it has macaroni in it — interesting just because it isn’t as sweet owing to the tasteless pasta.
At the end of the trail is a halo-halo stand. Gotta have some of those to complete your whole Bomod-ok experience.
A cozy café in town that serves more than just superb yoghurt. See why I love it so much here.
Great photos of a magnificent trek and scenery.
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I would love to take that same route you did. But I’m sure I’d be huffing and puffing all the way through 🙂
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It does look like a lovely hike with a great pay-off in the end.
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What a wonderful walk through the rice terraces and villages. I would love it. I really enjoyed your adventure.
Happy days
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ito yung na-miss ko puntahan sa sagada because of a ritual. pero because of these pics, parang napunta na rin ako. thanks.
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Wow! great place to holiday. I love the faces. 🙂
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i’ve done this trek, too, about 5 years ago…no Yoghurt House then. gosh, i remember we were sharing skyflakes on the way back from the falls, we were so hungry! and now you got this feast! gorgeous photos!
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What a gorgeous-looking place. So lush and beautiful!
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What a superb place that i would never have got to see without your post. Wonderful vistas all along your hike and the waterfall a splendid finish as indeed the the offerings at the Yoghurt House were after the completed hike and those children really are soooo adorable.
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What a fabulous walk you must have had. Thanks goodness you had your camera along with you. Loved seeing the terracing. It is lovely. The mountains and the gardens, the food and the views, the wonderful collection of beautiful photos make for one awesome post. genie
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Wonderful shots of a beautiful hike! Wish I could be on that trail today. And the food at the end – yummm! Thanks for sharing this.
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What a great adventure! The hike looks so steep, but a great reward, and great experience. The views breath taking and the rice terraces are nature’s wonder! How I wish I could travel North when I go on vacation.
Beautiful photos Jenn.
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