DARANAK FALLS is one of the flagship destinations of Tanay and is a famous summer getaway for locals and tourists from in and out of the country.
We were somewhat apprehensive at first about Daranak, which is quite popular these days and sure to attract huge crowds during weekends. The drive to the falls took us along a quiet roadway and straight into a hilly section of Barangay Tandang Kudyo in Tanay – part of the Sierra Madre foothills. A popular location shooting area of most local and international movies and advertising outfits in the country, Daranak Falls nestles calmly at the foot of the Tanay mounts, protected with the natural vegetation, filled out with enchanting waterfalls, ponds, and rivers cascading through detailed tropical trees and plants. This 14-meter high falls is truly an invigorating location. Daranak Falls is just a short hike away from the parking area and entrance. After paying the P50 entrance fee per person, we headed off to the falls, passing by a stream feeding from Daranak and observing several captivating pieces of rock balancing art along its banks. The stream itself flowed serenely through massive ochre-colored rocks, building pools of turquoise waters here and there before ending up in the deep catch basin of the waterfalls.
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