BENGUET | The Bridal Veil Falls from Baguio City

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Bridal Veil Falls in Tuba, Benguet

It was unlike any other waterfall I’ve seen. Gushing from a solid rock wall, the Bridal Veils Falls in the town of Tuba, cascades down from a great height before rumbling into a dark pool surrounded by craggy boulders that looked as though it has been carved eons ago. From afar, it indeed looks like a very long white veil, resting on a towering rock face.

When they said that there’s a waterfalls in the vicinity of Baguio City, it was wrong of me not to believe them.

Kennon Road to Bridal Veil Falls
THE VIEW FROM KENNON ROAD, EN ROUTE TO BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

Azalea Hotel introduced me to the Bridal Falls. It was part of our Baguio Itinerary, and it was my first time to visit a waterfall near the city. But near is really not quite the term for it. Located at the border of Camp 1 and 2 in Tuba—Barangay Twin Peaks—Benguet, it was a good hour of a drive along Kennon Road before we reached the hiking point to the falls.

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It was the same as my last visit, this time with the folks from Le Monet Hotel in Camp John Hay. Everyone was constantly asking if we’re there yet. No, we are not there just yet.

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Bridal Veil Falls in Tuba, Benguet
BRIDAL VEIL FALLS, AS SEEN FROM KENNON ROAD

The trek to Bridal Veils Waterfalls is virtually non-existent, so fear not, non-hiking buddies of mine. The starting point is just along Kennon Road. And from the highway itself, the waterfall is a mere minute walk away—through a steel hanging bridge with a sheer drop into the shallow Bued River below, that is.

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Hanging Bridge to Bridal Veil Falls
HANGING BRIDGE TO THE FALLS

In fact, even with the short distance from the falls, not everyone decided to go. One look at the makeshift-looking bridge that connects Kennon Road to the waterfall is enough to make an acrophobic person grab tight to the nearest person he’s with and madly scramble back towards the road.

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THE VIEW OF THE BUED RIVER

But it’s really not that hard to cross. The hanging bridge creaks and sways a bit, but it’s quite sturdy. Just be sure to hold tight at the handrails at its side and you’d be at the other end before you finish the shortest song you can think of. If, you don’t stop for the breathtaking vista that would unfold right before your eyes in the middle of the bridge, that is.

So, make that two songs instead.

Bridal Veil Falls in Tuba, Benguet
BRIDAL VEIL FALLS IN TUBA, BENGUET

The ease of accessing the three-tiered Bridal Falls doesn’t make it a lesser waterfall. In fact it’s one of the most unique I’ve seen, and I’ve seen a lot. After you get off the bridge, there’s a footpath that would lead you straight to the falls. You’d be at around its mid level.

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Bridal Veil Falls in Tuba, Benguet
A THIRD FALLS ABOVE THE MAIN ONE

Farther up, I can see another waterfall above the main cascade. And there’s probably another basin up there too. But reaching it seems impossible. We chose to go down instead.

Bridal Veil Falls in Tuba, Benguet
KIDS PLAYING AT THE BASIN OF BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

We spotted some kids playing along the basin’s edge, clinging like colorful spiders along its rocky banks. It’s not that hard to go all the way down towards its deep water pool, you’d just have to go at it slowly, one sure foothold to the next. Anyways, there are makeshift landings along the way.

Bridal Veil Falls in Tuba, Benguet
IT INDEED LOOKS LIKE A BRIDAL VEIL

Once below, you get to appreciate the grandness of Bridal Falls much more.

And yes, you get to swim too! My friends said they weren’t prepared, and I wasn’t too. I simply stripped off to my boxers and jumped. Man, it was freezin’ cold! A hot cup of choco from Choco-Late de Batirol would be nice after this!

Bridal Falls is best visited when you go up or down Baguio City via Kennon Road.  The falls is visible along the highway; right side for those going out of Baguio, left side for those going up. Once you see the veil, do stop. I assure you, this waterfall is worth stopping over for.



Bridal Veil Falls
Address: Kennon Road, Border of Barangay Camp 1 & Barangay Camp 2 (Twin Peaks), Tuba, Benguet
Entrance Fee: None
Hike: Less than a minute
GPS Coordinates Map: 16.249333, 120.543194



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20 comments

  1. Eto pala yung nakita ko kahapon! Ang ganda nga. Gusto ko to puntahan!

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    1. Hahaha, and Bridal Veil Falls is so easy to get to, no need to hike or trek! Lol!

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  2. From Baguio town paano pumunta dyan? (commute lang) And madali naman makasakay pabalik pabalik? Thanks :)

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    1. To commute to Bridal Veil Falls from Baguio town proper, ride a Rosario (La Union) bound van from the Gov. Pack Road (below SM Baguio) and ask to be dropped at Camp 2 along Bridal Veil Falls. You may also ride a jeep bound for Pozzorubio, Pangasinan. it passes on the same route.

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  3. Hi, How much po estimated na pamasahe and hours ng byahe from SM Baguio? nagawa po kasi ako sariling itinerary for my Baguio adventure :)
    Thank you.

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    1. Hi Mary Loren, I actually haven't tried commuting to Bridal Veil Falls from Baguio City, but I'm pretty sure it's not that expensive. As for the travel time, I think it would be around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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  4. Noted and thank you po. Can't wait na makapag Baguio adventure. Hahaha

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  5. Gano kalalim ung s basin ng falls?

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    1. I'm not really sure how deep the Bridal Veil Falls basin is, but it is deep enough that kids can actually jump from a height into it.

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  6. Hello po, may entrance fee po ba yan or what bago mapuntahan? Salamat po👍

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    1. As stated on the article, there is no entrance fee for Bridal Veil Falls :)

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  7. We're planning to go there. This article has been very helpful. Thank you.

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    1. Hi Cynthia! Hope you enjoy your visit to the Bridal Veil Falls! Are you also coming from Baguio City?

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  8. Ok lang ba na may kasama 2 yrs old hndi ba sya delikado?

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    1. Hi there, the hanging bridge going to the Bridal Veil Falls might be dangerous to a small child. If you really want to go, be sure to carry the child across the bridge.

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  9. Excuse me dear thats not Baguio That is The Bridal Viel falls at Twinpeaks Kennon Road Tuba Benguet

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  10. Bukas po ba ngaun ang Bridal Veil Falls?

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