Nambalan River is situated in Mayantoc, one of the towns in the northwest of Tarlac Province. One approach to it is a narrow concrete walkway with a view of verdant rice fields on both sides, lush foliage around, coconut trees and blue mountains on the other side. The walkway becomes overwhelming as you approach the river but fun to traverse holding an umbrella, a phone and a bottle of water. The river is rocky but has basins of water by a nipa picnic hut. While the sun is scorching for me, dipping in the clean, clear, cool, refreshing water under the hut’s shade with mountain views and green trees in the background looks quite delightful and fun! Use of huts has a fee of P500. You have to bring a picnic.