JUNJONG FALL

The hills south of Kulim reach an altitude of about 300 m only. Not very high, but high enough for a waterfall, the Junjong fall. From Kulim it's only a 15 km drive. Coming from the NS highway, take exit 158 direction Simpang Ampat. From there take the direction of Kulim until you reach the K145. There are sign boards to the waterfall.

From the carpark it is a short walk to the falls. The place is popular with the locals, there are stalls, and, unfortunately, also quite a lot of rubbish. The lower part of the park has been landscaped, with pools and bridges. The main fall is not spectacular, but attractive

A path leads along the main fall upstream to more cascades and waterfalls, which have not been developed and therefore are more quiet.

BATU HAMPAR FALL

There are several places around Gunung Jerai with the name Batu Hampar. This Recreation Park can be reached easily from Yan. Just outside Yan there is a junction where you take right to Batu Hampar. The falls are not spectacular but the stream is nice and quiet.

A trail leads to a few small, but pleasant waterfalls. We visited the place during the dry season, during the monsoon the water flow will be bigger.

LATA NYANGUNG

To reach the Nyangung fall you have to follow the same route as for the Seminyang fall, as they are waterfalls in the same river, the Perdak river. See this Seminyang page for details about access. The condition of the road following the Perdak river is very variable. During our visit they were busy upgrading the road, it was almost passable for normal cars. But a few weeks later after rain, the road condition had deteriorated considerably.

The problem with this fall is that there is no trail down the slope to the river. You will have to find your own way down, about 2 km after the Mini Hydro Power station. Depending on where exactly you start, you will reach the river near the base of the fall OR near the top. During our visit we first went to the base.

The fall is quite impressive and unspoiled, as there are hardly any visitors.

KENIP FALL

There must be many waterfalls in Malaysia that are only known to a few locals. Probably the waterfalls of Sungei Kenip belong to this group. This river has its origin on the slopes of the Main Range and joins the Jelai River. In this Orang Asli country you will need a guide to find this waterfall. First you have to use a logging road, which might cause problems in rainy weather.

After trekking for about one hour on a sometimes overgrown trail, you reach the fall. According to our guide there are more falls upstream, but we had no time to explore them, as the weather was not reliable.

Our guide told us that there are several more waterfalls to explore in the surroundings. 
When the new highway to the Cameron Highlands will be finished, access to this remote region will become easier.

CEMPEROH FALL

The picturesque kampung Janda Baik is located less than one hour away from metropolis KL. It is a popular destination for the townsfolk during weekends. Not many of them know that an attractive waterfall can be found in this region, up the slopes of Gunung Nuang. To go there, you take the highway exit to Janda Baik and drive all the way up the valley.

To find the correct route, please study the GPS-map carefully. Where the farmroad ends and the jungle starts, look for a small trail to your left through the grass. The trail, although quite overgrown, is remarkably clear

LATA BEREMBUN

This powerfull fall is located in the isolated region of Gunung Benom, about 13 km from Kg Sg Klau. The easiest way to reach this small kampung is via Raub. A few km north of Raub, on the road to Kuala Lipis, you will find signage to Kg Klau. For an alternative, shorter route, you can also turn right about 7 km north of Bentong. In Kg Sg Klau you will find sign boards to the fall. This road is not very well marked, you may have to ask for directions.

From the place where you park the car, it is only a short walk to the falls.

It is possible to climb up the slope at the right side of the main fall. You will pass another fall in a steep ravine. Then there is the last waterfall.

GAPOI FALL

Along the road from Karak to Simpang Pertang there are several attractive waterfalls. One of them is the Gapoi Fall. The eastern slope of the Main Range is particularly wet, so these are perennial falls.To reach the fall follow the road from Karak to Kuala Pilah until after Gapoi. Just after a water filtration plant, a small road leads to an Orang Asli village.

In the rainy season the Gapoi river carries a lot of water and it may be problematic to cross it. But when we visited the fall, the crossing was easy. After crossing the river, a trail leads through sometimes thick undergrowth to the fall. Not more than 300 meters.

The waterfall is enclosed at both sides by steep rocky slopes. A nice pool invites for a swim.

SRI MAHKOTA FALLS

The northern part of the Endau Rompin National Park is located in the state of Pahang and has its own entry point. Either from Johore Baharu via Mersing, or from Kuala Lumpur via Kuantan and Pekan, is is a long route to Kuala Rompin. From there a good tar road brings you after another 30 km to the entrance of the park. After registration at the park office (entrance fee RM 5) you continue for another km to the signboard for the Seri Mahkota fall.

The trail to the fall is easy, after going down a staircase there is a hanging bridge. The path keeps going down, because this is one of the relatively few waterfalls, where you start higher than the fall. The trail is not more than a few hundred meters, then the fall becomes visible.

It is a very beautiful fall, almost vertical. Not a lot of water during our visit, but the setting is very romantic and there is a big pool, perfect for a bath. It takes an effort to reach this remote fall, but it is definitely worth it.

ROBINSON FALLS

The Robinson Falls are located in Tana Ratah, the center of the Cameron Highlands. You can walk a number of jungle trails and one of them, nr 9, leads in a short walk to this attractive waterfall.

Most waterfalls are approached from below, but for this one you start upstream in the village. The first cataract is nice but the view is spoiled a bit by the constructions of the water treatment plant

The main fall is quite impressive. It is located in a deep ravine. In the past it was not so easy to view the fall because of the many trees, but they have been cleared now.

After the fall the path keeps going down steeply. There might be more falls or cascades, but they will not be easy to reach, because the ravine is very steep.

PARIT FALL

The Parit Fall is one of the two waterfalls that can be found in the Cameron Highlands. Compared to Robinsons Fall it is the smaller one. Access is easy, as trail nr 4 leads to the fall. This trail starts from the Century Pines Resort to the road near the Old Smokehouse. Not far from the fall a side trail leads uphill to a watch tower from which you have a nice view of the Cameron Highlands.

From both sides of the trail, the fall can be reached in less than half an hour. As the stream collects quite a lot of rubbish, the fall can not be called a pristine one, but the location itself is attractive. There is a small pool, but because of this rubbish, it does not really invite to take a bath...

LATA LENTANG

The Lentang Recreational Forest is within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur. Although there are no real waterfalls, the park is a pleasant spot for an outing. To reach the place, just take the highway to Kuantan and take the exit to Lentang.

It is possible to continue by car along the road, leading into the Forest Reserve. Depending on your car and your experience, you will park somewhere and then you can go on trekking.

The trail along the river becomes smaller and smaller. At then end it became too overgrown to proceed without a parang. Not much further there should be a water catchment area.

LATA TAMPIT

To reach the charming 7-tier Latto Caruk falls, take the highway from KL to Kuantan, exit at Genting Sempah and head for Janda Baik. Follow the signs to the Latto Caruk chalet, where you can park your car.Enter from the gate and reach a vegetable farm. Follow the fence which will lead you to the trail head. Follow the trail and after about 20 mins you will come to a spot where you need to climb up the slope on your left.

After 10 mins you will come to a split where you keep right. Another 10 minutes and you will reach level 1, a baby fall. Continue the trail, level 4 is a twin fall, and then you will reach level 5, a nice fall with a pool suitable for swimming

To continue to level 7, take the trail on your left and you will come to a split. Take right. Go along the trail for 5 mins and you will come to a river. Cross the river and follow the trail and this will lead to a 2nd river crossing. Cross the river and follow the trail to Level 7.

LATA MERAUNG

To reach Lata Meraung, you take route 64 from Jerantut, heading West. After a few km there is a turnoff to the left. Follow this road, it passes an Orang Asli village. Follow the signs to the Golf Club. Just before you reach the Golf course, there is a trail to the right with a bridge, which probably also leads to the fall.

You can also proceed a bit further,just beyond the golf club, where you will find unmarked steps uphill. It is only after you have climbed the steps, that you will see the signboard for the waterfall. A clear trail will lead you in a few hundred meters to the fall.

The waterfall is not big, but very scenic, because the water flows down the rocks in several streams. THere is a nice pool, perfect for swimming and bathing.

LATA LEMBIK

Not Every Lata is a Waterfall!

The place could be suitable for white water rafting

LATA JARUM

Lata Jarum is located a few km outside Kg Ulu Dong. In the nineties this kampung became (in)famous overnight when an ambitious and superstitious politician was murdered here by a bomoh. To reach this fall you take the road from Raub to Kuala Lipis. After about 10 km, at Dong, you turn right to Ulu Dong. The country road passes several attractive kampungs. From Ulu Dong a small signposted road leads in 2 km to the waterfall.

There must have been attempts to develop this fall. But apparently they failed. A new toilet building is unfinished , the old toilets are closed. A bridge and walkways have been constructed across the stream, but need maintenance.

Purists could discuss if this is a waterfall or a big cascade..:-) But the flow of water is impressive and the general impression is pleasant. There is a huge pool and there are places for swimming, wading and picnicing.

JERIAU FALL

Fraser's hill is a quiet hill resort at 100 km from KL. It is very famous with birders for its variety of birdlife. To reach Fraser's Hill, either travel via Rawang and Kuala Kubu Baharu, or via Bentong. The access road from the Gap Resthouse is narrow and traffic is restricted. The odd hours for ascending traffic and the even hours for descending traffic. After arrival in Fraser's Hill follow the signs to the Jeriau Fall.

Do not expect unspoiled nature here. This is a landscaped park with shelters and a playground, all connected by a cemented walkway. Very suitable for families with children.

The waterfall is not impressive and the amount of water is not large, but the setting is romantic, making a visit worthwhile.

CHAMANG FALL

The Chamang Fall can be reached by taking the road from Bentong to Raub. Just outside Bentong there is a signposted junction where you turn left. After about 10 km you will reach the Recreation Park. Carpark, stalls changing rooms, this is a well maintained place.

This waterfall has dangerous spots, with turbulence and whirlpools.

Almost yearly tragic accidents happen here. There are clear warning signs, read them!

BERTANGGA FALL

South of the mighty Pahang river, between Tasik Bera and Tasik Chini, a hill range reaches an altitude of about 500 meter. High enough to feed a few waterfalls. One of them is the Bertangga Fall. To reach the Hutan Lipur Bertangga, take the Temerloh exit from the Kuantan highway and follow road nr 10 until Kerayong. Here you turn left into Felda Territory, signboards will lead you to the park where you can park your car.

There are some shelters, but on weekdays you will find the place deserted. From the car park it is a short walk to the waterfall. The waterfall is a vertical one and surprisingly tall. Not a lot of water, but very picturesque. To reach the bottom of the fall, you must scramble down the rocks, which can be very slippery.

There is no pool, but it is a nice place to cool down and enjoy the beauty of nature.

BELAWAN FALLS

The Besut river has its sources south of Jertih, in a valley with many tributaries, and surrounded by high hills. One of these tributaries has a well-known waterfall, Tembakah, but there are more, only known to the locals, as this area is very remote. No signage, you need a guide, must ask around to find one. A good starting point for exploration is the La Hot Spring resort.
We found a guide in a coffee shop. He knew the way to a powerful fall, had been there decades(!) ago when they were logging the region. We decided to give it a try.

Our guide tried in vain to find the upper fall, supposedly even taller. After giving up our search, we relaxed at the middle falls, more like cascades, just above the lower fall.

You will notice that our guide was carrying a gun. We saw footprints that belonged to a "badak" according to him. A rhinoceros??