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8 September 2014

MALAYSIA - The Waterfalls of Perak






The Waterfalls of

Perak is another large state with its eastern state boundary in mountainous area. There is an uncounted number of waterfalls yet to be discovered! But there are also numerous waterfall areas opened up for public usage.

Among the waterfalls with easy access, there are a couple of spectacular falls.


Accessability: Easy

Picture

Name/Location

Type

Activities

Description
Batu Berangkai Falls
Near Kampar
Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Gentle cascades with crystal clear water
Last update January 2006
Bukit Jana fall
Near Kamunting
CascadesPicnic
Swimming
Baby fall with a nice pool
Last update September 2009
Buntong Falls
Near Ipoh
Multiple fallsPicnic
Swimming
Close to the town, only known to locals. Surprisingly tall fall
Last update January 2009
Gepai Falls
Near Bidor
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
A nice, small waterfall near Bidor. Can be crowded during weekends.
Last update July 2004
Geruntum Fall
Near Gopeng
Multiple fallsPicnic
Swimming
Trekking
Interesting unspoilt waterfalls
Last update October 2007
Lata Batu Pecah
near Manong, 25 km west of Ipoh
Multiple fallsSwimming
Trekking
Unspoilt waterfall, remote location
Last update January 2012
Lata Iskandar
On the route from Tapah to the Cameron Highlands
Rapids
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
A popular stop on the way to the Cameron Highlands. Suitable place for family outings
Last update August 2007
Lata Kekabu
Near Lenggong and the Chenderoh Lake
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Formerly know as the Sungei Tampan falls
Last update December 2004
Lata Kinjang
Near Chenderiang
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Dramatic cascades, prominent view from the North-South Highway. The upper part is of moderate difficulty.
Last update August 2005
Lata Perahu
20 km north of Kuala Kangsar
Single fallPicnic
Swimming
Unspoilt waterfall in pristine surroundings
Last update August 2007
Lata Tebing Tinggi
Near Selama
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
The main waterfall is wide but not tall.
Last update November 2009
Lata Ulu Chepor
Kg Ulu Chepor near Jelepang
Rapids
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Recreational site with cascades and small waterfalls. Popular during weekends. Crystal clear water
Last update January 2012
Lubuk Timah
Near Simpang Pulai, road to the C.H.
Multiple fallsPicnic
Swimming
Popular waterfalls and hot springs
Last update October 2007
Papan Cascades
near Papan, south-west of Ipoh
CascadesPicnic
Swimming
Attractive cascades near the scenic ghost town of Papan
Last update October 2007
Salu Falls
Between Kampar and Gopeng
Cascades
Multiple falls
PicnicSmall, pleasant falls in well maintained park
Last update June 2009
Sinju Fall
along the road from Simpang Pulai to the Cameron Highlands
Single fallPicnicA small waterfall, within easy reach of the road
Last update August 2007
Tupai Fall
In Taiping
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Small attractive waterfalls, near Taiping
Last update November 2010
Ulu Licin falls
Norht of Beruas
Multiple fallsSwimming
Trekking
Unspoiled multi-tiered falls
Last update May 2013
Accessability: Moderate

Picture

Name/Location

Type

Activities

Description
Air Hitam Fall
Near Batu Kurau, north of Taiping
Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Powerfull fall and cascades. Pristine environment.
Last update September 2009
Belum falls
Royal Belum & South Belum, 30 km east of Gerik
Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Many waterfalls. Access by boat only. Permit needed
Last update May 2012
Chelik Fall
near Simpang Pulai and the new road to the Cameron Highlands
Single fallTrekkingRemote Fall, possibly the tallest fall in the western part of Peninsular Malaysia.
Last update August 2005
Damak Fall
Ulu Geroh, near Gopeng
Single fallSwimming
Trekking
A small attractive waterfall in Orang Asli country.
Last update July 2005
Kait Fall
15 km from Simpang Pulai, along the CH road
Single fallSwimming
Trekking
Pristine vertical fall
Last update March 2013
Kamunting Fall
Kamunting
Single fallTrekkingTall, unspoiled fall, visible from Kamunting
Last update January 2009
Lata Payong
Near Kg Kuak, West of Lake Cenderoh
Cascades
Multiple falls
TrekkingUnknown waterfalls in the Bintang range
Last update March 2013
Lata Tanjung Kala
near Grik
Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Located in beautiful and serene jungle, not easy to find
Last update August 2005
Lata Yuk
near Chenderiang and Lata Kinjang
Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Small brother of Lata Kinjang
Last update October 2008
Lon Rapids
near Sungkai
RapidsSwimming
Trekking
Rapids in a tributary of the mighty Sungkai river. Located in pristine jungle
Maxwell Hill
Near Taiping
Single fallTrekkingThe waterfall is visible from the Lake Gardens
Last update January 2007
Tebing Tinggi Fall
Between Selama and Lenggong
CascadesSwimmingRemote place, but popular with locals. In this mountain range (Banjaran Bintang) there must be more waterfalls
Last update January 2005
Trong Falls
near Trong
Multiple fallsSwimming
Trekking
Camping
The lower fall is hidden in a deep ravine. To reach the upper fall jungle trekking is required.
Last update July 2006
Accessability: Difficult

Picture

Name/Location

Type

Activities

Description
Lata Puteh
On the A6 between Selama and Lenggong
Multiple fallsSwimming
Trekking
Impressive series of waterfalls. No trail
Last update June 2007
Strata Falls
10 km north of Tg Malim
Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Beautiful, relatively unknown series of waterfalls on the slopes of G. Behrang.
Last update February 2006
Tibang Fall
Ulu Slim region
Single fallSwimming
Trekking
Remote waterfall, unspoiled
Last update June 2008
Tigok Fall
Near Pos Gedong, north-east of Bidor
Single fallSwimming
Trekking
Remote, spectacular fall in the Ulu Gedong region.
Last update July 2009

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