7 September 2014

MALAYSIA - The Waterfalls of Pahang






The Waterfalls of

Pahang is a large State, taking up a large portion of the Peninsula, and sparsely populated. This is a state with high hills, tall mountains and large alluvial plains, a natural place for waterfalls.

A few of these waterfalls are within easy reach, for most of them some effort is needed


Accessability: Easy

Picture

Name/Location

Type

Activities

Description
Bertangga Fall
North of Lake Bera
Rapids
Single fall
PicnicA small but attractive waterfall, hidden deep in the hills of Central Pahang
Last update August 2009
Chamang Fall
Near Bentong
Rapids
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
A powerful waterfall. Be aware of strong currents. Accidents have happened here.
Last update July 2004
Jeriau Fall
Frasers Hill
Rapids
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
In a very landscaped park the nice waterfall comes as a surprise. Pool more suitable for wading than for swimming
Last update July 2004
Lata Jarum
North of Raub at Kg Ulu Dong
CascadesPicnic
Swimming
Popular weekend destination
Last update February 2007
Lata Lembik
40 km North West of Raub
RapidsPicnic
Swimming
Not a waterfall. Some rapids, suitable for white water rafting
Last update April 2005
Lata Meraung
Near Jerantut
Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Small, but very scenic waterfall
Last update April 2008
Lata Tampit
near Janda Baik
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Charming 7-tier waterfalls near Janda Baik
Last update March 2009
Lentang
Off the KL-Karak highway
Rapids
Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Attractive Hutan Lipur with some rapids and cascades
Last update December 2005
Pandan Fall
On the road from Kuantan to Panching
Single fallPicnic
Swimming
Camping
The waterfall is impressive, tall, broad and near vertical drop. Water volume depends on the season.
Last update May 2007
Parit Fall
Cameron Highlands, Tanah Rata
Single fallPicnic
Trekking
Small, attractive fall, but quite polluted
Last update October 2006
Robinson Falls
Cameron Highlands, Tanah Rata
Cascades
Single fall
TrekkingNice waterfall on walking distance of the village
Last update August 2006
Sri Mahkota Fall
Endau Rompin National Park
Single fallPicnic
Swimming
Remote waterfall in the Pahang section of Endau Rompin.
Last update August 2009
Teladas Falls
Near Maran
Multiple fallsPicnic
Swimming
Camping
The waterfalls have known better times. Very murky water
Accessability: Moderate

Picture

Name/Location

Type

Activities

Description
Berkelah Falls
Between Maran and Kuantan
Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Beautiful series of waterfalls and cascades in the Berkelah river.
Last update December 2003
Gapoi Fall
Near Gapoi, on the road from Karak to Simpang Pertang
Single fallPicnic
Swimming
Not often you will find such a large fall near to an inhabited area, ideal for picnic and swimming
Last update April 2005
Jerangkang falls
Kamping Paya Bungor
Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Spectacular series of waterfalls. Similar to Berkelah, but even more impressive.
Last update July 2004
Perting Fall
Off the Gombak-Bentong road
Multiple fallsSwimming
Trekking
Camping
Beautiful, unspoilt waterfall. Descending to the fall from the path is not easy. Also known as Lata Hammers
Last update July 2006
Rainbow Fall
Near Sungei Lembing
Single fallSwimmingThe famous rainbow is best seen in the morning
Last update September 2008
Sg Dua falls (Lata Khong)
Near Kg Sg Dua
Multiple fallsSwimming
Camping
Unknown, beautiful series of waterfalls, not far from Karak. The lower tier is also known as Lata Khong
Last update January 2009
Tanglir Falls
Near Bukit Tinggi, Genting Highlands
Multiple fallsSwimmingOne of the most spectacular falls near Kuala Lumpur
Last update April 2003
Terapai Fall
30 km south of Tasek Chini
Single fallSwimmingDeep within the hills of Southern Pahang. Romantic setting.
Last update August 2009
Accessability: Difficult

Picture

Name/Location

Type

Activities

Description
Air Terjun Harimau Berjemur
100 km north of Segamat
Cascades
Single fall
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Remote fall, long 4WD access. Trekking easy
Last update February 2012
Berembun Fall
13 km from Kg Klau on the slopes of G. Benom
Multiple fallsSwimming
Trekking
Camping
This powerful fall can only be reached with a 4WD
Last update March 2003
Cemperoh Fall
Janda Baik
Single fallSwimming
Trekking
Nice waterfall, hidden in the jungle
Last update August 2005
Kenip Fall
East of Sungei Koyan, north of Raub
Single fallSwimming
Trekking
Remote fall in Orang Asli country. Guide needed
Last update August 2006
Lata Nyangung
South of Karak on the road to Simpang Pertang
Multiple fallsTrekkingIntimidating, tall waterfall
Last update October 2009
Seminyang Fall
12 km from Karak, on the road to Kuala Pilah
Single fallTrekkingA powerful waterfall on the Pahang side of the Gunung Hantu Besar
Last update November 2003
Sg. Salan Falls
Jerantut
Single fallTrekking
Camping
A wide single drop falls with a double Olympic size pool. But NO SWIMMING.
Last update July 2011

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