Waterfalls

Berembun  Raub, Waterfalls 

Lata Berembun is located after Raub town in Pahang near a Chinese village called Kampung Sungai Chalit. This picturesque waterfall is hidden on the slopes of Benom mountain, and in order to reach it, visitors must traverse 10 km of mud, dirt and gravel, either with a 4WD vehicle or via a gruelling trek on foot. Determined travellers will be rewarded with the experience of one of the state's most pristine waterfalls. Taking the old trunk road to Bentong from Kuala Lumpur, you need to head towards Raub. After Raub, there will be signboards along the road you can follow towards Berembun. Eventually, you arrive in a small town called Kampung Klau.

Here, you make a turn on the left towards Kampung Sungai Chalit. After passing by cocoa, durian and guava plantations, the entrance of Berembun will greet you among a nest of oil plantations. From here on, a 4WD drive vehicle is needed to make the journey. Do note that only modified 4WD vehicles and dirt bikes will be able to complete the full 10 km journey, as the terrain becomes extremely rough towards the last quarter. Even then, there is no guarantee of completing even half the trail if it becomes muddy and slippery due to rain. Alternatively, you can charter special jeeps from Kampung Klau to take you there instead. The trail first leads through clearings and orchards, finally cutting through primary rainforest, where sounds of a rushing river become clearer as you travel deeper.

Finally, you reach a bridge across a mighty stream where the road becomes steep abruptly. This will take you on the worst stretch of the journey; a muddy, hole-ridden ascending path that is inaccessible to all but modified 4WD vehicles. After traversing this bit and another bridge, you scales some steps to reach Berembun, mightily cascading down a tall rocky outcrop. The water collects into a large and deep pool that is perfect for large groups to swim in. The experience is, however, icy cold at best as the waterfall is located high up on the mountain slopes. At the side of the waterfall, you can follow a trail that leads to the smaller upper falls, or climb Gunung Benom.

Jerangkang Waterfall Maran, Kuantan

Jerangkang Waterfall is a series of cascades along a massive gully hidden in a (previously logged) rainforest region of Pahang. The river drops multiple times over a long stretch of rocky chasms, creating intermittent sections of large pools fed by a continous torrent of cold water from mountain slopes. A spectacular cousin of Berkelah Falls, also located within the same area by a few miles apart, Jerangkang can be reached by following the old Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan trunk route, then turning off at the entry point 30km after Maran town. From this point on, the road transcends to rough gravel and passes under the East Coast Expressway, requiring 4WD transport

Templer's Park Kuala Lumpur

The Templer's Park Forest Reserve is located north of Kuala Lumpur, about 20 minutes away from the city. This beautiful park is a precious repository for flora and fauna, one of the last green lungs within reach from the city outskirts with a magnificent multi-tiered waterfall inside. The park's entrance (indicated by a large archway) is located along the main road to Rawang, at right side if coming from Kuala Lumpur (make a u-turn). From the gateway, vehicles enter a small recreational park with parking lots. Access further in at this point is barred by a gate prohibiting vehicles, so visitors make a short five minute walk to reach the forest. Open daily, entry to the park is free

Lata Kijang Kenaboi, Jelebu

Lata Kijang is a waterfall at Kenaboi Forest Reserve in Jelebu, about 60km south of Kuala Lumpur in Negeri Sembilan. Not to be confused with the similarly named 'Lata Kinjang' in Perak, this waterfall is reputed to be the highest single drop fall in Malaysia, cascading into a rocky ravine from a height of 30 meters. The state's highest mountain, Gunung Besar Hantu (1,462 meters) overlooks the rainforest landscape, adjoining the Titiwangsa mountain range in Pahang at north. To get here, follow the signboards to Kuala Klawang from Hulu Langat, then turn left to Kampung Chennah. From here, another junction leads to a gravel road (requires 4WD) all the way to the waterfall, about 18km later