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Monday, September 14, 2009

waterfalls at Pulau Pinang



This is a small mountainous Island. There were waterfalls in the 4 sides of Penang Hills, including the famed waterfall in the Botanical gardens dubbed as "Waterfall" Garden. With over development and low rainfall, most waterfalls can only be seen in the rainy season.

Air Terjun Titi Kerawang
State Pulau Penang
LocationBetween Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang
Coordinates and map N05° 24.23' E100° 13.41'
Water SourceStream
Waterfall ProfileNear Verical Fall
AccessibilityBeside the road


Pleasant waterfall on the West Coast of Pulau Penang

On the West Coast of Penang island, a mountain road connects the small town of Balik Pulau, famous for its Penang Laksa, with the fishing village of Teluk Bahang. Halfway, in a sharp turn of the road, you will see cars parked along the road, and some stalls selling local fruits.
You have reached the site of the Titi Kerawang waterfall.



A Popular Weekend Destination


It may not be easy to park your car, especially in the weekend. This small waterfall is a popular target for locals and tourists alike. From the main road, a path will lead you in about 100 meters to the cascades and the fall.
From the pictures it will be clear.



enjoy the waterfalls ..............it is great

waterfalls at Pahang



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

Robinson Falls
State Pahang
LocationIn Tana Ratah
Coordinates and map N04 27.88' E101 23.20'
Water SourceStream
Waterfall ProfileNear Vertical Fall & Cascades
AccessibilityFootpath

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.

The trail starts at this pedestrian bridge

The falls are clearly signposted


A well maintained footpath

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 first cascade

Detail of the first cascade.

Approaching the main fall

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.

The main fall

In the rainy season this fall must be even more powerful

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.

waterfalls at Negeri Sembilan


Negri Sembilan is a hilly State. Large part of it occupied by the Main Range and some other rolling hills toward the coast. Most waterfalls are found on the western slopes of the Main Range. There are also a few in the rolling hills or isolated outcrops.

Jeram Kedah
State Negeri Sembilan
LocationBetween Lenggeng and Semenyih
Coordinates and map N 02 54.33' E 101 57.46'
Water SourceStream
Waterfall ProfileVertical Falls
AccessibilityWalk from carpark


The Jeram Kedah falls are located in the Lenggeng Forest Reserve. Follow the trunk route nr 1 from Kajang southward, pass Sememyih and turn left on the N34 to Lenggeng. Just before you reach Ulu Berenang, you will find a road to Kg Jeram Kedah. Follow this road through nice countryside until the end.

Signboard to Kg Jeram Kedah


Nice countryside

The first impression of the place is rather unfavorable. Remains of an old water pipeline and a ruined reservoir show that in the past there must have been a water catchment here. There are no facilities, you must scramble down to the river bed to reach the fall. Locals use the waterfall to take a bath and relax. Cross the stream and follow a trail to the left to reach the top of the fall.

Main Jeram Kedah fall
A good place to relax

The upper part of Jeram Kedah comes as an unexpected surprise. The river flows through a ravine, it is a quiet, unspoilt place, with a nice second fall. A perfect place to spend a few hours.

Upper part of Jeram Kedah

Powerful fall

Sunday, September 13, 2009

waterfalls at Kelantan


Kelantan is isolated from the western states and Terenggannu by high mountains.
The land is mountainous on the west and south. There is a flat alluvial plain created by the Kelantan River along which most major towns are located. There are many waterfalls in this mountainous area. Many of them still wait for a description

Lata Berangin
State Kelantan
Location20 km south-east of Kuala Krai
Coordinates and map N05 26.82' E102 19.59'
Water SourceRiver
Waterfall ProfileNear Vertical Fall
AccessibilityFrom Carpark

The road nr 8 from Gua Musang to Kota Baharu passes quite close to two beautiful falls. Lata Rek is clearly signposted, but for Lata Berangin you must know the way, as there is no signage at all. After visiting Lata Rek you continue on the road D227 for about 11 km where you turn right at a junction. After another 8 km you reach a bridge. Just after the bridge turn right into a very narrow tar road. This road ends after 1.5 km at the waterfall.

There are more falls in the region. This one can be spotted from road D226


The narrow road just after the bridge leads to the fall


You can park your car where the road ends

At the end of the road you can park your car. From here the fall is already visible. It is a powerful one. At the bottom there is a big pool, where it is safe to bathe and swim. Even during the weekend it is not very crowded, because not many people know about this fall.

The fall plunges down in a huge pool

The flow of water is impressive

Tiny humans in powerful nature

It is not possible to climb up to the top of the waterfall. In dry weather you can climb the rocks until half way, after that it becomes too steep. Be very careful,locals told us that accidents have happened here!

This is as far as we could climb up

A view down to the pool at the bottom

A refreshing shower

The interesting feature of this fall is that, although remote, it is easily accessible. Better go and visit this beautiful place, before it will be 'developed'.

View of the fall from the river

Safe bathing for the whole family

the waterfalls of Kedah



Kedah state begins with its eastern boundary demarcated by the Main Range. The steep hills END rather quickly and the terrain changes into lowlands. Then, among the wide lowland plain at one spot beside the sea coast, a massive Gunong Jerai suddenly makes its presence felt. In the sparsely populated highland areas, many river sources are left intact including the 'original' waterfalls
The state is literally littered with waterfalls, only a couple of the larger ones have been developed as well.

Telega Tujuh (Seven Wells)
State Kedah
LocationPulau Langkawi
Coordinates and map N06 22.91' E99 40.38'
Water SourceStream
Waterfall ProfileVertical Fall
AccessibilityFrom carpark & trekking

The Seven Wells waterfall is named after the seven pools (wells) that can be found at the top of the waterfall. The entrance to the well-kept park is near the famous Cable Car Station. From the car park you follow the road until a signboard where the right trail climbs steeply up to the actual wells. The left trail leads to the fall.


The entrance of Telaga Tujoh


The left trail leads to the fall


The Telaga Tujoh fall

The waterfall is quite impressive, but you have to choose the rainy season, as the water flow is seasonal. September is a good time to visit the Langkawi falls.



The top part of the fall


Lower part of the fall


Easy to spend hours here!

The waterfall is a popular one and attracts many visitors. When you want to visit the 'wells', you have to climb up a steep, well-maintained trail to the top of the waterfall.


Jacuzzi Meditation....


Along the trail to the wells


Some of the seven wells

Even in the dry season, the wells will generally have enough water for a bath. Be careful walking to the edge, the rocks can be slippery. It is possible to trek into the jungle.


Nice pools for a quiet bath


Danger! Rocks may be slippery

waterfalls at Johor Bahru


the waterfalls of johor

The Main Range, starting in southern Thailand, ends near the southern tip of the Negri Sembilan state.
From there on, landscape is that of isolated hills protruding from the plains.
The outstanding and tallest among them is Gunung Ladang in North Johore. Next, further south, the plain gives way to a series of rolling hills.

The Endau Rompin Park, half in Johore and half in Pahang, can boast of a number of impressive waterfalls.



Upeh Guling

State

Johore

Location

Endau Rompin N.P

Coordinates and map

N02 30.71' E103 20.98'

Water Source

River

Waterfall Profile

Waterfalls and Cascades

Accessibility

Trekking


The Upeh Guling is a waterfall in the Jasin river in the Endau Rompin National Park. Upstream in the same river the famous Buaya Sangkut fall can be found, but the Upeh Guling falls are also interesting and worth of a visit. A visit of the fall starts at Kampung Peta, the main entrance of the park. From the jetty you must go by boat on the Endau river to Kuala Jasin, the junction with the Jasin river.


Arrival at the junction with the Jasin river

Kuala Jasin

From Kuala Jasin a clear trail starts along the river. Several times the river has to be crossed, either on hanging bridges, or just by wading through the stream. It will take about one hour to reach Kuala Marong, from where it is another half hour to the waterfalls.


River crossing by hanging bridge


or just wading through the stream




A clear signboard that we have arrived

The Upeh Guling falls are a mix of waterfalls and cascades. The trail ends near the top of the falls, where you can just walk on the rocks to the pools and falls. A perfect place for a picnic and a bath.


The falls from a distance


The lower tier is quite impressive


The upper part of the falls



Cascades

Very characteristic for Upeh Guling are the many potholes, eroded in hundreds of thousands of years by the force of water and stones, swirling around.



Thousand of years