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 We continued our river walk towards the waterfall We were told that there were several waterfalls in and around Batang Ai area. Our campsite was actually half way to one of them. The stream that ran close to our campsite has been exceptionally low for the past few weeks according to our Iban guides. The morning of our second day in the jungle, we were all pumped up to continue walking to get to the waterfall.  Everyone was wondering if the railway support beams would hold!- Pic by Meun A few hours on the train with a few stops along the way, the train from Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok finally halted at (literally) the end of the track, where the Sai Yok Noi waterfall is located. Between the River Kwai bridge and the waterfall, we had some pretty awesome experience which included a close shave with a rock surface and climb up a steep railway track that seems to see no end. Continue reading Sai Yok Noi waterfall, Thailand; Conclusion  The first river crossing to Chilling falls There were rumors about another waterfall not far from Chilling waterfall. Not one but several waterfalls actually. My friend Jan suggested that we try to track down one of the waterfalls. Early one Saturday morning, Jan, Meun and I made our way there.  Lunch break at Kampung Bojong waterfall Here’s the thing, according to local guides, there are about 13 waterfalls in Semban and its surrounding areas. During this trip, we manage to visit 3 waterfalls (waterfall Bojong-Pain, waterfall Susukng and waterfall Petn). With 10 more elusive waterfalls in the area, I reckon my waterfall addict friend Jan already have Semban penned out on his to do list.  Part of the trail leading up to Semban village- Pic by Meun The walk up to Semban village, while painfully slow and tiring for me personally is nevertheless one of the most interesting and rewarding experiences. The trail is a mixture of good jungle, adventure and man’s ability to co-exist with the world around him.  A sandy beach with cool waterfall breeze, what more can one ask for? We finally arrived at the inner Kenip waterfall after an hour plus of walking through the jungle. The trail opens up to a wide sandy area with the waterfall blowing a gentle cool breeze into my face. Not the most spectacular waterfall but definitely one of the best sites for a group BBQ picnic!  A really beautiful, almost untouched river near Rawang Somewhere at the foothills near Rawang, we chance upon a small, fast flowing stream. There we no trails heading into the stream from the roadside, which can only mean that it is relatively undisturbed. Meun and I decided to head back there one weekend just to explore it a bit more. It turned out to be surprisingly good day. Continue reading Exploring a small river (stream), somewhere near Rawang  Dry river bed exposing rocks makes up part of the final 1km walk to Rainbow Waterfall The last 1km walk into the Rainbow waterfall consists of rocky (dry) river bed and narrow jungle trail. We moved really slowly through the rocky riverbed. One wrong move would result in a twisted ankle and even a fall that could knock us out. Worse still, our vehicle is 8km away!  One of them rivers on the way to Rainbow waterfall Rainbow waterfall or Air Terjung Pelangi is located near the quite town of Sg. Lembing in Pahang. The tiny water droplets from this high waterfall create a ‘rainbow’ effect when the sunrise rays hits it…hence Rainbow waterfall. This romantic phenomenon has attracted many visitors from as far as Singapore and has in recent times been a popular get away site for many local Malaysians as well. John and myself were heading to a remote area in Pahang to re-trace an old communist trail when due to safety reasons, that plan had to be cancelled. So, we decided to drive to Sungai Lembing and pay this waterfall a visit. Another tick on the waterfall list. Continue reading A visit to Rainbow Waterfall at Sungai Lembing near Kuantan, Pahang; Part I Sekayu Waterfall is located about 16km from the town of Kuala Berang and 56km from the town of Kuala Terengganu. This waterfall of Terengganu is a popular haunt for locals, especially during the weekends.  The Sekayu waterfall near Kuala Berang Continue reading Sekayu waterfall on the Terengganu road trip; Part VI |
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