My trusty old SWB Vitara
I arrived at the Slim river town early. Filled up my Vitara (she’s a guzzler!) and off to the morning wet market in town. One of the things I love most about going to smaller towns like Slim River is visiting the local markets. It provides a snapshot of the town really. It tells what the people are like, what they like to eat, what jungle produce is popular there.
After a few stops to ask for directions, I finally parked my small tank and started walking towards the market. From a distance, a colorful bundle of cloud caught my attention. Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be balloons of various kinds.
Continue reading Morning market at Slim River…on the way to Tibang waterfall; Part 2
A few months back, I decided to join a group of adventurers to Tibang Waterfall in Ulu Slim, Perak. I didn’t really had time to write about it and was really occupied with other stuff. Tibang waterfall was listed as ‘difficult’ in terms of accessibility on the wtaerfallsofmalaysia website. The trip leader mentioned that off road (4WD) vehicles are necessary. I checked with them if my little Vitara is okay, they said Yes and we are all set.
Carpooling isn’t my best attribute. The thought of having a complete stranger in the car with me on a couple of hours drive is dreadful. I used to offer rides on public trips like these but after a few incidents of strangers wetting, littering and complaining about how my Vitara’s air-cond is not working and how bumpy it is…I now say to the world…get your own ride! Exceptions to my friends of course or at the very least people that I have met or correspond before.
Some of the typical gear I pack for my jungle trips
Continue reading Tibang waterfall, Ulu Slim; Part 1
An easy walk in the jungle to a waterfall is a dream come true for me. Unlike the 3 to 4 hours treacherous trek into Perlus waterfall and the hardcore (for me it is) 4WD ride into Tibang falls (I will post this a bit later on), my recent walk in the jungle was pleasantly easy.
I doubt if I would have found this waterfall in Perting, near Bentong without nature guide HappyYen’s help. He has been there several times, so I felt quite confident that we weren’t on a wild goose chase.
Continue reading An easy walk in the jungle to a waterfall
Kota Tinggi waterfall is another waterfalls of Malaysia worth visiting. For a place that is so commercialized, the place really isn’t doing all that bad.
Finding the waterfall isn’t difficult. Just head into Kota Tinggi and there are plenty of ‘air terjun’ signboards to guide you all the way. Off the main road towards the falls, the roads becomes narrower and a little bit winding. At one point, I was wondering if we took a wrong turn.
Unlike the Perlus waterfall where one would have to hike for hours to reach the falls, getting to the Kota Tinggi waterfall can be done in the comfort of your motorized vehicle. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by an arch toll booth. Yup…you need to pay an entrance fee to enjoy this waterfall. I can’t really remember how much (my group got in free this time!) but I don’t think if it’s anything more than RM10 per adult person.
The lower Kota Tinggi waterfalls
There are 2 main falls and several small cascades. The first fall is located just towards the end of the main road. To reach the upper falls, one would have to walk about 10 minutes via a specially built walkway. Visitors ought to be careful walking up the walkway as it is rather slippery.
Most walkway are paved, built with handrails but they can still be very slippery
The upper Kota Tinggi waterfalls is much impressive but if off limits for swimming
The upper Kota Tinggi waterfalls is definitely much more impressive than the first one. The walkway will end closest to the falls for visitors to enjoy the cool breeze and beauty of it all. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall however is off limits. Due to safety and conservation reasons perhaps.
A huge net stretched across the river with signs to warn people
The Kota Tinggi waterfall is really nice despite the fact that it is highly commercialized. Perhaps the entry fee and private company running the place is helping the place to stay clean and attractive.
Perlus waterfall
This is the Perlus waterfall. It is a magnificence tropical rainforest rainforest waterfall. For a location that is barely an hour’s drive away from the heart of KL city, I would say that I am impressed…really impressed.
All things come at a price of course. This waterfall takes about 4 hours to walk. For someone who is fit, they can perhaps do it under 3 hours. I would consider this as a moderate trek. Not forgetting the trail was mostly up all the way on bush trail.
Continue reading Perlus Waterfall…Final part
Compared to the jungle plants of Perlus waterfall, I would have to say that the tropical jungle animals of Perlus waterfall have to be the highlight of this trip. This second visit to Perlus waterfall showcased some of the most amazing tropical animals I have ever seen.
We didn’t have to explore off the trail to see these animals. They were like ‘exposing’ themselves to be seen, wanting to be photographs and appreciated. This is especially true for this particular snake. Not only was it lying low on some small plants but it was also right in the middle of the trail. With so many people walking pass it (some probably had a brush with it), the snake stood its ground and did not move much.
This snake is beautiful!
Continue reading Jungle animals of Perlus Waterfall…Part 4
John…my nature guide friend just invited me to join him and a group to a rainforest waterfall this coming Sunday, 26th October 08. Doesn’t seem like a bad idea. It will be the Deepavali weekend so, I still have the day after to recuperate. The waterfall is called Perlus or Jeram (waterfall in Malays) Perlus. Its located in the Hulu Langat area, known also as Pangsoon, just a bit more than an hour’s drive from K.L.
Continue reading Rainforest waterfall Perlus, second visit on 26 Oct 2008
