State	Selangor
Location	21 kilometers from Kuala Kubu Bharu on the road to the Gap
Coordinates and map	East 101 45.05' North 03 35.71'
Water Source	River
Waterfall Profile	3 Vertical Waterfalls
Accessibility	Hike and River Trek

Introduction

Selangor state offers numerous water based sites for people who prefer to spend their weekends. Cool river water surrounded by jungle greenery. The largest and very popular picnic area occurs in the 5-kilometers stretch of the Pertak River that runs almost parallel to the road leading from KKB to Frasers Hill. Here you and your family can enjoy the cool, clear water and the tree on the riverbanks provide cool shades complete the ambience for your day’s outing.

It is not sure how long these beautiful picnic spots will be available. There is work in progress to build a new dam and, as you are reading, the place may be flooded already.

For the more adventurous, they would prefer less crowded areas and an opportunity to see nature at its pristine stage. There are uncounted spots, confluence of the Pertak and the Chiling rivers is one such place. Here, there are some fairly large rapids made by the fast flowing waters. Then there are others even more adventurous to leave the well trodden paths to seek that hidden waterfall. Until now, not many people are aware that the upstream areas of the Chiling tributary offer more!

Chiling Falls
A waterfall not to be missed (but only for those familiar with outdoor activities)

There is a legendary waterfall that is rumoured to be very beautiful. It is a well kept secret - the area needs protection. Then as it is not developed, reaching the waterfall itself and playing around it, is treacherous. No safety measures are installed for those not familiar with outdoor life! Also remember that having large crowd is not an assurance but false sense of security.

You want to know its whereabouts? After crossing the steel bridge {on the way to Frasers Hill} you can park you car at the left. The trail starts another 100 meters up, take the small turning on the right. You can also cross the road from the parking place and scramble down to the river below. There is a signboard to inform hikers that camping is prohibited. If you decide to camp along the river, please be warned. This stretch of river from the road in to the park area had taken many lives. The open area looks tame, sudden flash flood submerges most dry ground !

Follow the clear trail and be prepared that you will have to cross the river several times! Not all crossings are in the open air, a few have the river water weaving in between boulders. Current is swift as the river is going through rapids. Water level here varies from 0.5 - 1 meter deep. This is a trek of about 2-3 kilometer and it will takes about 1 hour 30 minutes with thigh deep water at some of the crossings.

At the end of this exciting trek, a truly magnificent sight awaits you. There in front of you, is this monstrous fall, a great sight to behold. The vertical fall of the water has over the years carved great cervices on the rocks. Beware of the wet rocky walls by the fall. The fall of water is so forceful that its sprays cover the whole vicinity, giving it a misty ethereal atmosphere. The waterfall is about 50 meters tall. What is frightening, this volume of water drops within a deep crevices carved out from the cliff surfaces. A giant water sprout with plenty of "smoke". At the base rocks break up the falling wall of water before it enters into a 50 meters wide pool of varying depth.

If you still have the energy and are curious enough, follow a trail up the steep bank to the right of the fall. You will pass another waterfall (not accessible) before you reach the third waterfall. This place is better suited as picnic than that at the 1st Waterfall. Do bring your camera along to record your memorable trip to these remote falls!

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