Kong Cascade Falls

State Pahang
LocationKg Kemensar, Tj. Besar, off Jln Damak - Benta (Route 64)
Coordinates and map 4.00485, 102.05626 (Lata Chenderong) & 3.99982, 102.05593 (Upper)
Water SourceSg. Kong, Natural Stream
Waterfall ProfileMulti-level Cascade Falls, w/Pool
Accessibility5mins (Lata Chenderong), ~30mins (upper)

Kong Cascade Falls is a local recreational spot visited by locals & young teens who enjoy dipping into a semi-large pool with a narrow low height cascade known as Lata Chenderong. This is an easy river trekking access waterfall from a parking area nearby beside the stream. The upper cascade falls require additional effort via a vague water pipe trail. Beginners are not advised to attempt this upper cascades without guidance.

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Kong Cascade Falls 1 (4.00095, 102.05611)

Head to Kg Tanjung Besar as the landmark. This is a small village between Benta and Damak. Beside the Muslim cemetery is a small road junction going inwards towards the mountains. Take this junction and drive inwards along the tarred road. Deeper in, the tarred road ends and is replaced by a concrete slab road instead. The concrete road will arrive at a bridge (Image 1.) where there is a small clearing.(here) Visitors can park at the clearing here; ensure to park without obstructing passing vehicles. Proceed by foot from here on out.

There is a small weir here visible from the bridge called Empangan Kong. On the right side of the stream is a trail going upriver. Follow this trail and hop down to the stream at the end of the trail. Follow this shallow river upstream where a low height narrow cascade fall with a medium sized pool is found. Locals who frequent this waterfall named it as Lata Chenderong.

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Image 1.

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Lata Chenderong

Visitors who are adventurous can attempt to visit the upper falls where there are 2 cascade falls. However, there are only faint trails tracing a water pipe trail. Scale to the left of the stream to follow this jungle trail upriver. The distance of the waterfall is not far, visitors will find image of the documented falls below at the position marked. (Main Image & Image 2.) Kong Cascade Falls 2 is a multi-tier cascade with some structures build to collect water.

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Image 2.

"Rubbish exist when there is an imbalance of those willing to take action."

If you plan to visit this waterfall, do bring a plastic bag along. In the event there is rubbish left by irresponsible individuals, you can contribute and do our part to keep nature's paradise clean. Thank you~

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