Lata Kinjang

State Perak
LocationNear Chenderiang
Coordinates and map N04 18.14' E101 15.38'
Water SourceStream
Waterfall ProfileTall cascades, vertical fall
AccessibilityFrom carpark

This waterfall is one of the best known falls in Malaysia, because it can be seen very well from the N-S highway. But many people have never actually visited the fall, because the access road is not straightforward. Coming from KL via the N-S highway, you take the Tapah exit and continue north on the trunk road nr 1. Follow the signboards to Chenderiang. Past this village the road to the falls is clearly indicated. At the end of this raod, there are hawker stalls and you can park your car.

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The fall is clearly signposted

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Hawker stalls and carpark

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From the carpark it is only a short walk to the lower cascades.

Lata Kinjang is one of the tallest falls of Malaysia. From the highway only the middle part with the huge cascade can be seen. Cement steps bring you to a suspension bridge at the beginning of the main cascade

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The suspension bridge is visible halfway

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Part of the cascade below the bridge

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The suspension bridge.

At the bridge the cemented steps come to an end and so does the easy part of this waterfall. On both sides of the cascade you can climb further up, but the trail is sometimes vague and relentlessly steep. But you get a reward. At the top of the cascade there is a last, vertical fall.

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View from the bridge downstream

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View from the bridge. Life can be fun!

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The last fall is invisible from the highway.

From the top of the cascade the view of the surrounding landscape with deep down the N-S highway, is spectacular.

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The last fall has a beautiful pool.

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The highway, deep down

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Spectacular views

It is possible to climb up further, to the delapidated pump station, but you must take care, orienteering is not always easy. To go down, you can cross the stream and find your way down. through the neglected rubber plantations. Not easy, this is Orang Asli country, there are numerous vague trails, and take care about traps! If you keep left, going down, you should come across the Lata Yuk. We almost got lost once, so take care.

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Present situation for Lata Kinjang : No permit needed

Waterfalls can be dangerous ! Always take care about your safety