Sinju Falls (Camar Pulai)

State Perak
LocationVia Kg Kepayang, Simpang Pulai
Coordinates and map 4.53716, 101.20365
Water SourceSg. Sinju, Natural Stream
Waterfall ProfileMulti-level Cascades, w/Pool
AccessibilityTrekking, ~1hr

Sinju Falls is a waterfall series with 2 documented falls. Both levels are a multi-tier cascade type waterfall with deep moderate sized pools. This waterfall is rather powerful due to its large catchment basin upriver. Its existence 1st came to light from a google map POI with the given name "Camar Pulai" before being visited and officially added to WoM. This waterfall is NOT suitable for beginners to attempt without guidance.

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Camar Pulai Falls 1

Head to Simpang Pulai as the nearest landmark town. At the main t-junction of Simpang Pulai town, take the junction heading towards Cameron Highlands that will pass the Simpang Pulai Fire & Rescue Station. Follow the main road for roughly 8min where visitors will reach a junction near a pond called Tasik Hijau.(Image 1.) Take this junction inwards and drive pass several orchards before arriving at Kg Sinju bridge (here). Local villagers frequently visit this spot for picnic and bathing where there are emtpy spaces by the road shoulder for parking. Ensure to park responsibly without obstructing passing traffic.
Proceed by foot from here on out.

Head east towards Kg Orang Asli Sinju. At the outskirts of the village is a short height cascade fall with a pool visible from the roadside. (Image 2.) Inside the village is a Y-junction, take the left then turn right at the next junction. Visitors will pass a couple of brick and wooden aboriginal houses (Image 3.) before heading in towards the jungle.

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Image 1.

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Image 2.

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Image 3.

Inside the jungle there are a few side paths. Ignore them and keep to the main path where it would lead to the main Sg Sinju stream. There is a log bridge crossing here where visitors can pass the river without getting their feet wet. Cross the river and proceed up the gradual slope. There will be a forked junction after the climb (Image 4.), take a left here to go down to the river. The sound of the roaring waterfall can be heard as soon as visitors get closer to the stream.
There is a second waterfall level upriver but it is not directly accessible from the lower fall. Visitors have to double back to the main trail and hike up the hill where there is an old water pipe reinforcement structure.(Image 5.) Near this structure is a faint but visible trail towards the river. Hop back down into the river and river trek the rest of the short distance to the Sinju Falls 2; which is a 3 tier cascade fall drop with a semi-deep pool.

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Image 4.

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Image 5.
(4.53638, 101.20390)

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Camar Pulai Falls 2
(4.53639, 101.20522)

Exploration Notes :
It is suspected that there are more waterfall levels upriver but this has yet to be verified. They will be updated when confirmed in a future visit.

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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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