...Popularly known     Waterfalls

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All the way up north,
Ricebowl of
Malaysia
Kedah

Kedah state begins with its eastern boundary demarcated by the Main Range. The steep hills ends rather quickly and the terrain changes into lowlands. Then, among the wide lowland plain at one spot beside the sea coast, a massive Gunong Jerai suddenly makes its presence felt.

In the highland areas, sparsely populated, many river sources are left intact- retaining the "original" waterfalls. The States is literally littered with waterfalls, only a couple of large ones are picked up as well visited picnic spots. The others - minor falls confined to the locals as their playground.

Name of Waterfalls Nearest township Our rating Activities supported Our Impression
of the area
Bukit Hijau Kulim 3//4V Tr, Cp A very beautiful place and falls
Lata Bayu Baling 3//cascades Tr, Cp Long cascade, beautiful place
Lata Mengkuang Sik 3// cascades Cp Only camping lower section
Sungei Perigi Yan Kechil 3//2V - Small pool for day trip
Batu Hampar Gurun 2//1V Cp Inside Rubber estates, bathing

Sometimes, the endless broad plains seen from where the expressway runs, gives an impression that there are no high hills, and therefore, no waterfall. In fact, there are many, scattered and some 50 kilometers inland, or just besides the highway. Yes, some dramatic and beautiful waterfalls occur on both eastern and western slopes of the solitary Gunong Jerai. Unfortunately, these waterfalls are seasonal, at other times, they are a trickle. Therefore, though not much of them are mentioned, a Park in Yan is well patronized.

The 2 waterfalls listed at the top of the list, are evergreen. The Parks where they are in- the most beautiful, well maintained spots in the whole country. 

Some explanations as to the symbols used to describe the scenes around the waterfalls The rudimentary way, just to get a feel.

Type of waterfalls & River size
3//1V[n]
3= Size of waterway e.g. 3 meters wide,
1=singular or number of falls,
V[n]=near vertical, type of waterfall, cascades,cataracts or vertical falls

Views given are that from personal impression of the page creator. The directions given to the falls are from the group's knowledge. Use it with your own discretion! We invite corrections.

Activities supported in that vicinity
Cp,Tr
Cp-Camping allowed/ safe for camping
Tr.-Trekking:jungle or river.

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