Waterfalls with Easy Access

State: Johor
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Ayer Puteh Falls

North of Sagil town, Tangkak

Multiple falls Picnic
Trekking
Waterfall with easy access paved path in Johor forest park. Water volume can be rather low during dry seasons.

Permit needed

Last update May 2024

Kota Tinggi

15 km north-west of Kota Tinggi town

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Attractive waterfalls in over-commercialised surroundings. Ridiculous entrance fee

No Permit needed

Last update December 2010

Puteri Falls

North of Sagil town, Tangkak

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Waterfall on the slopes of the southern Gunung Ledang. The Puteri Falls is a popular family recreation destination in well managed forestry park.

Permit needed

Last update May 2024

Sg Pulai

15 km north of Pekan Nenas, on the slopes of Gunung Pulai

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Hardly visited, nice falls in derelict recreation park

No Permit needed

Last update October 2012

Taka Melor

Kampung Tenang, near Labis

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Hardly visited waterfall and unspoilt too due to its remote location.

No Permit needed

Last update July 2010

State: Kedah
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Alur Naga Fall

Gunung Jerai

Single fall Trekking
Nice vertical fall, easily accessible from the Gunung Jerai Regency resort

Permit needed

Last update July 2015

Batu Hampar Yan

Gunung Jerai

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Recreation park with a few small waterfalls

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Bukit Hijau

Near Malau

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
A well maintained recreation park with beautiful cascades and falls

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Durian Perangin

Pulau Langkawi, Gunung Raya

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Attractive, well-maintained recreational park with some nice falls. Seasonal.

Permit ??

Last update September 2007

Junjong waterfall

15 km South of Kulim

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Popular waterfalls, not far from Kulim

No Permit needed

Last update December 2010

Lata Bayu

Baling

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Well maintained park and a popular weekend destination.

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Lata Hujan Lebat

40 km north of Baling

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Remote fall in Northern Kedah. Clear water, pristine surroundings

Permit ??

Last update February 2012

Lata Mengkuang

12 km from Sik, near the Thai border

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
A nice waterfall in remote surroundings

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Perangin Sik

Near Sik

Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
A recreation park with a cascade and a small fall

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Puteri Mandi

Gunung Jerai

Single fall Trekking
Seasonal Fall

Permit ??

Last update August 2005

Serdang Falls

Near Serdang

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Popular recreation park. Fals also know as Batu Hampar falls

No Permit needed

Last update January 2010

Telaga Tujoh

Pulau Langkawi

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
The fall is at its best in the rainy season, September/October. The name comes from the seven pools at the top of the fall

No Permit needed

Last update September 2010

Temurun Waterfall

Pulau Langkawi, road to Damay Bay Resort

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Tallest fall of Langkawi. Seasonal

No Permit needed

Last update September 2010

Ulu Paip

East of Kulim

Rapids
Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Recreational Forest with some rapids and a small waterfall.

No Permit needed

Last update July 2010

State: Kelantan
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Jeram Linang

Between Jertih and Machang

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Popular nature park with some small waterfalls

Permit ??

Last update March 2005

Jeram Pasu

Eight km south-west of Pasir Puteh

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Camping
A popular waterfall near Kota Baharu. A bit over-developed, but a nice destination for a relaxing bath

Permit ??

Last update October 2006

Lata Berangin

20 km south-east of Kuala Krai

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
A powerful fall in a remote region. Easy access

Permit ??

Last update February 2007

Lata Janggut

12 km south-west of Jeli

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Easy access. Waterfall not spectacular, but beautiful erosion of the rocks

Permit ??

Last update October 2015

Lata Kertas

20 km south of Dabong

Rapids
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Easy access from the D29 road. Rundown place, but the waterfall is nice

Permit ??

Last update October 2015

Lata Rek

Between Gua Musang and Kuala Krai

Cascades
Swimming
Camping
Seasonal water flow. Impressive when flow is big enough

Permit ??

Last update March 2005

State: Melaka
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Bukit Sebukor Fall (Man-Made)

Jalan Tun Abdul Razak

Single fall Picnic
A man-made waterfall in the middle of the city. An interesting landscape feature.

No Permit needed

Last update February 2026

State: Negeri Sembilan
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Bukit Pioh Fall

Near Mantin, Mantin - Lenggeng Route

Single fall Picnic
An easy access roadside waterfall. Tall and vertical but low water flow and only a sandy shallow pool.

No Permit needed

Last update June 2023

Jeram Belihoi

North Seremban, Near Mantin

Cascades
Single fall
  A small roadside falls spoilt by rubbish dumping

No Permit needed

Last update March 2022

Jeram Dagang (Gajah)

North-East K. Klawang

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Small waterfall with easy access. Limited parking

No Permit needed

Last update July 2022

Jeram Kedah

near Lenggeng

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Idyllic small waterfalls

No Permit needed

Last update January 2010

Jeram Lenggeng

Lenggeng Forest Eco Park, Mantin

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Camping
Cascade fall in free entry public eco forest park

No Permit needed

Last update September 2022

Jeram Rusa

Ulu Beranang, Lenggeng

Single fall Picnic
Small scenic waterfall for a quiet nature retreat. Short hike.

No Permit needed

Last update July 2021

Jeram Tebrau

Near Seremban

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Camping
Baby fall near Seremban

No Permit needed

Last update January 2010

Jeram Tengkek

North of Kuala Pilah

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Small attractive waterfall in recreation park

No Permit needed

Last update September 2010

Jeram Toi

Between Seremban and Kuala Kelawang

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Well maintained park. Can be crowded during weekends

No Permit needed

Last update September 2010

Pasong Falls

Pertang - Batu Kikir Route N19, Simpang Pertang

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Trekking
5 small multi-level falls in quiet surroundings easily accessible from the road.

No Permit needed

Last update January 2022

Serting Ulu

North of Kuala Pilah

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Recreation park with some small falls

No Permit needed

Last update April 2010

Tambak Fall

Pertang - Batu Kikir Route N19, Simpang Pertang

Single fall   Small falls in quiet surroundings easily accessible from the road.

No Permit needed

Last update January 2022

Ulu Bendol

Near Seremban on the road to Kuala Pilah

Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Well visited recreation park with a small waterfall. Trailhead to Gunung Angsi

No Permit needed

Last update April 2010

State: Pahang
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Ali Fall

Tioman Island

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
A scenic waterfall located up the mountains of Tioman island with a short jungle trek.

No Permit needed

Last update May 2025

Bertangga Fall

North of Lake Bera

Rapids
Single fall
Picnic
A small but attractive waterfall, hidden deep in the hills of Central Pahang

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Chamang Fall

Near Bentong

Rapids
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
A powerful waterfall. Be aware of strong currents. Accidents have happened here.

No Permit needed

Last update July 2010

Jeransang Falls

Kg Jeransang, Benta

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Trekking
A small eco forest park with waterfalls upstream.

No Permit needed

Last update January 2025

Jeriau Fall

Frasers Hill

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
In a very landscaped park the nice waterfall comes as a surprise. Pool more suitable for wading than for swimming

No Permit needed

Last update April 2025

Kong Cascade Falls

Tanjung Besar Village

Cascades
Trekking
A small waterfall known to the locals as Lata Chenderong with cascade falls upriver.

Permit ??

Last update January 2025

Lata Jarum

North of Raub at Kg Ulu Dong

Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Popular weekend destination

No Permit needed

Last update February 2010

Lata Lembik

40 km North West of Raub

Rapids
Picnic
Swimming
Not a waterfall. Some rapids, suitable for white water rafting

No Permit needed

Last update April 2010

Lata Meraung

South - West of Jerantut

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
An impressive and underappreciated waterfall in quiet surroundings outskirt of town

No Permit needed

Last update April 2010

Lentang Cascades (Closed)

Off the KL-Karak highway

Rapids
Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Attractive Hutan Lipur with some rapids and cascades

No Permit needed

Last update September 2023

Pandan Fall

On the road from Kuantan to Panching

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Camping
The waterfall is impressive, tall, broad and near vertical drop. Water volume depends on the season.

No Permit needed

Last update May 2010

Parit Fall

Cameron Highlands, Tanah Rata

Single fall Picnic
Trekking
Small, attractive fall, but quite polluted

No Permit needed

Last update October 2010

Robinson Falls

Cameron Highlands, Tanah Rata

Cascades
Single fall
Trekking
Nice waterfall on walking distance of the village

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Rock Forest Chalet Cascades Fall

Private Chalet, Bkt Tinggi - Bentong State Road

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Camping
A low height block waterfall situated in the backyard of a private chalet

No Permit needed

Last update July 2023

Sg Dua falls (Lata Bunta)

Near Kg Sg Dua

Multiple falls Swimming
Camping
Unknown, beautiful series of waterfalls, not far from Karak. The lower tier is also known as Lata Khong

No Permit needed

Last update January 2010

Sri Mahkota Fall

Endau Rompin National Park

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Remote waterfall in the Pahang section of Endau Rompin.

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Teladas Falls

Near Maran

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Camping
The waterfalls have known better times. Very murky water

No Permit needed

Last update January 2010

State: Perak
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Batu Berangkai Falls

Near Kampar

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Gentle cascades and multiple waterfalls with crystal clear pools. Upper Falls will likely require permit.

No Permit needed

Last update July 2023

Bukit Jana fall

Near Kamunting

Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Baby fall with a nice pool

No Permit needed

Last update September 2010

Buntong Falls

Near Ipoh

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Close to the town, only known to locals. Surprisingly tall fall

Permit ??

Last update January 2009

Gepai Falls

Near Bidor

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
A nice, small waterfall near Bidor. Can be crowded during weekends.

No Permit needed

Last update July 2010

Geruntum Fall

Near Gopeng

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Interesting unspoilt waterfalls

No Permit needed

Last update October 2010

Lata Batu Pecah

near Manong, 25 km west of Ipoh

Multiple falls Swimming
Trekking
Unspoilt waterfall, remote location

Permit ??

Last update January 2012

Lata Iskandar

On the route from Tapah to the Cameron Highlands

Rapids
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
A popular stop on the way to the Cameron Highlands. Suitable place for family outings

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Lata Kekabu

Near Lenggong and the Chenderoh Lake

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Formerly know as the Sungei Tampan falls

Permit ??

Last update December 2004

Lata Kinjang

Near Chenderiang

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Dramatic cascades, prominent view from the North-South Highway. The upper part is of moderate difficulty.

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Lata Perahu

20 km north of Kuala Kangsar

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Unspoilt waterfall in pristine surroundings

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Lata Tebing Tinggi

Near Selama

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
The main waterfall is wide but not tall.

No Permit needed

Last update November 2010

Lata Tengkoh Penyel

Between Kampung Bawong and Kuala Mu

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Remote waterfall but easy access from carpark

No Permit needed

Last update July 2019

Lata Ulu Chepor

Kg Ulu Chepor near Jelepang

Rapids
Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Recreational site with cascades and small waterfalls. Popular during weekends. Crystal clear water

No Permit needed

Last update January 2012

Lower Choh Falls

Near Tanjung Rambutan

Single fall Picnic
A roadside waterfall on a quiet route to an aboriginal village with barely any visitors. Has signs of old structures.

No Permit needed

Last update September 2025

Lubuk Timah

Near Simpang Pulai, Route 181

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Popular waterfalls and hot springs

No Permit needed

Last update July 2022

Papan Cascades

near Papan, south-west of Ipoh

Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Attractive cascades near the scenic ghost town of Papan

No Permit needed

Last update October 2010

Salu Falls

Between Kampar and Gopeng

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Small, pleasant falls in well maintained park

No Permit needed

Last update June 2010

Sg. Lalang Fall

along the road from Simpang Pulai to the Cameron Highlands

Single fall Picnic
A small waterfall, within easy reach of the road. Previously Sinju Fall

No Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Tupai Fall

In Taiping

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Small attractive waterfalls, near Taiping

No Permit needed

Last update November 2010

Ulu Licin falls

Norht of Beruas

Multiple falls Swimming
Trekking
Unspoiled multi-tiered falls

No Permit needed

Last update May 2013

State: Pulau Pinang
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Batu Ferringi

opposite Bayview Pacific Hotel

Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Waterfall in distress due to heavy building activity around. Seasonal.

Permit ??

Last update August 2010

Titi Kerawang

Western side of the Island

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
A pleasant waterfall with clear water, just beside the road

Permit ??

Last update August 2004

State: Sabah
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Kinabalu Park Falls

Kinabalu National Park

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Carlson is on the trail to Kinabalu. Kipungit has easy access from the Poring Resort. For Langanan trekking is needed. The Kadamaian fall still has to be xplored

Permit ??

Last update December 2011

Kionsom Fall

Kampung Kobuni Ulu Kionsom, Inanam, Kota Kinabalu

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Popular waterfall, near Kota Kinabalu

Permit ??

Last update December 2011

Madai Fall

Near Kunak town

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Popular fall in well maintained recreation park

Permit ??

Last update February 2010

State: Sarawak
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Bobak Falls

West of Kuching, near Kg Bobak

Multiple falls Swimming
Trekking
Small romantic waterfalls in an unspoilt region, within easy reach of Kuching

Permit ??

Last update March 2007

Kubah Fall

Kubah National park, 20 km from Kuching

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Easily accessible fall in National park

Permit ??

Last update March 2011

Latak Falls

Along the Bentulu-Miri road, 30 km from Miri

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Clean and well maintained

Permit ??

Last update November 2007

Ranchan Falls

Near Serian

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Well maintained Recreational Forest with nice waterfalls.

Permit ??

Last update December 2007

Santubong falls

Santubong Peninsula, north of Kuching

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Small attractive waterfalls near Kuching

Permit ??

Last update December 2006

State: Selangor
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Cheh Cascade Fall

Ulu Yam Bahru, Batang Kali

Cascades
Picnic
Camping
Small cascade fall near a camping resort

No Permit needed

Last update March 2022

Gabai Falls (Closed)

Hulu Langat

Multiple falls Picnic
Swimming
This is a popular waterfall, suitable for families, can be crowded during weekends

No Permit needed

Last update June 2010

Gajah Mati Fall

Along Ulu Yam Bahru - Batu Caves Route

Single fall Picnic
A small fall with clear waters cascading down a rocky hillside with easy roadside accessibility.

No Permit needed

Last update November 2023

Jeram Anjang Fall

Hulu Langat

Single fall Picnic
Camping
Private land access

No Permit needed

Last update October 2021

Jeram Tinggi Semungkis

Hulu Langat

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Camping
A river cascade with easy public access and basic facilities. Crowded on weekends

No Permit needed

Last update October 2023

Kanching Falls

Between Selayang and Rawang

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
This recreation park is within easy access from KL. The lower part is easy, suitable for families. The upper falls require trekking.

No Permit needed

Last update December 2010

Komanwel Fall

Between KL and Rawang

Single fall Picnic
Trekking
Small waterfall in quiet surroundings

No Permit needed

Last update September 2010

Merabu Fall

Sg Long - Semenyih (South bound)

Single fall Picnic
A small waterfall beside the highway under threat from the soon to be completed new highway

No Permit needed

Last update March 2024

Perigi Tujuh

North of Rawang, near Serendah

Single fall Picnic
Not a real waterfall anymore. It has been replaced by seven "wells" and a dam. The effect, however is quite picturesque

No Permit needed

Last update December 2010

Rephen Fall

North Semenyih Dam

Single fall Trekking
2 tier fall in quiet jungle settings with a short hike

Permit ??

Last update July 2023

Semenyih Dam Falls

2 Loc., Nearby Semenyih Dam

Single fall Picnic
2 roadside waterfalls near Semenyih Dam region.

No Permit needed

Last update July 2023

Sendat Falls

5 km from Ulu Yam Baharu

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Due to frequent drowning cases, waterfall levels above the main fall have been fenced off to deter incidents.

No Permit needed

Last update April 2010

Serendah Fall

near Serendah

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
A beautiful vertical drop. But ruined by developers....

No Permit needed

Last update April 2010

Sungai Tua Falls (Closed)

North of Batu Dam

Multiple falls Picnic
Closed to public with the parking area barricaded. It is unknown if it will be opened anytime soon...

No Permit needed

Last update August 2023

Tekala Falls

near the Semenyih Dam

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
A popular recreation park in Hulu Langat. Suitable for families

No Permit needed

Last update June 2010

Teratak Kasih Cascades

Bukit Lagong, Rawang

Cascades
Picnic
Swimming
Gentle low height cascades with shallow pool suitable for families. Free to access.

No Permit needed

Last update November 2022

Ulu Semangkuk Fall

Between KKB - Fraser Hill route

Single fall Picnic
A small roadside fall frequently visited by travelers along the KKB - Fraser Hill route

No Permit needed

Last update April 2025

State: Terengganu
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Air Terjun Sekayu

South of Kuala Berang

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Well maintained park with river trekking

Permit ??

Last update March 2005

Air Terjun Tasik Puteri

Taman Rekreasi Tasik Puteri, Bukit Besi

Single fall Picnic
Swimming
Camping
Man-made waterfall whose water source comes from a repurposed mining pond in a recreation park.

No Permit needed

Last update February 2023

Belukar Bukit

20 km south of Kuala Berang

Rapids
Picnic
Swimming
Camping
No waterfall, some rapids only

Permit ??

Last update March 2005

Lata Belatan

Between Setiu and Jerteh

Single fall Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Recreation Park. Seasonal water flow

Permit ??

Last update March 2005

Lata Tembakah

25 km south of Jertih

Cascades
Multiple falls
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Well visited and maintained park. Beautiful series of waterfalls

Permit ??

Last update March 2005