Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Lata Kinjang Waterfall

After the Kuala Woh excursion...
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To my mom, her next stop was to-go-home, cause the sky has turned dark and thunderstorm seem to come soon.

To KS and I, our next stop was definitely not to-go-home. We have other plan. Besides, how could we just by pass the so-called one of the highest waterfalls in Malaysia, right?



Mother-in-law and her son-in-law. They are quite clinched. Both of them are realistic and rationale sort of person.



Lata Kinjang majestic waterfall is visible along the trunk road that passes by the rubber tree plantations, some Malays villages and the areas inhabited by the Orang Asli aborigines. We parked our car in the Orang Asli territories. Instantly, a boy came forward and handed us a parking ticket that cost RM3. Guess their main income is come from the collection of parking fee, not from the sales of those stuffs as displayed in their stalls.


As we approaching the waterfall, we are able to see clearly the water flowing downstream, and feel the cool breeze touching our skin and smell the freshness of air. How's that?



The main attraction at this Late Kinjang Waterfall is its impressive series of cascades winding down a 850 meters, from the side of a mountain. Standing in front of it, the sight is indeed spectacular enough.




The waterfall consists of 3 parts :-
(i) the bottom pool and cascade
(ii) the steep fall visible from North-South Express way.
(iii) the top. A walkway takes you up to the second part.

There are forest trails and guided overnight excursions to visit the villages near the top of the forest waterfall.





Look how much fun these boys were having in the pool. Many times, we heard them screaming : Oh, sejuk, sejuk...



KS took the boys to the end of this point and told them "sejuk" means the water is freaking cold, not good for them to play water here.





Since we didn't plan to play water in that exciting big pool nor take a hike to somewhere, there is nothing much to do around here. After some 20 minutes time, we walked the same path to return to our car.


The middle of this suspension bridge is a good location for taking pictures though. See below...




The scenery around the area is absolutely very natural.























Don't know if those berries are edible or not?


Small pleasant looking little flowers...



The house of Orang Asli. Life can be that simple and original for them.

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My mom sure knows the weather better than I do. Soon when we reached home at around 6pm, it rain like cats and dogs.
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yeah, MY. I'd remember when travelling the PLUS highway and always says..one fine day I will go there. Guess everyday is not a fine day for me as I have yet to go there until now. WIll ask for your directions next time I go back to Ipoh, wokey?

Jessy MY Lee said...

As long as you have the heart and determination, you will be there one day.

About the direction to go there, it's very easy. I'm sure you can find the way without much problems.Think your sister would love to go there with you too.

Cheers.