Lata Bayu

State Kedah
LocationOff road 67, near Baling
Coordinates and map N05 43.22' E100 48.88'
Water SourceStream
Waterfall ProfileNear Vertical falls, Cascades
AccessibilityRecreation Park

Lata Bayu is a well maintained recreation park in the state of Kedah. A few km outside Baling there is a clearly signposted road, leading to the falls. Follow this road for about 10 km. Turn right at a junction and contine for another 3 km. The park has all facilities.

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At the entrance a map of the park is shown.

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The park is dominated by a big cascade. The only fall, as far as we know, where an artificial slide has been constructed.

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At the start of the cascade there is a small waterfall

Lata Bayu is a popular destination, and can be crowded during weekends. But on weekdays it is a nice and quiet spot.

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An attractive feature is the nice pools at the bottom of the falls

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A view backwards from the top of the cascades.

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A small fall with a big pool

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There are two more falls in the upper part of the park

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With longer exposure times, the waterfall gets its magical cotton wool look

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The top fall, after the end of the walkway, can be reached easily on a clear trail

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