The Waterfalls of

Perak is another large state with its eastern state boundary in mountainous area. There is an uncounted number of waterfalls yet to be discovered! But there are also numerous waterfall areas opened up for public usage.
Among the waterfalls with easy access, there are a couple of spectacular falls.

Accessability: Easy
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

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

Accessability: Moderate
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Air Hitam Fall

Near Batu Kurau, north of Taiping

Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Powerfull fall and cascades. Pristine environment.

Permit ??

Last update September 2009

Belum falls

Royal Belum & South Belum, 30 km east of Gerik

Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
Many waterfalls. Access by boat only. Permit needed

Permit needed

Last update May 2012

Bersih Falls

Near Bidor

Cascades
Single fall
  Small falls near OS village

No Permit needed

Last update May 2022

Chelik Fall

near Simpang Pulai and the new road to the Cameron Highlands

Single fall Trekking
Remote Fall, possibly the tallest fall in the western part of Peninsular Malaysia.

Permit needed

Last update August 2010

Damak Fall

Ulu Geroh, near Gopeng

Single fall Swimming
Trekking
A small attractive waterfall in Orang Asli country.

Permit ??

Last update July 2005

Juang Falls

West Simpang Pulai, Simpang Pulai - Cameron Highlands route

Multiple falls Swimming
Trekking
An impressive series of punchbowl waterfalls with wide pools for swimming

Permit ??

Last update July 2022

Kait Fall

15 km from Simpang Pulai, along the CH road

Single fall Swimming
Trekking
Pristine vertical fall

Permit ??

Last update March 2013

Kamunting Fall

Kamunting

Single fall Trekking
Tall, unspoiled fall, visible from Kamunting

Permit ??

Last update January 2009

Kopor Falls

Near Pos Dipang

Multiple falls Trekking
A quiet waterfall series in a region rich with waterfall possibilities. Virtually unknown.

Permit ??

Last update March 2024

Lata Payong / Bayas

Near Kg Kuak, West of Lake Cenderoh

Cascades
Multiple falls
Trekking
Unknown waterfalls in the Bintang range

Permit ??

Last update March 2013

Lata Tanjung Kala

near Grik

Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Located in beautiful and serene jungle, not easy to find

Permit ??

Last update August 2005

Lata Yuk

near Chenderiang and Lata Kinjang

Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Small brother of Lata Kinjang

Permit ??

Last update October 2008

Lon Rapids

near Sungkai

Rapids
Swimming
Trekking
Rapids in a tributary of the mighty Sungkai river. Located in pristine jungle

Permit ??

Maxwell Hill

Near Taiping

Single fall Trekking
The waterfall is visible from the Lake Gardens

No Permit needed

Last update January 2010

Petai Falls

Kampar Town

Cascades
Multiple falls
Trekking
A large waterfall that is relatively unknown despite being close to town situated on a boulder stream.

Permit ??

Last update September 2023

Salak Fall

Proton City, Tanjung Malim

Cascades
Single fall
Trekking
An interesting twin fall with pristine and refreshing waters in quiet jungle.

Permit needed

Last update August 2022

Seminai Falls

Ulu Sungkai region

Cascades
Multiple falls
Trekking
A pristine waterfall deep in the forest of Ulu Sungkai region. Relatively unknown.

Permit ??

Last update August 2023

Serpik Falls

Multiple falls Trekking
An impressively wide and tall cascade waterfall that looks impressive during wet seasons.

No Permit needed

Last update September 2023

Strata Falls

10 km north of Tg Malim

Cascades
Multiple falls
Swimming
Trekking
Beautiful, relatively unknown series of waterfalls on the slopes of G. Behrang.

Permit needed

Last update February 2010

Tebing Tinggi Fall

Between Selama and Lenggong

Cascades
Swimming
Remote place, but popular with locals. In this mountain range (Banjaran Bintang) there must be more waterfalls

No Permit needed

Last update January 2010

Teho Falls

Pos Jernang, Ulu Sungkai

Multiple falls Trekking
A quiet waterfall with a nice wide pool after a challenging uphill hike

Permit ??

Last update July 2023

Tenggelam Falls

Tapah

Multiple falls Picnic
Trekking
Easily accessible 1st fall. Upper levels will likely require permit.

Permit needed

Last update January 2023

Tibang Fall

Ulu Slim Region

Single fall Swimming
Trekking
Unspoiled waterfall with pool. Access is no longer as difficult and only a short hike.

Permit ??

Last update August 2023

Tigor Falls

Kg Poh, Bidor

Cascades
Single fall
Picnic
Swimming
Trekking
Camping
A moderately tall punchbowl fall with a big deep pool suitable for swimming.

Permit ??

Last update August 2023

Trong Falls

near Trong

Multiple falls Swimming
Trekking
Camping
The lower fall is hidden in a deep ravine. To reach the upper fall jungle trekking and permit is required.

Permit needed

Last update February 2023

Accessability: Difficult
Picture
Name/Location
Type
Activities
Description
Lata Puteh

On the A6 between Selama and Lenggong

Multiple falls Swimming
Trekking
Impressive series of waterfalls. No trail

Permit needed

Last update June 2010

Tigok Fall

Near Pos Gedong, north-east of Bidor

Single fall Swimming
Trekking
Remote, spectacular fall in the Ulu Gedong region.

Permit needed

Last update July 2010