TOP 10 Waterfalls in Johor

1. Puteri Fall (Gunung Ledang)

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The Puteri Fall itself is more a cascade, about 60 meter tall. As the cascade is curved, it is not really possible to get a complete view of it. At the top of the cascade there is another small fall, with a nice swimming pool. The cemented walkway ends here, and the real climbing of the mountains starts.

Exit from NS Highway thru Tangkak exit, turn right at the traffic light after the toll. Drive straight at all the junction, you’ll drive through Tangkak town. Soon you’ll find both of the roadside are oil palm plantation. Turn left into the junction when you see this board.

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2. Taka Melor

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The stream of Taka Melor waterfall has one attractive, single fall , and a pool that is really inviting for a swim. It is possible to climb to the top of the fall, but be careful, the rocks can be slippery. It is very serene, pristine and quiet on top.

Taka Melor is located in Kampung Tenang,near the town of Labis in Segamat,Johor.To get here,follow the route N-S Highway,exit Yong Peng (S) or (U) and follow the sign to Yong Peng and then Labis.The signboard Kg.Tenang is very well marked and you wont miss it. Another name for this village is Pekan Ayer Panas as there is a ‘Hot Spring’ located in here as well. Get ready to turn right once you see the Muslim cemetery on the left,which also houses the shrine of Tok Tenang,the founder of this village.

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3. Kota Tinggi Waterfall

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Attractive waterfalls in over-commercialized surroundings. This must be by far the most expensive waterfall in Malaysia as the entrance fee is RM9 per person. Kota Tinggi waterfall will be crowded on weekends and during school holidays as it’s near to Singapore. From Kota Tinggi town a clearly signposted road leads to the waterfall resort.

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4. Ayer Puteh

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The Ayer Puteh Fall will dry up during dry season and there is a nice rest hut has been built beside the waterfall. Ayer Puteh Fall is a good place for the hikers to relax and cool down their body after a killing hiking day. The new official Gunung Ledang trail head is located at Taman Negara Gunung Ledang Operation Centre, which is 17km from Tangkak town. There’s a cascade at the backyard of the Operation Centre . Take road no. 23 from Tangkak towards Sagil. After Sagil town, prepare to turn left when you see the Gunung Ledang signboard. The tar road is straight all the way and ends at the Taman Negara Gunung Ledang Operation Centre.

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5. Gunung Pulai Falls

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The Gunung Pulai Waterfall is mainly 40-50 meters high and entails a number of tiers. For nature lovers, Gunung Pulai Waterfall is definitely the place where you would love to spend a weekend with your family, or friends.

To reach the park, you take the road from Johor Baharu to Pontian and turn right at Pekan Nenas, the Pineapple Town. This road leads back to Kulai and probably you can reach the park also from this N-S highway exit. About 15 km from Pekan Nenas, a signboard leads to Gunung Pulai.

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6. Jeram Tinggi Fall

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Along the route there are five checkpoints and Jeram Tinggi Fall is the first checkpoint. Jementah is located at the north east side of Gunung Ledang. Here is another less famous Gunung Ledang summit trail – Ulu Jementah trail. It takes the longest time and is the toughest trail to the summit.

Take road no.23 from Tangkak to Jementah. Then turn into Jalan Kolam Air near Kampung Paya Jakas, follow the country road and drive all the way to the jungle border. One hour trekking from the car park, you will reach the Jeram Tinggi Fall. There is a small campsite near the waterfall.

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7. Upeh Guling

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The Upeh Guling falls are a mix of waterfalls and cascades. The trail ends near the top of the falls, where you can just walk on the rocks to the pools and falls. A perfect place for a picnic and a bath. The characteristic of Upeh Guling is there are many potholes, eroded in hundreds of thousands of years by the force of water and stones, swirling around.

The Upeh Guling is a waterfall in the Jasin river in the Endau Rompin National Park. Upstream in the same river the famous Buaya Sangkut fall can be found, but the Upeh Guling falls are also interesting and worth of a visit. A visit of the fall starts at Kampung Peta, the main entrance of the park. From the jetty you must go by boat on the Endau river to Kuala Jasin, the junction with the Jasin river.

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8. Pelepah Falls

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The Pelepah falls are a series of falls and cascades, depending on how you count, there are about twelve tiers. The hike is very pleasant, some of the tiers have a nice pool, some or more cascades. The many tree trunks show that after heavy rain these falls will be powerful, and as you basically trekking in a ravine, be careful about flash-flooding.

The Pelepah waterfalls are located not far from Kota Tinggi and quite popular with Singaporeans. The trail head is located just before the entrance to the well-known Kota Tinggi falls. The easiest way in would be through a palm-oil plantation, but it is not clear if the guards will let you pass. A better way is to cross the bridge over the Kiri Pelepah river and then pass an opening in the fence. Basically you should follow more or less the river until you have passed the plantation. After you have left the plantation and entered the jungle, the trail is easy to follow.

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9. Asahan Fall

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After 1 hour trekking, you will reach the Asahan Fall. The volume of water is a bit low, and the water flowing down always remains in contact with the bedrock. The water pool here is small but deep. Water has a brownish colour, just like dipping in a bowl of tea.

To reach Asahan, one has to drive to Tangkak and take road no. J123 to Simpang Bekoh. Turn right at the second junction by following the road signboard to Asahan. When you reach Asahan, look for Laman Tiga Budaya Asahan. Turn right into the dirt road when you see the Gunung Ledang (Asahan) Registration Post. Soon you will reach a big car park.

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10. Sungai Yong Falls

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The Sungai Yong falls consist of seven tiers. The falls go down a narrow gorge. Extreme care has to be taken, because the rocks are quite slippery. This fall ends in an olympic-size and deep pool and it is a perfect place to cool down. There is a well-maintained Recreational Forest on the slopes of the mountain, and the roadsign even annouces a waterfall there. But the river has not more than some attractive rapids. To go there, follow the road nr 50 from Kluang to Mersing for about 15 km and turn right.

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