Some 50km out of Kuantan is the Berkelah Falls located
in the Berkelah Forest Reserve area. Berkelah Falls is a beautiful series
of eight cascades with the highest & biggest at about 100m in height.
From the main road transfer to trail head by lorry, journey about 8km or about 2 hours
on foot. The whole hill is actually one huge granite
block with the river cutting through the stone hill. At the end of the
hike is the first campsite in the woods where there's a magnificent
looking twin-falls of about 30 meters tall. Higher up are more falls
and there is one with a deep pool below which is popular as a "diving
platform". At the bottom of the main fall is a refreshing bigger-than-Olympic-size
pool which awaits the visitors. There will be lots of opportunities
to indulge in natural jacuzzi and hydrotheraphy.
Berkelah Falls is one of the most popular weekend treks
for young adventurous Singaporeans. Those who were members of outdoor
clubs and youth groups would probably have visited them during their
schools days. For those of us who are 'deprived' of this opportunity,
this is our chance ... !
Trek leader(s), private charter transport, lorry transfer to trail head, group camping equipment, first aid support, group personal accident insurance, meals on trek, lunch in town
Meet at Marsiling MRT at 10pm and
depart for Malaysia by private charter transport.
Day 1 / Sat
Arriving early, we shall have breakfast
at local coffeeshop and hop on the lorry which will ferry us to the trailhead. After setting up camp, we will hike up the waterfall stream to the
100m-high main fall where there's a big deep pool which is great
for swims. For the daring, they can show off their platform diving
skills at one of the deep pools along the way. Return to camp for
dinner. ( B/L/D )
Day 2 / Sun
After camp breakfast, trek out
to meet our waiting transport. Restaurant lunch in Gambang town
before heading back home. Back at Marsiling MRT station in the evening
around 7pm. ( B/L )
The climate is tropically humid and a trek in such
condition can be physically draining. Everyone needs to be prepared
for bad weather with basic waterproofing gear such as ponchos and rain-coats
( even umbrellas in camp is helpful ...! ). Waterproofing for your backpack
is a must during the rainy season.
The river stream trail and slick rock paths can be
very slippery even during dry weather. When rainy, the terrain can be
treacherous. It is important to wear a good pair of walking shoes.
