|
|
Jerangkang waterfall which consist of 7 cascades
|
Scattered around Kuantan, there are many waterfalls where trekkers can visit. Perhaps the most popular and well-known waterfall found there is the Berkelah waterfall. However, there is another waterfall, which is very close to it but not many Singaporean had heard of its name. That is, Jerangkang waterfall. In fact, they are so near that the start of the trek to Jerangkang waterfall is the same as that of Berkelah waterfall, outside Berkelah Restoran. Although both waterfalls are of comparable height, both look very different from one another. While water of Berkelah waterfall has a smooth unbroken ride down, the Jerangkang waterfall consists of seven cascades as it drops down from its highest point.
To get to Jerangkang waterfall, the best way is to have a vehicle to bring you all the way to the campsite. The distance from the main road to the campsite is about 15km and consists mainly of dirt tracks. Thus it is rather boring for anyone who wanted to trek to the campsite.
But things becomes very much more interesting after the main campsite. The trek from the main campsite to the main waterfall is about an hour. There are basically two ways to the main waterfall, the waterway and the land route. Both routes are quite easy and will join together at about two-third the journey to the main waterfall. It is impossible to keep your feet dry for the trek from the campsite to the main waterfall, as either for ways, there is a river crossing to be made. There are several waterfalls that can be seen along the way to the main fall too.
There are basically two campsites that can be chosen from. The main campsite is big and there are some stone tables and benches for hikers to use. It is also the end of your ride on a vehicle. The river is just beside thus water is easily assessable although there is no large pool to swim in. The other campsite is about 5 minutes walk towards the main waterfall and smaller and sheltered by the trees in the campsite. There is a small waterfall near it and just under the waterfall is a large pool for swimming. Water can be collected from the side of the waterfall.
|
|
Waterfall just beside campsite 2
|
Jerangkang waterfall has its own unique beauty even though it is strictly speaking no one waterfall, but consist of several smaller ones. It is the ideal place for anyone who ones to go on a weekend trip to a beautiful waterfall and is willing to pay for the transport to the main campsite. At the smaller campsite, you can enjoy a cool dip or just sit beside the small waterfall. Even at the main waterfall, you can also swim in the pool that is formed at the bottom of the “last” cascade.
|
