Sunday, September 21, 2008

Pisang Falls

Finally we managed to find the entrance to the Jungle Lodge along old Jalan Gombak. It is really easy to miss the entrance, slow down after the hospital and look out for a sign on the right that points to The Jungle Lodge.
Parked the car by the side of the narrow road, we crossed the river. After that, we followed a narrow trail. The trail actually brings you along the river. Along the way, we were cut and slashed by the grass and plants and shrubs that spill over onto the trek. Eventually, we arrived at two huge tunnels right at the bottom of Karak highway. You can hear the vehicles whizzing past above us along Karak highway.In we went through the tunnel to travel through time.
After the tunnel, more narrow trails and plants and rivers. The trail was damp, and full of leeches. Not a single person was spared this time. We came across a unique huge rock, very vertical and smooth.
After hiking for around 45 minutes ( our photo crazy friend stopped to snap photos every now and then), we arrived at Pisang Falls!

We saw many small rocks arranged in anti-gravity-way. It's really unique. Of course, we couldn't be left out and and we created another one. :D

There are two falls, one leads directly to the flowing river the other one falls into a pool.
There's a trail where you can climb up to a camping site. From there, the view of the waterfall is just so majestic.
The upper portion of the falls that is hidden if you do not climb up the trail. Looks like a small little paradise.

We didn't linger too long, just relaxed around, took photos, enjoyed the scenery and the breeze. It was quite a good, short getaway. Before we left, we took a group photo. Under my friend's skillful hand and not-to-be-dismissed camera, he produced a really amazing shot. You can visit his link for more superb photos of the falls: fox's Pisang Falls photos
Another shot that i just have to share it with everyone, beautifully taken by my friend, fox. This really depicts the beauty of Pisang Falls.
At approximately 10.15am, we headed back with cuts all over our legs.

5 comments:

Alvin Yap said...

I didnt even know that this exist (and many more i think..)u guys are really adventurous. u guys really make me miss my climbing and hiking..

keep it up!

smallbook said...

Hey you are doing a great job too, you haven't given up your passion. We are planning for Gunung Datuk next :D that place you definitely know.

fox said...

thanks for the patience to wait for me shooting photo along the journey...hehe :P

smallbook said...

Thought you got scooped away by wild boar already....luckily still around the corner :P hehehee

nematodsa said...

hey, wanna ask; did you take the normal route, or the short cut?, cause the first time i took the normal one, and ended midst of nowhere...