Berkelah falls, Cascade waterfalls in Pahang, Malaysia
Berkelah Falls is a cascade of seven distinct waterfall tiers along the Berkelah River, with the uppermost dropping approximately 50 meters. The structure creates multiple natural basins between the levels where water collects and forms pools.
The name comes from a fish species, the mahseer, once abundant in these waters and known locally as ikan kelah. This fish population shaped the river's identity for generations.
The first level serves as a gathering place where local families spend their days swimming and picnicking together. This area has become a social space where people connect with nature and each other throughout the seasons.
The site is roughly 5 kilometers from the main road and easily found by following the Hutan Lipur Berkelah signs to the parking area. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and wet conditions around the pools and cascades.
Each tier contains natural pools reaching depths of 10 meters, forming swimming areas as large as Olympic-sized pools hidden within the forest. These unusually deep basins create a rare combination of cascading water and sheltered swimming opportunities.
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