4x4 first attempt to Lata Berembun...

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In great attempts, it is glorious even to fail...

Last weekend we went for an off-roading day trip to a few waterfalls around Raub area. Our first destination was Lata Berembun located 38 km from Raub. It is accessible only by 4x4 from Kg Baru Sg Klau through dusuns, rubber, palm oil and cocoa plantations. It is located halfway up the slopes of Gunung Benom.

Our first attempt to climb the steep road to Berembun Waterfalls was unsuccesful as our 4x4  all-terrain tyres were not suitable for the rough and deep ruts and ravines. On the way to the waterfalls we met with a few hard-core 4x4 vehicles carrying passengers for a small fee.

We later drove to a nearby Lata Jarum and had our nasi lemak lunch there. We took a dip and stayed a while and started packing when it was starting to rain heavily. The sky was bright and clear later in the afternoon when we took the Raub winding route to Fraser's Hill. We had dinner at the food court before we drove leasurely home.

(Starting of a rough journey, we managed to cover only 6km of the trail)

(A few 4x4 ferrying passengers to the waterfalls...)

(Our blackfoot looks tame compared to the hardcore 4x4...)

(At Lata Jarum, another beautiful waterfalls)

(Taking a dip in the icy cold water...)

(Watching from far...)

(Stopped for dinner at Fraser's Hill...)

Route taken: KL - Raub - Sg Klau - Frazer's Hill - Ulu Yam - KL

Total mileage: 370 km

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