Sungai Gabai Waterfalls

"In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love..." - Mother Teresa

(Beautiful waterfalls at the lower level)

3.166469, 101.906406
03 09’59.29”N, 101 54’.23.06”E

(Arriving at the end of the road)

(Vehicles parked along the road)

(A short hike to the waterfalls)

From Gunung Nuang Recreational Forest Park we drove on the Ulu Langat road until we reached Batu 18 where you turn left. After 6 km we turned left and follow the road until the carpark. We had to pay Rm3 for parking. From the carpark it is not far to the entrance and the first cascade.

(Empty shops, abandoned and littered with rubbish)

(An eyesore at the entrance)

(Overflowing rubbish bins)

(Smelly leftover foods and used plastic containers)

(Even the path to the higher cascades is full of rubbish)

(Neglected and dirty facilities)

The Gabai River descends in a set of waterfalls known as the Air Terjun Sungai Gabai. It used to be a popular attraction for the locals. A cemented path leads from the parking area to the lower falls. This cascade is tall and not so steeply inclined. Visitors can find a nice place on the rocks and enjoy their bath in the shallow pool at the bottom of the falls. Along the path several shelters have been built. The upper falls can be reached by steep trails.

(Used to be a popular picnic area)

(The lower cascades)

(Nature's beauty)

(Steep steps to higher levels)

(A few gazebos along the path)

(A bridge to the other side of the stream)

We did not stay long. Our plan to cool off in the chilly cascades and enjoy natural surroundings was cancelled. Although the water cascades is beautiful, the sight of the surrounding area was terrible. The area looks like a rubbish dump, littered with smelly rubbish and leftover food everywhere. We were very disappointed that the picnic area is not taken care of and the facilities are very poorly maintained.

(Stagnant part of the stream)

(A cleaner part of the stream)

(Camping area, not very clean)