This round, we went to Chiling Waterfall!
This place is famous for its river crossing and of course, according to its name, and literally meant it, the very chilling waterfall at the end of the trek!
However, you will need to search by the name Santuari Ikan Sungai Chiling.
This is the place where you park your car and where the trek starts!
The trail from carpark to main entrance of Chiling Waterfall is very easy!
It's just like a chill walk for around 10 minutes and you will reach the reception.
*the trail from carpark to entrance, it's all flat ground*
*the main entrance of Chiling Waterfall. Campers are all camped at this space*
*the reception*
*registering*
RM1 per pax is to be paid as entrance fee.
If you're going in a big group, you can get a name list ready, consisting name, IC number, emergency contact and home address for each participant. This will save you a lot of time at the reception.
Also, refundable deposit will be charged on the food & beverages with disposable packaging.
We brought 18 packaged water (Justea) and 13 bread, and we were charged RM50 for that.
Note that if you bring the rubbish out together, you will get back your deposit.
They did this to ensure that all visitors do not simply throw rubbish in the woods.
*the emergency contact in case anything happens*
*the bridge a.k.a. the 1st river crossing!*
From the reception till the main waterfall, there will be total of 6 river crossings!
After crossing the first bridge aka the first river, you will need to do the trekking for around 15 to 20 minutes or so before reaching the second river crossing point.
Normally there will be crowds on weekends so fear not! You won't get lost in the woods!
Now, let the pictures do the talking!
*the 1st crossing - you can choose to cross the river or just use the bridge*
*the river crossing points are all marked with the signboard*
*second crossing*
*queuing for third crossing*
*third crossing*
*third crossing*
*moving on the fourth crossing!*
*resting while waiting for other participants of the group at 5th crossing point*
*last crossing before the main waterfall!*
*ta-da!! the majestic waterfall!*
*the crowd during weekend*
*cliff jumping - Derrick*
*cliff jumping - Jo*
*last but not least, the group photo!*
After 1 hour or so, we started to pack and head back to the carpark.
We got lucky as we went out before it started to rain.
We heard from the news that people are trapped in the woods and cannot get out until night time as it rained and the water current got so strong that they are unable to come out.
We hope no one is injured during the incident.
Summary of the hike:-
1. Around 1 hour of trekking from carpark until the main waterfall.
2. It's for sure that you're gonna get wet, so bring along a full set of clean and dry clothes for changing!
3. Entrance fee RM1 per pax; free parking; refundable deposit will be charged for all foods & beverages with disposable packaging and will be refunded if all rubbish are brought out together afterwards.
4. River crossing might be dangerous during raining season, so be sure to check weather forecast before going.
5. Family friendly activity, but must take care of the elders or kids during river crossing as some parts are quite slippery.
6. Best shoes for this activity - KAMPUNG ADIDAS!!
That's all for today and please stay tuned for our next post!
Until then, ciao!!
