Well, thats just a fantasy. Me being the Indiana Jones type, running into jungles and discovering lost treasure or hidden gems of nature.
This Lata Kijang was just something crazy I decided to do. THinking about it now, it was a pretty risky and dumb thing to do. Driving a Perodua Myvi deep into Banjaran Titiwangsa (Main Range) to find a waterfall. THe trail is so bad that I recommend you use a 4WD to get to this fall the next time.
Some parts of the road were tarred, some cement, but more than half the way, the roads are all broken and some just a trail of pebbles and rocks. I pity my poor Myvi whow as forced to go along this ride. Her suspension must have hurt.
The journey started from the old road to Hulu Langat in Batu 9, Cheras. At the cross junction that goes to Ampang (to the left); Batu 18 Hulu Langat, Tekala, Gabai and Batangsi Falls (Straight); and to Semenyih (right), we turned right. Then drive straight and you will pass a winding road up the hills. YOu will also pass by some Orang Asli settlements along the way. After about 20 minutes, you will reach a T junction. To the right will be Semenyih town or Kajang, and the left is to Kuala Klawang and Batu 18 Hulu Langat. Turn left here. You will see los of monkey by the road side here and you will definitely not miss the Semenyih Dam on your right.
Semenyih DamAfter passing Semenyih dam, you will continue driving straight until you see a turning to the left, to Batu 18 Hulu Langat. Continue heading straight. More windign roads up and down the hill from here. I love driving these type of roads. Country road with little or no traffic.
Now all I need is an open top convertible (Peugeot 308 cabriolet, Audi TT insert your dream car here) and I'm set for the perfect weekend drive. Once you reach the top of the hill, theere will be a sign which serves as the border between Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
ITs about 10-15 minutes drive from the border. And you will see a signboard saying Gunung Hantu Besar / Lata Kijang. Turn left and drive straight. once you drive past a river, get ready to turn left. From that turning, it is only about 20km to the waterfall.
But here is where the 4WD adventure begins, the road is in pretty bad condition. If you have any car that is pretty low or has skirting, avoid driving on ths trail. Or else you will cry. Just drive straight for about 30-45 minutes before you reach a FELCRA settlement, then continue straight. You will pass a few more settlements before reaching the waterfall. Just befre you reach the waterfall, you will pass by a camping site which is quite big. ANd the road jsut before the waterfall is in good condition. How does LAta Kijang look like? Here it is!! I've also put up a picture of it from ahelicopter point of view. Its right in the middle of nowhere.
ANy1 wants to visit this place and in need of a guide? Heheheh...
Boodyboy, out!!!
2 comments:
Dear sir, i love your story in this lata kijang. Would you sms me your phone and I would like to ask direction.my number 0 1 seven-3 seven 1 nine three 4 zero.
HI anonymous,
give me your email and I will email you the directions if possible. However, u must be familiar with how to get to hulu langat in CHeras, Batu 9 to batu 14 town.
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