Perting Waterfall (Lata Hammers) @ Bentong, Pahang

Happy Yen, our Chiling Waterfalls guide has been wanting to take us to Perting Falls. We finally made the hike on Malaysia Day; quite apt for what better way to celebrate Malaysia than seeking her natural beauty?

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers is still quite the hidden gem of accessible waterfalls. At the Karak highway, exit to Bukit Tinggi and follow the old road to Bentong. It is a quiet, beautiful stretch but be careful not to hit cyclists who love the smooth, winding road.

Coming from KL, you will pass by the Bentong hot springs on your left. A few more minutes and you’ll see signs to Perting Falls. Or not? I forgot, sorry. Here, GPS coordinates: GPS N 03 27.41’, E 101 51.85’

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - through rubber plantation

I didn’t think my car could go all the way so we parked before entering a private rubber plantation. Later in the afternoon going through the same way, it was exhilirating to hear the rubber seeds loudly cracking all over.

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - stream crossing

There’s a shallow stream to be crossed to get to the trail. The best shoes to wear are sport sandals (think Teva) followed by hiking shoes with a good grip. A waterproof bag is always nice but unnecessary for this trip.

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - course

The trail was well-defined, though with overgrown bushes on both sides. It’s a good thing, it means it’s not overpopular (yet). On one stretch, you walk past thick fern bushes taller than you. Just stride purposefully, don’t let twigs that scratch hold you back.

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - small stream

One way for us (including through the rubber plantation) was 5.1km which took us 1.5 hours. It was an interesting trail – spot the mushrooms, leeches, giant ants, wild boar paw imprints, rattan, spiders whose web strength are +1000 and so on. No worries about getting lost, just follow the river trail.

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - fallen tree

Navigating across this bunch of fallen trees was a highlight!

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - slope

Then there was a steep descent to get to the waterfall. Previous hikers with hearts of gold left ropes for a safer descent, bless you!

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - Happy Yen

That was where Joyce got a new friend, The Leech. And that was Happy Yen’s favourite pose.

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang

Behold the waterfall! The pool is much bigger than Chiling’s and was almost like a lagoon. The shallow bit is good and fine to chill and hangout. You could swim but be careful – the deep end is deep and mysterious. Lots of dead branches underneath and maybe even a hidden whirlpool especially during the rainy season. Perting Falls is no stranger to sad accidents.

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - activities

Just be aware of your surroundings and actions and you should be fine. You should be starving by now, so take out those food that you’d brought along for a fine picnic. Fuel yourself, body mind and soul!
/end hippy talk

And note these: Bring all your rubbish out with you. Do not wash yourself with shampoo and soap at the waterfall, you idiots. Be respectful to nature, your reward is your view in her unspoiled presence!

More importantly, do not be afraid to tell people off if they are wrong. Glaring at people thinking that they are inconsiderate, does not let them know that they are inconsiderate. Sometimes people need to be told. So say it out and make your voice count!

Perting Pandak Waterfall aka Lata Hammers @ Bentong, Pahang - group

Love from,
The Hippies.

p/s: Some photos from KY, Horng and Joyce.

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  1. wow! looks a little treacherous the climb hor.. but u did it! well done woman! I hate leaches .. how..but they love me.. 🙁 how??!! 😛
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  2. wow what an adventure for a waterfall! i love the part where you say no shampoos or soap. lol

    • Hehe it was fun! Yeah it didn’t happen on our trip but I know it happens, and it’s really inconsiderate and idiotic. :X I wish people would voice out more

  3. what an awesome trip, we need to do this more often!
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  4. Super fun it was and yes we need to do this again!
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  5. what’s next? 😀
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  6. definitely a fun outing! my greatest fear of such trips and trails is snakes rather than leaches. Got leached during a recent trail run…bled but strangely it stopped very fast too…
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    • Maybe the leech wasn’t attached very strongly? I don’t know, hahahaha. Our guide, Yen saw a snake once during an earlier trek to this very same waterfall. But they each went around their own business 😛

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