Chamang Tropical Waterfall
"Chill Out, Camp Out or Swim In"
Nestled amid gorgeous rainforest habitat, the Chamang tropical waterfall is a jungle oasis just off the Karak Highway.
When you want to escape the city or just find a travel idea for kids, then head over to Bentong for a day trip. Then follow a winding road past kampungs and forests to the rising hills that dominate the horizon.
Set up by the Pahang Forestry Department, Hutan Lipur Sungai Chamang (Chamang River Recreation Park) is just one of over twenty of these small and accessible forest parks in the state. As part of the Bukit Tinggi Forest Reserve, large tropical rainforest trees surround the river for a great scenic view.
Here's a sample of what you can do at Chamang tropical waterfall:
- Need a picnic idea? Grab the goodies and find a nice spot along the Chamang River in a relaxing atmosphere.
- Beat the jungle heat with a splashing good time in the shallow waterfall pools just below the falls.
- Take a simple stroll along both sides of the river and enjoy the scenery with plenty of waterfall pictures to take home.
- Schedule a camping trip with the kids or school group to explore the rainforest day and night.
Chamang Tropical Waterfall: Sights and Sounds
Soak Up Chamang Tropical Waterfall
Chamang Tropical Waterfall: General Information
What To Expect And What To Bring
- Expect warm and sunny days and windy and cooler afternoons when skies get cloudy and rains threaten
- Plenty of spots for swimming, picnics, walking for exercise, outdoor photography, and birdwatching
- Lots of parking space on two levels, but expect BIG crowds on the weekends and holidays
- Good toilet and shower facilities for a small fee
- Food and drinks are minimal, so bring all your own food for picnics and snacking
- Be prepared for common showers and have a dry bag handy for protection of cameras, videos, etc
- Be sure to have enough petrol to get back to Bentong, there are no fuel stations along the 8 km entrance road
Be Safe, Be Smart and Be Aware
The Chamang tropical waterfall is a wild place. Do not attempt to climb the slippery falls, swim in strong currents or fool around on the rocks.
Several people have died here and there is no lifeguard or help nearby to assist. Be sure children do not wander into dangerous areas and always watch them when swimming.
Getting There
- Head to the Karak Highway from Kuala Lumpur until you pass through the Bentong toll
- Take the first left turn just 200 meters from the toll to Bentong town
- Reach a T-junction and take a right turn to Bentong or Raub (Route 8)
- Follow the signs to Raub and pass through Bentong town
- Look for the brown sign with "Air Terjun Chamang C136" and turn left
- After the turn see a brown sign with "Air Terjun Chamang 8 km"
- Follow the winding path on a two-lane road with some rough patches that are being upgraded
- Reach the Air Terjun Chamang signpost at a fork and take the left branch down the hill
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