Alvy: Travel To Hulu Langat - Weekend Breaks In Gabai Waterfalls

TRAVEL TRIP (FEBRUARY 2010 AND MAY 2012)

The first time, me and some friends from the office were thinking of a short weekend break. Then we thought, a barbecue by a river and waterfalls as the backdrop setting would be great. So we decided to go to Air Terjun Sungai Gabai (Gabai Falls).

The Gabai Falls are located in Hulu Langat at the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. It is a popular attraction for the locals, but relatively unknown with tourists. A cemented path leads from the parking to the lower falls. Along the path several shelters have been built. The upper falls can be reached by trails.

Sungai Gabai Waterfall is one of the closest waterfalls to Kuala Lumpur and it is easily accessible by car. This makes it extremely popular and it can get very crowded during weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

On arrival you pass through an entrance archway and pay an entrance fee of RM1 per person.
The first cascade is just beyond the car park and it is possible to swim in natural pools.

A flight of concrete steps begins here. They are well made steps with non-slip edging and a hand rail. Altogether there are 333 steps if you want to go all the way up.

Along the way you pass a number of shelters and gazebos for picnics or resting. One or two of them appear somewhat dilapidated, possibly damaged by falling branches, but most are in good shape.
The second level of waterfall is an impressive near vertical drop.

At the top of the steps is a concrete bridge crossing the river to an upper level where there is a third, shorter cascade and some youths like to slide down it over the slippery rocks and into a gentle pool. Fun!

There is a concrete shelter and people were barbecuing here.
Source: http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/sungai-gabai-waterfall.html

The second visit, I had a birthday celebration there with other group of friends. This time I came from Cheras to reach Hulu Langat. Hulu Langat is a small village where Gabai Falls is located. You can also reach Hulu Langat from Ampang. Next you follow the road to Kg Pangsun for about 7 km until Batu 18 where you turn right. After 6 km you will see the signboard for the Falls. Turn left and follow the road until the carpark.

From the carpark it is not far to the first cascade. This cascade is tall but not very steeply inclined.

Visitors can find a nice place on the rocks and enjoy their bath with jacuzzi.

At several places shelters have been erected. Cemented steps lead to the upper regions of the falls.

As is mostly the case, the upper falls are less crowded. Some daredevils using the cascade as a slide.

Bridges make the crossing of the stream an easy job. In the background the second cascade is visible. The upper cascades have nice pools, inviting for a bath.

It is possible to continue after the cascades, just following the stream. As a reward you will find another attractive waterfall! The water between the two rock faces is very deep, only suitable for good swimmers.