This sight is located in Perak, Malaysia. Your base to visit it is Ipoh, the capital of Perak. Read the Ipoh Travel Guide for useful information about Ipoh. For more background about Perak, read the Perak Travel Guide. To prepare for a trip to Malaysia, read also the Malaysia Travel Guide. Looking for accommodation? Find good, clean rooms at Budget Accommodation Guide
Lata Iskandar is a beautiful waterfall between Tapah and Cameron Highlands. It is located within the Lata Iskandar Recreational Forest (Hutan Lipur Lata Iskandar). The waterfall cascades down the barren mountain slope flanked on both sides by vegetation, and empties itself in a pool before cascading down a stream. A fallen log rests unceremoniously on the pool, somewhat marring the otherwise perfect scenery.
I paid a visit to Lata Iskandar on one of my trips to Cameron Highlands with some members of AsiaExplorers. The journey from Cameron Highlands to Lata Iskandar was pretty long, and one of the members was car sick throughout the journey - pity her. If you are not visiting Lata Iskandar, I would recommend that you descend from Cameron Highlands using the Brinchang - Simpang Pulai road.
Lata Iskandar waterfall.
A fallen log resting by the waterfall.
The waterfall cascades down river under the road.
Another view of the river and the roadside stalls.
Tim and Chooi Yoke at Lata Iskandar.
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