MY · Sarawak · 1.67°N 109.69°E

jangkar waterfall

A tough boulder-hopping river trek to a powerful waterfall and deep pool west of Lundu.

Best time
March to September, and only on a dry day: the river section isn't safe after rain or when rain is coming. November to February brings the heaviest rain, so skip it then.
How long
1 day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kuching (about 1 hour 45 minutes), then drive about 2–2.5 hours towards Lundu and on towards Biawak. The trail starts at Kampung Jantan, where you park and find a guide. Allow about 2 hours on foot each way.
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Dear group chat,A tough boulder-hopping river trek to a powerful waterfall and deep pool west of Lundu.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingJangkar WaterfallMY, Sarawak
KLjangkar waterfall
≈ 904 km from KL, as the crow flies

A powerful waterfall on the slopes of the Berumput range, west of Lundu near the Indonesian border, dropping into a huge, deep pool. Getting there is half the fun: an easy walk through farm plots, then about an hour of scrambling up the Jangkar river over big boulders. It's for fit, sure-footed groups with a local guide.

Makan

  1. Packed lunchBuy rice and lauk in Lundu and eat it by the pool.Map ↗
  2. Seafood in LunduFish and prawns at the town's eateries on the drive back.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The plantation walkAbout 45 minutes on an easy path through farms from Kampung Jantan to the river.Map ↗
  2. The river trekWhere the path ends, follow the Jangkar upstream over huge boulders for about an hour, past a smaller fall.Map ↗
  3. The main fallA powerful drop into a big, deep pool for a swim and lunch.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Go with a guide from the village. The river section has no trail, and the crossings are tricky.
  • Don't go after rain or with storms about. The river rises fast.
  • Wear shoes with real grip and keep your phone and lunch in a dry bag.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.