MY · Kelantan · 5.31°N 102.30°E

lata rek

Shallow river cascades for a family paddle and picnic, south of Kuala Krai.

Best time
March to September. The November–January monsoon floods this part of Kelantan, and the river can rise within minutes after rain upstream.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Kota Bharu (about an hour), then drive about 1.5–2 hours south through Kuala Krai. By car from KL it's about 6 hours via Gua Musang. Turn off the Kuala Krai–Gua Musang road at Laloh; the falls are about 3 km in.
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Dear group chat,Shallow river cascades for a family paddle and picnic, south of Kuala Krai.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingLata RekMY, Kelantan
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≈ 251 km from KL, as the crow flies
Lata Rek, Kampung Laloh, Kuala Krai, Kelantan

Photo: Gula Kapas · CC BY 3.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A long run of low cascades on Sungai Rek at Kampung Laloh, south of Kuala Krai. In fine weather the water is shallow and clear, and it's where Kuala Krai families bring the kids to paddle and picnic on the sand.

Makan

  1. Nasi berlaukRice with gulai ikan and sambal from the morning stalls in Kuala Krai, packed for the picnic.Map ↗
  2. AkokKelantan's little egg and coconut milk cakes, sold at markets and roadside stalls.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The cascadesAbout 100 metres of rock steps and shallow pools, with a small hydro station on the bank beside them.Map ↗
  2. A paddle with the kidsWhen the river is low and clear, the pools at the bottom are shallow enough for small children.Map ↗
  3. A picnic on the sandSpread a mat on the sandbanks by the river and stay for lunch.Map ↗

Good to know

  • There are no rangers and few facilities. Bring your own food and water, and take your rubbish home.
  • The fire department lists Lata Rek among the Kuala Krai rivers prone to sudden surges. Get out if the water turns muddy or starts to rise.
  • Kelantan's weekend is Friday and Saturday. Come early on those days, or on a weekday.

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