MY · Selangor · 3.43°N 101.74°E

sungai kedondong

Boulder pools and a forest waterfall off the Batang Kali–Genting road.

Best time
February to October, after a few dry days, and in the morning, before the afternoon storms. The year-end monsoon brings the most rain, and the river can rise within minutes after rain upstream.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About an hour's drive north of KL via the North–South Expressway and Batang Kali, then the B66 towards Genting Highlands past Kampung Kuantan; the entrance is by the road. There's no public transport.
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MY · Selangorsungai kedondong3.43°N 101.74°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Boulder pools and a forest waterfall off the Batang Kali–Genting road.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingSungai KedondongMY, Selangor
KLsungai kedondong
≈ 33 km from KL, as the crow flies

A recreation forest on the road from Batang Kali up to Genting, where families spread out on the boulders beside a clear, fast river. Most stay by the lower pools; a short trail upstream leads to a waterfall with a big pool.

Makan

  1. Nasi lemak bungkusPick up packets in Batang Kali for a picnic by the river.Map ↗
  2. Loh meeUlu Yam's famous noodles are about 20 minutes away; it's a pork dish.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The lower poolsShallow water among the boulders by the picnic area, the best spot with kids.Map ↗
  2. The waterfallA short walk upstream to a cascade and a deep pool; swim only when the water is clear and calm.Map ↗
  3. A picnic on the rocksBring a mat and your own food; the stalls by the entrance are basic.Map ↗
  4. Hulu Tamu hot springAbout 10 minutes away, for a warm soak on the way home.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Get out at once if the water turns murky, speeds up or starts carrying leaves and branches. A student drowned at the waterfall in January 2026, and three men were trapped by a surge there in May.
  • Weekends are busy, so come early for a spot near the water.
  • Take your rubbish home with you.

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