Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells) Waterfall

Telaga Tujuh, or Seven Wells Waterfall, lies in northwestern Langkawi on the slopes of Mount Machinchang. It is part of the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, where tropical forest covers ancient granite formations. The Langkawi Cable Car and Oriental Village are nearby, and the waterfall can be seen from the surrounding slopes and parts of the cable-car route.

Water runs over broad granite shelves and gathers in natural basins. The name refers to seven pools linked by streams and cascades above the main falls. The site has two sections. The lower pools are reached by a shorter walk and sit below a sheer cascade about 91 metres high. A much longer staircase climbs through the forest to the upper pools, where visitors can see water-worn hollows in the granite and the stream above the drop. Local folklore says that fairies once bathed here.

The lower section is more accessible, while the climb to the upper pools takes time and calls for good fitness. Stone steps and smooth granite become slippery after rain, and the current and depth of the natural pools vary with the weather. Wear shoes with good grip and keep away from the edge of the falls. Water flow is usually stronger in the rainy season, when trail conditions can also become more challenging.

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Telaga Tujuh Waterfall, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

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