Air Terjun Kedah: 5 Waterfalls Including Langkawi's Best (2026)
It's a hot Saturday morning, you've got the family in the car, and someone says "jom pergi air terjun" — but Kedah is a big state and you don't want to drive two hours to the wrong spot. I've personally visited and written a full guide for every waterfall on this list, so you're getting honest, boots-on-the-ground info, bukan sekadar copy-paste dari Google.
Kedah's waterfall scene splits into two worlds: the mainland latas around Baling and Yan (closer to KL, easier to pair with a weekend trip), and Langkawi's island falls — more dramatic, but best visited during the wet season when the flow is actually worth the ferry fare. This list is ordered roughly nearest-to-KL first, so you can pick based on how far you're willing to drive.
- 1. Lata Bayu — Baling's popular lata
- 2. Air Terjun Seri Perigi — Yan's foothill falls
- 3. Bukit Hijau — waterfall recreational forest
- 4. Telaga Tujuh Langkawi — the Seven Wells icon
- 5. Air Terjun Temurun — Langkawi's tallest
1. Lata Bayu
Lata Bayu in Baling is a 20-metre cascading waterfall with countless tiers feeding into a natural pool called Lubok Lesong — it's genuinely lovely, and the paved cement walkway with small bridges makes it accessible for families with kids or older folks. Being the most well-known air terjun kedah on the mainland, it gets busy on weekends, so go early or mid-week if you can. It's free entry, managed by the Kedah Forestry Department, so bring cash just in case you need it for parking or nearby stalls.
Fee: FREE · Hours: Daily 7:00 am – 6:00 pm · Swim: Yes, natural pool (Lubok Lesong)
Read my full Lata Bayu guide →
2. Air Terjun Seri Perigi
Tucked in the foothills of Yan, Seri Perigi is a two-tier waterfall reaching 100 metres tall — the upper tier forms a swim pool at its peak, which is a nice reward for the hike up. The walk in ranges from 15 minutes for a quick pace up to 40 minutes depending on which trail you take, so it suits casual hikers but isn't purely a roadside stop. Permit requirements via Kedah Forestry's iforest portal may apply, though the fee structure wasn't confirmed at time of writing — check before you go.
Fee: Unclear — check iforest.kedah.gov.my · Swim: Yes, pools at both tiers
Read my full Air Terjun Seri Perigi guide →
3. Bukit Hijau
Bukit Hijau is a waterfall recreational forest with proper trails — it's the kind of place that rewards hikers who want a bit more jungle experience alongside their dip, rather than just a roadside picnic spot. It suits active families and casual trekkers who don't mind getting their boots muddy for the payoff. Check my full guide for trail conditions and what to bring.
Read my full Bukit Hijau guide →
4. Telaga Tujuh Langkawi
Telaga Tujuh — Seven Wells — is Langkawi's most iconic air terjun langkawi, with seven cascading waterfalls flowing into seven natural pools carved into the rock. As a Langkawi waterfall, it's best visited in the wet season when the flow is powerful and the pools are full; dry season can be a bit anticlimactic. Fees are currently in flux — most older sources say free, but as of May 2026 some visitors report paying RM10 cash at the entrance, so verify with Langkawi Tourism Board before you go.
Fee: Possibly RM10 (verify before visiting) · Hours: Approx. 8:30 am – 6:00 pm (last entry 5:30 pm, verify) · Swim: Yes, seven natural pools
Read my full Telaga Tujuh Langkawi guide →
5. Air Terjun Temurun
Temurun is Langkawi's tallest waterfall — a three-tier drop with around 200 metres of cumulative height, and it's free to enter, managed by the Kedah Forestry Department. Like all Langkawi waterfalls, the flow is most impressive in wet season; during dry months it can shrink to a trickle. The car park to first tier is only a 5-minute walk, making this one of the more accessible big waterfalls in the whole of waterfall kedah country.
Fee: FREE · Hours: Daily 7:00 am – 6:00 pm · Swim: Yes, base pool at first tier
Read my full Air Terjun Temurun guide →
Before You Go
Weekdays are almost always quieter than weekends — if you can swing a Friday or Monday visit, do it. Bring cash for entry fees and parking because not every site has card facilities; Telaga Tujuh in particular seems to be cash-only right now. Water levels can rise fast even when it's sunny where you stand — watch the weather upstream, and get out of the water the moment it turns murky or debris starts flowing.
FAQ
Which air terjun kedah is nearest to KL?
Lata Bayu in Baling is the closest mainland option to KL on this list, followed by Air Terjun Seri Perigi in Yan. Both are reachable in a long day trip, though an overnight stay makes it far more relaxed.
Air terjun mana boleh mandi?
Semua lima dalam senarai ini ada kolam renang semula jadi — Lata Bayu (Lubok Lesong), Seri Perigi (dua tier), Telaga Tujuh (tujuh kolam), dan Temurun (kolam bawah). Bukit Hijau pun ada, semak panduan penuh untuk details. Tapi selalu tengok cuaca dulu sebelum mandi, especially lepas hujan lebat.
Which is best for families with young kids?
Lata Bayu is the easiest — paved walkway, bridges, free entry, and a proper natural pool. Temurun is also very accessible at just 5 minutes from the car park to the first tier, though you'll need to factor in the Langkawi ferry if you're coming from the mainland.
When is the best time to visit Langkawi's waterfalls?
Wet season (roughly September to January) is when Telaga Tujuh and Temurun are at their best — the flow is strong and the pools fill up properly. Dry season visits can be underwhelming, so time your Langkawi trip accordingly.
Mike has been camping across Malaysia for over 10 years — from jungle treks in Taman Negara to beach camps in Perhentian. He writes about it so you don't have to find out the hard way. Follow along on TAHAN Outdoor's blog for honest campsite reviews, every week.
