Lata Iskandar Waterfalls

Lata Iskandar Waterfalls

If you are going to Cameron Highlands, plan to use the Tapah way instead of Simpang Pulai way and you will be able to stop by and enjoy this huge waterfalls which is about 20km before the town of Ringlet. This waterfalls is easily accessible to the public as it is located just by the side of the road.

Park carefully by the side of the road.

Signage welcoming you to the falls

You will not miss it as there are many stalls set-up by the road side that sell handicrafts work, drinks, snacks and other produce from this area.

As you are about to reach this place, you will notice that the traffic will slow down as many vehicles will be parked by the side of the road. Make sure that you find a suitable parking place and do not block the traffic.

Be careful as you get off your car as the road can be quite busy especially during the weekends and public holidays. You will see that many of the visitors who stop by here are either on their way to Cameron Highlands or coming down from the highlands.

To concrete steps to help you go up Lata Iskandar falls.Take note of the trees and other plats here.

If you would like to take a dip at the cool and refreshing water that originates from the mountains, make sure you bring along your tower and clothes for changing. There are pools of water that you can use at the base of the falls. Many children can be seen playing with the water.

As the place can be slippery, make sure you walk carefully. There are cemented steps that have being built to help you go up the falls. Gazebos with benches have being erected and you can use them for picnic with your family or friends. On a hot day, this place is refreshing as the moisture from the water provides cooling effect to the surrounding area.

The waterfall of Lata Iskandar is very beautiful and delightful

The stalls by the road sell snacks and food such as corns, sausages and sweet potatoes. Soft drinks and mineral water can also be purchased here to quench your thirst after your walk to the top of the falls. If you are thinking of getting a last minute souvenir, you may want to browse at some of the craft works done by the "Orang Asli" or the natives of this highlands.

Loghat Pulau Pinang

1) Heliaq - Sapu,lap

2) Baloq liat - Pemalas

3) Tetomoih - Tersembam

4) Punggai - Baling

5) Kawaq - Pencuri

6) Capoi - Celupar

7) Reban - Runtuh

8) Rabat/Ragas - Panjat

9) Langut - Dongak

10) Beringgut - Bergoyang

11) Herot - Senget

12) Ketegaq - Degil

13) Lokoih -  Basah kuyup

14) Kutey - Cubit

15) Tokak - Gigit ( gigitan besar )

16) Gerit - Gigit ( selalunya untuk haiwan
       perosak seperti tikus,anai-anai dll )

17) Ron - Pembaris

18) Ligan/hambat - Kejar

19) Sua - Hulur

20) Seqheyat - Reda/surut ( hujan )

21) Tauk - Lempar

22) Serelum - Pakai ( selalunya kasut/
       pakaian )

23) Tat sat - Sebentar tadi

24) Cemuih - Bosan/jemu

25) Hemoi - Muka tidak malu

26) Teqhebey - Lastik

27) Pedo - Hati-hati

28) Tahaq - Tahan

29) Tawaq Hebiaq - Terlalu tawar
      ( berkenaan dengan air )

30) Meghela/meghenyeh - Gatai

31) Cemerkap - Tidak cermat

32) Celuih - Muat/padan ( berkenaan
       dengan pakaian atau kasut )

33) Melewaq - Melilau/merayau

34) Beghetoh/seneghih - Berlaga

35) Ghupin - Kulit kering dari luka

36) Taboh - Pukul

37) Ghosek - Selongkar

38) Ghelah - Terkoyak ( merujuk kepada
       pakaian )

39) Harin - Hancing ( berkenaan dengan
       bau kencing )

40) Gon - Bonggol

41) Dan - Sempat

42) Cengey - Garang

43) Marka - Kekasih

44) Melugai - Rasa macam hendak
       termuntah bila tersilap makan sesuatu

45) Mereka - Buat cerita

46) Moi - Bubur nasi

47) Kelam - Gelap

48) Randuk - Harung

49) Jahama - Muqaddam

50) Hanggau - Cubaan mencapai benda
       jauh
       (  hampir-hampir tidak sampai )

51) Wang wing - Ke sana sini tanpa ada
       arah tujuan

52) Gagah - Tidak putus asa

53) Ghembang - Tengahari

54) Tuntun - Sorong/pimpin

55) Leypot - Tidak cergas

56) Pepak - Kunyah

57) Selek - Sapu

58) Lecah - Becak

59) Tergeliat - Terseliuh

60) Keloi - Memanggil dengan kuat
       ( siap dengan gaya )

61) Bang - Azan

62) Melahaq - Lapar

63) Pedal ayam - Kunci mangga

64) Mengacom - Mengadu

65) Ikan termenung - Ikan kembong

66) Ghuruih api - Mancis

67) Germit - Pengasah pensil

68) Semangga - Satu-satunya

69) Kelebet - Perbuatan memeriksa/check
       yang bersungguh-sungguh

70) Juruih - Siram

71) Kain gebaq - Kain selimut

72) Daun kesum - Daun cenohong

73) Gu - Pasangan/kumpulan

74) Kopet - Dompet duit

75) Laih - Letih tidak bermaya

76) Pegu - Pasangkan ( manusia/haiwan )

77) Pekin - Berjimat

78) Berdeqhau - Bergotong-royong

79) Boq ngai - Joran

80) Mengai - Memancing

81) Gelut - Tergesa-gesa

82) Honggaq - Perbuatan menggoyang-
       goyang ( tiang/gigi )

83) Hingaq - Bising

84) Kenjah - Sepah

85) Kelmarin - Semalam

86) Kelmarin dulu - Kelmarin ( hari
       sebelum semalam )

87) Katup - Tutup

88) Ketit - Gigit ( selalunya serangga
       seperti nyamuk dll )

89) Nerai - Baris

90) Qhayan - Berangan/khayal

91) Qhedaih - Langgar

92) Mereton - Penukul besi

93) Pulut kacau - Wajik

94) Ketaq - Menggigil

95) Gebang - Sembang

96) Semawa - Pelawa

97) Pelekat api - Cucuh/nyalakan api

98) Latam - Pijak

99) Ubi mengala – Ubi kentang

100) Jerqah – Tengking