About Lata Tembakah
Lata Tembakah is a forested multi-tiered waterfall in Hulu Besut, Besut District, Terengganu, about 30 km southwest of Jerteh. Set within a lowland dipterocarp forest reserve, it features cascading tiers, broad rock slabs and natural pools used for bathing and picnicking. It is a well-known domestic recreational site managed as a forest eco-park with basic visitor facilities and gazebos.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forest-enclosed waterfall with several cascade levels flowing over wide granite slabs into shallow to medium-depth pools. The site is surrounded by dense tropical forest with picnic gazebos, shelters and trails along the river. Areas for wading and bathing, photography spots at the main falls, and shaded rest areas are available. The environment is natural and rustic with basic amenities.
Key highlights
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Multi-tiered cascade waterfall with wide rock slabs
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Natural bathing pools suitable for wading and swimming
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Surrounding lowland dipterocarp forest setting
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Designated picnic gazebos and shelters by the river
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Photography spots at main falls and forest trails
Culture & Context
Popular local recreational and picnic destination for Besut communities and domestic visitors, representing Terengganu's forest waterfall leisure culture
Route
| By road | Accessible by road via Jalan Jerteh-Kuala Berang (Route 106) to Hulu Besut, approximately 30 km southwest of Jerteh town; final access via forest road, best reached by private car or taxi |
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| By public transport |