Seven Wells Waterfall

Seven Wells Waterfall

Known locally as Telaga Tujuh, Seven Wells Waterfall is so named because seven natural pools have been formed at different levels by water streams that flow down the second highest mountain of Langkawi - Mount Mat Cincang.

This is the most picturesque and undoubtedly the best waterfall in the island. The total vertical fall is 91 meters and the lowest pool is formed at the bottom. Seven Wells Waterfall is located in Pantai Kok area and close to the Pantai Kok beach area and Oriental Village where the Cable Car ride takes place.

You need to hike from the car park. There are two ways of watching the waterfall. If you are not too keen climbing and tiring yourself and like to take a quick look of the vertical waterfall, then take a short walk up the service road that leads from the car park.

You will get great view of the fall from here. If you want, you can even bathe at the natural shallow pool here. But the real fun is when you reach up to the top of the fall. And nothing comes easy. You can either continue along the steep service road (this time take the right instead) or take the stairs from the car park (behind the stalls) that goes all the way up to the top.

There are 638 steps to climb and the total altitude at which you will finally reach the top of the waterfall is about 480 meters. There are signs on the way showing how many steps are remaining and height to climb further. So if you are going to the top, take easy and slow steps. The pathway goes through the rainforest of Mount Mat Cincang where you will hopefully see lots of flora and fauna including bird life.

Some of the amazing fauna that you can see include the macaque monkeys (usually seen in plenty here), giant squirrels and if lucky even the Great Hornbills with their giant brown beaks. You will also see canopy of tall trees that are hundreds of years old. So overall the journey is quite exciting, but you will need to take it easy, take rests in between, enjoy the nature and move along. It takes about 1 hour to reach to the top.

There are several shops near the car park at the bottom. Some of them sell fresh coconut water, quite refreshing after the hike. You will also get souvenirs, snacks and even ice creams at the stalls. Two and four wheeler paid parking is available.

Seven Wells Waterfall is further 2 km north of Pantai Kok. Once past Pantai Kok (along the road Jalan Teluk Yu), take a right turn (into Jalan Teluk Tujuh) away from the Burau Bay beach. You will reach the car park in about 1 km. It is about 27 kms from Kuah Town.

Although you can come here easily by a taxi, getting a taxi here for your return may be difficult. You can to there either by a rental car or hire a taxi by the hour and keep the taxi waiting. There is no bus service to Seven Wells.

To get to Langkawi, you can either go by air or by ferry. The ferry operates only four routes from Kuala Kedah, Kuala Perlis, Penang and also Satun, in Thailand. However, it is usually packed with crowds during the ride.

For those looking to fly with a budget airline from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, there are daily flights provided by budget airlines like AirAsia, MYAirline and Batik Air Malaysia. There are daily direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Langkawi operated by Scoot.

There are also full-fledged airlines operating daily direct flights to Langkawi, such as Malaysia Airlines.

Taxi and shuttle services are available at your convenience from respective hotels. Car and motorcycle rentals are recommended for those possessing a valid license. Cars and motorcycles for rent are mostly available at the airport and hotels, all at reasonable and affordable prices.