Today's Langkawi claim to have the tallest man-made waterfall at Datai Bay. But I don't think you'd travel to a great tropical eco destination like Langkawi to see that. Well, elsewhere on the main island, you will still get a chance to experience the splendour of a true waterfall - the Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls (Seven Wells Waterfalls). From the Gunung Machinchang cable car you can see the waterfalls of Telaga Tujuh in the distance. Likewise, you can see the cable cars hovering over the forest canopy from Telaga Tujuh.  Located within Compartment 8 of the Machinchang Forest Reserve (mainly comprising of dipterocarp forests) Telaga Tujuh is probably among the oldest natural and free attractions in Langkawi. In the old days a visit to Langkawi would not be complete without climbing the steep slopes of Telaga Tujuh to experience the cool waters of at least one of the seven wells.

The area is still freely accessible. Various facilities have been built for the convenience of visitors. A large parking area charges a nominal fee. Shops selling local food, beverages and souvenirs open around mid morning. Other facilities include separate mussallah (Muslim prayer room) for male and female, restrooms (one at the bottom, one halfway up and one at the top).  A long flight of 638 concrete steps inclines at about 45 to 60º lead all the way to the top, where there is a wooden lookout tower and several shelters.

If you don't fancy hiking all the way up, just make a detour halfway up the steps where a concrete walkway leads to the first tier of the 100 metre high Telaga Tujuh falls. It is a great place for a cool dip or just to relax. Water from the mountain flows into the top pool, then the one below, and so on until it emerges from the seventh and lowest pool and cascades into another stream below amidst green and peaceful surroundings. Telaga Tujuh is the source of Sungai Perangin. Hundreds of macaque monkeys roam the grounds at the bottom, so be mindful of your belongings. The monkeys do not attack but they may feel threatened if you harass them or their families. Try not to taunt or bare your teeth at them as they may take this as a sign of aggression.

If you travel to Telaga Tujuh by taxi, it is best that you ask the driver to wait until your return. There are times, especially during weekdays when it is difficult if not almost impossible to get a taxi for the return journey. Alternatively, you can walk a short distance down the road to the Oriental Village where there are taxis available most of the time. Telaga Tujuh is closely associated with many of Langkawi's legends. It is said that fairies used to come down to frolic and bathe in these pools, thus giving it healing powers.
 

Safety Information:

- Do not stand in the open at the top during thunderstorms to avoid lightning strikes.

- Do not stand too close to the edge of the falls as it is very slippery.

- Do not stand under trees during rainstorms to avoid falling branches.

- Do not scare or intimidate the monkeys.

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