Teraja Water fall
The proposed Protected Area extension of Bukit Teraja is a relatively small piece
of land (ca. 2500 ha) but would be of particular value because it has high biodiversity
and great eco-tourism potential. It is a piece of fairly undisturbed forest that
is accessible by road and has many hiking opportunities. The area holds various
habitats: Mixed Dipterocarp hill forest, peat-swamps, ridges, rocks, waterfalls,
rivers - therefore a diverse flora and fauna.
We have explored this area extensively and found it particularly diverse, with at
least 11 waterfalls and many trekking opportunities. The paths to the Teraja and
Belaluk waterfalls are well trodden but unmarked. Pushing on from these paths through
the rivers reveals many more beautiful waterfalls. These river scrambles, climbing
over rocks and swimming the many pools are great fun for the adventurous family.
Most ridges have a kind of hiking or animal trail providing connection towards Bkt
Teraja and other areas.The Teraja River marks the end of the Labi Road about 10
kilometres beyond the end of the tarmac. A well-worn path leads upstream, criss-crossing
the river over tree trunks, to a small waterfall in lush green forest. The waterfall
is also the source of water supply for the Teraja longhouse at the beginning of
the path. The path continues beyond the waterfall to the top of Bukit Teraja, though
this last stretch is indistinct and a scramble in places.