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The magnificent river of
Endau-Rompin forms a backbone of the park and provides for some of the most spectacular
views that you will come across. From foaming white water rushing over mighty boulders to
gently meandering rivers and crystal clear pools of still water, the many waterways of
Endau-Rompin abound with sights and sounds that are awe-inspiring. Some of the most
breathtaking waterfalls are found along each of the three main rivers of Endau-Rompin, in
addition to the many smaller cascades that dot the landscape.
Upih Guling derives its name from an Orang Asli legend. Upih, an
Orang Asli, was about to go for a cockfight. As he was about to cross the river at one end
of the waterfall, he saw his fiancée. He slipped upon turning and fell, or
"guling" (roll in Malay Language), down the cascading slope and died at the foot
of the falls.
The journey uphill to Buaya Sangkut takes two hours of trekking. The
stretch is frequented by wild animals such as tigers, mouse-deer, and baboons, which
congregate by the river to drink. Be careful when you reach the fan palm area as tigers
like to rest under the large leaves. Buaya Sangkut is as mysterious as its name. Based on
Orang Asli legend, a mother gave birth to a girl but was haunted by a dream that a
crocodile was coming to kill her daughter. They moved uphill to the present site but the
crocodile managed to follow them. Her husband called a python to kill the crocodile. Both
were killed in the fight. Her husband lynched the crocodile's skin and hung it on a wall
but it fell on their daughter and killed her. When the water level is low, it is said that
you can see a crocodile shaped stone at the foot of the waterfall, which is supposedly the
crocodile from the legend. After a long and tiresome trek, one can heave a sigh of relief
upon hearing the thunderous roar of the 40m high waterfall. One can take in the
breathtaking sight of the calm, tranquil lake and fascinating rock formations.
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