Telaga Tujuh, which is part of the Gunung Machinchang Forest Reserve (mainly comprising dipterocarp forests), 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.

 Today, Telaga Tujuh is still free to access but with better facilities for visitors.There is an ample parking area, better shops selling souvenirs, food stalls, musalla (Muslim prayer rooms), toilet facilities (one at the bottom, one on the way 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 (10 minutes from the bottom) where a concrete walkway takes you to the first tier of the Telaga Tujuh falls. It is a great place for a cool dip or just to relax. Water from the mountain flows into the top well, then the one below, and so on until it emerges from the seventh and lowest well into a waterfall that cascades into another stream below in green, 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.
 

Distance:

About 20km from Kuah town
 

Admission:

Free
 

Operating Hours:

Opens all the time but please remember that  the area can get quite dark fast during late afternoons due to the thick forest canopy.

Safety:

- 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.

Source: LangkawiGeoPark.com.my