Selat Panchor trail is situated east of Taman Berlian nearby Kuah Town. This forest is permanent forest reserve gazetted to preserve the flora and fauna.
Opening hours
| Monday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Thursday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Friday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Saturday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Sunday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
What to expect?
What to expect?
Selat Panchor forest reserve is one of tropical forest in Langkawi, usually this trip will start early in the morning around 7am. You need to hire a Langkawi local guide to explore Selat Panchor because the trail difficulties is 3 out of 5. The trail start from Taman Berlian and ended on the other side of the hill where the trail will lead you to unnamed beach and you can explore a Selat Panchor cave. Thanks to Langkawi Island Hikers who explored this cave and now become one of the hidden gems attraction in Langkawi Island.
Trekking to the beach and cave will take 1.5 - 2 hours journey (depend on your pace), the trail path is quite easy to trek but abit slippery in some slope because trek condition is dry and sandy. Wear a right shoes to avoid any injury, if you don't have it you can buy rubber shoes made in Malaysia (adidas Kampung) at Mr DIY shop with just RM 10 - 12 for one pair.
If you hike with local guide, normally they will provide a head lamp and helmets for cave exploration. Selat Panchor cave depth roughly around 80 meter inside. At the end of the cave theres a waterfall flow in to the cave and you can take bath at this waterfall, the water is really fresh and can rejuvenate your body.
Flora and Fauna in this forest is still virgin, you can found a big trees, leaves, liyana trees, tongkat ali tree and rare insect like cicadas.
Trekking to the beach and cave will take 1.5 - 2 hours journey (depend on your pace), the trail path is quite easy to trek but abit slippery in some slope because trek condition is dry and sandy. Wear a right shoes to avoid any injury, if you don't have it you can buy rubber shoes made in Malaysia (adidas Kampung) at Mr DIY shop with just RM 10 - 12 for one pair.
If you hike with local guide, normally they will provide a head lamp and helmets for cave exploration. Selat Panchor cave depth roughly around 80 meter inside. At the end of the cave theres a waterfall flow in to the cave and you can take bath at this waterfall, the water is really fresh and can rejuvenate your body.
Flora and Fauna in this forest is still virgin, you can found a big trees, leaves, liyana trees, tongkat ali tree and rare insect like cicadas.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Easy day pack with a change of clothes for after the activity.
- Adidas Kampung trekking shoes
- Drinking water
- Trekking pole
- Lite towel / microfibre
- Light snack (cloud 9, sneakers, nuts, dates)
- Go Pro
- Drone
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
Trail and signage.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Safety tips
Safety tips
- It is advisable to hire a local guide, you can book online a local expert at our experience section
- Becareful with snakes, let the guide lead the trail and let the sweeper guide from behind, just stick in between Guide and sweeper you will be fine.
- Take off your socks when you are about the enter the Selat Panchor cave
What to expect?
What to expect?
Selat Panchor forest reserve is one of tropical forest in Langkawi, usually this trip will start early in the morning around 7am. You need to hire a Langkawi local guide to explore Selat Panchor because the trail difficulties is 3 out of 5. The trail start from Taman Berlian and ended on the other side of the hill where the trail will lead you to unnamed beach and you can explore a Selat Panchor cave. Thanks to Langkawi Island Hikers who explored this cave and now become one of the hidden gems attraction in Langkawi Island.
Trekking to the beach and cave will take 1.5 - 2 hours journey (depend on your pace), the trail path is quite easy to trek but abit slippery in some slope because trek condition is dry and sandy. Wear a right shoes to avoid any injury, if you don't have it you can buy rubber shoes made in Malaysia (adidas Kampung) at Mr DIY shop with just RM 10 - 12 for one pair.
If you hike with local guide, normally they will provide a head lamp and helmets for cave exploration. Selat Panchor cave depth roughly around 80 meter inside. At the end of the cave theres a waterfall flow in to the cave and you can take bath at this waterfall, the water is really fresh and can rejuvenate your body.
Flora and Fauna in this forest is still virgin, you can found a big trees, leaves, liyana trees, tongkat ali tree and rare insect like cicadas.
Trekking to the beach and cave will take 1.5 - 2 hours journey (depend on your pace), the trail path is quite easy to trek but abit slippery in some slope because trek condition is dry and sandy. Wear a right shoes to avoid any injury, if you don't have it you can buy rubber shoes made in Malaysia (adidas Kampung) at Mr DIY shop with just RM 10 - 12 for one pair.
If you hike with local guide, normally they will provide a head lamp and helmets for cave exploration. Selat Panchor cave depth roughly around 80 meter inside. At the end of the cave theres a waterfall flow in to the cave and you can take bath at this waterfall, the water is really fresh and can rejuvenate your body.
Flora and Fauna in this forest is still virgin, you can found a big trees, leaves, liyana trees, tongkat ali tree and rare insect like cicadas.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Easy day pack with a change of clothes for after the activity.
- Adidas Kampung trekking shoes
- Drinking water
- Trekking pole
- Lite towel / microfibre
- Light snack (cloud 9, sneakers, nuts, dates)
- Go Pro
- Drone
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
Trail and signage.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Safety tips
Safety tips
- It is advisable to hire a local guide, you can book online a local expert at our experience section
- Becareful with snakes, let the guide lead the trail and let the sweeper guide from behind, just stick in between Guide and sweeper you will be fine.
- Take off your socks when you are about the enter the Selat Panchor cave
Selat Panchor trail is situated east of Taman Berlian nearby Kuah Town. This forest is permanent forest reserve gazetted to preserve the flora and fauna.
Opening hours
| Monday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Thursday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Friday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Saturday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Sunday | 07:00 am to 04:00 pm |
