HOT Kerling

Kerling Hot Spring is a spot that has not been greatly advertised. Thus, if you do not keep your eye on the signboards along the way to the place, you could have easily missed this little-known 'hidden-gem' located not far from KL city.

But then again, mind you, it is not that a pleasant ride all the way to this beautiful 'eden'.

Well... first of all, the place is actually located some kilometres away on the northern side of Batang Kali town. I dont know about you, but I am not familiar at all with this part of the city. So for me, even to reach Batang Kali town from KL itself was already some sort of a 'mini-adventure' on its own!

After you have reached Batang Kali town, go all the way to a place called 'New Village'. Then, continue along... the place is located approximately 2 km from the 'New Village'. After you leave the housing area, you will soon notice that the paved road has changed into a 'dirty road'(unpaved). This means that you are already off the beaten track. You might want to slow down a bit here because the 'road' is laid with tons of loose gravel and stones. Mind your tyres!

Nevertheless, as you make your way along this unpaved stretch of road, you might have the chance to observe some farmers and workers go about their routines in the rubber plantation areas.

And watch out for the trucks! Yes, timber trucks carrying huge logs use the same dirty road you are taking now. So be careful.

Soon after that, you will find yourself driving on a paved road again! Yeahhhh... strange, but dont ask me why and how? Anyway, from here on you will realise that you are actually driving along or parallel to a small beautiful clear water stream. That is actually Kerling River. Well... that means you are almost there!

Some quick facts about the Kerling Hot Spring....

- water temperature: approximately 104C!

- yessssaaa... very HOT indeed

- infact, it is claimed that Kerling Hot Spring is the ... listen to this... the 5th hottest in the WORLD!

- even the rocks are almost too hot to touch...ouch!

- frequently, you can see steam rise off the surface of the water

- and there is slight smell of sulphur

- the main pond is a mix of colors... with green from the algae & shades of brown from the minerals

- a 'slim' concrete walkway/bridge gives access to the main source of the spring(the main pond)

Within a stone-throw away distance from the hot spring pond is a stream which is deep enough for you to jump in for a quick cooling plunge. Indeed, that would be the best way to enjoy hot spring!

First dip yourself in the cool stream, then come out of it and go the hot pond and immerse your body in it. Stay for in the pond for at least 10 minutes. Then jump into the stream again. And continue the cyle until you feel so, very, very refreshed and rejuvenated. But then maybe.... these kind of acts are not really meant for those with heart related problems. So, you've been warned. Dont do it unless you are really fit, wokay?