Location: Puteri Waterfall, Johor
Event Category: Waterfall Hunting
Mamenez's Waterfall Hunting series in Johor has chosen this Puteri Waterfall as one of the collections. Puteri Waterfall is ranked as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Malaysia. The waterfall alone is not the only main attraction, it is attached to the Legendary 1276m high Gunung Ledang (or Mount Ophir).
Gunung Ledang is very famous among mountain climbers in Malaysia. The mountain ranked 6th most difficult mountains in Malaysia, has been the most climbed mountain as well. More on the mountain soon, as Mamenez is planning to climb up to the peak of Gunung Ledang soon.
Located in Sagil, (District of Muar) it is pretty easy to find this waterfall. By using the mountain itself (as it is tall enough that you can see while you are driving), and lots of road signboards, anyone can get to the Puteri Waterfall without getting lost. 
From Kuala Lumpur or Johore Bahru (Singapore), you can use the Malaysian North-South Highway (PLUS) and exit Tangkak. By the time you pass by the toll counter, at about 200 metres ahead, you will find this very big signboard "Welcoming you to Ledang District". Smile, because you are exactly on the right track. Next, turn right and just follow the way to Gunung Ledang, and from here, you can actually see the peak of Gunung Ledang clearly.
Next, you will find this small town area and that is Sagil. From here, you will start to see more and more road signboards showing you the direction to Gunung Ledang. Roughly, from the highway exit to Gunung Ledang, it will take around 1 - 2 hours drive depending on the traffic and weather. 
Talking about Puteri Waterfall, there is a legend behind it. The story line is like this;
"There is a popular Malaysian folklore which told of a Princess with magical powers who resided on the mountain. She was wooed to be the wife of the then Sultan of Malacca. Sultan Mahmud Shah. However, she set impossible conditions for him as a means to reject his proposal.
The first condition was to build two bridges . . . one of silver and one of gold. For which he switly constructed, having all the nation to participate.
The second was to fill a tempayan (large earthen water-barrel) full of blood from mosquitoes. For a second time, the nation participated in this seemingly impossible task and succeeded.
The third and final condition, was for him to gather a bowl of his sons blood. The Sultan was put into a state of dilemma; and after long days and restless nights of consideration, he stepped into his sons room in the night, with a dagger in one hand - and a bowl in the other.
He approached his sons sleeping body, and as he drew close, the image of the Princess appeared before the Sultan and said to him that she could not possibly marry a man willing to wound his own son. And then she vanished, never to be seen again.
Folklore has it that the gold and silver supposedly found on the mountain are attributed to; and a testament to this story."
The first condition was to build two bridges . . . one of silver and one of gold. For which he switly constructed, having all the nation to participate.
The second was to fill a tempayan (large earthen water-barrel) full of blood from mosquitoes. For a second time, the nation participated in this seemingly impossible task and succeeded.
The third and final condition, was for him to gather a bowl of his sons blood. The Sultan was put into a state of dilemma; and after long days and restless nights of consideration, he stepped into his sons room in the night, with a dagger in one hand - and a bowl in the other.
He approached his sons sleeping body, and as he drew close, the image of the Princess appeared before the Sultan and said to him that she could not possibly marry a man willing to wound his own son. And then she vanished, never to be seen again.
Folklore has it that the gold and silver supposedly found on the mountain are attributed to; and a testament to this story."
And another further legend;"Further legend has it that the princess eventually married one Nakhoda Ragam, a hero whose name unfailingly struck terror into the hearts of those who had dared to oppose him. However, this hero was later to die at the hands of his princess-wife. Ragam was fond of tickling the Princess’s ribs. One day, in an uncontrollable burst of anger, the Princess stabbed her husband in the breast with a needle she was handling. Thereafter, the Princess returned to Mount Ophir and vowed never to set her eyes on another man."
That is why this waterfall is named as Puteri Waterfall (Puteri is Malay word for Princess).
For its beauty, this waterfall is now under the care of Johor National Park, and off course the state government has spend some money to upgrade the facilities here. Carpark, toilet, restaurants, shops, muslim praying hall, chalet and even a resort has been equipped here.
The waterfall receives visitors almost everyday. Weekend and public holiday is where you can see hundreds of people visiting this waterfall. 
There are 2 entrance to Gunung Ledang from the main road. If you here to visit the waterfall, you need to enter via Entrance A and if you here to climb the mountain, you need to enter via Entrance B and that is where you will find a ranger office for you to register and proceed with mountain climbing. 
Yup, once you park you car, make a little walk, climb the hundreds of stairs and the waterfall is just beside you. If you are lucky, when the water is heavy, you will definitely amazed by its beauty.
If you are thinking for a swim, there are several ponds that you may stop over and swim. The water is purely cold, crystal clear and refreshing. 
That is it. Mamenez is likely to make his return to Puteri Waterfall for its cold water, if anyone interested to join, message me on www.facebook.com/mamenez
See you there.
