Taman Negara – Kuala Tahan

Date: 13 June 2000 Information of some activities is updated on 21 June 2002

Getting There Permits Eating places Places to stay Some of the Activities Contacts

Canopy walk in Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan (December 1999) Taman Negara is the biggest as well as the most popular national park in Peninsula Malaysia. The whole area sprawls across the states of Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. The part of the park most visited is in Pahang, via Kuala Tahan. The two other entry points are Sungei Relau and Kuala Koh but both are less accessible and less visited. The facilities found in these two more remote campsites are much less than that in Kuala Tahan. In Kuala Tahan, there are many facilities and activities for visitors of Taman Negara. It is also very accessible especially with the opening of a road that leads all the way from the Jerantut town to the area opposite the bank of the main resort. A boat is always parked at the bank to ferry people across for 50sen. There is a small village at the bank opposite the main resort offering cheaper food and accommodations. Taman Negara is a nice place to rest and relax and to engage in some light trekking and activities. Popular activities in Kuala Tahan include caving, tubing, rapid shooting, jungle trekking, fishing and the canopy walk. Although there are many things to see and do there, they really pale in comparison with similar activities in other part of West Malaysia with the exception of Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in West Malaysia which is located within Taman Negara. Nevertheless, Taman Negara is a good place to have a taste of the many varied activities offered by West Malaysia. Getting There From Singapore to Jerantut Bus Take a bus 170 from Singapore to Larkin terminal in Johor BahruTake an Express bus from Larkin to Jerantut OR Rail Take train from Tanjong Pagar (Singapore) railway station or from Johor Bahru railway station to Jerantut railway station Bus/ Van travels from Jerantut Railway station to Tembeling everyday at 0700hrs Motorised sampan for ferry service (December 1999) Ferry service from Tembeling to Kuala Tahan and vice versa Jet boat : RM30 per person per trip Duration : 1 hr Motorized Sampan : RM25 per person per trip Duration : 2 hrs Getting across Kuala Tahan river to Taman Negara Resort Boat Cost : RM0.50 per person per trip Return from Taman Negara Resort (Kuala Tahan) to Jerantut railway station Van Cost : RM150(for the whole van) Max capacity : 12 Permits Entrance fee to park : RM 1 Camera permit : RM 5 Fishing permit : RM 10 Eating places Generally, the food on the floating restaurant is cheaper than those at the resort. Cost of food at floating restaurant : approx RM4.00 Cost of drinks at floating restaurant : approx RM1.00 Places to stay There are many lodges and guesthouse at the bank opposite the main resort area. The charges are generally from RM10 onwards.Teresek View Motel Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan 27000 Jerantut, Pahang D.M Tel: 09-2669744(O) E-mail: del_tvm@yahoo.com Room rate: Hostel – RM10 per person Chalet – RM60 A hut – RM40 A/C room – RM80 Some of the Activities Tubing down the river (May 2000) *Tubing : approx RM25 per person for about 2 hrs (min 4 person) Canopy walk(Entrance fee) : RM5.00 per person Bats in Gua Telinga (May 2000) Gua Telinga : Free Duration in cave : approx 40mins Walk from riverbank to cave : 30 mins Remarks : Beware of bat shit and bats flying overhead. : There is a rope that leads the way from the entrance of the cave to the exit thus a guide is not necessary. Upon emerging from the cave, there is a route that goes straight for about 8 metres before turning left and then back in the direction of the entrance of the cave. : The cave can also be reached from the resort by a land route. *Chartering of boat(motorized sampan) : RM30 per trip for the whole boat Max capacity : approx. 12 (ie: RM60 for return journey) * Can be arranged at the floating restaurants Other activities: Updated 21 June 2002 Rapid Shooting Experience the 7 major rapids along the meandering Tembeling river. At the same time, enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna along the river bank. Water baffaloes are a common sight along the banks but make sure you do not go too near them! Price : RM25 per person Includes : Boat Minimum : 4 person Maximum : 12 person Attire : Shorts, T-shirts and cap Aborigine Settlement Visit Visit the “Batek” Orang Asli who continues to live a normadic lifestyle in the Taman Negara. Batek are a gentle race of people with dark skin and tight curly hair. Price : RM35 per person Duratiob : 1.5hrs Includes : Guide Boat, Blow pipe demonstration and Token gift Minimum : 4 person Maximum : 12 person Attire : Shorts, T-shirts and cap Lata Berkoh Swim in the spectacular cascades of spring water that flows down the Tahan mountain. Price : RM45 per person Includes : Pack lunch Minimum : 4 person Night Jungle Walk Price : RM15 per person Duration : 1.5hrs Minimum : 4 person Maximum : 12 person Contacts MalaysiaAkbar MM Naturezone Taman Negara Pahang Kuala Tahan, 27000 Jerantut Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia Tel: 09-2671993 Email: akbarmmnaturezone@hotmail.com or manmas_my@yahoo.com Please read Disclaimer, terms and conditions prior to using the data/information on the website.

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