National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang
What is National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang top activities? Camping, jungle trekking, night safari, bird watching, rafting, Kelah Sanctuary and climbing are favorite to do at Gunung Tahan. Read here about the best destinations in Malaysia
National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang Summary
- Attraction: National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang
- Location: Pahang Malaysia
- Attraction Type: Forest in Malaysia
National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang from Official
About National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang
Gazettes as a National Park since 1938, National Park Malaysia’s premier national park and the largest in the country. National Park in Malaysia is spread over 4,343 square kilometers, this wild and virgin region is densely covered with ancient rainforest. Spanning the three states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, its protrusion into Pahang is the largest. Previously known as King George V National Park, Taman Negara is meticously conserved and jealously guarded as it is among the last remaining frontiers of pristine rainforest.
The myriad variety of wildlife at National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang can be seen and photographed from the many observation ‘hides’ that are specially constructed around the salt licks frequented by the nocturnal animals. The most popular hide is the Tahan Hide, which is a 5-minute walk from the park headquarters.
National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang holds an endless list of exhilarating sights and exciting activities for you. Let your adventure spirit take you on an unforgettable tour of nature. A short walk of 1.5km, from the Park’s headquarters bring you to the Canopy Walkway, a suspension bridge of strong ropes, cables, net and wood, hanging 40 meters above the ground.
What are entry requirements to National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang?
Permits and licenses are mandatory requirements prior to going into National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang. You may apply for one at any Department of Wildlife’s counters located at the Kuala Tembeling jetty or Kuala Tahan:
- Entry permit – RM 1 per person
- Fishing licenses – RM 10 per rod
- Camera license – RM 5 per unit
- Camping fee – RM 2 per person
- Canopy Walk – RM 5 per person
- Hide – RM 5 per person/night
Boat service and fares at National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang?
Boat Fares:
- Lata Berkoh – RM160.00 (4-seater)
- Kuala Trenggan – RM120.00 (4-seater), RM200.00 (12-seater)
- Kuala Keniyam – RM300.00 (4-seater), RM400.00 (12-seater)
- Telinga Cave – RM60.00 (4-seater), RM80.00 (12-seater)
- Fishing 3D/2N – RM1,500.00 (12-seater)
Boat service between Kuala Tembeling – Kuala Tahan – Kuala Tembeling dapart at 9.00 am. & 2.00 pm. daily. The boat fare is RM60.00 per person one way. Advance booking should be made to Mutiara Taman Negara Tel: 609-266 3500.
Guide Fees: (max.12 pax)
One (1) Day – RM250.00
Half a Day – RM150.00
Gunong Tahan – RM1,200.00 (7 days), RM150.00 (each additional day)
What are the must visit places and activities in Taman Negara (National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang)?
Based on Pahang Tourism, the first destination to visit is Kuala Tahan. This is because Kuala Tahan is where the Taman Negara Headquarters is Located. You can do a lot of activities such as canopy walkway, Bukit Teresek, Kuala Terenggan, Kuala Keniyam, Telinga Cave.
What else you can do at National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang?
These are activities you can do at Taman Negara Jerantut Pahang as below.
- Camping
- Jungle Trekking
- Night walk & night safari
- bird watching
- white water rafting
- the batek: native of the jungle)
- Lata Berkoh & Kelah Sanctuary
- Climbing at Gunung Tahan 2,187 meters
More National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang
National Park Malaysia Jerantut Pahang – Undisturbed Hills
National Park in Malaysia There are several limestone hills in National Park Malaysia that stay undisturbed since several hundred million years ago. Gua telinga, Gua Kepayang, Gua Daun Menari & Gua Luas are among the more popular caves. A leisurely 40-minute trip up the Tahan River is the Lata Berkoh Waterfall. It offers visitors the invigorating experience of swimming in the cool waters of deep pool below the fall. The more adventurous would perhaps prefer shooting the 7 rapids of the Tembeling River. The 9-kms ride in an open boat takes about 5 minutes but be prepared to get wet.
Jungle trekking offers many opportunities for the visitors to experience first-hand the exotic beauty of nature at its best. There are many well-marked trails like the Tahan Trails, Teranggan Trail, Neram Trail, and Bukit Teresek loop. Each trail promises different adventure, yet all are equally fascinating.
*Source: pahangtourism.org.my, mdjerantut.gov.my
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27000 Kuala Tahan, Pahang Malaysia