DESTINATION 14: TAMAN NEGARA, PAHANG

TAMAN NEGARA

In The State Of Kelantan, Terengganu & Pahang

Pahang, the largest state in Peninsula Malaysia is a treasure chest full of natural, charming and priceless jewels. One of the Pahang's most valuable jewels is Taman Negara, which offers fabulous assets that are timeless and highly valued by Malaysian, tourists, environmentalists and nature lovers the world over.

No holiday or vacation in the tropics is complete without visiting a tropical rainforest. And there's no grandeur than to visit the TAMAN NEGARA, reputed to be The Oldest Jungle, The Best Kept Tropical Rainforest & The Great Natural Wonders of the world. By that it means that Taman Negara's flora & fauna has evolved naturally over hundreds of millions of years without any disruption or major calamities.

HISTORY

Taman Negara was declared for conservation in 1938 and has become Malaysia's premier national park and the largest in the country covering over 4343 square kilometres (434,300 hectares) of primary forest, spans across three states Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang - and is situated in the centre of the Peninsula Malaysia. Taman Negara is the most extensive protected area of pristine, lowland, evergreen rainforest in the country. Taman Negara originated from a Pahang State Legislation in 1925 and in the district of Jerantut. Over 1300 square kilometres of tropical jungle in its natural state was designated "THE GUNUNG TAHAN GAME RESERVE". This became the National Park in 1938 when the Sultan of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan set aside the present area, and named it the "KING GEORGE V NATIONAL PARK". After Independence, the name was changed to TAMAN NEGARA. The stated purpose of Taman Negara is "to utilise the land within the park in perpetuity, for the propagation, protection and preservation of indigeneous flora and fauna". With so much to see and do, a trip to Taman Negara is a must on your itinerary.

Canopy Walkway

Let your spirit of adventure take you to new heights: THE CANOPY, which is the top layer of vegetation in the forest. Feast your eyes on the myriad of plants and animal species that make their home here.

The 45 meters high and 510 meters long walkway is the longest canopy walk in the world. The forest canopy allows you to view the rich and diverse flora and fauna at the very summit of the forest. If you have not completed the canopy you have not completed Taman Negara.

Opening Time	Prices
Sat to Thurs 11.00 am to 2.45 pm	Adult at Rm 5.00
Fri 9.00 am to 12 noon	Children at Rm 3.00

Look at:
Taman Negara Cartoon Art Work

 

PICTURE:

 

 

With Orang Asli Kaum Batik

Trekking Trail around Taman Negara

The network of the trekking trails is clearly marked, so it is easy and safe to trek in the jungle and surround you in the virgin jungle. Among the more popular trekking trails are , Canopy Walkway & Lubok Simpon - 4 hour, Kual Bukit Teresek a Tahan & Bumbun Kumbang (Hide) - 4 hour, Gua Telingga (Ear Cave Exploration) - 2.5 hour, Lubok Simpon - 25 minutes & Lata Berkoh Waterfall Cascade - 5 Hour

Other Trekking Trails are Bukit Indah, Warisan Hill, Abai Waterfall & Putri Waterfall

Overnight Trekking Trails are Tenor Rentis Trail (16Km), Kuala Keniam – Kuala Tahan Trail (28Km) & Gunung Tahan (55km)

Rapid Shooting towards Trenggan River Adventures

Further up the Tembeling river from the headquarters are seven sets of rapids, which provide an exciting ride when the river is in full flood, but you must be prepared to get wet or for a thorough soaking. Main activities are river rapid shooting and rafting. Get wet on the Seven Rapids & also the gateway to inner Taman Negara.

Look at:

Taman Negara Cartoon Art Work