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LOCATED within the district of

Jerantut in Pahang, Kuala Tahan is perhaps the most accessible and popular entrance to Taman Negara out of all its entry points in the three states of Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu that it occupies.

The national park entrance is located 68km from the town of Jerantut and 239km from Kuala Lumpur.

Along with the inner jungle tour, a variety of other attractions and unique experiences framed against a tropical rainforest backdrop await visitors at Taman Negara in Kuala Tahan.

From visitors seeking peace and solitude to those who crave adventures, Taman Negara will not disappoint.

Despite the current pandemic and restrictions under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), whitewater rapid shooting, birdwatching, guided trekking trips to isolated parts of the national park, fishing, scenic boat trips and experiencing up close the

A brief stopover at Gua Kepayang Kechil on the second day of the inner jungle tour.

magical rainforest canopy via a walkway suspended high above the rainforest floor can still be experienced here.

Taman Negara is managed by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) and all visitors are required to obtain an entrance permit for a small fee.

The permit can be obtained at the park centre. While the permit fees are often incorporated in package costs, visitors will still need to obtain licences for fishing and cameras at the park centre.

Under RMCO standard operating

procedures, only 10 people are allowed to visit the Gua Kepayang Besar daily.

Though the choices of lodging are many at Kuala Tahan, why not stay at Wild Travellers' Wild Lodge Taman Negara in Kuala Tahan before starting the inner jungle tour the next morning?

WHERE To EAT The many floating restaurants at Kuala Tahan

Done with Inner Jungle tour, try Kuala Tahan’s signature activities like

WHAT To Do

taking a boat ride to the Kelah Sanctuary and Lata Berkoh and hiking up Bukit Terasek for a panoramic view of the Tembeling River.

TIpS

• A backpack with a minimum capacity of 30 litres is compulsory since everyone will be handed out items and supplies to carry.

• One should be physically healthy and fit for two days of hiking.

• Bring suitable outdoor activity clothes, hiking shoes, sandals and personal medications.

• Bring a headlamp or flashlight for the overnight stay inside the cave.

• A dry bag to protect your belongings and electrical equipment from getting wet while on boat rides is a good investment.

• Bring snacks for extra energy while on the trail.

• Bring leech socks to protect your feet.

• Bring extra drinking water to help with the tropical jungle heat.

• Some visitors may feel pressed for time with the 2D1N schedule. An extra day at Kuala Tahan is advisable.