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  ENTRANCE TO TAMAN NEGARA FROM KUALA TEMBELING

  Taman Negara (National Park) is the first and the oldest official Protected Area in the country, originally named King George V National Park. Declared in 1938 by the Sultans of Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu (during King George’s Silver Jubilee), it was gazetted to preserve the land’s indigenous nature in perpetuity. The park was renamed Taman Negara after the nation gained independence in 1957.

  

  Welcome To Taman Negara

  The most popular activities at Taman Negara are river cruises and jungle trekking. The canopy walk is also a must-see, offering a fantastic close up view of activity in the rainforest canopy.

  

  Bird Watch

  Observation hides are another great way to observe wildlife. Simple huts built high above the ground allow guests to stay overnight to catch opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitat.

  

  Catch An Eye On The Monkeys

  Cave exploration is also available, either by boat or by foot.

  

  Inside The Cave - Bats

  Taman Negara is actually one of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated at 130 million years old.

  

  BumBun Kumbang

  The abundance and diversity of nature here is phenomenal, making it one of the world’s most complex and rich ecosystems.

  

  Scenery Of The Rain Forest

  Key Tips

  Wear light, loose clothing; comfortable long-sleeved shirts and long pants for protection from insects and abrasions.

  

  Floating Bridge

  In certain conditions, the forest can be very cold. Bring a waterproof jacket for comfort. When jungle trekking, choose a trail that you can complete before dark and do let someone know when to expect you back. It is best to stick to the marked trails in the jungle.

  

  Adventurous

  How to get there

  By Train
  Kuala Tembeling – the jump off point for the park – is also accessible from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Kota Bharu (via Tumpat) by rail. Trains from these stations stop at Tembeling Halt, about half an hour’s drive to the jetty at Kuala Tembeling.

  By Boat

  

  Boat Ride

  The staging point for visits to the park is Kuala Tembeling, from which a 3-hour boat ride upriver takes you to Kuala Tahan at 9 am and 3 pm daily, except for Fridays when the afternoon departure is at 2.30 pm. Mutiara Taman Negara Resort also operates a speedboat service that takes only 45 minutes to reach Kuala Tahan. The speedboat leaves Kuala Tembeling at 10.30 am and 1.30 pm daily. The most accessible gateway to Taman Negara is either through Jerantut, a 3-hour trip from Kuala Lumpur. If you are driving a four-wheel drive vehicle, you can take the logger trail right up to Kuala Tahan, where you need to take a boat across the Sungai Tahan (Tahan River) to enter the park.

  By Bus, Van or Taxi
  Jerantut-bound taxis are available at the Puduraya Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur. Alternatively, buses to Jerantut are found at the Jalan Tun Razak Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur. From there, hop on a local bus or taxi to Kuala Tembeling.

  From Kuala Lumpur you may be able to charter a van with maximum of 10 pax. Either will drop you to Kuala Tembeling Jetty or through Kuala Tahan. Plan your trip and we could assist you with transportation. Just send us your mail for further details.

  ROAD TRANSPORT
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  Accommodation Overview

  

  Mutiara Taman Negara

  

  Floating Restaurant

  There are chalets, hostel-style rooms, a camping ground and a resort in the National Park area.

  For More Information and Hotel Reservation :

  Kelantan Hotels

  Kelantan Accommodation

  Hotel reservations in Kelantan

  Who to contact

  For more information, please contact: Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Km 10, Jalan Cheras.56100 Kuala Lumpur. Phone: +603-90752872Fax: +603-90752873. Email: pakp@wildlife.gov.my/ pro@wildlife.gov.my

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