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Taman Negara
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. 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. 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. Cave exploration is also
available, either by boat or by foot. Taman Negara is actually
one of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated at 130 million
years old. The abundance and diversity of nature here is phenomenal,
making it one of the world's most complex and rich ecosystems.
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Wear light, loose clothing; comfortable long-sleeved shirts and long
pants for protection from insects and abrasions. 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
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| How
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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
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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 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.
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| Who
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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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| Accommodation
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| There are chalets, hostel-style rooms, a camping ground and a resort in the National Park area.
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