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Taman Negara - Malaysia's Premier Park. The park was established for the sole purpose of protecting and preserving the flora and fauna indigenous to the area Located within the park is Peninsular Malaysia's highest mountain, Gunang Tahan.
A range of comfortable accommodation is provided by the Taman Negara Resort at the Park Headquarters at Kuala Tahan. The restaurant outlets there also ensure that you do not go hungry amidst nature's wilderness. With so much to see and do, a trip to Taman Negara is must on your itinerary. Leave a Comment Phone: 03-2455585Other Contact: Fax : 03-2455430
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Taman Negara simply means "National Park" in Malay. This is the largest park in the country and enviroment heaven. It hosts one among the oldest pristine rain forests on earth where elusive endangered species can roam free and try to avoid extinction.
Chances to see wildlife are scarce, especially near the accessible parts of the park.
Although it's not the only option, we chose to visit the park through a deal. Package included transportation, accommodation, meals and jungle guided treks and tours.
The trip started from KL. About 3 hours by bus, leaving from Crowne Plaza Mutiara hotel, to Kuala Tembeling. From here a 3-hours longboat ride reaches the park headquarters in Kuala Tahan.
This trip is not a total adventure but rather a luxurious and safe way to check firsthand the beautiful rain forest. But there are things to be aware of.
The boat ride went through a massive downpour that lasted for over one hour. Despite these boats have a sort of a roof, we got soaked. It's not advisable to bring along large suitcases but rather bags and backpacks. One should keep in mind that the destination is the jungle, not a high-heels place, despite accommodation is provided at nice chalets with air conditioning.
The park offers scheduled walks, treks and boat rides. Take a schedule brochure and meet your guide for the selected event. We had night jungle walks, day hikes, the canopy walk and a boat ride to Lata Berkoh falls/rapids. Leave a Comment Website: http://www.mutiarahotels.com/mutiara_tmnnegara/index.html
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The capital of Sarawak is one of my favorite cities in Malaysia with colorful markets, a beautiful new river promenade, and the Sarawak National Museum, one of the most fascinating museums in the world, depicting the culture and way of life of the jungle tribes of Borneo. Leave a Comment
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The waterfalls at Lumbong about 50km from Johor Bahru are worth a visit if you are heading up the west coast of the peninsula. There are also quite a few treks that you can take overnight, and I have heard that these are quite good fun. Leave a Comment
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