TAMAN NEGARA PAHANG NATIONAL PARK 

1. Kuala Tahan, Pahang

How to Get There
The nearest town is Jerantut, Pahang. The journey from Kuala Lumpur or Kuantan by car or public transport takes about 3-4 hours. From Jerantut, visitors can either take a bus or taxi to the Kuala Tembeling Jetty, which is another 16 km from Jerantut.

Visitors from Singapore can board the night train, which stops at the Kuala Tembeling Train Station. From the Kuala Tembeling Jetty visitors have to take a boat to Kuala Tahan. The boat ride takes about 3 hours and the fare is RM35 per person one way. Boats leave Kuala Tembeling Jetty at 9.00am, 1.00pm and 2.00pm daily, on a first come first serve basis. Visitors can also drive from Jerantut to Kuala Tahan. It takes about 1 hour to reach Kuala Tahan at Taman Negara.

Permit and License
Each visitor must obtain an entrance permit at RM1.00 per person. Fishing license costs RM10.00 per rod while camera license is RM5.00 per camera.

Facilities
Accommodation at Kuala Tahan consists of bungalows, suites, chalets and hostels. There are also campsites for campers at the park HQ area, around the park as well as outside the park.

Recreational Activities
Wildlife Observation Hides	Stay overnight at hides and observe wildlife visiting the salt licks nearby. Charged RM 5.00 per person per night Reservations should be made ​​in upon arriving.
Canopy Walkway	See Taman Negara from the longest canopy walkway in the world (550m), suspended 45 metres above ground. The charged is RM 5.00 for adult and RM3.00 for children.
Cave Exploration	Explore the unspoilt limestone forest comprising some of the most beautiful caves such as Gua Peningat, Gua Telinga, Gua Daun Menari and Gua Kepayang Besar & Gua Kepayang Kecil.
River Exploration	A boat trip up Sungai Tembeling from Kuala Tahan is one of the most exciting activities, encountering numerous rapids.
Fishing	Check out the cool fishing spots at Sungai Keniam. Camp out or stay overnight at Kuala Perkai fishing lodge.
Bird Watching	It's a bird watching galore with 54 per cent of the 650 species of Malaysian birds found in Taman Negara
Climb Gunung Tahan	The highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia takes at least 7 days to scale, conquering its steep slopes and tricky rivers.
Visit Orang Asli Settlements	Visit the Orang Asli or Aboriginal village to learn more about their culture and way of life.
Rapids shooting and white water rafting	Experience the thrills of the currents at Sungai Tembeling.
Night River Safari	Enjoy boating from Kuala Tahan to Cegar Sireh.

For more information, contact:

Superintendent
Taman Negara Pahang National Park,
27020 Jerantut, Pahang
Tel: 09-266 1122/09-266 4152       Fax: 09-266 4110
E-mail: kadir@wildlife.gov.my/ tnsgrelau@wildlife.gov.my  

 

    2.     Sungai Relau, Merapoh, Pahang

How to Get There
Visitors can either drive to Merapoh via the Kuala Lumpur - Bentong - Kuala Lipis - Gua Musang - Kota Bharu road or take the public transport there. Those taking the train, disembark at the Merapoh Station.

Permit and Licence
Each visitor must obtain an entrance permit at RM1.00 per person. Fishing licence costs RM10 per rod while camera licence is RM5 per camera. 

Facilities

Recreational Activities
Room with fan	RM 60.00 - RM 80.00 per night (12 units)
Room with air-conditioned	RM 70.00 - RM 90.00 per night (3 units)
Camping (accommodate 200 campers at one time) Sungai Relau only. Other camping around especially to Gunung Tahan RM 1.00 per person per night.	RM 3.00 per person
40-beds Hostel (Sungai Relau Only)	RM 15.00 per night
Hall ( Briefing and Meeting)	RM 200.00 per day

There’s no accommodation provided at Kuala Juram since 1999.  Besides a 400-bed hostel,15 rest house and camping facilities for 200 people, restaurant and meeting room are available at Sungai Relau. Each campers are charged Rm 3.00 per person per night. The 4WD transportation from Sungai Relau to Kelah Sanctuary and starting point to Gunung Tahan at Kuala Juram costs RM 24.00 per person for two(2) way journey.

Recreational Activities
The main activity here involves the preparation for the climb to Gunung Tahan from Merapoh. It takes only 4 days to reach the peak of Gunung Tahan.

Recreational Activities
4WD Night Safari	Guided activity, using flash lights to view nocturnal animals. RM 200.00 for each transportation (maximum 10 persons)
Night Walk Safari	Guided activity, using flash lights to view nocturnal animals. RM 20.00 per person (minimum 4 persons)
Cave Exploration	Two interesting caves nearby to explore. Gua gajah which is 5.5 km away and Gua Peningat 8.8 km away. Guide fees is RM 100.00 per day (maximum 12 person)
River Activities	The clear and cool river is ideal for swimming and tubing, even river trekking Tubing RM 15.00 per person (minimum 10 person)
Fish Feeding	This is a Kelah fish sanctuary so fishing is prohibited. A popular activity here is to watch the fish up close in their natural habitat and to feed them.
Bird Watching	More than 300 species have been identified in the area.
Hides	RM 5.00 per person per night. Transport RM 12.00 per person (2 way)

Climbing Gunung Tahan

Revised Guide fees for climbing Gunung Tahan

No.	Route & Duration	Rate (RM)
1.	Kuala Tahan - Gunung Tahan (summit) - Kuala Tahan (7 days, 6 nights)	1200.00
2.	Kuala Tahan - Gunung Tahan (summit) - Kuala Juram (Merapoh) (7 days, 6 nights)	1200.00
3.	Kuala Tahan - Waterfall - Gunung Tahan (summit) - Kuala Tahan (9 days, 8 nights)	1400.00
4.	Kuala Tahan - Waterfall - Gunung Tahan (summit) - Kuala Juram (Merapoh) (9 days, 8 nights)	1400.00
5.	Kuala Juram (Merapoh) - Gunung Tahan (summit) - Waterfall - Kuala Tahan (9 days, 8 nights)	1400.00
6.	Kuala Juram (Merapoh - Gunung Tahan (summit) - Kuala Juram (Merapoh) (5 days, 4nights)	950.00
7.	Kuala Juram (Merapoh - Gunung Tahan (summit) - Kuala Tahan (7 days, 6 nights)	1200.00
8.	Charges for extra day	150.00/day

* Maximum weight for porter is 15 kilograms
* Number of climbers is limited to 12 people per guide
* Number of climbers is limited to 48 people per day
* Only registered guides are allowed 

For more information, contact:
Deputy Superintendent,
Pahang National Park,
Sungai Relau, Merapoh
27210 Kuala Lipis, Pahang
Tel/ Faks: 09-912 4894
Emel/Email: tnsgrelau@wildlife.gov.my