For your information, Taman Negara straddles across three states in Peninsular Malaysia and consists of Taman Negara Pahang, Taman Negara Terengganu and Taman Negara Kelantan. Visitors can enter Taman Negara via four designated entry points namely Taman Negara Pahang Kuala Tahan at south (the oldest and most well established ecotourism destination), Taman Negara Pahang Sungai Relau, Merapoh at west; Taman Negara Kelantan Kuala Koh at north and Taman Negara Terengganu Tanjong Mentong via Lake Kenyir.

Visitors will require a permit, which is issued upon arrival (RM1.00) and visitors with cameras

Please contact the DWNP Taman Negara Pahang office at Kuala Tahan or Sungai Relau, Merapoh well ahead to inform them of your intention to climb Gunung Tahan. August and September is peak season and it is limited to 48 climbers a day. They will help you arrange for a guide (which is mandatory). It is a 7 day climb if you start from Kuala Tahan and get down in Merapoh. You can also do it the other way around. For a shorter trek, you can make a return trip from Merapoh, which will take 5 days.

For your information, trail to Gunung Tahan will be closed 15 November until 15 January the following year due to bad weather conditions and also for trail maintenance and rehabilitation.

Taman Negara is open throughout the year to visitors. However several activities will be restricted due to weather conditions especially during the monsoon season at the end of the year.

• The “must see/must do” at Taman Negara is the trail to the canopy walkway and the walkway itself – a hanging bridge among the tall, emerging rainforest trees.
• From there, enjoy an easy climb up Teresek Hill for a great view and a feel of the rainforest.
• Taman Negara is home to the nomadic Batek aboriginal people, and visitors can visit their village by taking a boat with a guide.
• A boat cruise on the Tahan River offers unforgettable scenic views of the pristine forest, passing through rapids and hanging ferns.
• Taman Negara is a paradise and renowned destination for bird watching.
• One popular spot along the Tahan River is Lata Berkoh cascades, where you can swim in cool waters among large boulders in the heart of the rainforest.
• For adventure seekers, try caving in Gua Telinga to explore a natural cave and experience being surrounded by bats.
• Speak to your guide to learn about other activities, especially if you’re planning a longer stay.
• You may also stay overnight in jungle hides within Taman Negara. It costs RM5 per person, first come first served. Register and pay at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks’ information counter upon arrival.
  • Kumbang Hide is recommended for those looking for a longer jungle trek and better chances to view wildlife at night (bring a strong torchlight!).
• There are many other forest trails available for those interested in trekking.
• The best way to plan your visit is to discuss with your nature guide upon arrival, based on your interests, ability, and available time.

The activities in Taman Negara Kelantan, Kuala Koh are fishing, jungle trekking, bird watching, a walk on the canopy walkway, river tubing, canoeing, boat cruise and night walk. There are chalets and dormitories available for overnight stay.

For information and booking of accommodation and activities / guide please contact Nik Nora, manager of Taman Negara Kuala Koh Resort at 012-965 4788.

Only some of the hides have overnight accommodation. Since the hide accommodation is limited, you can book them upon arrival and it costs RM5 per person per day and is on a first come first serve basis. Please register and pay at the Department’s Taman Negara information counter upon arrival.

Since this is relatively a new national park, there is no entrance fee charged. However, visitors do have to register at the DWNP’ park counter upon arrival.

There are taxis and a public bus service between Jerantut and Kuala Tahan. However, it is advisable to start early in the day and give ample time to use these service.

Sungai Relau, Merapoh is relatively a new entry point to Taman Negara Pahang and the most preferred route to climb Gunung Tahan. It is on the western side of Taman Negara, about 7km from the small town of Merapoh, Pahang halfway point along the main road from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu. Visitors can take the train from Singapore, Johor Bahru, Gemas and Kota Baru but may have to disembark at Gua Musang since not all trains stop at the Merapoh) Station. The nearest town is Gua Musang (30km). If you decided to travel by train, you can take a train from Singapore in the evening and expected to reach Merapoh station early in the morning the next day.

One way to get there is to take an express bus to Gua Musang and and make sure you have arranged a guide to receive you.

You could also drive all the way to Sungai Relau. From Kuala Lumpur – Kuantan Highway, exit Bentong and follow the road sign to Bentong town, Raub and Kuala Lipis and follow the road to Gua Musang/ Kota Bharu. At Merapoh, look for the signboard that shows Taman Negara Sungai Relau on the right side of the main road.

Penang National Park caters daily visits only. There is no accommodation available at the Penang

National Park. However, you can stay at several hotels located within Batu Feringgi and Teluk Bahang.

The easiest / fastest way to Taman Negara is by car/taxi / rented / chartered vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tahan, Jerantut. The drive there takes about 4 hours. Alternatively you could take one of the daily bus service from Istana Hotel to Kuala Tahan. You would have to contact Mutiara Taman Negara at www.mutiarahotels.com or you can reach them by calling 609-266 2200 / 609-266 3500.

If you are a first timer to Taman Negara Kuala Tahan, it would be interesting to take the 3-hour boat ride from Kuala Tembeling to Kuala Tahan. You would have to contact Mutiara Taman Negara at www.mutiarahotels.com or you can reach them by calling 609-266 2200 / 609-266 3500.

However, you can drive straight to Kuala Tahan and there are parking facilities around the area. You would have to take a short 5 minute boat trip to cross the Tembeling River to enter the Park HQ and explore Taman Negara.

For you information, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) or the Taman Negara Superintendent do not provide any renting of camping equipment for the visitors. It is advisable for you to bring your personal equipment or you can look for this equipment at the resorts or several private outlets in Kuala Tahan.

There are several jungle trails in Taman Negara Pahang that you can enjoy during your three days stay in Taman Negara. For more details on trails for your three days trek, you can discuss with the nature guides when you arrived at Taman Negara. It is advisable for you to book a guide for a long distance trails The Taman Negara information centre officer will assist you in finding a nature guide during your three days trekking in Taman Negara.

There is no government-run accommodation in Taman Negara Pahang Kuala Tahan as the Department of Wildlife and National Parks has outsourced all the accommodations, activities, tours and guides in Taman Negara to Mutiara Taman Negara Resorts.
For booking and enquiry on accommodation, activities, tours and guides, you can communicate directly with Mutiara Taman Negara Resort which is located at the park HQ via their website:

www.mutiarahotels.com or you can reach them by calling 609-266 2200 /609-266 3500, or fax to 609-266 1500. You can also contact the DWNP office in Kuala Tahan for more information. Tel: 609 – 266 1122 fax: 609 – 2664110 ;email: tnp@wildlife.gov.my This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For your information, some activities in the park have been designed to meet the recreational needs of tourists of all ages. However, these activities need guidance from parents or adults to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the activity. The Taman Negara Management regularly make a routine check on all activities in the park to ensure the safety and suitability of each activity to be carried out by tourist.