The nearest town is Jerantut, Pahang. The journey from Kuantan by car or public transport takes about 3 to 4 hours. From Jerantut, visitors can either take a bus or taxi to the Jeti Kuala Tembeling, which is about 16 km from Jerantut. From the Jeti Kuala Tembeling, visitors have to take a boat to Kuala Tahan. The boat ride takes about 2 and a half hours to 3 hours to reach Kuala Tahan. The fare is RM55.00 / person one way. Boats departed at 1.00 pm daily.
Visitors can also get to the National Park by road as far as 68 km with only takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Jerantut town. For those taking the train, they can stop at the Jerantut Railway Station.
Visitors are compulsory to obtain an entrance permit at RM1.00 per person. Fishing license costs RM10.00 per fishing rod while camera license is RM5.00 per unit.
The park is managed by Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), whereas the facilities and services are managed by local communities and private sectors.
Mutiara Taman Negara Resort provides accommodation inside Taman Negara. For more information on accommodations and activities, please contact Mutiara Taman Negara at 09-2662200 / 09-2663500 or fax to 09-2661500 or through e-mail at www.mutiarahotels.com
There are other accommodation surrounding Kuala Tahan which include bungalows, suites, chalets, hostels and campsites outside Taman Negara are managed by local people.
| Recreational Activities | |
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| Wildlife Observation Hides |
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| Canopy Walkway |
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| Cave Exploration | Explore the unspoilt limestone forest comprising some of the beautiful caves such as Gua Daun Menari, Gua Kepayang Besar and Gua Kepayang Kecil. |
| River Exploration | A boat trip along Sungai Tembeling and Sungai Tahan is one of the most exciting activities, encountering numerous rapids. |
| Fishing | Experience the fishing activities at Sungai Keniam. Camping at Kuala Perkai. |
| Bird Watching | It’s a bird watching galore with 380 species of Malaysian birds found in Taman Negara. Common species are hornbill, pheasant, barbet, trogon and flycatcher. |
| Gunung Tahan Hiking |
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| Visit the Orang Asli Settlements and Rapids Shooting |
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| Jungle Trekking | Enjoy the natural beauty of the pristine jungle along the trail in Taman Negara and observe wildlife in this natural environment. |
| Visit to Lata Berkoh |
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| Visit to Lubuk Tenor Kelah Sanctuary | Transportation fee is RM160.00 per boat for a maximum of 4 persons. |
| Camping | Campsite fee is RM1.00 per person per night inside Taman Negara, except for campsites managed by Mutiara Resort which are charged RM5.00 per person per night. |
Hiking Route
To reach the peak of Gunung Tahan, hikers can choose between two entry points whether from Kuala Tahan or Sungai Relau:
| Route | Duration |
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| Kuala Tahan > Gunung Tahan > Kuala Tahan | 7 days 6 nights |
| Kuala Tahan > Gunung Tahan > Kuala Juram (Merapoh) | 7 days 6 nights |
The original trail to the peak of Gunung Tahan from Kuala Tahan covers longer distance and is more challenging. Hikers need at least 7 days and 6 nights to complete the hike. This route also requires hikers to cross the river for 7 times and hiking 27 peaks before reach the destination.
| Route from Kuala Tahan to Gunung Tahan Peak (Altitude) | Approximate Distance (KM) |
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| Kuala Tahan (60m) – Melantai (100m) | 12.0 |
| Melantai (100m) – Gunung Rajah (576m) | 9.0 |
| Gunung Rajah (576m) – Putih (156m) | 4.0 |
| Putih (156m) – Teku (168m) | 7.0 |
| Teku (168m) – Kem Wray (898m) | 5.0 |
| Kem Wray (898m) – Pankin (1462m) | 12.0 |
| Pankin (1462m) – Gunung Tangga 15 (1500m) | 1.5 |
| Gunung Tangga 15 (1500m) – Gunung Reskit (1666m) | 2.5 |
| Gunung Reskit (1666m) – Gunung Gedung (2066m) | 3.0 |
| Gunung Gedung (2066m) – Gunung Tahan (2187m) | 7.0 |
For more information, please contact:
Superintendent
Taman Negara Pahang, Kuala Tahan 27020 Jerantut, Pahang
Tel: 09-266 1122/09-266 4152
Faks: 09-266 4110
E-mel:tnp@wildlife.gov.my
