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TAMAN NEGARA
NP- Peninsula Malaysia
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Interpretive Trail
535meters long, it's possible to venture off on this trail
on your own. The trail is marked all along the way with
signs and descriptions of fauna in the area. The
self-interpretive trail guide is also available at the
ranger's office.
Teresek Hill Trail
Located just 1.7km away from Kuala Tahan, the 334 m hill can
be reached within 45 minutes. There are two rest stops, view
1 and view 2. One can see part of the Tembeling river and a
view of the surrounding area. View 2, the national park
itself and on a clear day one can see the tallest mountain
in Peninsular Malaysia, Gunung Tahan(2,101m). It can be
reached via many trails.
Tahan Mountain Trekking
It requires 130km return trek via Kuala Tahan. The whole
trail takes about nine days, though fit people can do it in
seven days or less. The best time to do it is in February
through October. The Wildlife Department must be informed
beforehand and a guide must be hired. Porters can also be
hired at additional cost.
Animal
Hideouts
Night wildlife observation can be arranged. Almost all
hideouts are built overlooking salt-licks, where
plant-eating animals come for their mineral intake. Chances
of spotting them are 50%. Even if no animals are be spotted,
it will be worth your while to experience the atmosphere of
being in the wild at night.
Here are some of the hideouts available.
Cegar Anjing Hideout
20 minutes by boat plus 10 minutes walk, located near Tabing.
Hideout is on the opposite side of Tahan River. If coming
from Kuala Tahan, it takes one and a half hours to walk, but
in order to get there, you have to cross the Tahan River.
During the rainy season, the current is really strong.
Belau Hideout
It is 5 minutes by boat downstream via Tembeling River and
another 10 minutes walk or two hours walk from Kuala Tahan.
One must cross the Tahan River to get there or alternatively
use the taxi boat. Walk towards Gua Telinga, follow the sign
and walk for another 30 minutes. There is an abandoned Orang
Asli village near the turn off.
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