Trek in the world's oldest Taman Negara National Park
Taman Negara National Park is one of the world's oldest rainforests stretching over an area of 4,343 square kilometers. The National Park covers three important Malaysian states of Pahang (2,477 km
²), Kelantan (1,043 km
²) and Terengganu (853 km²) and located in the center of Peninsula Malaysia. This is by far the Best-kept Tropical Rainforest and the Great Natural Wonders of the world.
Taman Negara boasts a famous ecotourism destination in the country with exciting geological and biological attractions include jungle trekking, climbing, night safari, bird watching, boating, fishing, swimming, photography and camping. This primeval rainforest is also a home to numerous rare species such as the Indochinese Tiger, Malayan Gaur, Sumatran Rhinoceros and Elephant.
With so much to see and do, other attractions found near Kuala Tahan, Park headquarters for Pahang state, feature the longest canopy walkway, Gua Telinga (cave system) and Lata Berkoh (rapid). Before entering, all visitors to Taman Negara must obtain permits from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Various choices of accommodation are available for different level of comfort ranging from a budget hostel, lovely chalet to a luxury resort.
Location Taman Negara is located in Kuala Tahan, a National Park Headquater. The Park is 260 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur and 280 kilometers west of Kelantan. Visitors can access the rainforest by road and by boat.