Blog Travel : Berakit Arus Deras

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@ Rakit Arus Deras

iNFO :

Aktiviti rakit arus deras di Sungai Ulu Slim sepanjang 8 kilometer.

Seramai 55 peserta dapat melakukan aktiviti dalam satu masa.

Sebanyak 10 buah rakit dapat beraksi dalam satu-satu masa.

Seramai 39 jurupandu bersiap sedia untuk beraksi dengan dua orang ketua.

90 peratus peserta dijamin selamat dan 10 peratus bergantung kepada takdir.

Aktiviti Rakit Arus Deras dilakukan setiap minggu dengan pelbagai pilihan lokasi sungai dan jeram.

Peserta paling muda yang pernah menyertai aktiviti ini berumur lapan tahun.

Jumlah kos untuk melakukan aktiviti ini ialah dari RM220 sehingga RM1,800 seorang mengikut pakej yang dipilih dan tahap sungai yang diingini peserta.

Setiap rakit boleh memuatkan di antara empat hingga enam orang.

Setiap jeram yang bahaya akan ada pegawai penyelamat menunggu bagi menjamin keselamatan peserta.

Blog Travel : Sungai Semuji

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@ Sungai Semuji

iNFO :

Sungai Semuji Resort in Kuantan offers a holiday of tranquillity and fun in the midts of rustic tropical widerness. Here, you will happily find modern-day conviniences harmonised thoughtfully with a host of leisure pursuits of the "nature" kind. One of the most popular must undoubtedly be the "Durian Waiting" season. This takes place usually from June through August when swollen golden-green 'durian' detach themselves from tree when ripe.

ACTIVITIES :

TEAM BUILDING

. Swinging Bridge & Lake Crossing

. Canopy Walk

. Spider Web

. Nibung Wall Climbing

. Monkey Racks

. Leopard Craw

. Jungle Trekking (Berkelah Waterfall)

. Agro-Eco Explorace

. Berakit (Raft Race)

. 'Night Walk' & Bonfire

. Fishing

. Bakar Lemang Tradisional

Blog Travel : Air Terjun Lata Mentagan

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@ Air Terjun Lata Mentagan

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Dengan suasana keliling hutan hujan yang menjanjikan kesunyian dan kedamaian, Air Terjun Lata Mentagan terletak berhampiran di antara Kg Belimbing dan Felcra Seri Makmur, Kuantan. Kawasan air terjun ini terdapat sebanyak 7 tingkat air terjun yang menarik untuk di terokai sambil melihat pelbagai tumbuhan hutan yang terdapat sepanjang perjalanan meredah anak Sungai Mentagan sehingga sampai ke lokasi air terjun ketujuh. Terdapat pelbagai kisah benar yang dapat diungkai seperti misteri Anan dan Manan telah disumpah ibunya menjadi Pulau Mentagan, dapat dilihat dengan jelas dua pulau berkembar sehingga hari ini.

ACTIVITIES :

. Camping

. Jungle Trekking

. Bonfire

. River Tour By Boat (Via Pulau Mentagan, Gumum, Tasek Cini & Jakun's Settlement)

. Fishing

. Motivational Course

. Survival Course

Blog Travel : Gunung Tapis

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@ Gunung Tapis

iNFO :

About 16 kilometres from Sungai Lembing is Gunung Tapis, the 18th highest mountain in the peninsula at 4, 957 feet. A favourite challenger for climbing and trekking enthusiasts while in, Pahang, the immediate vicinity in which Gunung Tapis risides is a well-kept nature park with camping areas, hot spring, white water challenge in its fast-flowing rivers and great fishing, especially for the much-sought after Kelah (Malaysian mahseer).

Although compared to other mountains, taking on Gunung Tapis may not be an overwhelming undertaking to the experienced climber, it is best not to underrate Mother Nature and take extra precautions. The trek to the summit is very challenging and is uphill all the way from the trailhead. High fitness level is necessary and trekking hours will be quite long through the undulating trail.

Get an experienced quide and always inform the officers at the police station at Sungai Lembing before you start the climb.

ACTIVITIES :

. Camping
. Climbing
. Jungle Trekking
. Sunrise (Bukit Panorama)
. Museum
. Sungai Lembing Explorace
. Rainbow Waterfall
. Mahmeri & Jakun Settlements

Blog Travel : Bukit Tinggi

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When it comes to Bukit Tinggi in Pahang, most knowing Malaysians will conjure up images of replica French Village smack in the middle of the rainforest. Is this correct? yes and no, Bukit Tinggi is, essentially, the precinct bounded by verdant forested hills.

The real Bukit Tinggi is where you will find the former kampung Baru Bukit Tinggi-a relic of the Emergency years when this part of Pahang was in the grips of a silent war against Communist bandits, Now all that is history.

Today's Bukit Tinggi offer two distinct precincts in the form of Berjaya Hills that comprise four selections of holiday accommodations. Up there in the jungle clad hills is the Berjaya Hills Resort, comprising the Berjaya Hills Golf & Country Club, Japanese Village / Tatami Spa, The Chatecu Resort and the Colmar Tropicale.

Blog Travel : Pulau Tioman

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@ Pulau Tioman

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Considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Tioman is the largest island within the Seribuat Archipelago off the east coasts of Peninsula Malaysia and the most developed of the volcanic islands that make up the Pahang Marine Park. The other islands are Pulau Renggis (Renggis island), Pulau Sepoi, Pulau Labas, Pulau Soyah, Pulau Chebeh, Pulau Tulai, Pulau Sembilang and Pulau Seribuat. 

Lying about 56 km off the coast of the Malay peninsula, Tioman island is about 38 km in length and 18 km at its widest point. With Gunung Nenek Semukut, standing at 690m, being the highest peak, the rest of Tioman is made up of verdant hills covered with tropical rainforest, rivers and beautiful waterfalls, such as the Asah Falls.

HISTORICAL :

In 1958, Pulau Tioman was chosen as James Michener's fictitious Bali Hai for the filming of the Hollywood classic, " South Pacific". Sincethen, Pulau Tioman became a popular tourist attraction especially among divers who are attracted to its great diving sites, including several interesting wrecks. Actually, Tioman was known, particularly among ancient maritime explorers. The island be came a shelter from the ravages of the monsoon in the South China Sea.

Archaeological artefacts found on the island and among old wrecks indicate that it was often frequented by the imperial chineese flet.

ACTIVITIES :

. Camping

. Jungle Trekking

. Fishing

. Island Tour

. Diving

. Beach Walk

Blog Travel : Taman Negara

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@ Taman Negara

iNFO :

For a truly back-to-natures experience, or rather to really get up close with the wilderness that is the Malaysia rainforest, take a trip to Taman Negara (National Park). Located mostly in the state of Pahang, the 4,343 km Taman Negara was established in 1939 as the King George V National Park. Following the countrys independence from British rule in 1957, it assumed the Bahasa Melayu name of Taman Negara.

Taman Negara covers three states, Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. Each portion of the park within the respective state boundaries is governed by a special legislation. The Pahang portion, which covers an area of 2, 477 km is auder the Taman Negara enactment (Pahang) No.2 of 1939.

The park is a famous ecotorism destination in Malaysia. Gunung Tahan, which is accessible from within the park, is the highest point in the Malay peninsula. Climbers can use Kuala Tahan or Sungai Relau, Merapoh near Kuala Lipis as their departure points. Taman Negara is home to some of the region's rarest mammals, such as the Indo Chinese Tiger, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Malayan Gaur (Seladang) and Asian elephant.

Visitors can view the wildlife from tree hides near salt licks and grassy clearings. The Sungai Tahan (Tahan River) is the popular domain of one of  Malaysia's most protected fresh water fish, the Malaysian Mahseer (Ikan Kelah), other attractions found near Kuala Tahan (Park Headquarters For Pahang) include what has been claimed as the world's lougest canopy walkway, Gua Telinga (cave system) Lata Berkoh (rapids). Visitors can enjoy the many uniqueness of tropical rainforest while indulging in bird watching or jungle trekking.

All visitors to the park must get permits from the Department Of Wildlife and National Parks; Perhilitan.

ACTIVITIES :

. Camping

. Climbing

. Bird Watching

. Wildlife

. Canopy Walk

. Jungle Trekking

. White Water Rafting 

Blog Travel : Cameron Highlands

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@ Cameron Highlands

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The journey from the foot of the hill to the summit is an adventure in itself. You can take a leisurely drive up the old road from the town Tapah in Perak or through the new road that winds up hugging the mountainsides from Ipoh's Simpang Pulai. The drive up Tapah way is quite a test for the novice but is rewarding. It will take you past waterfalls and Orang Asli (aboriginies) settlements. The journey itself is an adventure as you manoeuvre the winding road that cuts through the thinkckly-jungled hillsides. The Kuala Woh Recreational Park with its hot springs, the Lata Iskandar and Chenderiang waterfalls are among the recommended stops.

ACTIVITIES :

. Ringlet

. Tanah Rata

. Brincang - The Market Town

Blog Travel : Janda Baik

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@ Janda Baik

A mountainside of dramatic peaks valleys and ravines ranging from 1500 + 4500 feet above sea level, with picturesque streams and waterfalls. For a holiday with a difference, try this secluded green enclave. For KL residents the place is easily accessible and driving is a breeze via the Karak Highway.

Janda Baik is set amidts a small valley bounded by thick rainforest with cool rushing brooks and waterfalls. Located approximately 30 km and about an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, the place is a popular destination for city folks. Located between the towering hills of Genting Highlands and the Berjaya Hills Resort, it is no surprise that the air here is much cooler at between 23 and 28 celcius during the day and below 22 celcius in the evening.

"Janda Baik" means "the good widow" in Malay. As the story is told by local folks, in the old days a path that connected Selangor and Pahang ran through the village. A warrior returning after fighting in a civing war in Selangor stopped at the village for a rest and to nurse some wounds he had sustained in battle. Upon seeing this ragtag team, a kindly widow offered help and tended to the mercenary's wounds. The warrior deeply cherished the kindness-As a mark of respect for this kind widow, the warrior would always advise his men to visit the women whenever they were in the vicinity.

Fast forward to the present: Besides just a holiday with that Malay village rustic ambiance, today, almost all the resorts in Janda Baik offer motivational course, as well as various obstacle challenges such as the ever popular jungle trekking, flying fox and abseiling. Camping grounds are also available.

ACTIVITIES :

. Camping

. Obstacle challenges

. Jungle trekking

. Abseiling

. Flying Fox

. Waterfall Tour

Blog Travel : Fraser's Hill

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@ Fraser's Hill

iNFO :

Fraser's Hill is, perhaps, the prettiest hill resort in Malaysia. Nestling at 1,524 metres above sea level on the majestic Titiwangsa Range, it is about one and half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur. This charming little hideway with a population of about less than 1,000 people is not unlike a quiet Scottish village. Granite mock-Tudor cottages sit amidts the brilliant coloured blooms of an English style garden. Some of these bungalows are private residences but some have been converted into public holiday bungalows. They enable visitors to enjoy a country-style holiday in a cool, refreshings, ambiance where evenings bring on swirling mists descending upon the little hamlet and cold winds blowing through towering pine trees. Fraser's Hill takes its  name after a Scottish  adventurer, Louis James Fraser who set up a tin are trading station in the forested mountains on the Pahang-Selangor border. In later years, Bishop Ferguson-Davie mounted a search for Fraser but could not find him. Instead, the potential of the hill as a cool getaway was uncovered. The 'Town' Centre.

Life in the little hamlet of Fraser's Hill revolves around the market square dominated by small clock-tower, the most photographed object on this highland retreat. Picturesque colonial-style  buildings have found new use as the post office, police station, clinic, tourist infomation centre, cafes and restaurants. There is a Nature Education Centre and an  active bird watching group (250 species of birds, some coming from places as far as Seberia and Nothern Japan). Though equipped with  adequate visitor amenities, development at this resort has been careful to harmonise with the environment.

ACTIVITIES :

. Bird Watching

. Nature Walks

. Picnicking

. Boating and Fishing

. Flower Gardens

. Golfing

Blog Travel : Kenong Rimba Park

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@ Kenong Rimba Park

iNFO :

Cascading waterfalls, clear mountain streams amidst flora and founa of diverse species await once you set foot in Kenong Rimba Park, a 128 square kilometre forest park situated in the valleys of the Kenong River. The park is where several popular explorable limestone cave, among which are Batu Tangkup, Batu Tangga, Batu Hijau and Batu Harimau, that provide natural habitat for bats and other nocturnal creatures. Although tigers are rarely sighted at the caves, their tracks are often spotted here. You will marvel at the range of flora and fauna found in the caves, located approximately between 122-152 metres above sea level.

A major attraction of the Kenong Rimba Park, is the seven-tier waterfall with its crashing rapids that flow through rugged rocky terrain. As in any other forest park in Malaysia, Kenong Rimba Park is home to a variety of wildlife including elephant, panther, sun bear, tapir, flying fox, sambar deer and mouse-deer. There are also several species of primates such as monkeys and gibbon. Kenong Rimba Park is a sanctuary to wildbirds, which include many migratory species from as far away as North Asia and endemic species, such as the yellow-vented bulbul, white-rump sharma, brown shrike, chestnut-winged babbler and racquet-tailed drongo.

The spectacular forest at Kenong Rimba Park provides a perfect hideway for nature enthusiasts. Besides cave exploration, swimming and dipping in the cool pools of the 7-tier waterfall, you could indulge in spotting rare-orchids, fishing and endless days of jungle trekking. Along the way you can get to know the lifestyle of the friendly aboriginines of the batik tribe.

ACTIVITIES :

. Camping

. Jungle Trekking

. Cave Exploration

. Wildlife

. Bird Watching

. Fishing

. Aboriginie Settlement

Blog Travel : Krau Wildlife

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@ Krau Wildlife

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The Krau Wildlife Reserve, which is the second largest after the National Park, was established in 1923. Originally covering 55,159 hectares, it has now grown to 76,000 hectares following a series of gazettements and degazettements. The latest move has turned the area into what is now known as Pahang Bio-Valley, where logging and poaching are prohibited. Comprising forest estimated to be at least 1,000 years old, it is located  east of Gunung Benom in the district of Temerloh.

The area is drained by Sungai Krau, Sungai Lompat and Sungai Teris. The altitude in the reserve ranges from 43 meters in Kuala Lompat to 2,107 meters at the peak of Gunung Benom. The place was originally established to protect wildlife, especially the Seladang (Wild Ox). It is home to the Jah Hutan Siwang tribes of the Senoi aboriginal group.

The ecosystem spreads across a broad spectrum of unspoiled tropical rainforest habitats, home to wildlife such as the endangered rhinoceros, several species of deer (including the napuh), antelope, and Seladang. Standing broud in this reserve is Malaysia's sixth tallest mountain, Gunung Benom at 2,107 meters above sea level.

Gunung Benom is one of the most isolated mountain in the central plain of Peninsular Malaysia and predominantly made up of Jurassic-Cretaceous granite surrounded by Permian-Triassic marine sediments. It is rich in flora and fauna, which have hot been explored in detail.

The crystal clear waters of Sungai Lompat and the undisturbed primary forest are testimony to the area's pristine condition that perpetuates the healthy growth of lowland and hill dipterocarp forest. Trees, including the shor a panciflora species, comprising the mercuti, seraya and lauan, laurel, oak, mosses, orchids, pitcher plant and fems make up the typical landscape.

ACTIVITIES :

. Wildlife

. Climbing

. Jungle Trekking

. Herbs Study

. Camping

Blog Travel : Cherating

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@ Cherating

iNFO :

Cherating is located about 50 kilometres north of Kuantan Town. The place is the last popular beach destination before Pahang, Terengganu border near Kemaman. Whenever Cherating is mentioned, beach aficionados would normally conjure images of lazy afternoon on the at kampung Cherating lama. The place came to its woprldwide fame in the 60s when backpackers flocked to the place to experience the pristine innocence of the area. Through word of mounth, which was later picked up by travel publishers in the likes of Lonely Planet, Footprints, Rough Guide and others, Cherating soon found itself languishing on another level of international popularity.

Today, the area from kampung Cherating up to the states's border with Terengganu is dotted with luxurious resorts, including Impiana Cherating, Suria Cherating, Legend Resort, Club Mediteranee and Holiday Villa. All these resorts area on the beachfront but the beach themselves are not exclusive but open to the punlic. The beaches here are more open to the elements and can be rough but exciting at times. Even if the crashing waves cause the view along the beach to be somewhat misty with the spray's, this only enhauces the dramatics vistas on Cherating's northern beaches.

The village at Cherating lama, now known as kampung Budaya Cherating offers a unique kind of ambiance with budget stays providing spartan chalet and lodges seattered throughout the area. Weekend is all about confusion and congestion when locals and tourists vie for the best spots on the casuarina-lined beach.

ACTIVITIES :

. Cherating River Cruise

. Camping

. Beach Walks

. Firefly at Sungai Yah Yah

. Firefly at Sungai Cherating

. Jungle Trekking + Waterfall Tour