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Taman
Negara National Park, Malaysia premier National Park, covers 4343 square kilometers covering
Pahang, Kelantan
and Terengganu state is 130 million years old, the oldest rain forest
in the world. The highest mountain in the Peninsular, Gunung Tahan,
2186 meters stands in the park. Covered with primary jungle and scattered
limestone outcrop, it is truly the outdoor destination for the holidaymakers.
Access is by boat and quite recently on off road tracks. For the lucky
travelers, watch the Smooth Otters or Small Clawed Otter. Spot the
three species of kingfisher and hear the calls of the white Handed Gibbons,
the Great Argus Peasant and the shrill call of the Cicadas.
Visit the numerous caves around the park. The favorite being Gua
Telinga or Ear Cave. Home of thousands of Round Leaf Bats, Giant Toads,
Whip Spiders and Cave Racer Snakes. The longest Canopy Walkway in the
world, spanning 460 meters long and 40 meters off the ground is not
to be missed.
For birds watchers, bring along your field book and binoculars and spot
the Greater Racquet Tail Drongo, Southern Oied Hornbill, various Spiders
Hunters, Sunbirds, Broadbills, Malkohas, Peasants and many more. Listen
to the "orchestra" in the early morning.
Other activities includes spending the night in the Hide, Fishing, Rapids
Shooting or visit the Cascades.
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Introduction
