Taman Negara, literally "national park", is the site of the oldest rain forest in the world and is estimated to be 130 million years old! Undisturbed for a millennia, it maintains a natural habitat for a variety of flora and fauna, many of which have become highly specialized and are inter-linked with other species in both parasitic and symbolic ways.
The Park at a Glance
Size : 4,343 sq. km.
Highest Point : Gunung Tahan (2,187 meters).
Flora Fauna : Over 10,000 species of plants, 350 species of birds. Local mammals include mouse deer, barking deer, tapirs, wild boars, elephants, leopards, tigers, and monkeys.
Recreation : Bird watching, cave exploration, jungle trekking, white-water rafting, fishing, guided nature walks, mountain climbing, and more.
Getting There
Jerantut, a town in Pahang, is the main entry point to the park.
By Road : The journey take approximately 3 - 4 hours form Kuala Lumpur or Kuantan via private or public transport (e.g. taxi, bus, rented cars).
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