TIPS FOR TAMAN NEGARA BACKPACKERS


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In Taman Negara. A few Backpackers Lodge will always standby room for last minute turn up (foreign only) or you may call directly in advance.

Among them are:
Tahan Guest House: Owner-Mdm Yati: 0179702025|email : jungletreker@gmail.com -RM50.00 per rooms
Durian Chalet:Owner Afizal-0139147105 (RM30-RM80 per chalet)
Yellow Guest House:Owner Mat Forest-092664243 (RM80.00-RM100.00 per rooms)
Park Lodge: Owner Aki Jalil-0199861840 (RM55.00 per chalet)
Dakili House: Tel : 0169594741 (Rooms-RM50 per night/ Hostel- RM15.00 per night)
Liana Hostel: Tel : Mr Hanis-0179551659 (Hostel-RM20.00 per night )
Tembeling River View: Owner-Ms Rosnah- 0179847043 (Hostel-RM15 per night/ Rooms-RM60 per night / Chalet-RM80 per night) 
Agoh Chalet : Owner Baha - 092669570 (Twin AC Rooms-RM50 per night/ Quad AC Rooms-RM80 per night)

Just call them directly since they don't receive any bookings from operator.
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Transportation to Taman Negara 
For Travellers Departing From Kuala Lumpur
- (Router: Kuala Lumpur -> Jerantut -> Kuala Tembeling Jetty -> Taman Negara)

The shuttle bus departs from Hotel Mandarin Pacific, Chinatown - Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur.Bus stops at Jerantut town before noon to allow passengers to take their lunch. Passengers will board another shuttle bus at 1.30 pm to Kuala Tembeling Jetty and 2pm boat to Taman Negara.


Bus Daily Departure Time: 8.30 am (Register at 7.30 am at NKS Office in Hotel Mandarin Pacific)


Ticket cost: RM75.00 per person / way (include bus and boat ticket)


For Travellers Departing From Jerantut (The Gateway of Taman Negara)
- (Router: Jerantut -> Kuala Tembeling Jetty -> Taman Negara)

The Shuttle bus departs from Hotel Sri Emas or NKS Cafe bring you to Kuala Tembeling Jetty (about 10km - 12km). From here it is a scenic 3 hour (approximately) boat ride up the Tembeling River to the Park's headquarters at Kuala Tahan.


Bus Daily Departure Time: 8.30 am and 1.30 pm (Register at Hotel Sri Emas or NKS Cafe in Jerantut)


Boat Daily Departure Time: 9.00 am and 2.00 pm (Register at Hotel Sri Emas or NKS Cafe in Jerantut)


Ticket cost RM40.00 per person / way (includes bus and boat ticket)


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For Travellers Departing From Jerantut to Kuala Tahan

Options 01- By Tourist Coach
Other than boat, passengers can choose the bus direct to Taman Negara from Hotel Sri Emas or NKS Cafe.

Bus Daily Departure Time: 6.30 am and 5.00 pm (Register at Hotel Sri Emas or NKS Cafe in Jerantut)


Ticket cost RM25.00 per person / way (bus ticket) 


Options 02- By Jungle Coach : Ticket Cost RM7.00 per person per way

Bus Company  Syarikat Pengangkutan Latif Othman
Tel  -
From To Departure Time Fare (RM) Journey (Hours)
Jerantut Taman Negara 5.30 a.m
8.00 a.m
1.00 p.m
4.45 p.m
7.00 approx. 1.5
Taman Negara Jerantut 7.30 a.m
10.00 a.m
3.30 p.m
7.00 p.m
7.00 approx. 1.5

For Travellers Departing From Cameron Highland
- (Router: Cameron Highland -Gua Musang -Jerantut -Taman Negara)

The new shuttle service organize by Father Guest House in Cameron Highland to Taman Negara will stop in Gua Musang before noon to allow passengers take their lunch and board to NKS Shuttle bus to Taman Negara. Bus stop over in Jerantut and allow passengers to bank get enough cash before to Taman Negara. (Taman Negara no bank and ATM).


Bus Daily Departure Time: 10.00 am (Register at Golden Highland / Daniel Lodge (Kang Travel) in Cameron Highland)


Ticket cost RM90.00 per person / way (bus ticket)


For Travellers Departing From Kuala Besut Jetty (The gateway of Perhentian Island)
- (Router: Kuala Besut Jetty - Gua Musang - Jerantut - Taman Negara)

The new shuttle service organize by Water Color in Kuala Besut Jetty to Taman Negara will stop in Gua Musang before noon to allow passengers take their lunch and board to NKS Shuttle bus to Taman Negara. Bus stop over in Jerantut and allow passengers withdraw money at ATM Marchine before to Taman Negara. (Taman Negara no bank and ATM).


Bus Daily Departure Time: 10.00 am (Register at KB Backpackers Boat Service Counter in Kuala Besut Jetty)


Ticket cost RM90.00 per person / way (bus ticket)


For Travellers Departing by Train to Jerantut
www.ktmb.com.my for check the train schedule to Jerantut

For travellers coming Jerantut by train, you can contact us (+6) 09 2664488 or 09 2601779 to pick up and send to Taman Negara. 


For Travellers Departing from Butterworth
There is a bus departing at 10.00 pm to Jerantut, arrive at 7.00 am. This bus organize by Kuala Tahan Express. No phone reservation, only walk-in booking.

For Travellers Departing from Airport (KLIA or LCCT)
There is no bus direct to Taman Negara from Airport. You can hire a coach (max 6 person) and cost RM650.00 per coach. 

NKS Shuttle Coach Service and Schedule: -
Destination and departure time.

From Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Mandarin Pacific to
(1) Taman Negara @ 8.30 am
(2) Jerantut @ 8.30 am

From Jerantut, Hotel Sri Emas and NKS Cafe to
(1) Kuala Lumpur @ 1.00 pm
(2) Taman Negara @ 6.30 am / 5.00 pm
(3) Kuala Tembeling Jetty @ 8.30 am / 1.30 pm
(4) Cameron Highland @ 10.00 am
(5) Perhentian Island @ 10.00 am
(6) Kota Bahru @ 10.00am

From Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan to
(1) Jerantut @ 8.00 am / 7.30 pm
(2) Cameron Highland @ 8.00 am
(3) Perhentian Island @ 8.00 am
(4) Kota Bahru @ 8.00 am

Boat Service from Kuala Tembeling Jetty to
(1) Taman Negara @ 9.00 am / 2.00 pm
Friday Only @ 9.00 am / 2.30 pm

Boat Service from Taman Negara to
(1) Kuala Tembeling Jetty @ 9.00 am / 2.00pm
Friday Only @ 9.00 am / 2.30 pm

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 Maps Of Taman Negara

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LOCAL MAP


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 Recommended Fullboard Packages Ex Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara


STANDARD PACKAGE: 3D2N TAMAN NEGARA NATIONAL PARK
·         Kuala Tahan, Jerantut Entrance |Package Rate Ex Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara , Jerantut,Pahang
·         Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights |Booking at least 1 weeks in advance with 50% Deposits
Accommodations
Category & Conditions
2 Pax
3-6 Pax
7-9 Pax
10 Pax ++
Price  per persons
TEMBELING RIVER VIEW
Very Basic|Fan|Outside Bath|Quad
RM380
RM290
RM190
RM170
TRV FAN MOTEL
Basic|Fan|Attached Bath|Quad
RM430
RM310
RM220
RM190
AGOH CHALET
Very Basic|AC|Attach Bath|Quad
RM470
RM380
RM280
RM250
TRV AC MOTEL
Basic|AC|Attach Bath|Twin
RM490
RM400
RM300
RM280
PERSONA RESORT
2 Star|AC|Attach Bath|Twin/Triple
RM550
RM480
RM380
RM350
RAINFOREST RESORT
3 Star|AC|TV|Attach Bath|Twin/Triple
RM640
RM580
RM490
RM460
CAMPING (Own Tent & Food)
Full Guided Activities Only
RM300
RM210
RM120
RM100

TRAVEL ITINERARY FOR 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Day 01  
0500pm-Expected arrival at Kuala Tahan,Taman Negara. Rooms registrations and rest and relax.
0730pm-Dinner is served
0815pm-Meet Your Nature Guide|Night Jungle Walk| Visit Tahan Hide (bring torch light)
1045pm-Return to accommodations & Good Night

Day 02  
0730am-Breakfast is served
0830am-Morning Adventure!!
Botanic Jungle Trekking| Canopy Walkway Experienced| Track Up Bukit Teresik
Experience the longest tree top suspension bridge in the world with 530 meters and height up to 70 meters .It takes about 2 years to complete the constructions of the bridge with cost more than RM1 million. Not even a single nail use to build this structure. It is safe and sturdy enough to sustain the load of tourist up to 10 tones of weight for every bridge. Track up the hill to enjoy the panoramic view of Gunung  Tahan and verdant valley of  Taman Negara at the height of 380 meters above sea  level. Make sure you fit enough.

0100pm-Lunch is served
0230pm-Afternoon Adventure!!
Visit Orang Asli Village, Batek’ The Forest People (Own donation at RM5 per persons)
The Batek tribe lives a nomadic lifestyle in the jungle of Taman Negara. Witness their simple life style of Orang Asli, learn how they hunt and start the fire.

Rapid Shootings to Jeram Nusa, Swimming & Leisure Time at Abai Streams
Proceeds for wooden boat cruise upwards the Kuala Trenggan, challenging the rapids. Ready to get wet! Boat Race! Stop a while at Abai Streams.

0600pm-Return to Kuala Tahan & Free at leisure
0700pm-Dinner is served & Free time for any optional activities
1100pm-Good Night

Day 03  
0800am-Breakfast
1000am-Check Out From Accommodations & Good Bye

Package Includes

  • 5 X Local Basic Meals Arrangements- 2 breakfasts/ 1lunch/ 2 dinners
  • Accommodations Arrangement-       2 Night Accommodations at Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara (Except for Camping Package-please bring your own Tent & Food)
  • Safety Precautions-Basic Medical Kits provided through out the programmed
        Guaranteed on the spot evacuated process for any unforeseen matters
        Nearest clinic or medical centre within 10km radius from activities and accommodations
Boat for Activities & Crossing
  • Fees and Donations
        Entry Permit to National Park, Canopy Walkway Entrance Fees
                       
Package Excludes

  • Expeditions Insurance Coverage & Any Matters Not Stated in the itinerary
  • Camera License at RM5.00 per set
  • Orang Asli Donations Fund at RM5.00 per person


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES – Additional of RM85.00 per person
River Cruise to Lata Berkoh & Visit Kelah Sanctuary
This is one of the jewels in Taman Negara and the favorite spot for visitors to the park. You can see and photograph the natural beauty of Taman Negara as what have you seen the most promotion photographs were taken.  Lata Berkoh is a spectacular cascade that marks the limit of easy navigability on the river. There are deep pools below the cascade, with strong under-current and very cold water.  Just relax and enjoy the rapids from the rocky area while having your picnic lunch.
To get there by wooden boat is always the most popular choice. This is because jungle trekking for 8.5KM from Kuala Tahan is quite tough for ordinary people. The journey on Sungai Tahan takes about one hour depending on the river level. Sungai Tahan is in many places lined with huge, leaning Neram trees, forming an archway over the water, their trunks and branches festooned with ferns and orchids. The boats stop about 500M away from the cascade.  Then you need to walk through easy walking path leads along the river bank to the cascade. After you have satisfied yourself with Lata Berkoh, it’s time for you to go back downstream. Keep your eyes and ears open during your journey. Appreciate the sound of the natural jungle habitat and see kingfishers, fish-eagles, straw-headed bulbuls etc. The boat is under the management of the Wildlife department. To secure your boat, please book in advance because the boats are limited.





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