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TAMAN NEGARA MERAPOH: THE UNHEARD ENTRANCE

TAMAN NEGARA MERAPOH: THE UNHEARD ENTRANCE
15-17 October 2010 (Friday-Sunday)

As the first and oldest official Protected Area in Malaysia, Taman Negara was originally called King George V National Park. It was gazetted in 1938 by the Sultans of 3 states - Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu to preserve the land's indigenous nature in perpetuity. The park was renamed Taman Negara after the nation's independence in 1957. Taman Negara is the largest of all Protected Areas in Peninsular Malaysia with 4,343 sq km spanning over these three states with the Peninsula's highest peak, Gunung Tahan at 2,187m rising in the Pahang sector of the park.

Taman Negara is indeed one of the oldest rainforests in the world. The abundance and diversity of nature is phenomenal in one of the world's most complex and rich ecosystems and the best part of it is it's in our own backyard! Lying along Kuala Lipis-Gua Musang road is the quaint village of Merapoh, one of the four entrances to Taman Negara. This entrance is far-less visited as compared to the Kuala Tahan entrance and much more accessible than the Kuala Koh and Tanjung Mentong, Tasik Kenyir entrances.

To experience Taman Negara at its best, we'll be exploring Gua Gajah, a fascinating cave where elephants come to rest or take shelter. If the lucky stars are upon us, we may even encounter these magnificent beauties along the trek. Also don't miss out on the night safari. Common sightings are Leopard Cat, Palm Civet and Wild Boars. After a good night rest, wake up to the calls of Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus). We will be going down Sungai Tanum and its tributaries to visit the Kelah Conservation Sanctuary. Feed the frenzy fishes swimming at your ankles as they fight against the current. Also, experience the vanishing trade of 'mendulang emas' (traditional gold prospecting) in Merapoh.

Fitness level: Easy (this trip suitable for child under 10)

Cost per person: RM300. Price includes accommodation, guide fees, entrance fees, all meals and activities except car-pooling charges payable directly to the drivers.

Accommodation is in chalets (3 single beds). First pay first served basis – limited places. All food served is halal. We will leave KL/PJ on 15 October after work.

Trip briefing will be held on 6 October (Wed), 8.30pm at Damansara Jaya. Direction map will be provided to participants.

Contact: John Chan at chankokaik@gmail.com or call 016 3569 169 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 016 3569 169 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. For more info, check out http://www.facebook.com/johnchanka

Your Nature Guide,
John Chan

12 August 2010 @ 12:59 PM | Category: Events & Results

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