Taman Negara is accessible via Jerantut which is the main entry point to the
Park. You will have to take either private or public transport from Kuala
Lumpur or Kuantan, and it takes approximately 3 to 4 hours from these points
to Jerantut. Taxi and bus services regularly ply this route from the Kuantan
main bus terminal, or the Pekeliling Bus Station. From Jerantut, a
16-kilometre ride in a bus or taxi brings you to Kuala Tembeling. From here,
simply follow the signs to Taman Negara.
From Singapore, a night train
brings you right to Tembeling Halt, and from here you can walk to the jetty,
which is about half an hour away. From the Tembeling Halt Jetty, the Park’s
headquarters at Kuala Tahan is a 2.5 or 3.5 ride up the Tembeling River.
This boat ride may cost between RM 35 to RM 150, depending on the number of
passengers. A word of caution before you begin your Taman Negara adventure -
be sure to get all the necessary permits and licenses from the Department of
Wildlife and National Parks in Kuala Tembeling Jetty. These are available
for a norminal fee. Boats depart from Kuala Tembeling at 9 a.m and 1.30 p.m
daily.
Permits and Licenses
The Department of Wildlife has counters located at the Kuala Tembeling jetty
to issue the following entry permits and various licenses:
Park permit: RM 1 per person
Fishing licenses: RM 10 per person
Camera licenses: RM 5 per camera
Camping Fee: RM 2 per person
Canopy Walk: RM 5 per person
Getting
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