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Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

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Taman Negara, Malaysia

Kuala Tembeling Jetty

address: Kuala Tembeling, Pahang, Malaysia
Kuala-Tembeling-Jetty.jpg, The jetty in Kuala Tembeling is the starting point for the 3h boat ride to Taman Negara
The jetty in Kuala Tembeling is the starting point for the 3h boat ride to Taman Negara

boat departure from Kuala Tembeling to Taman Negara: 2pm
duration of boat ride: 2.5h - 3h

The boats from Taman Negara arrive here in Kuala Tembeling at about noon time.

 


the building on the left is where HAN Travel is located and in the building on the right is the NKS office and also the counter to pay for the park fees image: Google Street View

 


view from Tembeling River of the jetty and the long-tail boats, turn around you can on a virtual ride along the river image: Google Street View

 

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More information about the boat ride to Taman Negara


map and location of Kuala Tembeling Jetty



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Teresek View Motel
Teresek-View-Motel-Taman-Negara.jpg, <p> Small multi-storey budget hotel near the jetty in Kuala Tahan</p>

Small multi-storey budget hotel near the jetty in Kuala Tahan

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A-G-H Abot Guest House
A-G-H-Abot-Guest-House-Taman-Negara.jpg, <p> Budget Accommodation in Kuala Tahan with a total of 13 rooms</p>

Budget Accommodation in Kuala Tahan with a total of 13 rooms

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Things to do & see
Bukit Teresek
Easy to reach high point with great views over the National Park ... more
Kuala Tahan
Kuala Tahan is the small village just opposite the entrance to Taman Negara NP at the other side of Sungai Tembeling river. All accommodations are located here. ... more
Things to do & see
Jalan Kota / Coronation Park, Melaka
A street full of museums and the adjacent Coronation Park with a displayed first airplane of the Malaysian airforce ... more

Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur
Oldest malay residential area in KL with still authentic traditional Malay wooden houses and the the backdrop of the close-by downtown skyline ... more