"Kuala Koh is the new entry point to Taman Negara. This is still a lightly visited area with superb wilderness and pristine rivers flowing down from the mountains of Tahan, Perlis, Penumpu and Gagau."
Kuala Koh is the new entry point to Taman Negara on its northern border. This is still a lightly visited area of superb wilderness and pristine rivers flowing down from the mountains of Tahan, Perlis, Penumpu and Gagau. These rivers are lined with giant trees like the tualang and the neram, the fruit of the latter providing food for the kelah, Malaysia's premier river sportfish.
Kuala Koh houses the headquarters of this part of Taman Negara. Chalets and dormitories are available and a small cafe serves local fare upon request. Fishing waters are found as close as 10 minutes boat ride from Kuala Koh. For the more adventurous, camping-cum-fishing packages are available where tent accommodation, meals and fishing guides are provided. This, however, must be arranged well in advance.
Kuala Koh boasts pleasant natural settings and lush rainforest greenery. At the same time, it is equipped with facilties that will make your visit here a comfortable one. It is ideal for nature activities such as jungle-trekking, bird watching, river rafting, fishing and mountain climbing.
Accommodation There are 6 chalets and a 74-bed hostel. Each chalet costs RM50 per night while the hostel costs RM12 per person per night. Campers are charged RM2 each. Each visitor must obtain an entrance permit at RM1 per person. Fishing licence costs RM10 each while camera licence is RM5 per camera.
For more information on Kuala Koh, please contact the Wildlife Department office in Gua Musang at 609-9122940 or Kuala Koh Country Village (Kelantan National Park) at 609-7431 603.
Last viewed - May 17, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
Kuala Lumpur - Gua Musang
From KL's Putra bus station, board a bus heading north to Kota Bharu via the inland road, disembarking at Gua Musang. This route will take you through several towns including Raub in Pahang, before stopping in Gua Musang. Approximately 5 hours journey.
From the town of Gua Musang in southern Kelantan, visitors can arrange for transportation to Kuala Koh, which is located 90km (2 hours by car) away via the Gua Musang - Kuala Krai highway.
By Plane
Malaysian Airlines operates daily flights to Kota Bharu from Kuala Lumpur and Penang. For more details, contact Malaysian Airlines, Tel: 603-76512222.
From Kota Bharu, you can take a bus or taxi to Gua Musang. This leg of the journey takes between 3 to 4 hours.
From the town of Gua Musang in southern Kelantan, visitors can arrange for transportation to Kuala Koh, which is located 90km (2 hours by car) away via the Gua Musang - Kuala Krai highway.
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