Getting to the lush Rainforest of Belum which situated about 300km from Kuala Lumpur, is to head overland via Kuala Kangsar (TR 1) and Grik (TR 76), and then onto the east-west highway (TR 4) to Banding Island (on Temenggor lake).
Royal Belum State Park
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Towards the north and northwest of Tasik Temenggor lies a vast area of virgin jungle known as Royal Belum State Park. This pristine forest is excellent for trekking, bird watching and animal sighting."
Towards the north and northwest of Tasik Temenggor lies a vast area of virgin jungle known as Royal Belum State Park. This pristine forest is excellent for trekking, bird watching and animal sightings. It was out of bounds to visitors until recently, but permission has to be sought to enter the forest as it is still a security area.
Nevertheless, Royal Belum State Park is of great interest to ecologists, conservationalists and nature enthusiasts. Covering an area of 134,167ha, several expeditions including one by Malaysian Nature Society in 1993, found the place to contain new and unknown species of tress and insects.
Visitors who gain entry into this forest will agree that this is one of the best places natural destinations.
Located in the Temenggor Lake area, which is 35km from the town, this river with its churning waters and many waterfalls is only for the very adventurous and experienced rafters.
Located in the district of Lenggong, about 3km from the banks of the Chenderoh Lake, this waterfall is surrounded by a forest reserve abundant with a diverse range of tropical trees.
Temenggor Lake Tasik Temenggor is the largest man-made lake in Perak. The lake has a rich source of freshwater fish like Kelah, Tenggalan and Baung, which although found here are extinct in other places. Read more
"It's really refreshing my soul. Great view." by Alif
"The Royal belum State Park is not noted to be a good place for bird-watching. However the Lower Belum/Hutan Temenggor has the distinction of having all the known species of Hornbills in Malaysia, more than what is known to exist in Sarawak. Ask the MNS Bird-watching Group. "
"it`s agreat place to relax your mind with a wonderful green scenery..here you can see where the land and aquatic creatures are related with each other to provide food and shelter
for the wildlife" by setria(aqualand ent.)
Another visit into the forest, leaving all the stress and worries behind is exactly what the doc would have prescribed for me, after 12 months of chaotic 2010.
