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Cascading waterfalls, clear
mountain streams amidst flora and fauna of diverse
species await once you set foot in Kenong Rimba Park, a
128 square kilometre forest park situated in the valleys
of the Kenong River.
The park is
where
several popular explorable limestone caves, among which
are Batu Tangkup, Batu Tangga, Batu Hijau and
Batu Harimau, that provide natural habitat for
bats and other nocturnal creatures. Although tigers are
rarely sighted at the caves, their tracks
are often spotted here. You will marvel at the
range of flora and fauna found in the caves, located
approximately between 122-152 metres above sea level.
Wildlife Attractions
A major attraction of the
Kenong Rimba Park, is the seven-tier waterfall with its crashing rapids that flow through
rugged rocky terrain. As in any other forest park in
Malaysia, Kenong Rimba Park is home to a variety of
wildlife including elephant, panther, sun bear, tapir,
flying fox, sambar deer and mouse-deer. There are also
several species of primates such as monkeys and gibbons.
Kenong Rimba Park is a sanctuary to wild birds,
which include many migratory species from as far away as
North Asia and resident species such as the
yellow-vented bulbul, white-rumped shama, brown shrike,
chestnut-winged babbler and racquet-tailed drongo.
Forest Adventure
The spectacular forest at
Kenong Rimba Park provides a perfect hideaway for nature
enthusiasts. Besides cave exploration, swimming and
dipping in the cool pools of the 7-tier waterfall, you
could indulge in spotting rare-orchids, fishing and
endless days of jungle trekking. Along the way you can
get to know the lifestyle of the friendly
aborigines of the batik tribe.
Accommodation
Decent and comfortable
accommodation is available at the park.
Reasonably-priced chalets take the work out of looking
for a suitable place to spend the nights. For the more
adventurous, you can rough it out at the designated
camping sites. Over in the town of Kuala Lipis there are
hotels, lodges, inns and a rest house.
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LOCATION : |
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Near Kuala Lipis. |
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GETTING THERE : |
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Kuala Lipis is 180
kilometres from Kuala Lumpur and 250 kilometres from
Kuantan (depending on which route you take). If you
drive, you take the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway, take
a left turn at Bentong and proceed past Raub and
Benta.
If you are from
Singapore, take the train direct to Kuala Lipis. To
get to Kenong Rimba Park, take a 20-minute boat ride
from Batu 9 jetty or an hour's boat ride from Kuala
Lipis.
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CONTACT : |
Kuala Lipis District
Office,
Kompleks Pejabat Kerajaan,
27200 Kuala Lipis
Pahang Darul Makmur. |
Tel
: +609-312 1963
Fax : +609-312 3595
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