City: Pahang
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Pahang (Malay pronunciation: [paˈhaŋ]; Jawi: ڤهڠ), officially Pahang Darul Makmur with the Arabic honorific Darul Makmur (Jawi: دار المعمور, "The Abode of Tranquility") is a sultanate and a federal state of Malaysia. With an area of 35,840 square kilometres, it is the third largest Malaysian state and the largest in Peninsular Malaysia. Its territory comprises roughly 11% of the total land area of Malaysia. With 1.63 million inhabitants, it is Malaysia's ninth most-populous state. Pahang's capital and largest city, Kuantan, is the eight largest urban agglomerations by population in Malaysia.
Restaurants in Pahang
1. Cameron Secrets
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5.0 based on 714 reviews
We Create, Others Imitate. Inspired by nature, Cameron Secrets Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd in Cameron Highlands was established on the 6th of October 2005 as an eco-tour operator. We are proud to say that we are one of the leading travel agents in eco-tour / nature programs in the Cameron Highlands having vast experience in offering various kinds of tour packages both for those visiting Cameron Highlands and also for anyone who plans their trip to other destinations from Cameron Highlands.
2. Merapoh Adventure
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
We are a local tour specialist operating from Merapoh, the less used entrance to Taman Negara National Park, Pahang. We manage and facilitate visits to the park by offering several tour package options for groups and individuals as well as exciting adventures in the surrounding area. Join us to experience the vastness and uniqueness of Taman Negara's pristine 130 million year old primary rainforest. Explore trails and waterways bursting with life, canoe or tube down crystal clear rivers as they meander through the forest and take a refreshing dip in glistening waterfalls. Trekking through the park, packed with primates, keep your eyes open for encounters with some of the rare and endangered wildlife that calls Taman Negara home. Listen to the sounds of gibbons high in the trees, discover animal tracks withe the help of your guide and catch a glimpse of hornbills flying overhead. Enjoy getting back to nature, breath in the clean forest air straight from the lungs of the Earth and be serenaded by the sounds of the jungle. For the more adventurous, why not challenge yourself to scale the mighty Gunung Tahan - Malaysia's highest peak, or discover treasures hidden in Merapoh's dazzling array of limestone caves, home to beautiful formations and rare creatures. We are all local people and our experienced guides would love to share their firsthand knowledge of Merapoh's most beautiful locations with you, so whether you are looking for a weekend break or a week in the wilderness we can send you on a rainforest extravaganzas that's right for you!
3. Gunung Irau (Mount Irau)
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By csChai - Malaysia, null
This is a unique and beautiful mountain to hike. It is different from the other mountains in Malaysia in many ways. It is cool, misty, wet, mossy, muddy, slippery and in certain parts, dark. The trees and vegetation on this mountain is unlike those in other tropical jungles. Every hiking and outdoor enthusiast should hike this mountain at least once. To get to the trail head, one has to enter through the Mossy Forest entrance and walk to the end of the wooden broadwalk. The entrance fee is RM10 (adult), RM5 (senior citizen and children) and RM30 (foreigner). There is a hut that serves as the permit checking counter at the end of the broadwalk. Only hikers with a permit from the Pahang Forestry Department are allowed beyond this point. There are a total of 10 checkpoints (CP) from trail head to the peak of Gunung Irau at 2110 m asl. CP1 (Balak 1989 m asl), CP2 (Taman 1980 m asl), CP3 (Tali 1949 m asl), CP4 (Pisang 1873 m asl), CP5 (Pergam 1947 m asl), CP6 (Mini Irau 2024 m asl), CP7 (Slide 2028 m asl), CP8 (Bonsai 2043 m asl), CP9 (Batu 2048 m asl) and CP10 (LOTR - Lord of the Rings, 2089m asl ). From CP1 to CP4, the trail is descending. Then from CP4, it ascends all the way to CP6, Mini Irau. This is an excellent place to stop for a rest and refill our tummies as there is a wide area of flat land here. Officially, the trail is open from CP1 to CP6 only. Parts of the trail farther up have been damaged by landslides. Extra caution is required if one chooses to proceed to the peak. From CP6 the trail descends to CP7. Then it is ascending all the way to the peak which is a short distance (15-20 minutes) after passing CP10. In this section of the trail (CP7 to Peak),the atmosphere and vegetation is totally different with beautiful wild orchids, pitcher plants, bonsai-like shrubs and moss-covered trees enveloped by the thick mist. Truly enchanting! The total distance one way is about 5 km. The average time it takes to hike from the trail head to the peak is about 3 to 4 hours, on a leisure pace with many photography stops. So, start early and give yourself about 7 to 8 hours to complete your hiking adventure on this majestic mountain. Hikers are advised to turn back at 2.00 p.m. for safety reasons as the forest can get dark early and fast. The trail is clear and there are no sharp ascents or descents. Just be careful on where you put your foot on, the tree roots are smooth and slippery, the ground is wet and soft. In my personal opinion, it is not necessary to engage a professional guide for this hike. However, it is not advisable to hike alone, it is safer to go in a group. Happy Hiking!
4. Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
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4.0 based on 864 reviews
You'll never forget the day you helped give an elephant a bath (additional request with the help of a guide). Currently elephant riding has been temporary stopped until further notice. Get up close and personal with the amazing semi-wild elephants at Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary. Be sure to book in advance because the center has strict daily visitor quotas.
Reviewed By hannahfsaunders - Nottingham, United Kingdom
My boyfriend and I spent a day at the elephant sanctuary on our way from the Cameron Highlands to Taman Negara. We chose the educational guide (120RM for a private tour) which included feeding the baby elephants, watching them being given milk, an educational short film, the ‘elephant show’ (introduction to each of the big elephants) and feeding the big elephants. We paid 10RM each to bathe with the baby elephants in the river. The sanctuary itself is extremely peaceful, surrounded by the river and national park. Our guide Mira was lovely, extremely knowledgable about the sanctuary and the elephants themselves and made for a wonderful day. We stayed in Temerloh and paid 150RM for a taxi from our hotel, to wait for us all day and then take us back to the bus stop. This was a fantastic day, and good value for money (don’t bother with a prebooked tour unless you need the transport!). We highly recommend!
5. Mossy Forest
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4.0 based on 932 reviews
Reviewed By wongtas1 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I will start off by saying that I strongly recommend you book a tour with a local tour guide for two reasons. 1. They will most likely drive you up in a Land Rover or other such vehicle that will be well suited the winding, narrow road that leads up to the forest and 2. You will gain invaluable knowledge that the guide has cultivated over years. I booked my tour through Father's Guest House where I was staying and Raju was my tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and shared the names of most of the plants in English (UK and Canadian), Malay, and Chinese! He also shared lots of knowledge on the ecology of the forest and conservation as well. It is best to do this on a clear day otherwise you will be stuck in the clouds as that altitude is sometimes also known as cloud forest. But the views from the top are amazing and it is some good exercise to walk up and down all the stairs.
6. Japanese Village at Colmar Tropicale
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3.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By helen_ngau - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The bus shuttle from Colmar Tropicale was at every 1/2 hour and you can get there at any time of the day. The shuttle bus will stop at a designated parking area and one has to climb up the steps to reach the landing point of the Japanese village. For an elderly person who cannot walk is not advisable to go. Last 20 years ago, we can easily drive all the way up to the landing station. It was prohibited to drive up now due to landslides near the place. I just wish the management do something to slippery steps that lead to the Japanese Tea House. It was narrow, steep and slippery during wet weather . The management should expand the steps, better railing along the way.
7. Blue Heaven Divers
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5.0 based on 359 reviews
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