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SIDE TRIPS KUALA LUMPUR

TAMAN NEGARA NATIONAL PARK Malaysia's most famous national park, Taman Negara, covers 434,300 hectares (1,085,750 acres) of primary rainforest estimated to be as old as 130 million years, and encompasses within its borders Gunung Tahan, Peninsular Malaysia's highest peak at 2,187m (2,392 ft.) above sea level.

Prepare to see lush vegetation and rare orchids, some 250 bird species, and maybe, if you're lucky, some barking deer, tapir, elephants, tigers, leopards, and rhinos. As for primates, there arc long-tailed macaques, leaf monkeys, gibbons, and more. Malaysia has taken the preservation of this forest seriously since the early part of the century, so Taman Negara showcases efforts to keep this land in as pristine a stare as possible while still allowing humans to appreciate the splendor.

There are outdoor activities for any level of adventurer. Short jungle walks to observe nature arc lovely, but then so are the hardcore 9-day treks or climbs up Gunung Tahan. There are also overnight trips to night hides where you can observe animals up close. The jungle canopy walk is the longest in the world, and at 25m (83 ft.) above ground, the view is spectacular. There are also rivers for rafting and swimming, fishing spots, and a couple of caves.

If you plan your trip through one of the main resort operators, they can arrange, in addition to accommodations, all meals, ticks and a coach transfer to and from Kuala Lumpur. prices vary wildly, depending on the time of season you plan your visit, your level of comfort desired, and the extent to which you wish to explore the forests. The best time to visit the park is between the months of April to September, other rimes it will be a tad wet, and that's why it's called a rainforest.
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