KeTSA Eco-Park Pahang National Park, Sungai Relau, Merapoh

How to Get Pahang National Park, Sungai Relau, Merapoh, Pahang

Visitors can either drive or take a public transport to Merapoh via Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lipis - Gua Musang - Kota Bharu road. Those taking the train, can stop at the nearest station - Merapoh Railway Station, Pahang.

Permit and Licence

Each visitor must obtain an entrance permit at RM1.00 / person. Fishing licence costs RM10.00 / rod while camera licence is RM5.00 / camera.

Accommodation

There are accommodation provided nearby Taman Negara such as guest house and homestay managed by local communities.

Taman Negara provides camp site facilities renting with the fee of RM1.00 / person / night.

Other Facilities

Four-wheel drives from Sungai Relau to Kelah Kuala Juram Sanctuary and the beginning of the climb to Gunung Tahan in Kuala Juramcharged of RM24.00 / person (minimum of 5 person / trip). RM100.00 / group with less than 5 person/trip.

Activities

Activities
Gunung Tahan Hiking	The highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia takes at least 5 days to hike, conquering its challenging routes. Hikers are compulsory under lead and in sight of mountain guide. Recommended period to hike is from March to August.
4WD Night Observation	Activity to view nocturnal animals by 4WD. *Prices subjected by operator
Night Walk	Activity to view nocturnal animals in the trail. RM20.00 per person (minimum 4 person)
Cave Exploration	Gua Gajah is located in 5.5 km away from Sg. Relau. Guide fees is RM150.00 per day (maximum 12 person)
Water Activities	Canoeing in Sungai Tanum for 3 days *Prices subjected by operator
KelahObservation	There are 2 sanctuaries which are Sungai Relau Sanctuary and Kuala Juram Sanctuary (Fishing activity is prohibited). A popular activity here is to watch the fish up close in their natural habitat, bathing along with kelah and to feed them.
Bird Watching	There are variety species of birds have been identified in the area such as Rhinoceros Hornbill, Banded Pitta and White-rumped Shama
Bumbun Rimau	Overnight fee RM 5.00 / person / night. Transportation charged of RM12.00 / person (minimum of 5 person / trip). RM50.00 / group with less than 4 person / trip. Among the common species found are elephant, tapir and deer.
Panoramic view at Menara Seraya	Enjoy panoramic view of Gunung Tahan peak

Gunung Tahan Hiking

Sungai Relau (Merapoh) - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Juram 5 days 4 nights
Sungai Relau (Merapoh) - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Tahan 7 days 6 nights

Trail Sungai Relau (Merapoh) - Gunung Tahan Summit (Altitud )	Distance (km)
Kuala Juram (309m) to Kuala Luis (306m)	5.0
Kuala Luis (306m) to Lata Luis (558m)	6.0
Lata Luis (558m) to Kor Camp (750m)	2.5
Kor Camp (750m) to Permatang (874m)	2.5
Permatang (874m) to Kubang (1406m)	3.5
Kubang (1406m) to Belumut (1493m)	1.5
Belumut (1493m) to Bonsai (1705m)	5.5
Bonsai (1705m) to Botak (1943m)	3.0
Botak (1943m) to Gunung Tahan (2187m)	2.4

Downloads: sketch map route Sungai Relau - Gunung Tahan - Kuala Tahan

Current Guide fees for Gunung Tahan hiking

No.	Route & Duration	Rate (RM)
1.	Kuala Tahan - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Juram (Merapoh) (5 days, 4 nights)	1200.00
2.	Kuala Tahan - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Tahan (7 days, 6 nights)	1200.00
3.	Kuala Tahan - Waterfall - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Tahan (9 days, 8 nights)	1400.00
4.	Kuala Tahan - Waterfall - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Juram (Merapoh) (9 days, 8 nights)	1400.00
5.	Kuala Juram (Merapoh) - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Waterfall - Kuala Tahan (9 days, 8 nights)	1400.00
6.	Kuala Juram (Merapoh - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Juram (Merapoh) (5 days, 4nights)	950.00
7.	Kuala Juram (Merapoh - Gunung Tahan (peak) - Kuala Tahan (7 days, 6 nights)	1200.00
8.	Charges for extra day	150.00/day