ENDAU-ROMPIN STATE PARK (Kuala Rompin)

Some of the most famous and visually spectacular tourist attractions are found in Pahang. Among them is the Endau-Rompin State Park, one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests. This ancient tropical rainforest has remained undisturbed in its original state through the years.

There Endau-Rompin boasts of some of the most exotic species of tropical plant and animal life. The Park is one of the last remaining lowland forests in Malaysia and it is spread over a generous 80,000 hectares of virgin jungle straddling the state of Pahang and Johor. Visitors will find exploring the numerous jungle trails and limestone caves as well as climbing Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia, an exhilarating promotions.

How To Get There

It is best to contact your travel agent for guided tours of Endau-Rompin, as the area is largely underdeveloped and infrastructure is minimal. Entry permits from District Office of Kuala Rompin are a must and visitors will have to provide two passport sized photographs and a photocopy of their identity card or passport.

By Road : The journey take approximately 3 – 4 hours form Kuala Lumpur or Kuantan via private or public transport (e.g. taxi, bus, rented cars).

By Air : A 45 minute flight is available form Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, thereafter road transport to the park.

Attractions

List of interesting places around Endau-Rompin State Park.

Padang Tujuh
Padang Tujuh is an area of bonsai trees.

Sungai Kinchin and Sungai Kemapan
Some of the best fishing spots in Malaysia can be found within the Endau Rompin area. The most popular sites are along the lower reaches of Sungai Kinchin and Sungai Kemapan. The best time for fishing is from the months of February to April and from June to August. Fish caught here are noticeably larger than those caught in rivers elsewhere in Peninsular Malaysia.

Mahkota Waterfalls
Mahkota Waterfalls, which is a cascading 50-meter fall is perfect spot for picnic.

Upih Guling Falls
Upih Guling derives its name from an Orang Asli legend. Upih, an Orang Asli, was about to go for a cockfight. As he was about to cross the river at one end of the waterfall, he saw his fiancée. He slipped upon turning and fell, or “guling” (roll in Malay Language), down the cascading slope and died at the foot of the falls.

Buaya Sangkut Falls
After a long and tiresome trek, one can heave a sigh of relief upon hearing the thunderous roar of the 40m high waterfall. One can take in the breathtaking sight of the calm, tranquil lake and fascinating rock formations.

Kelapa Gading Cave
Kelapa Gading Cave, which is 25 meters high, is situated in the midst of the waterfall.

Things To Do

FOOD & BEVERAGE

An unending variety of delicacies it to be found in the cuisines of Pahang. Malay, Chinese (particularly Cantonese, Hokkien and Szechuan) and both north and south Indian foods will all stimulate the taste buds. Fine European cuisine can also be found at both coastal and hill resorts.

In between these mouth-watering meals you can snack on deliciously fresh tropical fruits. When thirsty, try a fresh coconut just plucked from the tree. SATAY are morsels of marinated meat skewered on palm leaf sticks and barbecued on an open flame. Eaten with a spicy peanut sauce, cucumber, onions and ketupat (rice boiled in woven palm leaf cases). Satay is the ‘kebab’ of the Malay world. A dish you must try!

MALAYSIAN FOOD

KUANTAN
»
SWAN Seafood & Restaurant
Ground Floor Grand Continental Hotel
Jalan Gambut
25000, Kuantan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-513 6820
Fax: 609-514 5849
Opening Hours:
(Lunch) 11.30 a.m – 2.30 p.m
(Dinner) 5.30 p.m – 10.30 p.m

SIAMESE FOOD
KUANTAN
»
NARA Restaurant Seafood
Lot 405, Teluk Baru,
26060 Kuantan,
Pahang Darul Makmur
Opening Hours:
(Dinner) 6.30 p.m – 3.00 a.m

WESTERN FOOD

» Uncle John

Lot 328, jalan Teluk Sisek,

25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Opening Hours:
(Lunch) 11.30 a.m – 2.30 p.m
(Dinner) 5.30 p.m – 10.30 p.m

HERITAGE HOTEL CAMERON HIGHLANDS is a 165 rooms tudor styled boutique hotel nestled on top of a hill at Tanah Rata. It is a haven of warmth and friendly staff that offers very personalized services. The hotel blends gracious tradition with every modern comfort for discerning business and leisure travelers.It has four luxuriously furnished suites that offer a hilltop vantage point to admire the unspoiled nature of the surroundings. The 161 superior/deluxe rooms will provide guests with the most relaxing accommodation for a well earned retreat.

Facilities

Japanese Garden (Chinese Restaurant)
– Capacity : 200 persons
– 2 exclusive private rooms
– Cantonese cuisine
– Operating Hours : 6.00pm – 11.00pm

Rainforest Coffee House
– Capacity : 160 persons
– Malaysian Cuisine, continental and western delights
– Operating Hours : 4.00pm – 12.00pm

Health and Fitness Centre
– Hot and Cold Spa
– Sauna and steam facilities
– Fully equipped gymnasium

Two -storey car park

Travel & tour

Jungle trekking

Limousine service

Safe deposit boxes

Convenient Drug Store

Golf by arrangement

Location

Built at 1800 meter above sea level in the panoramic town of Tanah Rata in Cameron Highlands. It is background by lush tropical forest. Its eye-catching tudor styled architecture, elegantly sculptured garden provide an ambience of an old English countryside.You can access the hotel via the North-South Highway and is just 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur and 1 ½ hours from Ipoh.

Jalan Gereja
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur

Tel : 605-491 3888
Fax: 605-491 5666

Get away from crowded city traffic and enjoy a few days of fresh country air and tranquility with us. Relax and unwind in our tastefully furnished rooms and Karaoke Lounge.
Savour the quality of our superb Eastern and Western Cuisines. And if you are into business, there is always our Conference Facilities.
Discover endless greenery, peace and serenity. Or visit the ever popular Tea Plantations, Mushroom farms, Butterfly Farms, to name a few.
With choice of

Facilities

Telephone/Fax/Telex

Colour Television

Hot and cold running water

Shower

Restaurant

Conference/function room

Laundry

24 – hour security service

parking

Location

Getting to Country Lodge, Cameron Highland.
Quickest way is to take the North-South Expressway. From Kuala Lumpur, one just need to drive North and from Penang, just drive South till you reach Simpang Pulai and get off at Exit 137. When you turn off at Exit 137, you will reach Simpang Pulai Booth and right ahead of you is a traffic light which you need to make a right turn. After the right turn, you will reach another traffic light (four junction traffic light), make aright turn from there and you are now on the one and only road up to Highlands. Drive on the scenic road all the way up till you reach at a T-junction with a signage indicating to turn right for Brinchang. Make a right turn from there and drive all the way up till you reach Country Lodge Cameron Hiighlands which is on your left. The total drive from Kuala Lumpur to the resort should take you about 2hrs 45mins.

Cameron Highland Country Lodge
Lot 47 Section 3
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur

Jerantut is a small town, and the gateway to Taman Negara. There are several hotels within the town. Jerantut can be used as a base for activities such as cave exploring at Gunung Senyum or Kota Gelanggi, or visits to a oil palm factory, and plantations at the Tekam Plantation Resort. The Tekam Plantation Resort is a successful model of an agro tourism project in Malaysia.

JERANTUT HILL RESORT
Lot 1284, Jalan Benta
P.O Box 14
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609-267 2288
Fax : 609-267 1188
E-mail : jhrsb@streamyx.com
Website : www.jhresort.com.my

FELDA RESIDENCE TEKAM
Tun Razak Agricultural Research Centre
Sungai Tekam
P.O Box 11
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

TOWN INN HOTEL
Lot 3748,Jln Tahan,
Bandar Baru
27000 Jerantut,
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-2666811/09-2667811
Fax: 609-2667811
E-mail: info@towninn-hotel.com
URL: Website : http:/www.towninn-hotel.com

ADDIN HOTEL
S-1, Tingkat Atas
Jalan Bomba
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

CHET FATT HOTEL
Lot 1755
2nd Floor
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

CHENG HENG HOTEL
24
Jalan Besar
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

GREENPARK GUEST HOUSE
Lot 34, 1st & 2nd Floor
Jalan Besar
27000 Jerantut

GIN HAI HOTEL
328
Sungai Jan
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

JELAI HOTEL
6, Jalan Besar
Bandar Lama
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

JERANTUT GUEST HOUSE
Jalan Benta
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

KIM YEM HOTEL
Lot 1751, Jalan Diwangsa
Bandar Baru
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

PICADILLY HOTEL
312
Sungai Jan
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

SERI EMAS HOTEL
Bangunan MUIP
Jalan Besar
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

SAKURA HOTEL
Jalan Bomba
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

TONG HENG HOTEL
33
Jalan Besar
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur

HOTEL SEMANATAN is a small hotel but having emphasized on cleanliness, security and extra comfort for all its customers. Econimally and that suits your budget your every convenience is very much considered.

At Hotel Semantan, we cater for every of your needs in accommodation that varies from single, double as well as family rooms.
The hotel is next to a Chienese Restaurant and has petrol stations in its vicinity.

The main recreational area is an attractively designed resort – style swimming pool with a nearby children’s pool and jacuzzi.

Residents can also enjoy whilst having drink and chit chat in the Borak-Borak Cafe that is situated at the ground level of the hotel or relax while you enjoy yourself watching televion on Astro channels.

There is also a 24hour reception that will meet to your arrival at any moment.

Facilities

Borak-Borak Cafe.

Air-conditioned.

Water heater.

Access to internet.

Toothbrush & shaver.

24 hour reception.

Ample parking space.

Location

Located behind the Royal Customs office in Temerloh, it is accessible by road from Kuala Lumpur and Mentakab. Driving time is only 1 1/2 hours from Kuala Lumpur to Temerloh using the Lebuh Raya Pantai Timur Highway (LPT)

HOTEL SEMANTAN

For enquiries or reservation, please contact :

The office address and telephone no :
C98, Jalan DATO’ NGAU KEN LOCK,
28000 Temerloh,
Pahang Darul Makmur

Tel: 609-296 8111
Fax: 609-296 8771

Felda Residence Tekam is an agro-tourism destination located at Tun Razak Agricultural Research Centre (PPPTR) in Jerantut, Pahang covering an area of 2,400 hectares. It was introduced as an agro-tourism destination since 1998. We have 30 rooms in hotel concept, 60 chalets with kampung atmosphere and accommodation in the form of dorm for students. We have excellent facilities covering restaurant, seminar room, swimming pool, golf course, nursery, tennis court and a football field.Felda Residence Tekam also offers packages for family days, seminar, students, out-door activities, leisure, lawatan sambil belajar to agricultural estate and research lab plus cave exploration to Kota Gelanggi Caves which is located 8 km away form the accommodation.
We have amongst our valued customers from government departments, private companies, international tourists from Singapore, Holland, Germany and Sweden. Felda Residence Tekam has been a study centre listed by the Education Ministry of Singapore for agro-tourism activities, cave exploration and leisure whilst enjoying the natural atmosphere.

Facilities

Restaurant
Seminar Hall
Swimming Pool
Golf Course
Nursery
Tennis Court
Football Field

FELDA RESIDENCE TEKAM

Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Tun Razak
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 09 4718300
Fac: 09 4718450