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Gua Charas (Kuantan)

In the Malay language the word ‘Gua’ means cave. The Charas caves lay about 25 kilometers northwest of Kuantan at Panching on the Sungai Lembing road.

Formed millions of years ago and carved out by the forces of nature these caves offer an interesting sojourn. This limestone caves just out from the surrounding lowlands and a 20 foot climb the metal stairs is necessary.

In the interior of the cave is a small statue of Buddha and the monk’s living quarters. Further inside is a 30 foot long statue of the reclining Buddha. The cave is lighted by using a generator operated by the monk.

How To Get There

Charas caves is located at Panching on the Sungai Lembing road.

By Road : From Kuantan, it takes about 45 minutes drive (30km). Taxi and bus services are available to Charas caves. From Kuantan, you take a bus from the local bus station towards Sg. lembing. The bus will stop at the junction leading to the Charas cave.

Things To Do

Visit the cave temple and see the reclining Buddha.

TIOMAN ISLAND MUSEUM

Tioman Island Museum looks at the history of Tioman in the context of the Maritime Silk Routes that flourished for over 900 years during the 10th to the 19th centuries.

Through these waters which were the domain of Orang Laut (sea gypsies) and the Orang Lanun (pirates), sailed Arab Sambuks, Chinese Junks, Portugese carracks and caravels, Dutch galleons and British East Indiaman. They were laden with rich cargoes as they engaged in trade.

 

How To Get There

Address & Contact

 

For those early sea farers, the island’s prominent twin peaks of Nenek Semukut served as an important navigational aid for sailing through the South China Sea, while Tioman itself offered fresh waters, food and shelter from the north-east monsoon.

The ceramics and other relics discovered on Tioman and exhibited in this museum are evidence of maritime trade that once flourished and they show that Tioman served as a trading site where the spices and other natural resources of Southeast Asia could be exchanged for goods from China, India, the Middle East and Europe.

There is evidence that the island has been inhabited for at least the past millenium by a fluctuating human population. Permanent inhabitation has been confined to the coast.

The objects exhibited include 11th to 19th century trade ceramics, coins, maps and sea charts, prints and paintings, and example of the natural resources which were traded in the past. Together, they tell the story of Pulau Tioman when it served as an important link on the maritime trade routes of a by gone era.

 

How To Get There

By Air

» Served by Berjaya Air from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

By Sea

» Ferry service ply from Tanjung Gemok, Mersing and Singapore

ADMISSION FEES

» RM 1.00 per person – 12 years old and above
» Student with school uniform – Free admission

OPENING HOURS

» Opens daily except Monday

VISITING HOURS

» Close on Monday
» Tuesday – Sunday : 9.30 a.m to 5.00 p.m
» Friday : 9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m / 2.45 p.m to 5.00 p.m

 

Address & Contact Information
TIOMAN ISLAND MUSEUM
Sudut Muzium Pulau Tioman
Kg. Tekek
Pulau Tioman
Pahang Darul Makmur

Tel: 609-419 1360

Mutiara Taman Negara

AN EXCEPTIONAL TREASURE, ONLY MORE PRECIOUS

TAMAN NEGARA the World’s Oldest Rainforest dating back 130 million years, is a world treasure. Covering 4343sqkm of virgin forest, it is a heaven for hundreds of species of native wildlife, birds, fish, and plants, some of which are rare or even endangered. This treasure trove of mountains, including Gunung Tahan, Peninsular Malaysia’s highest peak, hills, rivers, caves, rapids and waterfalls continues to entice adventurous travelers.

 

ALL THE CREATURE COMFORTS, ONLY MORE ALLURING

Welcome to Mutiara Taman Negara – the only resort located in the heart of Taman Negara-Malaysia National Park. Perched high up the river bank between two rivers, Sungai Tahan and Sungai Tembeling, we offer weary travelers sanctuary within the beautiful 25-acre ground. It is an eco-resort with 108 Malay-style chalets, bungalows and guesthouses built with natural timber and equipped with all the creature comfort you are used to. All the resort’s chalets are arranged overlooking either the river or forest so as to make you feel totally at one with nature. Eco-conscious travelers on a budget are also catered for through a selection of dormitories and hostel as well as 1-hectared camping site with full camping facilities.

For wonderful buffet spreads, you need not venture far. Located next to main Lobby, the Seri Mutiara Restaurant serving mouth-watering local dishes as well as selected international recipes. The restaurant opens from 7:00am until 11:00pm daily. Mutiara Taman Negara is also a good place to hold company retreats, meetings and seminars. The resort has two banquet halls, Bayan Nuri I and Bayan Nuri II, which can seat up to 300 participants at one time.

 

EXCITING ADVENTURES, ONLY MORE EXHILARATING

Forget your life in the city and take a walk on the wild side at Mutiara Taman Negara. Jungle trekking and come face to face with endangered wildlife. Rapids shooting, scale the challenging peaks, explore caves and waterfalls or go freshwater fishing. You can also visit Orang Asli settlements or spend a night in an observation hide and spot wildlife feeding in remote areas of the forest. The adventures of a lifetime and all just minutes away from Mutiara Taman Negara.

Rooms

Timber chalets and bungalows – Equipped with all the comforts of home, it’s ideal for families as some of the units are fitted with a kitchenette.
Dormitories – Suitable for guests travelling as a group, the dormitory features double-bunk beds (with mosquito netting) in a spacious environment, ceiling fans, lockers and a common bath.
Camping – For the more adventurous, we have a campsite and camping equipment for rent.
Trenggan Lodge – Located deeper in Taman Negara, this is a quiet retreat enveloped by nature. Although charmingly rustic, guests will still enjoy modern conveniences such as comfortably furnished chalets, a restaurant and a camping site with standard amenities.

Facilities

Air-Cond (with individual control)
Ceiling Fan
Dining & Living Room (Bungalows only)
Private bedroom with attached bathroom
Hot & Cold Shower
Bathrobe (Bungalows only)
Kitchennette with utensils, crockery & cutlery (Bungalows only)
Tea & Coffee making facilities (Chalet Suites & Bungalows)
Writing desk & stationery (Chalet Suites & Bungalows)
Refrigerator stocked with drinks (Bungalows only)
Toiletries
Mini Bar (Chalet Suites only)
Kiblat sign
TV & Video Player (Bungalows only)
Sitting parlour (Chalet Suites only)
Prayer Mat
Verandah with a river or forest view

Location

It is located in the heart of Taman Negara-Malaysia National Park. Return coach transfer are available (prior arrangement) from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Tembeling Jetty at RM 80 nett per person. Take the boat rides from Kuala Tembeling Jetty in Jerantut to Taman Negara. The journey will take you through adventures and natural habitat for about 3 hours. Return boat transfer from Kuala Tembeling jetty to the Resort is at RM 50 per person.
Overland transfer will minus the experience gained above direct to Taman Negara via FELDA Padang Piol. A scheduled public transport is available for this purpose at Jerantut town.

 

GRAND CITY HOTEL

Near to the most important destinations in the city of Kuantan, teh hotel gives you the convenience and comfort you are looking for. A little bit away from the busy Kuantan traffic provides the peace and calm atmosphere there is. The solace you have been looking for. Economical and yet serves you with the maximum comfort.
The elegently appointed hotel rooms, are with room and laundry services at your disposal. Iron & iron board, ‘sejadah’, hari drier are all available upon making a simple request. We have colour TV in all rooms. They are equipped with water heater. Connected with IDD phone system to enhance your communication. Each of the rooms are supplied with Tea/Coffee making facilities.

As for security, all our rooms are fitted with IC Door Lock system and as additional security we have CCTV Surveillance Corridor.

The hotel h a conference room that can host Meetings of business organization, cocktail parties, Dances and social events, small wedding gathering or other private gathering……any occassion!

You can have a small and private conversation whilst sipping a drink at our Vintage Coffee House. For your convenience, we are planning to have a souvenir shop operating in the hotel soon.

 

Facilities

Air-conditioning
IC Door Lock System (Electronic door access)
IDD telephone
Coffee & tea making facilities
Hairdryer (upon request)
Vintage Coffeehouse
Laundry Services
Souvenis Store (in the planning stage)
Room Service
Major Credit cards
Internet Access at the lobby

Location

Located near Kuantan City Centre, it is nearby to all the important landmark. It is situated right on the brink of Kuatan/Kuala Terengganu truk/old road. It is 3 hours by road from Kuala Lumpur or about 5 hours from Johor Bahru
GRAND CITY HOTEL
B92, Ground Floor, Sri Pahang Business Centre, Jalan Beserah,
25300 Kuantan,
Pahang Darul Makmur

Rompin Beach Resort

The resort is an ideal tranquility heaven and is the most perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. You could either play around the beaches or sample our specially designed swimming pool.

The 46 room resort is a hotel and a beach resort in nature. The rooms as well as suite are elegantly designed and are perfectly tailored to suit in individual and family needs.

We offer a comfortable standard and presents relaxing ambience of nature. From the resort you can savor the fabulous sea views that usher you to an idyllic seaside retreat of leisure and the water activities. One such way is to experience the ‘pukat tarik’ activity, a traditional way of catching fish.
Volleyball, tennis or table tennis, telematches, darts or even cycling are some array of activities that are made available in this resort.

Besides, we do not simply abandoned the games popularised by the people of yesteryears. Games such as ‘Congkak’, ‘Konda Konde’, ‘Galah Panjang’ and ‘Getah Cabang’ are some of the games you can try yourselves during the leisure hours whilst at the resort.

 

Facilities

42 Deluxe rooms and 4 family room, 64 chalets & 2 executive studio

Cafe serving Malaysian as well as Western delicacies

Indoor and outdoor games

Conference room

Swimming pool

Ample parking area

Color TV / ASTRO

Mini Fridge and Hot Showers

Other standard amenities

Coffee/tea making facilities

Hot Shower

Location

Rompin Beach Resort is located on the Pahang Southern Coast of Kuala Rompin. From Kuala Lumpur it takes 4 hours drive by personal car and 5.5 hours by bus. Where as from Kuantan, you spend about 1.5 hours by personal car and 2.5 hours journey by bus. It takes 6 hours by bus and 4 hours by personal car from Singapore.

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Hotels in Tanah Rata

If you are planning to go on a trip, Cameron Highlands could undoubtedly stand out as a wonderful destination. As one of the towns in Cameron Highlands, Tanah Rata is a place that has a flat ground area despite being in a highland district. It is the largest town in Cameron Highland, hus making it easy to access basic facilities such as restaurants, tourist attractions, and accommodation.

 

1. Casa dela Rosa

The name “Casa dela Rosa” hails from Spanish origins, translating to “House
of Roses” in English. Opting for the penthouse suites promises a lavish
experience, while the unique rooms offer their own panoramic garden and golf
views.

 

2. Zetter Suites

Zetter Suites draws inspiration from the Victorian era, representing
sophistication and superior comfort. This boutique hotel provides a
combination of modern aesthetics and the surrounding natural beauty of the
highland. Having its own identity, Zetter Suites allows guests to experience a
fancy stay at an affordable rate..

 

3. Heritage Hotel

It is an English themed accommodation that can be found in the heart of
Tanah Rata. In case you are planning to celebrate any special occasion, you
can request room decoration for precious moments with loved
ones.Additionally, it serves as an ideal choice for business trips, offering
meeting and conference packages.

 

4. ESM Hotel

If you are tight on budget, then maybe ESM hotel might be a good option for
you. This hotel provides a comfortable and clean environment with a wide
choice of room availability, starting from as low as MYR80 per night.

 

5. The Backyard Glamping

 

The trend of glamping has skyrocketed since the past few years and if you
have yet to experience it, now is your chance. Here in Tanah Rata, you can
enjoy camping in a comfortable environment where you do not have to set up
a tent on your own. Just simply check in and you can be immersed in the
great outdoors.

Empang Jaleh

In Kuala Lipis there is a recreational lake called Empang Jaleh where visitors can relax. Here too, one can trek along a mountainous jungle trail to Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia.

It takes about two nights to reach the summit.

For birdwatchers, Bukit Taching is an ideal bird sanctuary and provides excellent bird watching while you spent the hours. And the Terenggun Forest Park is another nature spot perfect for a leisurely holiday.

Perhaps its most endearing feature is its profusion of fabulous nature scenes.

How To Get There

By Road : From Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway and follow highway to Gua Musang. When you reach the Kuala Lipis town, take a left road to Gua Musang, The ‘Empang Jaleh’ is there.

By Rail : KTM Bhd provides service to Kuala Lipis.

By Bus : A Jelai Express Kuala Lipis – Kuantan schedule 2 times per day. The bus can be located at Terminal Bus Kuantan.

Things To Do

Camping
Climbing
Fishing
Bird watching
Jogging
Flower Nursery
Jungle Trekking

Events

List of Events In Conjunction With Visit Malaysia 2007

 

Bil Name of Event Date Venue Organizer(s) Event Synopsis
1 International Monsoon Madness Winsurfing Challenge 19 – 21 January Balok Beach Kuantan Perbadanan Kemajuan Bukit Fraser
Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid
25000 Kuantan Pahang
Tel: 09-5171623/4
Fax:09-5171626
Email: pkbf@streamyx.com
web : www.pkbf.org.myWest Coast Windsurfing Asso
18 Jalan Masyhur 25/50
Shah Alam, Selangor
Tel/Fax: 03-51214133,019-3554301
Email:leoleo@hotmail.comw
Asia “Wind Surfing” event has 3 champioships namely “The Asian Windsurfing Tour (AWT). Kuantan is the first league before this event going to other asian countries. The strong windy environment at this east coast of peninsular Malaysia will make sure the energetic “Wind Surfing” surf.
2 Taman Negara Eco-Challenge 24 – 25 Mac Gunung Tahan Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang
(Pahang Tourism Action Council)
Tourism Information Center
Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan
Tel : 09-5171111/2
Fax:09-5146900
Email : mtpnphg@tm.net.my
Email : mtpnphg@streamyx.com
Tough sport event of climbing from Kuala Tahan to the top of Tahan mountain with height  of 2187 meter above see level.
3 Pahang river international raft expedition 29 April – 6 May Lipis/Pekan Bukit Fraser Development Board
Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid 25000 Kuantan Pahang
Tel: 09-5171623/4
Fax:09-5171626
Email :pkbf@streamyx.com
web : www.pkbf.org.my
Expedition with bamboo raft for 360 km for 8 days 7 nights. At each stop, contestants will be celebrated with local meals and cultures.
4 Rompin ‘Orang Asli’ Festival 19 – 20 May Rompin Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang
(Pahang Tourism Action Council)
Tourism Information Center
Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan
Tel : 09-5171111/2
Fax:09-5146900
Email : mtpnphg@tm.net.my
Email : mtpnphg@streamyx.com
Festival that shows the culture of ‘orang asli’ in Pahang especially in Rompin district.
5 Pahang International Gamelan Festival 26 – 27 May Kuantan Pahang Office of Culture, Art And Heritage
Taman Budaya Negeri
Lot 57100, Jln Telok Sisek
25000 Kuantan Pahang
Tel : 09-5178466/5177397
Fax : 09-5179466
Email : pkkphg002@hotmail.com
Gamelan presentation from groups from Malaysia and abroad. This is the largest gamelan festival in Malaysia not to be missed. Tourists will be amazed with the unique tune of gamelan and the colorful wears of the players.
6 Tioman Diving Competition 16 – 17 June Kg Tekek, Tioman Island DHL International

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Tioman Development Board
A 145-147, Floor 1 & 2
Lorong Tun Ismail 6,
Sri Dagangan, 25000
Kuantan Pahang
Tel : 09-5141206/5137235
Fax : 09-5148801
Email : tioman@mytioman.com.my

Diving expedition for 24 hrs by professional divers from DHL worldwide.
7 Bukit Fraser Internation Bird Recognition Competition 23 – 24 June Bukit Fraser, Raub Bukit Fraser Development Board
Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid 25000 Kuantan Pahang
Tel: 09-5171623/4
Fax:09-5171626
Email :pkbf@streamyx.com
web : www.pkbf.org.my
This competition is divided into groups and each group will be given task of recognizing 250 endermic and migratory bird species.
8 Food and Fruits Festival of Cameron Highlands 14 – 15 July Cameron Highlands Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang
(Pahang Tourism Action Council)
Tourism Information Center
Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan
Tel : 09-5171111/2
Fax:09-5146900
Email : mtpnphg@tm.net.my
Email : mtpnphg@streamyx.com
This festival shows the variety of Pahang foods and fruits especially fruits from highlands. There will also competitions of cooking, fruit crafting and juice preparation from the fruits be held.
9 Royal Pahang “Billfish” International Challenge 3 –  5 August Rompin Tioman Development Board
A 145-147, Floor 1 & 2
Lorong Tun Ismail 6,
Sri Dagangan, 25000
Kuantan Pahang
Tel : 09-5141206/5137235
Fax : 09-5148801
Email : tioman@mytioman.com.my&

Berita Harian

This event is jointly  organized by Tioman Development Board and Berita Harian. The concept of fishing is “catch and let go”. This is to give awareness to public and local people of the special of the fish and the importance of the fish before its extinction.
10 Kuantan Beach Run 18 – 19 August Beaches around Kuantan Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan
Jalan Tanah Putih
25100 Kuantan Pahang
Tel : 09-5121555/666
Fax : 09-5130644
web: www.mpk.gov.my
This event will be participated by locals and internationals. They will be running on the beach of Kuantan district from Pantai Sepat, Pantai Gelora, Telok Chempedak, Pantai Beserah dan Pantai Balok. There is also beach festival organized during the period.
11 International Dirt Bike Challenge 2 – 3 Sept Kuala Lipis Bukit Fraser Development Board
Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid 25000 Kuantan Pahang
Tel: 09-5171623/4
Fax:09-5171626
Email :pkbf@streamyx.com
web : www.pkbf.org.my
This rugg sport gives youngsters exposure of the uniqueness and endurance. The event will be also participated by professionals from abroad.
12 Cherating International Surfing Competition 28 – 30 December Cherating, Kuantan Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang
(Pahang Tourism Action Council)
Tourism Information Center
Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan
Tel : 09-5171111/2
Fax:09-5146900
Email:mtpnphg@tm.net.my
Email:mtpnphg@streamyx.com
On early and end of the year, Cherating beaches will have high wave and strong wind which is suitable for surfing. To expose the sport to locals, the surfing competition will be held and surely attracted many international participants.

Travel Agent

These agents act as coordinators for all the traveling needs of a person or group of persons. They normally are the best local party that knows the most of the local surroundings especially the touristy destination.

The agents are normally divided into two main categories; the outbound and the inbound operators. The outbound operators are those who handles out of the country tourists and the activities includes ticketing.

All activities relating to domestic tourism are being handled by a set of travel agents specializing in all the local destinations, in Kuantan there are agents for destinations such as Beserah, Balok and Cherating Beach, Pekan and many more. In Jerantut are agents for Taman Negara and Pulau Tioman.





Booking.com

 

Travel Agencies Tioman Island
»
Pure Value Travel & Tours
 7, Jalan Abu Bakar
86800 Mersing
Johor Darul Takzim
Tel : 607 -799 6811
Fax : 607 -799 6911
E-mail: enquiry@purevalue.com.my
 Website: http://www.purevalue.com.my
»
Tioman Enterprise
 212, Kampung Tekek
Pulau Tioman
86800 Mersing
Johor Darul Takzim
Tel : 011-952 856
Travel Agencies Kuantan
»
Asria Travel & Tours
 B-2, Jalan Bukit Sekilau
25200 Kuantan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609-516 2351
Fax : 609-516 2344
»
Kosma Tourism
 A-73, Tingkat 2, Bangunan Kosma
Jalan Haji Abdul Aziz
25000 Kuantan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609-552 2977
Fax : 609-513 7190
»
Cherating Getaways Travel & Tours
Cherating Holiday Villa                              Lot 1303, Mukim Sg. Karang                      26080 Cherating, Kuantan                        Pahang Darul Makmur                              Tel/Fax: 609-581 9533 
»
May Flower Acme Travel & Tours
Airport Kuantan                                        Pahang Darul Makmur                              Tel : 609 -538 3490
Fax : 609 -539 7691
»
Convenience Travel & Tours
A-85, Tingkat 1                                        Jalan Telok Sisek                                     25000 Kuantan                                       Pahang Darul Makmur                              Tel : 609 -517 8755
Fax : 609 -517 8788
»
Saga Suasa Tour & Limousine Services
No. 13 & 14
Tingkat Bawah
Jalan Stadium
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609 -515 7358
Fax : 609 -515 7358
»
East Cost Holiday
d/a Teras Dara
Sri Dagangan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609 -513 4466
Fax : 609 -513 1855
»
Sime Darby Travel Sdn Bhd
Lot 1 & 2, Bangunan Kosma                      Jalan Haji Abd. Aziz                                  25000 Kuantan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609 -515 7630
Fax: 609 -515 6239
»
Hai O Tours & Travel
C 632, First Floor
Jalan Dato’ Lim Hoe Lek
25200 Kuantan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609 -514 4712
Fax : 609 -514 4803
Travel Agencies Cameron Highlands
»
Cameron Adventure
Trail-c/o Equatorial Hill Resort
Kea Farm
39100 Brinchang
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 605-496 1777
ext.7230/496 1778
»
C-S Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
47, Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Tanah Rata
39000 Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 605-491 1200
Fax : 605-491 2390
»
Strawberry Park Tours Sdn Bhd
Lot 195-196
Tanah Rata
39000 Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 605-491 116/1174
Fax : 605-491 1949
»
Cameron Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
25A, Holiday Chalet
Tanah Rata
39000 Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 605-491 1660
»
Jade Holidays Sdn Bhd
Jade Holidays Sdn Bhd
37A & 37B, Jalan Bandar
Brinchang
39100 Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 605-491 2318
Fax : 05-491 2071
»
Titiwangsa Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd
36, Main Road 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Brinchang
39100 Cameron Highlands
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 605-491 1452
Fax : 605-491 3452
Travel Agencies Genting Highland
»
Cascade Tarvel & Tours Sdn Bhd
5th Floor
MARA Building
Jalan Hang Jebat
50150 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 603-230 2980/2981/4218
Fax : 603-230 2982
»
Ho Wah Genting Travels
Lot S13-21 No 179,
2nd Floor, KL Plaza
No. 179, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 603-243 8833
Fax : 603-243 0268/1268
Travel Agencies Taman Negara
»
SPKG Tours Sdn Bhd
16, Jalan Diwangsa
Bandar Baru
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel  : 609-266 2369 /1832
Fax : 609-266 4369
E-mail : spkg@tm.net.my
»
NKS Hotel & Travel Sdn Bhd
Bangunan MUIP
Jalan Besar
27000 Jerantut
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel  : 609-266 4499/4488
Fax : 609-266 4801

Mentakab Hotel

Mentakab is close to Temerloh, and is used as a stop over to and from Kuala Lumpur. It has got a railway station which is on the line from the northeast coast to the south of Peninsular Malaysia. There is a choice of accommodation along the main road or in the neighbouring town of Temerloh.

 

BUKIT BENDERA RESORT
8, Lorong Bendera IF
Taman Bukit Bendera
28400, Mentakab
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-278 2828
Fax: 609-278 2898