Taman Negara established in 1939 and covering three Peninsular States of Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, is Malaysia's premier park and the largest in the country. It covers a total area of about 4,343 sq. km. of primary tropical rainforest estimated to be more than 130 million years old. The park was formerly known as King George V National Park to commemorate the silver jubilee of the British monarch but after Independence in 1957, the name was changed to Taman Negara. Taman Negara Pahang, which forms the largest part of the park, covers an area of 2,477 sq. km (57%), followed by Taman Negara Kelantan with 1,013 sq. km (24%) and Taman Negara Terengganu with 853 sq. km (19%).

To get to Taman Negara Kuala Tahan, Jerantut - Journey to the park starts from Kuala Tembeling Jetty near Jerantut, after a 3-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. Buses to Jerantut leave from the Pekeliling Bus Station at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. A bus service also operates between Kuantan and Jerantut while train operates from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Kota Bharu. From Kuala Tembeling, it is 40 km or 3 hours by boat to the Park headquarters at Kuala Tahan. Boats leave at 0900 and 1400 hours. Nowadays, it is also possible to get to Kuala Tahan by land that only takes 1½ hours. Bus services from Jerantut to Kuala Tahan ply several time a day. Departure from Jerantut Bus Station at 5.30AM / 8.00AM /1.00PM / 4.45PM / and return from Kuala Tahan at 7.30AM / 10.00AM / 3.30PM / 7.00PM / Fare RM6.00 per person. Taxi will cost RM 60.00. There is no road in the park and all exploration must be on foot or by boat.

Mandatory Fee:

Entry Permit - RM 1.00 / person

Camera License - RM 5.00 / unit

Fishing License - RM 10.00 / unit

Camping Fee - RM 1.00 / person / day

Department of Wildlife and National Parks,

Km 10, Jalan Cheras,
56100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 603-90752872
Fax: 603-90752873
E-mail: pakp@wildlife.gov.my

Website: www.wildlife.gov.my