Best Nature Attraction in Jerantut Pahang Malaysia
Did you know that Jerantut Pahang is one of the best nature attractions in Malaysia? Find useful information about Taman Negara, Mysterious Caves, Lata Meraung Waterfall, Tekam Plantation, Temin Craft and Benom Mountain. It is the gateway to Taman Negara and other nearby nature and adventure sites, Jerantut town provides the tourists and visitors with the necessary conveniences and services, with its shops and affordable budget hotels. Read here for more information.
Best Nature Attraction in Jerantut Pahang Malaysia Summary
- Attraction: Best Nature Attraction in Jerantut Pahang Malaysia
- Location: Pahang Malaysia
- Attraction Type: Attraction in Malaysia
Best Nature Attraction in Jerantut Pahang Malaysia
Taman Negara Jerantut
Taman Negara Jerantut is premier national park in Malaysia. There are several limestone hills in Taman Negara that stay undisturbed since several hundred million years ago. Gua Telinga, Gua Kepayang, Gua Daun Menari and Gua Luas are among the more popular caves. Click here for more info to find out more about Taman Negara Pahang Darul Makmur.
Mysterious Caves
Mysterious Caves that you can find useful information on this section are the legendary Kota Gelanggi caves, Gua Tongkat, Gua Balai, Gua Sanding, Gua Terang Bulan, Gua PenyuGua Angin, Gua Hijau, Gua Tangga 99, Gua Telinga, Gua Daun Menari, Gua Besar, Gua Kepayang and Gua Luas. Click here for more information about mysterious caves to explore.
Lata Meraung Waterfall
Lata Meraung Waterfall is located 16km from Jerantut, Pahang Darul Makmur. Lata means ‘waterfall’ and Meraung means ‘groaning’ in Malay as the cascading water hitting the pool surface and rocks sounds just like groaning people. Click here for more information about Lata Meraung Waterfall, one of the best attractions in Pahang.
What are the best nature attractions in Jerantut Pahang Malaysia?
The best attraction in Jerantut Pahang for nature lovers are:
- Taman Negara (National Park)
- Mysterious Caves
- Lata Meraung Waterfall
- Tekam Plantation
- Temin Craft
- Benom Mountain.
How the name Jerantut was derived from?
The name was said to derive from an orang asli named Tut. He was a brave man who would go hunting and fishing on a boat, and to carry goods via the dangerous rapids abound in the river. However, on one fateful day, Tut’s boat overturned at one of the rapids, and sadly, he drowned and died. The place where he died was named as Jeram Tut which means rapid. With the passage of time, and the way the Pahang dialect is spoken, the place name simply became “Jerantut”.
Who are the famous patriots in Pahang history?
In Pahang history, it is famous as the place where patriots, Datuk Bahaman, Tok Gajah and Mat Kilau, fought battles against the British colonialists in the late 19th century.
More Best Nature Attraction
Tekam Plantation
Tekam Plantation 2,000 hectares are plantations of oil palm, coffee, coconut, cocoa and rubber as well as fruit orchids. See how the crops are harvested for commercial purposes. Book one of the resort’s 34 rooms especially in the months of July and August as it is the fruit season. You can get more information about Tekam Plantation by clicking this link.
Temin Craft
Temin Craft is located in Temin Village, 4 kilometers from Jerantut, Pahang Darul Makmur. Terenang is one of the local traditional earthenware products in Peninsular Malaysia other than Labu Sayong and Mambong pottery. Terenang production activities centered in Kampung Pasir Durian and Temin Kraf. Click this are for more info.
Mount Benom
Gunung Benom is located near Ulu Cheka Village. Gunung Benom is the 6th tallest mountain in Malaysia, at over 2,110 meters above sea level. Activities that people usually do are mountain climbing, jungle trekking, camping, bird watching, bamboo rafting and visiting Orang Asli settlement. Click here for more information about Mount Benom Pahang Darul Makmur.
*Source: pahangtourism.org.my