"When you come to a fork in the road, take it..." - Yogi Berra
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| (Gearing for the ride from Bidara House) |
More than 30 years ago, joining a class outing, we came to Taman Negara via a boat from Kuala Tembeling which took us more than 4 hours up stream.
Several years and several trips later we braved the untarred road and managed to reach Kuala Tahan unscathed in our strong 4x4. Only in the recent years the road is better taken care of to accommodate tourist buses and even the low slung sports car.
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| (Crossing Sungai Tekai on Route C163) |
So last Saturday we decided to leave the noisy hustle bustle of the city and rode on our easy rider to the serenity of the tropical jungle of Taman Negara.
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| (Riders taking a rest) |
We started from our apartment around 9.30 a.m. and had lontong and laksam at Kak Nah's restaurant. After watering the plants and feeding the kois at our Bidara House we headed towards Kuala Tahan via the East-coast highway exiting at the Temerloh interchange.
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| (Negotiating a sharp corner) |
The day was bright although the sky was cloudy. The weather was perfect for leisure riding. We had lunch in Jerantut and finally checked in at the Rainforest Resort Kuala Tahan at 3 p.m. and had our much needed afternoon nap. Dinner was at one of the floating restaurants on the confluence of Sungai Tembeling and Sungai Tahan.
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| (Leisure trekking to Lubuk Simpon) |
We had ventured via many routes and had used many modes of transportation. For the next trip, we may want to try getting to Taman Negara riding on bicycles instead...
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| (A rest before a cool dip). |
Total mileage: 470 km
Route taken: KL - Jerantut - Kuala Tahan - Jerantut - KL
Salam Kak Nong, looking good :D
ReplyDeleteSaw snippets of senior motorbiker for majalah 3 next show..terus teringat kat akak. So just dropping by to say Hi :D
Joanna, the baker.
Biking to TN? Via the highways? Ok if a 4x4 cover yr rears or find an alternate kampung road.
ReplyDeleteJoanna,
ReplyDeleteW'salam. How are you. Still busy with cupcakes orders? Hope life is ok with you & family.
Keep on baking and I'll keep on biking...
Tok Ngah,
ReplyDeleteThe route to Kuala Tahan is good now. But you need to be careful of sharp corners and pot-holes.
Once in Kuala Tahan, you cross the river, register and pay a minimal entrance fee and you are free to venture into Taman Negara.