Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve Tour

People Also Ask About Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve Tour

1. Where is Belum Temengor located?

   Belum Temengor forest reserve is part of the Belum Temengor rainforest, the largest forest in Peninsular Malaysia and the oldest rainforest in the world (130-million-year-old).

2. How can I reach Belum Temengor from Ipoh city centre?

   There are two ways of reaching Belum Temengor from Ipoh city centre. You can drive to the Pulau Banding Public Jetty which is about 2.5 hours from the city centre via route 76 and route 4.
   
   From the jetty, your nature guide will start the trip. You can also opt for the transfer service from Ipoh to Gerik and get off at the Pulau Banding Public Jetty. These transfer services are regularly available and need a prior booking.

3. What are the scheduled timings to visit this place?

   All trips begin at 9.30 am from Pulau Banding Public Jetty. Since there are no staying options available inside the forest reserve, trips typically end by 4.30 pm or earlier, depending on the package chosen by you.

4. What are the different types of package I can avail?

   There are two types of packages to choose from when visiting Belum Temengor. You can either book a half day trip that will begin at 9.30 am and end at 2.30 pm, or choose a full day trip that will begin at 9.30 am and end at 4.30 pm.
   
   A half day tour will include:
   
   9.30 am - Reach Pulau Banding Public Jetty and meet your personal nature guide
   10 am - Cruise starts on Temenggor Lake with a short trek to the Rafflesia flower site
   11 am - Visit to the Orang Asli village and meet the aboriginal residents
   12.30 pm - Trek along the Sungai Nam river to reach the Nam waterfall
   2.30 pm - Reach back to Pulau Banding Public Jetty
   
   A full day tour will include:
   
   9.30 am - Reach Pulau Banding Public Jetty and meet your personal nature guide
   10 am - Cruise starts on Temenggor Lake with a short trek to the Rafflesia flower site
   11 am - Trek along the Sira Gajah salt lick area 1
   12 pm - Visit to the Orang Asli village and meet the aboriginal residents
   2 pm - Trek along the Sungai Nam river to reach the Nam waterfall
   4.30 pm - Reach back to Pulau Banding Public Jetty

5. What is the child age ticket limit and cost?

   Child ticket applies to children between the age of 4 and 11 years. The ticket price ranges from Rs 1664 to Rs 2912, depending on the package that you choose. All children need to be accompanied by an adult throughout the trip.

6. Where can I redeem my e-voucher?

   Please carry a printed or mobile voucher to the Pulau Banding Public Jetty for verification. This voucher is valid for the mentioned date and time and cannot be transferred.

7. Which is the best time to visit Belum Temengor?

   April to September is the best time to visit Belum Temengor rainforest. Avoid October to March if you don’t like monsoons. Also, heavy monsoons can impact the trekking trails in the forest reserve, and certain parts may also be closed to ensure visitor safety.
   
   It is advisable to visit Belum Temengor when the weather is pleasant and you are free to enjoy the entire forest reserve without any restrictions.

8. What are the places covered in Belum Temengor?

   The Belum Temengor package begins at the Pulau Banding Public Jetty and includes a cruise on the Temenggor Lake, a trek to the Rafflesia flower site, a trek along the Sira Gajah salt lick area, a visit to the Orang Asli, a native village of aboriginals, and a trek along the Sungai Nam river to reach the Nam waterfall.