Jerantut
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Jerantut is a small town in Pahang, on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. The town is a popular starting point for excursions into Taman Negara National Park.
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Jerantut is the Gateway of Taman Negara.
From Kuala Lumpur. 1. Pekeliling Bus Station - near to Titiwangsa station (Star LRT or Monorail can get over there) Organize: SE Bus Express Departure Tine: 10:30AM 12PM 5:30PM
2. Hotel Mandarin Pacific in Chinatown, Petaling Jaya - near to Mcdonald or Pasar Seni Putra Station
3. KL Sentral Train Station Departure: 6:15PM
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Public transport is not difficult even though this is a small town. However, please note that
There are many public cabs available to any location from local district to other district and inclusive to Kuala Lumpur or Kuantan (capital city of Pahang).
Public buses available to nearby Temerloh, Benta, Kuala Tembeling (Jetty to National Park), Bandar Pusat Jengka. Direct service of express bus available to Kuantan and Kuala Lumpur.
Jerantut is dead town at night. Except for Saturday night where local night market (Pasar Malam)is held, city sleeps at 11-12PM. On Sunday flee market is quite interesting to look into.
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Jerantut is the main town nearest the gateway to Taman Negara. Other interesting places in the area are
- Kota Gelangi - Caving and abseiling
- Tekam Plantation - Palm oil plantation, fruit plantation and rubber estate
- Gunung Senyum - Caving, abseiling and flying fox
- Jeram Besu - Rafting, flying Fox
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- Lata Meraung Waterfall is a very nice place to go. But you have to charter a taxi for that purpose since no public transport is available.
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- Local Handicraft is available at reasonable price.
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Local famous food that can be taken during lunch or dinner will be plain rice with silver catfish in durian paste or locally known as "Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak". It is a popular and very savory dish and is in fact a traditional dish in the state of Pahang. Its popular in the inland riverine areas as the Patin fish is found in abundance in the rivers of Pahang, especially in the Sungai Pahang.
It will cost you in a region of RM5-15 per dish for a reared wild silver catfish, but don't get yourself caught by surprise as a single slice from the wild silver catfish dish quite can cost you around RM40-50 per slice.
Few eateries and stall available at evening/ night in Benteng where you can savour mostly with Thai like food, western and local food. Chinese food are also available at Sungai Jan and other parts of the town. Indian foods are available and scattered in various part of this small town.
Kentucky Fried Chicken is available in front of Jerantut's bus station.
Local fruits like durians, duku, langsat are relatively cheap but only available in seasonal.
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Jerantut has varied accommodation options that cater to all types of guests, from foreign backpackers to local tourists.
- Hotel Sri Emas tel: +(6) 0166255553 / 2601770 / 2601779 - good choice for backpackers, free pick up service from bus / train station.
- Wau Hotel & Cafe Jerantut - Warm and comfortable hotel for travellers [1]
- Felda Residence Tekam [2] is a tranquil resort nestled on hectares of lush greenery. Accommodation options include rustic chalets, dormitories and cosy rooms suitable for individual guests, couples, and families. The resort also offers a wealth of activities to engage in including camping trips, plantation tours, canoeing and boating, fishing, and others. Leisure facilities include a 9-hole golf course and a huge swimming pool. Restaurant and conference venues also available.
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