Taman Negara Kuala Tahan: Entry Points and Activities Guide
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Taman Negara spans three states, Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, and has four designated entry points: Kuala Tahan in Pahang to the south, Sungai Relau near Merapoh in Pahang to the west, Kuala Koh in Kelantan to the north, and Tanjong Mentong in Terengganu via Lake Kenyir.[1] Kuala Tahan is the oldest and best-established ecotourism destination of the park,[1] and this guide focuses on it. Book your stay and activities for the entrance you will actually use, because the four gateways are separate approaches.
Getting to Kuala Tahan
The nearest town is Jerantut in Pahang. From Jerantut a bus or taxi takes you to the Kuala Tembeling jetty, about 16 km away, and a boat carries you on to Kuala Tahan in 2.5 to 3 hours for RM55 one way, leaving at 13:00 daily. You can also reach the park by road, about 68 km and 1 hour 15 minutes from Jerantut town. If you come by train, get off at Jerantut station.[2]
Things to Do
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Pick an activity for your time and interests
Kuala Tahan offers a canopy walkway, jungle trekking, cave and river exploration, fishing, bird watching, wildlife observation hides, rapids shooting and visits to Orang Asli settlements, Lata Berkoh and the Lubuk Tenor Kelah Sanctuary, plus camping and Gunung Tahan hiking.[2] For a short visit, decide whether the elevated walkway, a forest trail or a boat outing appeals most, and ask the park office or your operator which activities are running.
The canopy walkway
The canopy walkway is 550 metres long and hangs 45 metres above the forest floor, and PERHILITAN promotes it as the longest in the world. Entry is RM5 for adults and RM3 for children.[2] Walk it early in the day, when the forest is at its liveliest.
Permits and fees
Every visitor needs an entrance permit at RM1 per person, and a camera licence costs RM5 per unit. A fishing licence is RM10 per rod, and camping costs RM1 per person per night, or RM5 at the campsites run by Mutiara Resort.[2] Hikers on Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia, must be guided and stay within sight of a mountain guide. The hike takes at least 7 days and 6 nights, the guide costs RM1,200 for the 7-day hike, and March to August is the recommended period.[2] The guide rule applies to Gunung Tahan, not to every trail around Kuala Tahan.
Contact the park office
The Taman Negara Pahang office is at Kuala Tahan, 27020 Jerantut, Pahang. Call 09-266 1122 or 09-266 4152, or write to [email protected].[2] Ask there about current permits, activity status and guide arrangements.
| Gateway | Park region | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Tahan | Pahang, southern entrance | The oldest and best-established gateway, and the focus of this guide[1] |
| Sungai Relau, Merapoh | Pahang, western entrance | A separate approach from Kuala Tahan[1] |
| Kuala Koh | Kelantan, northern entrance | A separate state and approach[1] |
| Tanjong Mentong | Terengganu, via Lake Kenyir | Reached across Lake Kenyir[1] |
For more nature trips in the country, see our Malaysia travel guide.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN): Ecotourism FAQ. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [2] Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN): Taman Negara Pahang, Kuala Tahan. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There are four designated entry points: Kuala Tahan and Sungai Relau in Pahang, Kuala Koh in Kelantan, and Tanjong Mentong in Terengganu via Lake Kenyir. Kuala Tahan is the oldest and best established.
Go to Jerantut, then take a bus or taxi to the Kuala Tembeling jetty (about 16 km) and a boat to Kuala Tahan. The boat takes 2.5 to 3 hours, costs RM55 one way and leaves at 13:00 daily. You can also drive about 68 km from Jerantut in around 1 hour 15 minutes.
It is 550 metres long and 45 metres above the ground.
RM5 for adults and RM3 for children.
An entrance permit costs RM1 per person, a camera licence RM5 per unit and a fishing licence RM10 per rod. Camping is RM1 per person per night, or RM5 at Mutiara Resort campsites.
No. Hikers on Gunung Tahan must be guided and stay within sight of a mountain guide. The rule does not apply to every trail.
At least 7 days and 6 nights. The guide costs RM1,200 for the 7-day hike, and March to August is the recommended period.
The Taman Negara Pahang office at Kuala Tahan: telephone 09-266 1122 or 09-266 4152, email [email protected].
