Exploring Malaysia By State Tasik Kenyir
Located approximately 55 km from Kuala Terengganu Tasik Kenyir provides a tranquil and serene environment alternating with a water sports paradise. Fresh water sport fishing is unparalleled here while other activities include golf, trekking, rafting, kayaking and a whole host of others! Tasik Kenyir also serves as the alternate entrance to Taman Negara (National Park), one of the wonders of the world, which can be reached by a 2-hour boat ride from Pengkalan Gawi.
Cool Retreats The hilly regions of Kenyir Lake present a world of untouched virgin tropical jungle estimated to be millions of years old. The highest peak in Tasik Kenyir is Mount Chergau, followed by Mount Gagau with an elevation of 4,514 feet above sea level (it is also the second highest peak in Taman Negara after Mount Tahan). Bewah and Taat, two towering limestone hills in the ...
Water sports fans can enjoy swimming, kayaking, jet skiing, canoeing and shooting the rapids at the sprawling water catchment area of Tasik Kenyir. Other adventures include trekking into the hidden world of flora and fauna in the surrounding jungle, hiking up Mount Chergau (the highest peak at the lake) or joining the exploration of Gua Bewah and Gua Taat. In 2008 in line with the Vi...
