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Located in Gerik and covering 15,200 hectares, Tasik Temenggor is the largest man-made lake in Perak. The panoramic beauty of the lake is complemented by the diverse flora and fauna. This enchanting atmosphere is further enhanced by the unique lifestyle of the ‘orang asli' who make their homes in the jungles surrounding the lake.
The lake has a rich source of freshwater fish like Kelah, Tenggalan and Baung, which although found here are extinct in other places. This only serves to make Tasik Temenggor a more attractive and important fishing area in Perak.
Two species of Rafflesia, R.hasseltii and R.cantleyi, and intermediate species can be found here. These flowers takes 9 months to grow from a bud to it's full bloom, and it only lasts 3 days before it withers. Inform us a couple of weeks in advance and we'll send our scouts out to find one that is nearest to blooming.
Every September to November, thousands of Hornbills will come to this place. All ten hornbill species of Malaysia can be found here, including the globally threatened Plain-pouched Hornbill, present in large flocks of thousands of birds, a phenomenon not known to occur anywhere else in the world. Bring your binoculars and feast your eyes.
Getting There
From Penang (North):
1. Follow the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE) and head towards Kulim.
2. Go straight, past Kulim.
3. Go past the junction to Baling, DO NOT turn to Baling, go straight.
4. After a stretch of new mountainous highway, you will reach a cross junction with traffic lights.
5. Go straight, towards Kota Bharu. DO NOT turn to Gerik.
6. You will reach a bridge that crosses Temenggor Lake to Banding Island. Cross the first bridge.
7. After passing by a Petronas petrol station, you will reach another bridge. DO NOT cross this bridge.
8. There is a small road on the left just before the bridge, take that turn to Banding Island public jetty.
(Jeti Awam Pulau Banding)
From KL (South):
1. Use the North-South Highway (PLUS Highway) and head towards Ipoh.
2. Go past Ipoh towards Kuala Kangsar.
3. Exit at the Kuala Kangsar interchange and follow the road sign towards Gerik.
4. Go past Gerik, when you reach a round-about, take the turn towards Kota Bharu and Pulau Banding.
5. You will reach a T-junction, turn right towards Kota Bharu.
6. You will reach a bridge that crosses Temenggor Lake to Banding Island. Cross the first bridge.
7. After passing by a Petronas petrol station, you will reach another bridge. DO NOT cross this bridge.
8. There is a small road on the left just before the bridge, take that turn to Banding Island public jetty.
(Jeti Awam Pulau Banding)
From Kota Bharu (East):
1. Use the East-West Highway and head west (towards Butterworth).
2. Go straight past Jeli.
3. You will come to a bridge that takes you across Temenggor Lake, to Banding Island.
4. Right after that bridge, turn right into a small road that leads to the public jetty.
(Jeti Awam Pulau Banding)
From the public jetty, we will take you to our island by boat.
Pickup time at the jetty is from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
Interested may contact : Peter Lee 019-2562163
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