Kuala Koh is a difficult part of the park to access, especially for international visitors. Public transport to the park (apart from taxis) is non-existent and few travel operators have organised itineraries. This entrance to the park is more suited to visitors with their own transport, preferably a 4 x 4 vehicle. The preferred mode of transport independent visitors is to catch a bus or train to Gua Musang from Kuala Lumpur. From here hire a taxi all the way to the park and arrange for the taxi to return on a designated day for the return journey.
By Air
While Kota Bharu is the nearest airport, KLIA is still the more accessible for most visitors
By Road
Park HQ is 289 kilometres (179 miles) from Kuala Lumpur and 185 kilometres (115 miles) by road from Kota Bharu for visitors coming from the east coast. The nearest town is Gua Musang some 80 kilometres (50 miles) away. The journey from Gua Musang takes about 90 minutes and is best done in a 4 x 4 vehicle as the last 15 kilometres (9 miles) to the park is unsealed (caution must be exercised on these roads that service the plantations along the way).While the park entrance is well signposted at the A ring Junction on the Gua Musang to Kota Bharu Road, the remaining 45 kilometres (28 miles) is not well signposted.Taxis in Gua Musang may take visitors to is the park although many are reluctant due to the condition of the road. Don’t forget to organise a date to be collected. Catching a bus to the Aring Junction is not advis140 able as there are seldom taxis here to complete the last part of the journey.
By Rail
Daily trains from Singapore and Gemas arrive in Gua Musang.
By Air
Visitors can fly domestically to Kuala Terengganu on MAS from KLIA and on MAS or Pelangi Air from Terminal 3 at Subang Airport (the domestic terminal of the former international airport).
By Road and Water
There are several roads leading to Tasik Kenyir, 55 kilometres (34 miles) from Kuala Terengganu.The major turn off is at Ajil for Kuala Berang. Both these settlements are accessible from Kuala Terengganu to the north and Dungun to the south. The lake gateway at Pengkalan Gawi is well signposted with the last turn towards the lake at Kampong Kuala Jeneris. The road journey from Kuala Terengganu takes about one hour. Boat operators and chalet owners are located at Pengkalan Gawi, as is the DWNPPM where permits to enter Taman Negara must be obtained.
Tasik Kenyir has many attractions including waterfalls, isolated camps, fishing, rivers and rapids. The 38,000 hectare (95,000 acre) lake was created in 1985 when the waters were dammed for a massive hydroelectric system.The dam has resulted in the formation of hundreds of partially submerged islands. It is an angler’s paradise and a nature lover’s escape.
Transport across Tasik Kenyir to Tanjung Mentong and the Taman Negara Park Ranger Station is via boat only. Boats for hire are available on the foreshores of the lake.
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