2D1N Stay at Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Gerik.
General Information
Belum Rainforest Resort is one of Malaysia's premier ecotourism resort set in the midst of a tropical paradise, Pulau Banding.
It is located about 373km from Kuala Lumpur and can be reached via North-South Highway in 4 1/2 to 5 hours drive.
Situated right next to Temenggor Lake, the largest man-made lake in Perak, it is a great gateway to nature with the Belum-Temenggor Rainforest literally at its doorstep and a perfect getaway destination for nature-lovers. Visitors get to enjoy stunning view of the lake with lush green tropical rainforest as background.
Belum-Temenggor Rainforest which is over 130 million years old and with the size of 300,000 hectares is home to a vast number of species of animals and plants, including 3 species of the largest flower in the world, the Rafflesia.
Rooms are designed with contemporary, nature-inspired décor and equipped with modern facilities to make your stay a comfortable one.
Other facilities provided by the resort include lounge area, meeting/conference room, restaurant and a prayer room for Muslim (surau).
Different packages are available for those who just want to stay and relax in the resort or those who want to explore deeper into the rainforest for wildlife/bird watching, Rafflesia spotting, jungle trekking, camping, visit to Orang Asli settlement, fishing or taking a dip in nearby waterfalls. Those who are lucky might spot 2 of the rarest species of Hornbill in Malaysia, the Plain-Pouched Hornbill and the Great Hornbill around Belum.
Other activities to choose from are kayaking, round island cruise which costs RM80 per person and requires minimum 5 persons, walk around a small local herb garden in the resort and a walk through Banding Forest Trail which ends up in an Orang Asli village model by the lakeside.
Board games and traditional games like "congkak" are available upon request.
Useful Tips/Suggestions
Prepare comfortable clothing and shoes for a walk through the trail.
Bring along mosquito or insect repellent.
The best time for deeper jungle trekking in Peninsula Malaysia is during the dry season from March to October.
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The pretty wooden building is the main lobby and restaurant area.
The staircase leads to the banding forest trail. |
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Open areas with picnic tables and benches.
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| Hotel rooms. |
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| Well maintained banding forest trail by the lakeside. |
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| Enjoy lush greenery scenery along the trail. |
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| Take a peek into the beauty and tranquility of our rainforest. |
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| It so peaceful here! Listen to the birds chirping happily. |
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| The jetty for kayaking or canoeing. |
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| Our very own mirror lake! |
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| The stunning view is at the end of banding forest trail at the orang asli village model. |
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| East-West Coast Highway at the background. |
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| Here you get to touch the cold water of Temenggor Lake. |
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| Hidden gem at the end of the trail waiting for us to explore. |
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| Catch a glimpse of a pretty butterfly. |
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| Arrived at orang asli village model. |
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| Sit back and enjoy the view. |
Overall Belum Rainforest Resort is a relaxing stay for exhausting body and soul of city folks.
A great short getaway from Kuala Lumpur and a perfect stop for those travelling either from West to East or from North to South or vice versa.
Belum Rainforest Resort
Pulau Banding,
33200 Gerik,
Perak.
Tel: +605 7916800
Fax: +605 7917600
GPS Coordinate
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N 5 32.595
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E 101 20.454
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From Kuala Lumpur, take the North-South Highway and heads north towards Ipoh.
Take the Kuala Kangsar Exit and heads towards Gerik, bypassing the town of Lenggong.
This highway will take you straight to Pulau Banding.
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