Taman Negara National Park is located largely in the state of Pahang, but also straddles the borders of two other states in the north, namely Kelantan and Terengganu. The park is one of the oldest unspoilt rainforests in the world, and it is estimated to have evolved over 130 million years. Covering an area of 4,343 square km, Taman Negara is the largest park and the most extensive protected rainforest area in Malaysia with over 10,000 species of plants, 350 species of birds and local mammals including mouse deer, barking deer, tapirs, wild boars, elephants, leopards, tigers, and monkeys.
Located in the park is Peninsular Malaysia’s highest mountain in the Tahan Range, namely, Gunung Tahan at 2,187m.
Taman Negara offers travellers plenty of opportunities to explore and experience its rich natural treasures of unspoilt verdant jungles, rivers and mountains. The park is a great place to enjoy trekking along the network of jungle trails with one of the expert local guides available. Other activities include bird watching, cave exploration, white-water rafting, guided nature walks, fishing and mountain climbing.