Kuala Tahan

Pahang, Malaysia

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Kuala Tahan is a riverside village in Jerantut District, Pahang, Malaysia, at the confluence of the Tahan and Tembeling Rivers, serving as the primary gateway to Taman Negara National Park, one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests spanning over 130 million years.

This bustling eco-tourism hub offers access to thrilling activities like the swaying Canopy Walkway suspended 40 meters above the forest floor, night safaris spotting glowing eyes of nocturnal wildlife, river cruises past rapids, cave explorations, and multi-day treks to Gunung Tahan—Peninsular Malaysia's highest peak at 2,187 meters. 

With simple chalets, floating restaurants dishing up river fish and nasi lemak, and a mix of Malay villagers and Orang Asli communities, it provides an authentic base for immersing in ancient jungle biodiversity including hornbills, elephants, and tigers amid lush trails and waterfalls.​