Kenong Rimba Park

Kenong Rimba Park in Pahang is similar to Taman Negara National Park and Endau Rompin National Park, contains one of the oldest rainforest in the world, approximately more than 100 million years. There are a lot to explore in the park, ranging from rivers, trekking, caving and bird watching and much more. It covers about 128 square kilometers in Pahang State.

Its beauty is beyond the green lush rainforest that one can see. Situated near the Valley of Kenong River, no wonder it houses many of the beautiful cascading waterfalls in Malaysia.

No surprise that it's a popular site for camping and swimming. Apart from that, the rich natural habitats also attract many nature lovers to the park. Insect studying, bird watching and jungle tracking are among the most popular activities.

Of course it also has one of the best limestone caves for the caving enthusiast and bat lovers. The most striking one is the Gua Batu Tinggi which resembles a dug-out boat. The Kenong River passes through this cave and it's believed that once upon a time the King's messenger of Pekan was turn into a stone while passing through the cave.

This cave is approximately 122 to 152 metres above sea level. Here you can find a variety of plant life that includes orchids, fig trees and epiphytes.

Getting There

Kenong Rimba Park is located near the Kuala Lipis Town. Coming from Kuala Lumpur is about 180 km and 300 km from Kota Bahru. You can access to Kuala Lipis via the Karak Highway from both state.

You can also access via railway links and disembark at Kuala Lipis Railway Station which is located 3 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, and get off at Batu 9 (9 Mile) station. From there, it's a short 5-minute walk to the Sungai Jelai jetty for a 20 minute boat ride downstream to Tanjung Kiara Jetty at Sungai Kesong.

The journey into the park starts from the jetty.

Attractions in Pahang