Malaysia's National Park covering over 4343 sq. km was established in 1939 by the Sultans of the three states - Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. The stated purpose of Taman Negara is ‘to utilize the land within the park in perpetuity, for the propagation, protection and preservation of the indigenous flora and fauna....‘
Taman Negara offers the visitor a tropical haven for all types of varying interests. Most people go to Taman Negara for jungle treks, fishing and boat trips along the virgin jungle rivers where you can picnic and swim in clean water. For the adventurous, one can trek up the Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia.

- Mutiara Taman Negara Resort
- Taman Negara Package
- Elephant Conservation Centre (Kuala Gandah)

Car/Coach / Riverboat
Duration
(Approx.)
Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Tembeling
3 hrs
Kuantan - Kuala Tembeling
2.5 hrs
Kuala Tembeling - Kuala Tahan 
3 hrs
Kuala Tahan - Kuala Tembeling 
2 hr
a) Riverboat departs Kuala Tahan and Kuala Tembeling at 0900 hrs and 1400 hrs (1430 hrs only on Fridays).