Gunung Tahan Expedition
Let’s conquer the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia, Gunung Tahan (2,187m). If you are courage enough to ascend and descend mountains, cross over rivers, long distance trek and camp for days. It just might be the best experience you’ll ever make.
Gunung Tahan, located in Taman Negara is one of the most challenging mountains to climb. It’s about 53km from Kampung Kuala Tahan, Jerantut or 32km Kuala Juram, Merapoh. The trek requires you to be mentally and physically fit. Medical check up and sufficient trainings prior to the trekking are important to accomplish your expedition plan. Be prepared and enjoy your thrilling nature journey!
There are 3 popular trails/route for you to reach the summit. They are: –
- Sungai Relau – Gunung Tahan – Sungai Relau
- Sungai Relau – Gunung Tahan – Kuala Tahan
- Kuala Tahan – Gunung Tahan – Sungai Relau
Gunung Tahan Expedition Packages
We have 3 types of the expedition packages. Please choose from the table below:
| Type | Trail/Route | Duration | Fees (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package 1 | Sungai Relau – Gunung Tahan – Sungai Relau | 4D3N | From 2500.00/Group |
| Package 2 | Sungai Relau - Gunung Tahan - Kuala Tahan | 7D6N | From 2800.00/Group |
| Package 3 | Kuala Tahan – Gunung Tahan – Sungai Relau CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE | 7D6N | - Not Applicable - |
Where is Merapoh and how to get there?
Merapoh is located in Kuala Lipis, Pahang. This is 2nd gateway to Taman Negara that opens to public since 1993. It’s about 244km from Kuala Lumpur and 580km from Singapore.
Where is Kuala Tahan and how to get there?
Kuala Tahan is located in Jerantut, Pahang. It’s the first gate away to Taman Negara since established in 1938/1939 as the King George in 1938/1939. It’s about 238km from Kuala Lumpur and 580km from Singapore.
The Sungai Relau - Gunung Tahan Trail
| Altitude | Distance (KM) | Time (Hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Juram (309m) to Kuala Luis (306m) | 5 | 1.5 |
| Kuala Luis (306m) to Lata Luis (558m) | 6 | 1.5 |
| Lata Luis (558m) to Kem Kor (750m) | 2.5 | 1 |
| Kem Kor (750m) to Permatang (874m) | 2.5 | 1 |
| Permatang (874m) to Kubang (1406m) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Kubang (1406m) to Belumut (1493m) | 1.5 | 1 |
| Belumut (1493m) to Bonsai (1705m) | 5.5 | 3 |
| Bonsai (1705m) to Bukit Botak (1943m) | 3 | 2 |
| Bukit. Botak (1943m) to Gunung Tahan (2187m) | 2.4 | 1 |
| Total | 31.9 | 15.5 |
Kuala Tahan- Gunung Tahan Trail
| Altitude | Distance (KM) | Time (Hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Tahan (60m) to Kuala Melantai (100m) | 12 | 3 |
| Kuala Melantai (100m) to G. Rajah (576m) | 9 | 6 |
| G. Rajah (576m) to Kuala Puteh (112m) | 4 | 1 |
| Kuala Puteh (112m) to Kuala Teku (168m) | 7 | 3 |
| Kuala Teku (168m) to G.Pondok Dua (1110m) | 5 | 3 |
| G.Pondok Dua (1110m) to G. Pangkin (1462m) | 2 | 1 |
| G.Pangkin (1462m) to G. Tangga 15 (1539m) | 1.5 | 1 |
| G. Tangga Lima Belas (1539m) to G. Resket (1666m) | 2.5 | 1 |
| G. Resket (1666m) to Padang (1800m) | 3 | 3 |
| Padang (1800m) to G.Tahan (2187m) | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 53 | 26 |
