Park or nature areaOutline guide

Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve

Largest continuous forest complex in Peninsular Malaysia

Photo: Nur Nafis Naim, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Belum-Temenggor is in Perak, Malaysia.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
Buses run from Kuala Lumpur to Gerik where you can get a fixed rate taxi to Pulau Banding public jetty for RM 50.

Read in the guide

Getting around

The majority of the sights and activities lie in and around Temenggor Lake.

Read in the guide

Airports and nearby hotels

Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

Ipoh · International · IPH

Search stays near IPH

Search flights

Read before you go to Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve

Articles and travel topics about Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve and Malaysia.

Inspiration

Chinese New Year 2027: Best Places to Celebrate & Travel Tips

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2027 with festival dates, temple blessings, lantern displays, and top party spots across Singapore, Penang, and Taipei.

Oct 17, 20267 min read

Travel tips

Visa-Free Countries for Indian Passport Holders (2026 List)

Full 2026 list of visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries for Indian passport holders. Check entry requirements, stay limits, and transit visa rules.

Oct 17, 20266 min read

Itineraries

Best Places to Visit in Malaysia for Families With Kids

Plan your family trip with this guide to the best places in Malaysia with kids, covering theme parks, cool hill stations, and calm tropical beaches.

Oct 17, 20268 min read

Travel tips

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide: Top Attractions and Costs

This Kuala Lumpur travel guide details top attractions, transit costs, budget strategies, and neighborhood dining for an easy capital visit.

Oct 17, 20266 min read

Full travel guide

Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.

UnderstandBelum Temenggor is the largest rainforest in the Malay Peninsula.

Get inBelum Temenggor is intersected by the East West Highway running from Butterworth to Kulim to Gerik and then on to Kota Bharu. The main access point for accommodation and sights is the boat jetty at Pulau Banding.

Fees and permitsBelum-Temenggor, although inhabiting the same area, is split into two separate reserves. Royal Belum State Park and Temenggor Forest Reserve.

Get aroundThe majority of the sights and activities lie in and around Temenggor Lake.

DoEco-tourism is what this area is all about and there are many excellent attractions in the area including;

SleepThere are few options for accommodation around Lake Temenggor. Some large hotels are situated on the mainland adjacent to the public jetty and alongside the main highway.

Stay safeVisitors with limited mobility are not advised to participate in jungle treks as trails can be slippery and uneven. When in the jungle it is essential to be with an experienced guide as wild animals can be unpredictable.

Go next

Butterworth

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Belum-Temengor", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Nur Nafis Naim, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Improve this guide on Wikivoyage