Gunung Ledang Recreational Forest
Are you looking for some nice place to visit in Tangkak, Johor? Well, if you like floras and faunas in the forest with a chance to have a cool bath at a waterfall, you should visit Gunung Ledang Recreational Forest in Johor. Located about 25kms away from Tangkak, the nearest main town, Gunung Ledang Recreational Forest offers plenty of sights to behold.
This weekend getaway is only about one to two hour drive from Kuala Lumpur using the south bound Plus Highway where you exit at Tangkak Interchange.
Here are some of the highlights from Dina’s recent weekend trip to Gunung Ledang Recreational Forest.
We parked our vehicle and walked to the Ranger Office to register. We had to pay RM10 per person for entrance and a deposit of RM50 for the camping gear and food. We were bringing into the park. The park authorities were quite strict about campers littering the area. The deposit would be forfeited if the park rangers noticed that campers did not clean up after themselves. It was definitely a commendable effort in conserving nature – kudos to the park rangers!
…After a 20-30 minute hike, we arrived at Kolam Puteri which has a beautiful waterfall. The waters thundered down from a height of more than 100 feet above, crashing over boulders and rocks before hitting the pool at the bottom and then meandering gently down the hill.
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After walking for almost an hour, we arrived at the Kolam Gajah campsite. We were about 2,000 feet above sea level, and the air was chilly.
We pitched our tents and savoured nature’s beauty. By about 5pm, we helped to prepare dinner, a simple yet delicious meal of chicken and rice. After that scrumptious meal, all of us fell asleep by the fire to keep warm.
We awoke bright and early to the birds’ chirping and insects hooting. Mist had rolled in and shrouded our campsite. By 7am, the mist had cleared up. After a nourishing breakfast, we packed up to head down the mountain.
Read her entire story here. Courtesy of Star Online.
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