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Pahang > Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest (Temerloh)

Pejabat Hutan Daerah Temerloh
Pahang

Tel: 609-2962755
Fax: 609-296239

This recreational forest is a paradise for nature lovers.

Apart from its matchless tree species, Gunung Senyum too offers attractive and unique landscapes such as the mysterious caves to explore, as well as jungle trails to follow.

Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest

Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest covers area of 794 hectares and is located in compartment of 1, 2, 3 and 4, Jengka Forest Reserve.

Here, in Gunung Senyum you can find two limestone hills, namely Gunung Senyum and Gunung Jebak Puyoh.

Gunung Senyum stands 550m high. There are more than 20 caves in the hill which can be explored. Some are archaeological sites.

Gunung Jebak Puyuh is further away and offers an exciting jungle trek to reach its caves.

Even through Gunung Senyum isn't well known among visitors, the Gunung Senyum Recreational Forest is an interesting destination for those interested in caving and trekking.

There is a Hutan Lipur Rangers office by the car park and camping ground.

How To Get There

Located 40km from Temerloh, and 20km from Pusat Jengka.

By Road : From the mainKuantan to Kuala Lumpur road in the Temerloh area, there are 2 or 3 turn offs all signposted to Hutan Lipur ( Recreational Forest) Gunung Senyum. One is by the east end of the bridge at Temerloh, one at Kampung Awah. Follow the signs. 40km, from Bandar Pusat Jengka.

By Water :Visitors who love challenging activities would want to endure the 'crossing over' Sungai Pahang, that drastically streams down to Gunung Senyum. Sungai Pahang is promising a memorable experience for everyone.

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