national park
Taman Negara National Park
One of the world's oldest tropical rainforests at 130 million years old, featuring a famous canopy walkway and incredible biodiversity.
50 km · about 60 min drive
AsiaMalaysiaPahang
Jerantut
Pahang, Malaysia · Asia
About Jerantut
Jerantut sits on the route: 30 minutes from Kampung Perak, 50km from Taman Negara National Park.
Jerantut is in Pahang, Malaysia, with about 34,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kampung Perak, about 26 km away.
The Jerantut District (Pahang Malay: Jerantet) is a district in north-eastern Pahang, Malaysia. Jerantut is home to the National Park.
Being the largest district in Pahang, it bounds the northern states of Kelantan and Terengganu, in the south, Temerloh District and Maran District, in the west, Lipis District and RaubRead more
District and in the east, Kuantan District. Tembeling River, the main river in this district is one way to the National Park and the surrounding villages in Ulu Tembeling, as well as national highway 1508 from Jerantut town.
The confluence of Tembeling and Jelai rivers form the Pahang River where it flows right through central Pahang before emptying into the South China Sea near the royal town Pekan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Jerantut?
Within an hour or so of Jerantut: Taman Negara National Park (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Jerantut?
The nearest famous roads are Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands Road and Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata).
Where is Jerantut?
Jerantut is in Pahang, Malaysia, about 26 km from Kampung Perak.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 33,606
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Pahang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 3.9360, 102.3626
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Worth the detour from Jerantut
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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