Malaysia (Jerantut, Taman Negara, Kuantan, Sungei Lembing, Kuala Terengganu & Kota Bharu) July 2019

Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan, Pahang 

Masjid Tengku Ahmad, Jerantut, Pahang

Sitting Buddha (Wat Machimmaran), Kota Bharu, Kelantan 

" Travel is not a transaction. It is a very emotional journey leaving behind a big fond memory " 

" My 7 days Cuti Cuti (Vacation) by public transport (mainly buses) to the National Park (Taman Negara) / Kuala Tahan, Jerantut & East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia (Kuantan, Sungei Lembing, Kuala Terengganu & Kota Bharu) with my travel buddy from Singapore, Mr Lam (28/7 to 3/8/2019) - my first visit to Taman Negara & Sungei Lembing & my last visit to East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia was in early 2010's; also my longest free & easy backpacking trip in my home country thus far !  " 

My Travel Buddy, Mr Lam from Singapore 

Travel Itinerary: Kuala Lumpur > Jerantut > Taman Negara > Kuantan > Sungei Lembing > Kuantan > Kuala Terengganu > Kota Bharu > Kuala Lumpur (Total 1,235km)

Kuala Lumpur > Jerantut  -  171km
Jerantut > Kuala Tahan      -  67km
Kuala Tahan > Kuantan      -  175km
Kuantan > Sungai Lembing - 32km
Sungai Lembing > Kuala Terengganu - 203km
Kuala Terengganu > Kota Bharu -  134km
Kota Bharu > Gua Musang  -  188km
Gua Musang > Bentong        -  185km
Bentong > BTS, Kuala Lumpur    -  80km
Total distance = 1,235km 

State of Pahang, Peninsula Malaysia

State of Terengganu

State of Kelantan

Total expenses incurred (7days): Rm484 (US$116)
Transport (bus): Rm184.20
Hostel (6 nights): Rm147 (dorms)
- Wild Lodge Taman Negara - Rm26
- Kuantan Backpackers - Rm30
- Country Inn, Sungai Lembing - Rm37.50 per pax, double room
- The Space Inn. Kuala Terengganu - Rm29.45
- Timur Guest House (2 nights) - Rm24 x 2
Food: Rm136.30
Entrance fees: Rm8.50
Boat rides: Rm2
LRT trains: Rm6.20
Exchange Rate: US$1=Rm4.16

(a 3 days 1 night tour package by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kelantan inclusive of 1 meal & twin sharing costs Rm219 or US$52.15)  

Travel Highlights: 

1) Jerantut, Pahang 

Jerantut Town, Pahang 

2) Taman Negara / Kuala Tahan, Pahang

Kuala Tahan Village / Taman Negara, Pahang 

3) Kuantan, Pahang 

Teluk Chempedak Beach, Kuantan

4) Sungei Lembing (underground tin mine), Pahang

Sungei Lembing Tin Mine Tunnel

5) Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu 

Chinatown, Kuala Terengganu

6) Kota Bharu, Kelantan 

Chinatown, Kota Bharu 

7) Pantai Dasar Sabak, Kelantan

Dasar Sabak Beach ,Kota Bharu Kelantan 

8) Kuala Pak Amat, Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan 

Japanese Invasion of Malaya on
7 Dec 1941 11.45PM - Landing Point

9) Sitting Buddha, Tumpat, Kelantan