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| Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan, Pahang |
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| Masjid Tengku Ahmad, Jerantut, Pahang |
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| 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
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| State of Pahang, Peninsula Malaysia |
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| State of Terengganu |
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| 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
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| Jerantut Town, Pahang |
2) Taman Negara / Kuala Tahan, Pahang
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| Kuala Tahan Village / Taman Negara, Pahang |
3) Kuantan, Pahang
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| Teluk Chempedak Beach, Kuantan |
4) Sungei Lembing (underground tin mine), Pahang
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| Sungei Lembing Tin Mine Tunnel |
5) Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
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| Chinatown, Kuala Terengganu |
6) Kota Bharu, Kelantan
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| Chinatown, Kota Bharu |
7) Pantai Dasar Sabak, Kelantan
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| Dasar Sabak Beach ,Kota Bharu Kelantan |
8) Kuala Pak Amat, Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan
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Japanese Invasion of Malaya on
7 Dec 1941 11.45PM - Landing Point |
9) Sitting Buddha, Tumpat, Kelantan
