A Sporty Odyssey

Are you game to beat the torrid current gushing from the longest river in the Peninsular Malaysia? Then gear up for the International Pahang River Rafting Expedition in Malaysia and race along with the tide… but before that check out its countryside.

Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia and occupies the huge Pahang River basin, which is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea. Teluk Chempedak an enclosed bay is one of the main attractions with a nice stretch of beach. It is a favorite spot with the locals, who indulge in activities such as swimming, surfing and the adrenaline filled jet skiing sport. One can also explore the nearby jungle area for the country’s flora and fauna wealth, with a few different species of plant life, insects, small animals and monkeys inhabiting the small area. The place to see while in Pahang is the Taman Negara; one of Malaysia’s oldest tropical National Park, which covers an area of 4,343sq km and is sprawled across the states of Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, and houses many animals and plants. The other exciting areas to look out for are the Gunung Tahan, which is 2187m in height and is the tallest mountain in Peninsula Malaysia, ideal for stretching your endurance level. Other places to visit are the cave exploration at Gua Telinga, river rafting, rapids shooting on Sungai Tembeling, a picnic trip to Lata Berkoh Rapids, fishing at Sungai Tahan, Keniam, Sepia and visits to an Orang Asli settlement. So, come and captivate your senses with the sights and sounds of Malaysia.