Lentang Forest Recreational Park – Pahang State
Lentang Forest Recreational Park (Malay: Hutan Lipur Lentang) is a recreational forest reserve in Bukit Tinggi. The Benus River (Malay: Sungai Benus) feeds into the rainforest landscape, providing pools, cascading waters and even a waterfall at the distant edge of this nature park. Hikers delight in the hilly terrain which is perfect for jungle trekking, as well as the fast-flowing river where they can take a refreshing dip in its cold water. The nature reserve, with its towering old trees and scattered boulders, has an altogether Jurassic Park look in its more isolated areas.
A popular place for visitors on weekends, the area is served by a wide range of facilities including hawker stalls, public bathrooms, camping sites, gazebos and paved footpaths. There is ample space to park cars spread along the tarmac road, and no parking fees or entrance fees are imposed here. If you are planning to have a picnic here, bring your own mat along…and please do not forget to take your rubbish with you!
Some information and photographs sourced from http://kwongfeimind.blogspot.com/2010/03/hutan-lipur-lentang-pahang.html
How to get there
Lentang Forest Recreational Park is located along the Karak Highway, about 4km after the turn-off to Berjaya Hills Resort from Kuala Lumpur, or 12km south of Bentong. From Kechara Forest Retreat, it is an approximately 30min drive.
Lentang Forest Reserve’s location in Malaysia. Click to enlarge.
If you are driving from KL, take the Lentang Exit on the Karak Highway. You will come across a small tunnel that connects the left side of road to the right side (where the forest is located).
In case you miss the Lentang Exit, do not worry. Keep on driving and go through the Bentong toll. Drive for a couple more kilometres, after which there is a left exit where you can make a U-turn, and drive back in the direction of KL. You will be able to exit for Lentang after passing through the toll again.
Good for
- Camping
- Hiking
- Relaxation
- Photo shoots
- Picnics
- Family gatherings
- Swimming
- Fishing
Points of interest
- Waterfall
- Beautiful scenery
- Lush tropical rainforest
- Variety of flora native to the region
Lentang is just one of many nature and forest reserves throughout Malaysia that is open to the public. For the Top 10 Hill and Jungle Adventures in Malaysia, check out https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/?p=150413
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Lentang Forest Reserve is approximately 30 minutes away from Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, making it a popular weekend hotspot for folk hoping to escape the city for a few hours. Click to enlarge.
The more developed areas of the nature reserve are popular amongst families who bring their children here on weekends to connect with nature.
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Beautiful article about The Lentang Recreational Forest . This is one of the place to escape from hectic city life. A popular place for visitors on weekends, the area is served by a wide range of facilities including hawker stalls, public bathrooms, camping sites, gazebos and paved footpaths.
It also a place for relaxing and swimming especially those who a living in Bentong Good place for family activity and more catch-up sessions with friends. . Thanks for the article and dont miss to visit Lentang.
Discovery about the Lentang Recreational Park situated along Karak Highway and a short distance from Bukit Tinggi and Genting Highland. It a favourite stop centre for those who are travelling long journey. It also a place for picnic and camping for those who a living in Bentong . Most importantly it has the public facilities providing amble of parking space. This rainforest park is naturally beautiful because of it’s landscaping with small pools and cool and chill water I supposed.
The photograph shows the greenery environment suitable for group activities. The information given will benefit many who are planning for a visit there. I also lately understand that modern science research has proven that spending time in the green environment is extremely powerful way to heal our body and mind and naturally powerful to heal most common illness. I think it’s a ideal place for those who are looking for a short holiday break has it suitable for a family outing
Interesting to know about this Lentang Forest Recreational Park in Pahang. This rainforest is one of a precious treasures well-hidden beneath Malaysia. With its peaceful and calm surroundings, there is plenty we can do here apart from having a picnic, a place ideal for family bonding and more catch-up sessions with friends. It’s good to bond with nature and getaway from the busy city life. Would be interesting to visit this place when we pass by Pahang. Thank you Rinpoche and blog team for sharing this informative article.??
The Lentang Recreational Forest is within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur it is the place to escape the hectic city life and the hot and dusty air. A popular place for visitors on weekends and local and foreign tourist . This rainforest is one of a precious treasures well-hidden beneath Malaysia. . With its peaceful and calm surroundings, there is plenty we can do here apart from having a picnic, a place ideal for family bonding and more catch-up sessions with friends. . By dipping into the protected and cooling water of the stream while enjoying the calmness of the environment and listening to the chirping of the birds. For those photographers, they might discover more unique plants and animals, and even insects. There are many different species of birds, butterflies, and even tiny mushrooms.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.