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*This is an unique river, Telom river is situated 1000m above sea level. | *This is an unique river, Telom river is situated 1000m above sea level. | ||
*Telom river is located in [[Cameron Highland]], you will find a descent raft path here, though the rain will make the current very strong. | *Telom river is located in [[Cameron Highland]], you will find a descent raft path here, though the rain will make the current very strong. | ||
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*the best time to raft in Telom river is from February to September. | *the best time to raft in Telom river is from February to September. | ||
*Access to this river is very difficult as normal vehicles cannot reach Telom river Pahang. You need 4-wheel drive to get to the starting point. | *Access to this river is very difficult as normal vehicles cannot reach Telom river Pahang. You need 4-wheel drive to get to the starting point. | ||
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1 day Telom river whitewater rafting Itinerary
Telom river white water rafting prices other interesting at Telom river you can enjoy the cool breeze at Cameron Highland, and visit the famous orang asli village and tea plantation. Rafting along Telom river offers nice nature view and unbelievable breath. We like hiking up Mount Irau and spend the night at Brinchang's nice hotels.
The local climate in Cameron Highland is not what it used to be anymore, it is well known that the climate is not as cool as before. There is official report stating that the surface air temperature increases over time and a drop in rainfall over Cameron highland. This is caused my loss of forest cover, enlarged cultivation plots and increased human activities. At Telom river, the water flow increases over time, caused by land clearing without soil protection measures, and this causes the clear water to turn yellow. Undoubtedly tourism at Cameron Highland will continue to increase, this will harm Telom river's flow in long run. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Telom river.
There's one breed of dog named after Telom - Telomian dog, these dogs were found near Telom river, Pahang, Malaysia. They were working dogs to the Orang Asli, hunting small animals, they're very skilled in climbing also. A Antropologist, Dr. Orville Elliot discovered these dog and some of them were brought to United States. Telomians became highly values in United States and in Europe too.
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