Difference between revisions of "Telom River"

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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.
*This is a Grade 5 river, and is only recommended for experts.
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*This is a Grade 2-3 river.
 
*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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==direction==
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*Driving from Kuala Lumpur, it takes 4 hours to reach Gua Musang, then you will need to change to 4-wheel drive to get to the starting point of whitewater rafting Telom river.
  
  
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[[Telom river white water rafting prices]]  
 
[[Telom river white water rafting prices]]  
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'''other interesting at Telom river'''
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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.
  
 
*[[Pahang]]
 
*[[Pahang]]
 
*[[white water rafting in Malaysia]]
 
*[[white water rafting in Malaysia]]

Revision as of 17:27, 5 May 2009

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  • Telom river, Pahang


  • 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.
  • This is a Grade 2-3 river.
  • 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.

direction

  • Driving from Kuala Lumpur, it takes 4 hours to reach Gua Musang, then you will need to change to 4-wheel drive to get to the starting point of whitewater rafting Telom river.


Itinerary

  • 8.00am Arrive Brinchang, Cameron Highland
  • 8.15am depart by 4WD to Boh Tea estate and from there go down to Bertam Valley to Kampung Tiat.
  • Take this opportunity to visit the Tea farm
  • 3 hours drive later reach Kampung Tiat
  • 12.30pm briefing on rafting techniques.
  • 1.00pm start rafting, this river covers a distance of 20km passing 8 rapids
  • 5.00pm trip ends.

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  • Telom River, Pahang

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.