Telom River

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Telom river, Pahang Malaysia

Telom river

  • 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.
1 day Telom river whitewater rafting Itinerary

1 day Telom river whitewater rafting 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.
3 days 2 night Telom river
  • There is another 3 days 2 night Telom river package available RM800 per pax, minimum 10 pax
  • Day 1
    • You will meet the river guide in the afternoon at Brinchang, Cameron Highland. Then resting time is provided, cause the ride to Cameron Highland is quite tiring. Dinner at nearby restaurant.
  • Day 2
    • Early morning after breakfast you would have to go to Boh Tea estate and down Bertam Valley to Kampung Tiat, you will be given time at Bog Tea Factory, here you can experience tea making, and understand our culture in Cameron Highland. Then you will continue your journey, from here you gotta take a off-road trail to Kampung Tiat which takes 3 hours. On the way you will have the change to enjoy unique flora in this area. Lunch will be provided once you reach Kampung Kiat.
    • Then the whitewater rafting briefing starts, rafting equipment will be distributed and you will be divided into 6 per group. Rafting down Telom river to Kuala Perahu is quite a distance, 20km passing though 8 rapids. Refreshments will be served along Telom river. Once you reach Kuala Perahu, dinner will be served, you got to sleep in tent, an outdoor experience for you.
  • Day 3
    • this is the last day of your trip, you have to help break camp and raft to Kuala Medang, the whole group will stop at Pos Lanai for lunch, you will be given time to swim in the cooling Telom river. this raft is rather calm compared to Telom river whitewater rafting 2nd day raft. The highlight of this last day will be the tree canopy covered river with an impressive 13km distance, once the raft finish the tour is considered finished, you can clean yourselves at the places provided, have a nice trip.
Telom river white water rafting packages.2009 (this is only a rough guide for visitors) white water rafting in Malaysia, Malaysia

Telom river white water rafting packages.2009

As usual before we are going to visit Telom river we do some research and try to find which company that can offer better price and more activities, after finding information we compile it into following:-

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3 Days 2 Nights Telom River Expeditions RM780

  • Day 1: Kuala Lumpur / Brinchang
    • Meet KESB representative at designated location in Kuala Lumpur in the morning and then depart by coach / van to Brinchang, Cameron Highland. Check into Rafflessia Inn and briefing by the trip leader for the coming program after which participants are free till dinnertime to wander around the town or to do last minute shopping.
  • Dinner at 0800pm at the nearby restaurant and final check with all participants on their luggage by the trip leader. ( Rafflessia Inn )
  • Day 2: Brinchang / Boh Tea Estate / Bertam Valley / Kg. Tiat / K. Perahu
    • After an early breakfast, depart by 4WD at 0800am to Boh Tea Estate and continue down Bertam Valley to Kg. Tiat. There will be a short stop at the Boh Tea Factory to savior the truly fresh brewed tea. The off road drive to Kg. Tiat will take approx. 3 hours passing through lush tropical rainforest and a couple of Orang Asli village. Pack lunch will be served on the way.
    • Upon arrival at Kg. Tiat, the Put In, preparing and loading of rafting. There will be a detail briefing on the rafting technique and the safety part of it. Rafting equipments will be distributed and participants will be divided to groups.
    • Raft down Sg. Telom to Kuala Perahu covering a distance of about 20 kilometers passing through 8 rapids with grades ranging from Class 2 to Class 4 according to International Standard. There will be numerous stops for refreshment and recee of each rapid. Upon arrival at Kuala Perahu, setting of tents and overnight.
  • Day 3: Kuala Perahu / Pos Lanai / Kuala Medang / K. Lumpur
    • At 0830hr. break camp and loading of raft after which depart to Kuala Medang stopping at Pos Lanai for lunch. Upon arrival at Kuala Medang, washup and then light refreshment before transfer back to K. Lumpur.
    • Rafting distance from Kuala Perahu to Kuala Medang is about 24 kilometers with easy rapids at Class 1.The highlight of this stretch is the tree canopy covered river covering a distance of approx. 13 kilometers.

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Telom River (CAMERON DESCENT) 3D2N Grade II-III price upon request

  • Itinerary:
  • Day 1 Meet river guide at designated location in Kuala Lumpur/Petaling Jaya at pre-arranged time and then depart by coach / van to Brinchang, Cameron Highland. Check into Rafflessia Inn and briefing by the trip leader for the coming program after which participants are free till dinnertime to wander around the town or to do last minute shopping. Dinner at 0800 pm at the nearby restaurant and final check with all participants on their luggage by the trip leader. (Dinner) (Rafflessia Inn)
  • Day 2 After an early breakfast, depart by 4WD at 0800 hr to Boh Tea Estate and continue down Bertam Valley to Kampung Tiat. There will be a short stop at the Boh Tea Factory to savior the truly fresh brewed tea. The off road drive to Kampung Tiat will take approximately 3 hours passing through lush tropical rainforest and a couple of Orang Asli village. Pack lunch will be served on the way. Upon arrival at Kampung Tiat, the Put In point, preparing and loading of raft. There will be a detail briefing on the rafting technique and the safety part of it. Rafting equipments will be distributed and participants will be divided to groups. Raft down Sungai Telom to Kuala Perahu covering a distance of about 20 kilometres passing through 8 rapids with grades ranging from Class 2 to Class 4 according to International Standard. There will be numerous stops for refreshment and recee of each rapid. Upon arrival at Kuala Perahu, setting of tents and overnight. (Breakfast / Snacks / Trail Lunch / BBQ Dinner) (Camping)
  • Day 3 Breakfast, and then at 0830 hr, break camp and loading of raft after which depart to Kuala Medang stopping at Pos Lanai for lunch. Upon arrival at Kuala Medang, wash up and then light refreshment before transfer back to Kuala Lumpur. Rafting distance from Kuala Perahu to Kuala Medang is about 24 kilometres with easy rapids at Class 1. The highlight of this stretch is the tree canopy covered river with a distance of approximately 13 kilometres. (Breakfast / Snacks / Lunch )
  • times mentioned above are approximate only

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something interesting at Telom river, Pahang, Malaysia

something 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.

Telomain dog

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.

  • A sad news of Telom river

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.

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Telom river, Pahang Map

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  • Telom River, Pahang
direction to Telom river, Pahang Malaysia
  • 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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