The Kota Gelanggi caves
complex is of historical importance, first recorded by Cameron in 1882
in the Royal Asiatic Soc. Journal. Since then many other people have
written about the caves, but have been inconsistent with the naming.
Various archaeological digs, especially by the Muzium Negara Department
of Museum & Antiquities has revealed human remains dating 1500
years.
There are several caves open to the public. One show
cave is Gua Terang Bulan which has electric lighting and walkways.
Guided tours are available at RM5 per adult.
Facilities - Caves
complex, also the Kota Gelanggi museum at the visitors centre. Car
park. Opening hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily. There is an entrance
fee: RM2.00 per adult and RM1.00 per child (5 to 12 years old).
Nearby, Tekam Plantation Resort also offers a range of other activities
such as plantation visits, trekking, fishing etc, as well as
accommodation.
Location and access - In the state of Pahang
northeast of Temerloh. Kota Gelanggi is situated off the old Jerantut to
Maran road No 64, about 25km east of Jerantut. From Temerloh go north
to Jerantut, then turn right (east) until you come to Kota Gelanggi. Or
from the main Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan road, there are 3 turn offs to
Kota Gelanggi. One is at Kg. Awah, one at Jengka Jaya, or route 64 from
Maran.
Tekam Plantation Resort. Chalets and dining facilities
are available. Visitors can arrange for the plantation tour, which takes
an educational visit to places such as the Kota Gelanggi Caves, Gunung
Senyum Caves, as well as the surrounding rubber and oil palm
plantations. The best time to visit is during the fruit season of July
to September, when local fruits such as durians and rambutans are
plentiful. There are facilities for conventions.
Location and
access - Tekam Plantation Resort in Jerantut, Pahang is about 216 km
from Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway and follow
Highway 2 onwards to Pekan Awah, turn left into Highway 83 and turn
right into Highway 64.
PSY - GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V
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