Taman Negara, KL 17 May 08

Taman Negara, KL and Melaka 17 to 19 May 08
Distance covered: 2,500km
Objective : To try to use new highway connecting Simpang Pulai to Gus Musang to Lake Kenyir.

Start 17 May 08 reach @GP Esso 0700hrs.
Ozzar, Blurger, RSM w wife, CSM, Diddy, Larry, GohKM, Black, Cow and GF.

Start off @0730hrs, stop over @Pagoh to top up fuel,

Exit USJ (E6) to Ampang Yong Tau Fu for lunch.


Everyone endeavour in the food around 1130hrs. Travel to the heart of KL - Noble Hotel.

Took the GSP reading of the hotel, bit the rest good bye; we headed to Simpang Pulai which 180km from KL.

Some of the view heading towards Cameron via Simpang Pulai.

As we reached Gus Musang town, it was @1730hrs. We found this indicator to Taman Negara - Kuala Koh. We went in.

Some landslide along the way, not passable for car. Spiker(V-strom) just go over.

As shown in the GSP, we were getting closer to the Lake Kenyir but somehow could not reach it. Dead end. Touch down @ Taman Negara Kelantan Chalet @2000hrs. Tired from the rough journey and having to duck from snake, iguana, cows etc. The inn keeper was very nice, told us that we took a wrong turn. Should have gone to Kuala Krai way instead. She suggested we stay there for a night RM50 chalet, hostel RM12/per person. She cooked dinner for us Mee Goreng @RM4.50 with tea / coffee RM2.

Unable to reach the rest of the group, we decided to travel back to KL.

Journey on highway 8 is terrible. With on coming vehicle shooting high beam at us. Beside the misty surrounding, it get really cold. Both of us caught a chill on our way back.

Reach KL hotel @0400hrs. Showers and went straight to bed.

Day 2 18 May08

Initially we wanted to join the group as they try out the landslide area on Fraser Hill, but our bodys said otherwise. We decided to try out the southern entrance of Taman Negara and see what we can see.

Got Lost In KL for nearly an hour before we reached the upper end of Karah Highway.

Had our lunch at the bottom of Genting.

Move off to Karah Expressway. Exited Bentong, headed north Raub before the junction of BENTA. We turn right and it should lead us to Jerantut.

Jerantut is the entrance to the Southern part of Taman Negara. From there, we travelled to Tembeling Jetty .

Even without travelling up stream of the river, the view is really fantasic. The way to the jetty we came across some up and down road, giving the driver/rider the feeling that they are on a roller coaster. Returning to Jerantut, found a highway which leads to Karah Expressway; at least we can ensure that we can reach KL the shortest period of time.

Reach KL @1930hrs

The group had not returned from their ride yet. Took shower and went to an indian store outside for dinner. The Mee Goreng looked and tasted like our local Chao Kwey Teow. Nice...

Sharing our experiences for the past two days.

Slept around mid-night.

Day 3 wake up 0630hrs, packed and went for breakfast 0700hrs. 0830hrs checking out of the hotel.

We joined the group to Klawang and Pekan Bukit 18 for some twistie ride.

@ Pantai, some bufflo was blocking our way.

Lunch which is chinatown of melaka.

Here we had the famous Nyong Assam Laska and durian chendol. Laska cost RM3.50 but the place was constantly packed with people.

Laska served with tuna fish, cucumber, prawn, 1/2 pce boiled egg and tofu fish fried. The taste is unique. It does beat the Penang Laska.

Black took 2 bowls of Laska and 2 bowls of chendol. Here were RSM and wife enjoying the food.

After lunch, we went home straight with F...Spyder fartting away

Superman Stunts

Reach home 1730hrs

Find Doctor 1930hrs- no doctor cos it is Vesak Day