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 Kota Gelanggi Cave, Pahang |
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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. |
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Kota Gelanggi Cave,
Location and access |
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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. |
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