KOTA GELANGGI CAVES, JERANTUT, PAHANG

KOTA GELANGGI

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.

Explore this 150 million year old historical and mythical caves complex and witness its unique flora, fauna and its magnificent rock formations which will definitely captivate you. With cave chambers dubbed to be one of the best in this region, Kota Gelanggi Caves offers an inspiring and breathtaking adventure experience.

Indulge in the myths behind these caves and explore the wonderful works of nature through beautiful rock formations sculptured by time.

Legend has it that these caves were actually ancient ruins of inhabitants who were turned into stones together with their belongings. An old man of the house can be seen here sitting on his chair by his oven or furnace with loaves of bread and his cupboard filled with flour and sugar all turned to stone.

Drop by and witness these wonders yourself and experience the beauty of the stalagmites and stalactites as well as the unique and strangely shaped rock formations. All crafted with fitnesse by time and nature.