Malaysia’s beautiful rainforests with its glorious vistas, verdant
undulating terrain and varied tropical landscapes offer vast possibilities to
adventure and nature lovers. From challenging rock climbing to cross-jungle
trekking, from rafting in frothing rivers to canopy walking 100 feet above the
earth, Malaysia’s rainforests have it all.
The
tropical rainforests in Malaysia were blessed with a location far from the
ravages of the earth’s ice ages that they developed much earlier than the other
equatorial rainforests in Africa and South America. More than half of
Malaysia’s 329,758 sq km surface is covered by tropical rainforests. Evolving
for over 150 million years, they display an amazing diversity of flora and
fauna, some rare and endemic.
The
Malaysian rainforests are indisputably the oldest in the world and its national
parks are treasure troves of its natural heritage. Endowed with high and even
temperature as well as abundant rainfall throughout the year, it is the perfect
haven for plant and animal species including approximately 210 mammal species,
620 bird species, 250 reptile species and 150 frog species.
From the primordial
rainforest of Taman Negara to the wildlife sanctuaries at Danum Valley and the
Kinabatangan flood plains in Sabah, Malaysia’s ancient forests offer nature
lovers a wealth of experiences.
Taman Negara, in Peninsular
Malaysia, is the largest national park in Malaysia at 4,343 sq km. The forests
of Taman Negara are reputed to be the oldest in the world and were already
flourishing when the world’s tectonic plates were still moving fast, forming
the continents that we now know.
Today, Taman Negara is well
established as one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in Malaysia. It
attracts thousands of local and international travellers who love wildlife
viewing, jungle trekking, hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, fishing,
camping etc.
With a tropical, humid
climate and temperatures averaging 30°C, Taman Negara is open throughout the
year. It is home to some rare mammals including the Indochinese Tiger, Sumatran
Rhinoceros, Malayan Gaur and Asian Elephant. Some must-do experiences here are
the canopy walk, a trek on Bukit Teresek, a visit to the Lata Berkoh Park and a
cave exploration of Gua Telinga.
The states of Sabaha and
Sarawak in East Malaysia occupy about 26% of the island of Borneo. The vast
rainforests of Borneo are an intriguing world of animal kingdoms, mystical
prehistoric caves, lofty mountains and amazing underwater gardens.
Known
as the Land Below the Wind, much of Sabah remains forested. Kota Kinabalu, the
capital, is a vibrant city on Sabah’s west coast and the gateway to
eco-adventures like mountain climbing, white-water rafting, caving, diving and
river cruising. The Kinabalu National Park, located in northwest Sabah, is
Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the 4095-metre Mount
Kinabalu, Southeast Asia’s highest peak, it has one of the world’s largest
collections of flora and fauna.
Sarawak,
the Land of the Hornbills is the country’s largest state and is characterised
by distinctive ethnic groups, many of whom still live in riverside settlements.
Kuching, the capital, is located on the Sarawak River. The waterfront and Main
Bazaar features old shop-houses selling local pepper, artefacts, antiques,
birds’ nests and exotic forest products. Sarawak’s verdant jungles are strewn
with massive natural formations, the world’s largest cave chambers and vast
endemic flora and fauna. The Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, is a treasure trove of vertical cliffs, jagged limestone pinnacles,
intricate cave networks and over 20,000 animals and 3,500 plant species.
Among the best periods to go trekking in Peninsular
Malaysia is the ’dry season‘ from March to September when the rainfall is low and
best time to visit Sabah and Sarawak is the ‘wet season’ which is from July to
October.
Discover, enjoy and release
your stress within the most amazing beauty of nature. Explore the wonder of
nature in Malaysia and enjoy the adventures that unfold. The 150 million years
old virgin rainforest awaits you.
For an unforgettable holiday to Malaysia, email Mercury Travels at outbound@mercurytravels.in
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