STONG STATE PARK

SECRETS OF STONG STATE PARK

Gunung Stong State Park (formerly known Jelawang Jungle) gazeted as state park on October 2005 and is listed among the top five unique eco-tourism destinations in Malaysia, situated on the fringes of Malaysia’s massive Titiwangsa range. The mountainous backdrop is made up of a chain of majestic peaks, waiting to be conquered – Gunung Ayam, Gunung Stong, Gunung Tera, Gunung Saji, Gunung Koh, Gunung Baha, Gunung Beirut, Gunung Che Tahir. (Gunung is the local word for mountain).

It covers an area of 21,962 hectares of land dotted with high peaks, dense forest, a variety of caves, rivers and waterfalls. Its thick jungle is home to elephants, tigers, bears, gibbons, hornbills and a range of other exotic wildlife, as well as a variety of flora and fauna including the world’s largest flower, the rafflesia of the kerii meyer species, and the endemic long-sectioned bamboo, a type of herb – gesneriad (Didymocarpus calcareous) and a unique palm species (Licuala stongesis).One of the main attractions at the state park is Gunung Stong (1,422 meters), a dome-shaped granite complex more than 500 million years old. Here, the seven-tiered Stong Waterfalls, reputed to be the highest in Southeast Asia, drops from a height of about 495 meters above sea level.

FACILITIES

• Resort
• Camping site
• Restaurant

HOW TO GET THERE
1) By road

From Kuala Lumpur (KL), take the North-South Expressway heading north and exit at Kuala Kangsar.From the exit, head towards Gerik and then proceed
along the East-West highway towards Jeli. At Jeli town, follow Route 66 leading to Dabong. Alternately, take the East Coast Expressway from KL towards Bentong. From there, follow Route 8 to Gua Musang, and then get on Route D29 to Dabong.

2) By train

From the KL Sentral Station, the northbound express train to Kota Bharu will take you through several small settlements including Dabong. From there, youll need to cross Sungei Galas and head to Jelawang which is only 3km away.

3) By boat

Take a boat at Kuala Krai to Dabong/Jelawang. The boat ride takes about an hour.


CONTACTS NO.

For more information, please contact Kelantan State Forestry Department at +609-748 2140. Alternatively you could also call Tourism Malaysia Kelantan Office at +609-747 7554 or 1-300-88-5050.