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Located on the
Johor-Pahang border, is the famous Endau-Rompin
National Park, home to several animal species
like the deer, elephants, leopards, tigers and
rare Sumatran rhinos. The park occupies an area
of 490 square kilometers and is rich in flora and fauna.
Endau Rompin is also the second largest park
found in Peninsula Malaysia after the popular
Taman Negara in Pahang. Tourists will be amazed by the many species of
plants that are found here which is mostly
dominated by the lowland forests and the unique
umbrella palms. Close by are the waterfalls of Kuala Jasin and
the towns of Upih Guling and Buaya Sangkut
whereby camping sites, chalets, dormitories,
toilets are among the facilities that are found
here. One interesting place to visit is the
Janing Barat Plateau which is located at the
southeastern section of the Kuala Jasin base
camp. For those who spent at least a few days
here, a place of attraction to visit is the
highest waterfall on the river, the Buaya
Sangkut Falls.
Visitors first has to get to Kluang and on to
Kahang before finding their way to the park. From Kahang,
a four-wheel drive vehicle will take the
adventure seekers to Kampung Peta which has
a Visitors Centre for registration. One can
also reach Kampung Peta by boat from Felda Nitar
II land scheme. Guides can be hired at the park
headquarters at Kampung Peta.
There is controlled
entry into the park and enquiries can be made by
contacting the National Parks (Johor)
Corporation at this telephone number : 07-2237471 /
07-2237472. To enjoy a hassle free trip here,
visitors should join organized tours which can
be arranged by many travel agency. The most
accessible region of this famous park is found
at the area along the banks of Sungai Endau and
Sungai Jasin. Short trips to view
the mangrove swamps and mud flats and the
unspoilt beauty beyond the headwaters of the
Endau River can be arranged by getting entry
permits from the State Security Council office
in Johor Bahru. A few preferred places to stay
include the A-frames at Kuala Jasin at Batu
Hampar or you can camp above the falls at Buaya
Sangkut.
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