Hulu Perak

This district is famous for its treasure trove of pre historic Archeological sites going back before the bronze age, which many areas are, still being discovered by Archeologists today. The oldest human skeleton in Malaysia was found here - at Gua Gunung Runtuh in Lenggong valley. Aptly named "The Perak Man", it was discovered in 1991 and the skeleton has been dated to around 11,000 years old. In 2004, another skeleton was found at Gua Teluk Kelawar in Lenggong, Perak by a team of University Sains Malaysia archaeologists. This time it is a 'Perak woman' of 148cm in height and was believed to aged 40s But the district is not only famous for its skeletons as there are many interesting places await visitors. Most notable would be the Royal Belum Forest Reserve, a nature's haven for Eco tourist, this forest reserve is one of the oldest and largest forest reserve in the world is also the home for the endangered Rhinoceros Hornbill. Other places of attraction include the Baring Peak, Inai Park and Puteri Cave. Eco challenge enthusiasts or those who prefer to go off the beaten track should enjoy the challenging Mount Kenderong, also known as the 'Twin Peaks of Hulu Perak'. There are camping sites available as well.

Bersia Grazing Reserve An area covering 300 hectares of undulating greenery beside Perak River, Bersia Grazing Reserve is 15 km from Grik in northern Perak ( Hits: 1644 | Rate It) read more Raban Lake Tasik Raban consists several connected lakes surrounded by pristine greenery. ( Hits: 4146 | User Rating: Rate It) read more Lata Kekabu (Kekabu Waterfalls) Located in the district of Lenggong, about 3km from the banks of the Chenderoh Lake, this waterfall is surrounded by a forest reserve abundant with a diverse range of tropical trees. ( Hits: 2282 | User Rating: Rate It) read more Temenggor Lake Tasik Temenggor is the largest man-made lake in Perak. The lake has a rich source of freshwater fish like Kelah, Tenggalan and Baung, which although found here are extinct in other places. ( Hits: 4593 | User Rating: Rate It) read more Royal Belum State Park Towards the north and northwest of Tasik Temenggor lies a vast area of virgin jungle known as Royal Belum State Park. This pristine forest is excellent for trekking, bird watching and animal sighting. ( Hits: 5429 | User Rating: Rate It) read more