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Everyone was excited about the trip, especially since very little is known of Jerantut, although many are familiar with Taman Negara or the National Park. I considered it my duty to share all that I know of my hometown with visitors, as I do believe that anyone can serve as an ambassador for their own locale, offering unique insights and experiences.
We also hiked up Bukit Teresek and tried the canopy walk. The walkway took us to a viewpoint where we had a panoramic vista of the vast rainforest below.In Jerantut, we went to a humble eatery and tried a few local dishes such as gulai masam ikan patin tempoyak, sambal hitam and gulai asam rong ikan jenahak. I thought these dishes represented Jerantut quite well – they were also very delicious.
You also need a four-wheel drive or similar vehicle to get to the start of the hiking trail. The drive usually takes about 30 minutes, but due to an extended period of closure during the pandemic, the road was not as smooth when we were there. The hiking trail, too, was affected.