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Tasik Temenggor Discovery Island ~ A Different Kind Of Experience

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By Amirul Iskandar Mannan (Temenggor Man)

Discover the most amazing holiday adventure at our eco island lake lodge located in the heart of Temenggor Lake, Perak! Tasik Temenggor Discovery Island or TTDI offers the unique opportunity for visitors to experience nature in all its glory. The packages on offer will ensure that every visitor will have fond memory to bring home.

From the first day as you arrive at the jetty of the Temenggor Lake you will immediately realize the beauty of this place. You will discover new things as you experience new things for the first time such as canoeing, jungle trekking, cascading waterfalls, bird watching, fishing, see the Rafflesia and participate in the daily lives of the aborigines that live along the Temenggor Lake. You will learn more about nature and more importantly, you will discover yourself.

TTDI is one of the numerous islands located in Temenggor Lake. Located in Gerik and covering 15,200 hectares, Temenggor Lake is the largest man-made lake in Perak. The tranquil beauty surrounding the lake is complemented by the diversity of its flora and fauna. It is near to the world famous Royal Belum National Park.

TTDI at Temenggor Lake won the coveted Best Eco-Resort Award, presented by the Perak State Government in 2007 for enhancing ecotourism in Malaysia. It was featured in MPH Heritage Asia November 2008 issue as the ideal holiday destination for those seeking a unique experience. It is a unique resort with fantastic facilities such as A-hut chalets that were built without cutting down a single tree! The chalets were built to blend with the environment. You can also experience staying on the boathouse. Apart from that, TTDI also features a functions room and a lake view restaurant where you can enjoy your meals amidst the scenic view surrounding the island.

TTDI offers a wide range of activities for everybody who wants to experience nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Being an island in the heart of Temenggor Lake will ensure that you are totally cut off from your daily mundane routine.

Visitors to TTDI can take up the 3 Days 2 Nights Ultimate Package whereby they can experience various activities around the Lake. The first day of your trip will include a boat cruise from the jetty to TTDI, our island lake lodge. Upon check-in you will than enjoy lunch. After a bit of R&R, we will proceed to Pulau Talikail for a hiking trip up to the lookout tower which is about 4000 meters above sea level. From there you will be able to see the whole of Temenggor Lake. The view itself is priceless. It is about a 45 minutes hike up.

The second day of the package will be filled with a cooling trip to the waterfalls at Pulau Tujuh. The icy cool water and the majestic view of the waterfalls will make the hiking journey up worthwhile. After that you will visit the aborigine's village at Kg Chuweh where you get to see first hand how they live. These people survive from the lake. There are more than 40 different aboriginal villages across the Lake.

The journey continues to Pulau Besar where we will trek up to see the Rafflesia flower blooming. Temenggor Lake is the only location in West Malaysia for you to catch a glimpse of this magnificent flower. Not many have seen the world's largest flower bloom. You just might be the lucky ones.

Apart from the activities, Temenggor Lake has a rich variety of freshwater fish including Toman (Channa micropeltes), Sebarau (Hampala macrolepidota), Tenggalan (Puntius Bulu), Baung (Mystus spp.) and even the renowned Kelah (Tor tambroides), providing ample challenge to fishing. This makes Temenggor Lake a very attractive and 'must go' fishing destination for beginners as well as diehard anglers to pit their skill. Temenggor Lake is truly a haven for anglers.

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