Gunung Tahan Trek
Malaysia · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 58/100
At a glance
| Countries | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Pahang (Taman Negara) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 70 km |
| Typical duration | 5-7 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 2187 m |
| Best season | Feb-Sep (drier months) |
| Start | Kuala Tahan |
| End | same (return); Merapoh variant |
| Permit / guide | yes - compulsory licensed guide plus park permit |
| Special gear | none |
Score
58/100
Peninsular Malaysia's highest peak through 130-million-year-old rainforest; 27 hills and 12 river crossings on the classic route
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
7D6N via Kuala Tahan (~70 km); shorter 5D4N via Merapoh; Mount Kinabalu excluded (2 days)
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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