Temenggor Lake is located in Grik,Perak and the largest man-made lake in Perak with area of 15,200 hectares.

The Temenggor Lake has a rich source of freshwater fish like Kelah, Tenggalan and Baung which they might extinct in some places.It is now attracting anglers from all over because it has become a rich freshwater fish area where fish competitions held here every year.

The panoramic beauty of the lake is complemented by the diverse flora and fauna.Its beauty and tranquility makes this area an ideal place for tourists and nature lovers.

You can also hornbills flying around and landed by the banks of the lake.Some of the species are rarely seen such as Palin-pouched Hornbills while the others are Wreathed,Oriental,Pied and Helmeted.

“Orang Asli” or the indigenous people make their homes in the jungles surrounding the lake whose livelihood depends much on the vast track of the jungle around them.

Contact Info:
Banding Island Resort,
35.8 KMs,
Gerik East West Highway,
P.O. Box 48,
33300 Gerik
Perak
Tel: +605 7921791/7921792
Fax: +605 7921793

Getting there :
Getting to Temenggor Lake from Kuala Lumpur, use the North-South Expressway (PLUS Highway) and head towards Ipoh, from Ipoh drive on towards Kuala Kangsar. Exit at Kuala Kangsar interchange and follow the road signs towards Gerik, it’s about 35 km from Gerik. Look for the sign boards heading towards Kota Bharu and Pulau Banding.

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