Gunung
Stong State Park, Kelantan
Gunung Stong State Park
(GSSP) is a forested area, totaling 21,950ha with several prominent mountain
peaks. The area is of outstanding beauty and is home to one of the highest
waterfalls in Malaysia, the seven-tiered Jelawang Waterfall.
The rugged landscape of
GSSP offers many exciting adventures for anyone who loves nature and the great
outdoors. GSSP not only has important eco-tourism values but also serves as a
significant conservation area with rich flora and fauna diversity.
Animals such as the
Asian elephant, seladang, great argus pheasant, Malayan tiger, serow and tapir
are known to roam the forest in Stong. With the assistance of a qualified and
knowledgeable trekking guide, your exploration of GSSP will be made more
meaningful as interesting aspects about the biodiversity of the area are
pointed out.
The Bogo Rock Shelter,
a cave- like formation, is a suitable resting point on the way to the summit of
Gunung Stong, which can be reached within four hours of trekking. Meanwhile,
Gunung Ayam, the highest peak in the area at 1,504m, is an ideal spot to catch
beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
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