Hotels in Jerantut Town

Jerantut is mostly known by Malaysians as the gate to the National Park. It is one of the districts in Pahang, Malaysia situated at the northern-eastern of Pahang. As Pahang is known as the largest state in Malaysia, Jerantut is the border between the East states such as Terengganu and Kelantan.

The infamous river in Jerantut is known as Tembeling River. It is the main river in the district which leads up to the National Park and the villages along the Ulu Tembeling. Tembeling River as joining with Jelai River forms the Pahang River which flow through the Royal Town, Pekan and through to the South China Sea.

How to Get There

By Car

If you are travelling from Kuala Lumpur, you can head to Jerantut by driving through the Karak Expressway. Take exit towards Temerloh and continue the journey to Jerantut town. The journey is estimated to be 2 hours and 19 minutes only.

By Bus

You can take bus to Jerantut from Kuala Lumpur by the local bus company such as SE Bus Express. The route would be the same as driving a car, which is through the Karak Expressway with estimated journey time for 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Tourist Attractions

Kota Gelangi Cave

Kota Gelangi is known as an archaeological site which was discovered during 2005. This place is potentially known as the first capital of one of the oldest kingdoms in Southeast Asia, the Srivijaya Empire. This place is only 20km away from Jerantut town, which is only 30 minutes away. You can do activities such as Cave Tour which has 2 different levels; Easy and Adventure. Most of the time duration is only 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, you can also choose whether to take up on a guided tour or just by yourself.

Tekam Plantation

Tekam Plantation does associate with a resort which offers accommodation and tour around the plantation. This resort is nestled in the vast plantations of Malaysia which fringe the boundaries of Taman Negara National Park. It is also the country’s agro tourism project. You can witness plantations for different plants such as oil palm, cocoa, coffee, rubber, coconut and more Malaysia tropical fruits. You can also try out to pluck the fruits yourselves and even try the fruits that you have plucked. This activity is suitable for groups and families to enjoy their time together.

Lata Meraung

This waterfall is located in the Lata Meraung Tropical Forest which is near to Jerantut town. The name of ‘Meraung’ is named due to the sound of the waterfall is similar to someone’s crying sound. The locals would suggest for visitors especially the tourists to come here with their own transportation as this place is not near to any public transportation. When at the waterfall area, there are2 different areas that can be visit, the public pool which is safe for families with kids and the other is where the waterfall area can be a bit steep for kids to climb and play around the area.

Hotels

Town Inn Jerantut

This place is a great place for budget-seeker travellers who are looking for a cheap yet comfortable place to stay for overnight. This inn does offer different types of rooms which are suitable to your own preferences, depending on your condition. They offer basic necessities that will make your stay more comfortable with its very affordable room prices. The inn is located at the centre of the Jerantut town.

Hotel Inderapura

This hotel is located at Bandar Inderapura in Jerantut, near to the town. This hotel too does offer very affordable room prices for their guests, depending to your preferences and how many people are travelling with you. They offer amenities that will suits to your own liking for each of the rooms. It is just in front of the main road will give ease for you to transport yourself around the town. This medium budget place also is near to the Taman Negara National Park.

Hotel Darul Makmur

This hotel is located in Bandar Lama, Jerantut. Surprisingly, this hotel also has affordable room prices that can be choose from depending on your occupancy, from Deluxe Room to Executive Room. They also offers amenities and services that will make your stay at ease. This hotel is located near to the well-known tourist place, which is Bukit Gambang Water Park, a great place for families to visit.