The Home to Ikan PatinTemerloh a small town 133 km from Kuala Lumpur along the Kuantan - Kuala Lumpur trunk road.This town is located on thebanks of the longest river in Peninsular Malaysia known as Sungai Pahang (Pahang River )and Semantan rivers. Temerloh in local slang means 'slumber' . Now it is a fast developing town and centre of activities for the district of Temerloh.
Pekan Sehari
This is famous marketplace along the Pahang riverbank in Temerloh. The weekly market normally starts from 7 a.m. every Sunday and ends at noon. Villagers gather here with their produce. It is truly a riot when vendors and buyers haggle over prices, 
which are surprisingly cheaper than the town market. When in season, local fruits such as durian, rambutan, duku, mata kucing and langsat are aplenty. It is also a haven for freshwater fish lovers where patin, jelawat, baung, tenggalan, lampam, belida and kerat are readily available.
which are surprisingly cheaper than the town market. When in season, local fruits such as durian, rambutan, duku, mata kucing and langsat are aplenty. It is also a haven for freshwater fish lovers where patin, jelawat, baung, tenggalan, lampam, belida and kerat are readily available. Freshwater Fish
Temerloh is famous for its freshwater fish such as patin, jelawat, baung, tenggalan, kerai, belida, and lampam. Freshwater fishes especially patin and
jelawat, fetches a very good price and is always in demand. To cater for the demand of freshwater fish, the locals have started large-scale fish breeding in specially made sunken cages along the Pahang river where patin, tilapia, kerai, lampam and bawal (which resembles the piranha!) are commercially bred. Take a trip upriver and you will see a lot of these cages floating by the riverbanks.
Temerloh is famous for its freshwater fish such as patin, jelawat, baung, tenggalan, kerai, belida, and lampam. Freshwater fishes especially patin and
jelawat, fetches a very good price and is always in demand. To cater for the demand of freshwater fish, the locals have started large-scale fish breeding in specially made sunken cages along the Pahang river where patin, tilapia, kerai, lampam and bawal (which resembles the piranha!) are commercially bred. Take a trip upriver and you will see a lot of these cages floating by the riverbanks.
Gunung SenyumGunung Senyum means Smiling Hill in English. Situated on the opposite bank of the Pahang River, the Gunung Senyum Cave System has at least 20 caves accessible to visitors including some caves, which require specialized equipment and qualified guides. Some caves are being prepared for casual visitors. Of late, scientists, naturalists and geologist undertaking studies and research projects constantly explore the caves.
Lake Bera is one of only two major natural bodies of freshwater lakes in Malaysia. Lake Bera is also Malaysia's first wetland of international importance, is a freshwater swamp system approximately 7,000 hectares. The wetland, together with the surrounding rainforests, supports a wide range of animal and
plant life, including some globally threatened species. Being an excellent example of a natural freshwater swamp in Southeast Asia, Lake Bera illustrates high biological diversity. This includes an array of species, including more than 200 birds, 68 mammals and 94 freshwater fishes. Lake Bera was declared a protected site under the RAMSA Convention in November 1994. About 1,400 indigenous Semalai people, a tribe of Orang Asli, live in the 
area surrounding the lake, some maintaining their traditional lifestyle and others have become agriculturists at the Post Iskandar settlement. An ideal place for recreational and adventure activities, Lake Bera offers excellent fishing, boating,
plant life, including some globally threatened species. Being an excellent example of a natural freshwater swamp in Southeast Asia, Lake Bera illustrates high biological diversity. This includes an array of species, including more than 200 birds, 68 mammals and 94 freshwater fishes. Lake Bera was declared a protected site under the RAMSA Convention in November 1994. About 1,400 indigenous Semalai people, a tribe of Orang Asli, live in the 
area surrounding the lake, some maintaining their traditional lifestyle and others have become agriculturists at the Post Iskandar settlement. An ideal place for recreational and adventure activities, Lake Bera offers excellent fishing, boating,Mini Zoo
A Mini Zoo managed by the Department of Wildlife and National Park is about 2km from the town. It covers about 1.5 acres of land and you can find over 50
different types of animals and birds here. Visiting hours is from Monday - Friday: 10a.m. - 12:30p.m. & 2p.m. - 6:30p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 10a.m. - 6:30p.m. Entrance fee: RM1 for adults and RM0.50 for children below the age of 12. jungle trekking, orienteering and river safaris.
How to get there
You can take the express bus from KL or any other major town in Peninsular Malaysia to Temerloh. Since it is halfway on the Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur trunk road, you can never miss this quaint town.
Accommodation
Temerloh has a number of good and reasonably priced hotels. The rooms are cosy, clean and comfortable with affordable rates.
A Mini Zoo managed by the Department of Wildlife and National Park is about 2km from the town. It covers about 1.5 acres of land and you can find over 50
different types of animals and birds here. Visiting hours is from Monday - Friday: 10a.m. - 12:30p.m. & 2p.m. - 6:30p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 10a.m. - 6:30p.m. Entrance fee: RM1 for adults and RM0.50 for children below the age of 12. jungle trekking, orienteering and river safaris.How to get there
You can take the express bus from KL or any other major town in Peninsular Malaysia to Temerloh. Since it is halfway on the Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur trunk road, you can never miss this quaint town.
Accommodation
Temerloh has a number of good and reasonably priced hotels. The rooms are cosy, clean and comfortable with affordable rates.
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