Kuala Woh Recreational Forest, Tapah, Perak
My trip to Kuala Woh Recreational Forest (Hutan Lipur Kuala Woh) is a continuation of my long standing list of waterfalls and natural recreational parks in Perak to visit.
To give you a rough idea of its location, the park is along Jalan Pahang, that stretches from Tapah to Ringlet, Cameron Highlands. Turn right when you see Sekolah Kebangsaan Batu Tujuh (7th milestone) on your left. It is then a short drive to the entrance of the park.
It was raining cats and dogs when I arrived, but it couldn’t be helped as Sunday was the only day I could pry myself away from my desk. Also, I had thought that after a night of rain, it would let up, but it did not. Anyway, the planned road trip had to go on.
Kuala Woh Recreational Forest is said to be one of the more established and popular eco-parks in Perak. During my visit, members of Proton Club were there for team building. Yes, in the rain!
There were a few families there as well for picnic but I guess it would be way more crowded if not for the wet weather.
Kuala Woh Recreational Forest may not be five-star but they are equipped with basic amenities. They have many signs in the park on the Dos and Don’ts. What are allowed include photography, camping, picnicking (and BBQ), swimming, trekking, nature studying and kayaking.
On the other hand, visitors are not allowed to ride a motorcycle, fish, destroy the plants, start a campfire, cut tress, catch fauna, graffiti, and romancing.
Do take precaution when entering the river (Sungai Batang Padang) or hot springs. There is always a risk of contracting communicable diseases. Besides, stay alert for flash floods (kepala air) gushing down from the summit of the hills, which could cause drowning.
There are many signs put up here that visitors are using the facilities at their own risk. Therefore, important phone numbers to note down are:
Pejabat Hutan Daerah Perak Selatan: +605-4011216
Balai Polis Tapah: +605-4011222
Bomba (Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia): +605-4011444
Admission fare to Kuala Woh Recreational Forest:
Adult: RM2
Senior citizen: RM1
Child: RM1
Foreigner: RM5
Parking:
Car: RM2
Motorcycle: RM1
Bus: RM10
Commercial photography: RM200
GPS Coordinates: N 04.24292° E101.32273°
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Another mother nature place explored by you. Really love to know about all this place and can plan my picnic with friends
Another great place for me and my friends to explore. Thank you for your recommendation and this gonna be in my next trip list.
I love suspension bridge! If the other 9 humans are people I know, I will sure jump and dash through and forth to make thr bridge wobble to scare them xD
Nice place, its not all the time someone look for a five star hotel for relaxation.. This is my kind of ideal place for relaxation, i love staying close to nature. love this.
the fees is so cheap and they also have hot spring! definitely will go there some day
You have done a great job in promoting the tourism of Perak – I know a lot of places to explore in Perak
You’re definitely a good tour guide for Perak! Love the coverage everytime. Beautiful nature places like this.
I am going to visit Ipoh 2D/1N next 2 weeks. Really wanna explore Perak like you do. This place really look like good natural scenery.
again! the more i see your posts, the more I learn about the “hidden to me” spots in Perak. How interesting!
My fiance will love this place a lot. Thanks for sharing!
Heard many beautiful places in Perak but no chance to go yet. Long school holidays also son got to tuition in school too as it’s compulsory.
I love that they have the wheelchair routes! This not only allow them to explore around the forest and able to experience the beauty of the nature too!!
This looks like a lovely place to visit with some friends or family ….time for a picnic or two