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Located approximately 5km from the Malaysian-Thai
border, Pedu Lake is an ideal vacation spot for both young and old.
A massive development plan has changed this 12km-long lake into
a premier holiday resort, which is second to none in the world.
Settled in the midst of the dense rainforest of Gunung Fakir Terbang
and surrounded by an undulating terrain, this magnificent lake offers
a serenity that is unmatched, a landscape that is beautiful beyond
words, and a refreshingly cool environment. With its peaceful and
tranquil environment, Pedu Lake is an ideal location for unwinding
even under the midday sun. Just by reading your favorite novel under
swaying coconut palm trees in the cool breezy mountain air can bring
such simple pleasure.
Pedu
Lake has the ability to bring peace and quiet in one's life. Imagine
getting away from traffic jams or air and noise pollution. The entire
world is at your feet. Furthermore, the crystal clear waters offer
an ideal venue for water sports' lovers. One can jet ski, canoe,
water-ski, or even windsurf. Apart from water sports, one can also
golf, fish, camp, watch birds, and jungle trek.
For
those interested in jungle trekking, it can be done by going into
the inner depths of the jungle around Pedu Lake. One can discover
and admire its well-protected flora and fauna. The lush jungle is
home to a large population of wild animals, which includes elephants,
deer, wildboar, leopards, birds, bats, flying foxes, and not forgetting
the different types of insects. The jungle is also a sanctuary for
a special breed of "albino snakes" although it takes a
lot of patience and luck to come across one. The rich wildlife in
Pedu Lake's jungle has prompted the Kedah Government to designate
part of Pedu Lake and its surrounding areas as a wildlife sanctuary.
This has opened a new dimension in eco-tourism, which is uniquely
special to the Pedu Lake region. Hides and canopy walks have also
been created to enable tourists and nature lovers to have a taste
of adventure in the wilds.
Another
unique natural attraction offered is "swarm" hunting as
the jungle is home to millions of giant honeybees called "Appis
Dorsata". The honeybees have a particular tree in the jungle
called the "Tualang Tree", which happens to be their favorite
tree for setting up home. Hundreds of hives can sometimes be found
on the tree. Watching these honeybees swarming back to their hives
at sundown is a thrilling experience that is too good to be missed.
However, it would be wise to engage in the services of special guides
to go on this "swarm" hunting adventure, as well as to
see the natives in the jungle collecting wild honey from the honeybees.
Visitors
should also not limit their adventures to daytime alone. When night
falls and silence descends, one can hear the crackling calls of
jungle insects, the occasional hooting of night owls, and the strange
cries of wild animals. It is a world where the nocturnal animals
dominate. Yet the moon high above the lake and the shimmering surface
of the lake provides such peaceful and romantic feelings.
For
the more pampered tourists, there are two superb holiday resorts
to cater to their needs. Pedu Golf and Lake Resort and the Desa
Utara Pedu Lake are two international resorts, which have laid claim
to the fringes of Pedu Lake. Both provide beautifully structured
chalets for visitors' perusal. They also provide all the modern
facilities and amenities that are normally associated with top-class
international resorts, including an 18-hole golf course. The Kedah
State Economic Planning Unit and Berjaya Pedu Lake Resort are also
planning to develop more chalets in Pedu Lake.
Pedu
Lake has so much more to offer to us. Nature lovers have the entire
jungle at their disposal to discover the hidden secrets of the tropical
forests. Vacationers have the beauty all to themselves. One can
never tire of this place. |