If you are interested to attempt a climb, make sure to get an experienced guide. The journey must be done in two stages due to the scarcity of water. It takes at least three days to journey from foot of the mountain to the summit and back. There are numerous streams a small waterfalls which are always good for a dip. If you love fishing, the many rivers in Taman Negara provide pleasant spots especially near Lata Berkoh and Sungai Kenyam.
Rapid water boating up the river is a thrilling experience.
The Taman Negara adventure begins at a very start of the journey into the park at Kuala Tembeling which you can reach from Jerantut which approximately a 3 to 4 -hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. There are regular bus and taxi services from Jerantut to Kuala Tembeling and from then on it is the boat ride to Kuala Tahan, the Park's administration station.