TASIK PEDU, KUALA NERANG, KEDAH

Pedu Lake is Kedah's newest tourist attraction. Among the recreational activities available here include fishing, water-skiing, swimming and picnicking.

It is a retreat of lush jungle surroundings, home to a wide spectrum of flora and fauna as well as a great place for nature lovers. Here, one will be able to see how wild bees gather honey.

Among the facilities provided are parking, restrooms, rest huts, picnic spots and a suspension bridge. Also, there is a jetty for tourists and fishermen who want to go out to the lake

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Lata Mengkuang

Lata Mengkuang is located 11 km from Sik town or 95 km from Alor Setar. Situated nearby to this recreational area is an attractive 20 m waterfall.

There is a wide variety of flora and fauna of lowland dipterocarp forest. A 5 km track that leads to Lata Lembu Recreational Forest which was once used for logs transportation.

There is rock cliff ideal for those who enjoy challenging activities and absailing.
The main recreational activities in this area are family picnics, swimming and summer camps.

This recreational forest is also suitable for educational and research purposes.
The main plants species found here are meranti melantai, meranti langgong, meranti tembaga and palms.

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Titi Hayun

This recreational forest got its name from the suspension bridge that is situated nearby. It is strategically located at the starting point of the steps to the peak of Gunung Jerai which is known as Tangga Kenari Seribu Tahun. An interesting one kilometer hike through natural forest (jungle track) leads to the Puteri Mandi waterfalls. Along the journey to this recreational area, visitors would have the opportunity to observe fruit orchards, rubber estates and traditional Malay villages. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna of lowland dipterocarp forest . Meranti melantai, meranti langgong and meranti tembaga are timber species commonly found here.

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Junjung

If you feel a bit adventurous, you can head on over to the Junjung waterfall which is a bit further from the town area. Over there, you can cool down by the pool or even have a family picnic. Its open to the public daily, but do beware of some slippery spots if you plan to climb up the waterfalls.
Getting there is easy. From Kulim town, ask for directions to the new police station building. You will see a traffic light right in front of the building. From there, turn in left (assuming the police station on your right) and follow the road all the way until you reach Junjung town, which is a small town. You can see signboards to the waterfalls from there. Ask the locals for more information if you are not sure

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Batu Hampar

You can get to Batu Hampar quite easily from Yan. It is located just 3km from Yan, and 40km from Alor Star. Near this recreational forest is the Royal Cottage of the Sultan of Kedah.

Amongst the special natural features of the area are a waterfall and the Raga River that flows through the forest.

There is also a homestay village called Kampung Sungai Raja found near Batu Hampar. This recreational area has a large variety of flora and fauna and is a great spot for outdoor fun.

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Balai Besar

Located towards the back of the Kota Setar Palace complex is the Balai Besar. Its initial purpose was as a Balai Rong Seri or Balai Penghadapan (audience hall). Built in 1735 by the 19th Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Muazzam Shah, this was a lovely building with wood pillars, roofs and flooring.

Unfortunately, the building was badly damaged in 1770 when the Bugis armada attacked the place, and ruined even further by the Siamese in 1821.

It was, however, refurbished in 1896 to prepare for the weddings of the reigning Sultan's children. Besides weddings, the Balai Besar was also used for official ceremonies and other royal events.

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Air Terjun Puncak Janing

Air Terjun Puncak Janing in Padang Terap, 25 km from Alor Setar. Situated in the Janing Peak, is the ideal picnic area with its waterfall direct from the mountain.

The 1.5 km stretch of Sungai Janing and its unique landscape of rocks provide an ideal place for swimming, picnics and recreation. A wide variety of flora and fauna that encompassed lowland dipterocarp forest could be found here. There is a 3 km track that surrounds this recreational area and also a 15 km track that leads to Bukit Wang Recreational Forest.

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