Templer Park
Templer Park is a forest reserve in Rawang, Selangor. It was named after Sir Gerald Templer, a British High Commissioner in Malaya.
This forest reserve consists of multi-tiered waterfalls, jungle streams and trails. Several amenities such as picnic grounds, fishing spots, parking lots, public toilets and stalls are available here.
Wildlife such as monkeys, various type of birds, lizards, various kinds of toads and snakes and serow can be found here. The studies done by Malaysian Nature Society have confirmed that there is still a population of serow living in the in the area.
Templar Park is also the habitat of a spine-jawed snake Xenophidion schaeferi. To date this is the only known specimen of this rare snake discovered. These snakes are harmless, non venomous, and feed on earthworms or insect larvae.
The park is accessible by public transportation. The nearest bus stop is Taman Templer Saujana. The bus line is 150. However it is advisable to use a car as a mode of transportation.
Image by: Luca
Opening Hours
Daily: 7.00 a.m – 6.00 p.m
Admission
Adult: RM1.00
Children: RM0.50
Hear From Others
It is a relatively easy hike with the majority of it being flat. The only hill is the first 500m as you come out of the car park and head up to the pool area. Then it is about 1.5km along the river to the falls. Both Molly and I are keen to go back with inner tubes and float down the river.
David
Batrouney
Overall, I was surprised to encounter loads of exotic animals and plants in the jungle. The jungle trek is well-marked and the waterfall is AWESOME! Happy to say that I was not bitten by any leeches despite wearing a pair of cheap rubber slipper with all my toes exposed. Waterfall trekking is a MUST DO EVENT in Templer’s Park Jungle Waterfall.
shloke
MyLoisMyLife
Templer Park is quite a large forest reserve on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, in Gombak area. It is quite large and makes for a nice morning outing with the family.
Oggie
LifeStyleHappens
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FRIM – Forest Research Institute of Malaysia
The research center provides opportunity for the visitors to learn about nature in a fun way. It promotes sustainable management and optimal use of the forest.
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Kanching Rainforest Waterfall
The waterfall is located between Kuala Lumpur and Rawang. The magnificent view of the waterfall is one of its attraction.