Lata Belatan Waterfall

LATA BELATAN located in the Gunung Tebu Reserverd Forest the North Terengganu Forest Administration .Its cover an area of 20 hectares and is located approximately 15 kilometers south of the Jerteh City or 103 kilometers from the city of Kuala Terengganu.

For the purposes of natural beauty, the whole area in kompatmen 49 and 50 with an area of approximately 403 hectares of forest covering this soap opera has been maintained. Forest soap opera has developed in stages since 1985.

Forest consolation Lata Belatan consists of natural forest types of forest Low Diptercorp. It is rich with trees like Meranti and type Diptercarp Keruing more than 50% of forest composition. The types of non Diptercorp here that there is Nyatoh, Kelat, Mersawa, Rengas, dulcis and others.

Hilly areas, while high toward the summit of Gunung Tebu, consists of Meranti, Balau Red Sea. Area-slope of the steep hillside of the types commonly found here are Meranti Seraya, Meranti Keruing mixture of conifers and also a little like farmacia Oil and Damar.

Forest Recreational Development Lata Belatan is based on sustainable management where development is undertaken harmony with the environment. The concept of development which is compatible with the "Forest Camping Holiday".

In order to maintain the natural beauty and purity of water flow, 49 and 50 with an area of 403 hectares has remained under the classification of Forest Recreation.

Among the activities that can be done here while the rest enjoy the beauty of nature, picnic alone, with family or group, camping and cross-forest (jungle tracking).

For those who want to feel the atmosphere of challenge and adventure forest is more meaningful, may climb to the summit of Mount Cane with a height of 1.097 meters above sea level. The climb takes approximately 5 hours to reach kepuncaknya. Cold-weather environment with plants of various mountains and scenery that adds to the uniqueness interesting area.

The facilities provided here are food stalls, public toilets, prayer, rest huts, suspension bridge, guard huts and camping.

History shown that Terengganu and Kuala Terengganu has been known hundreds of years ago. In Chinese history books such as “Ling-Wai-Tai-ta” written by Cao-Cu-Fei in 1178 mentioned ‘Teng-ya-nu’ and the book ‘Cu-fan-cih’ written by Cao-Ju-Kua in 1226 mentioned ‘Teng-ya-nung’. Both mentioned names referred to the Terengganu which was said to be ruled by Seri Wijaya Government (San-fo-Cih) in the 2nd Century. Ptolemy, a Greek astronomer, has noted down two ports in the east coast of Malay Land Peninsular. The ports are Primula and Kole. Primula is believed to be in Kuala Terengganu while Kole in Kemaman.

Today Kuala Terengganu known as Heritage Inshore Water City. Because its being develop so much by earlier Terengganu Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh. Now in Kuala Terengganu we can see many its change compared to past.

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia offer daily flight services to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur International Airports (KLIA) to the Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu and its takes times around 45 minutes.

Firefly Airlines also offer flights to Kuala Terengganu form Subang Airport to The Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu. The Fares its so cheap compared to others.

Berjaya Air was offer the flight to Redang Island from Subang Jaya Airport and it's takes time around one hours. Besides that, it's also offered flight services from Seletar Airport, Singapore to Redang Island, it's takes time arround one hours.

From Kuala Lumpur it's takes times 7-8 hours depending on the bus route.
From Singapore it's takes times around 9.5 - 10 hours depending on the bus route.
From Johor Bharu, it's takes times around 10-11 hours depending on the bus route.
From Penang, it's takes time arroud 9 hours depending on the bus route.

From Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu (455 KM)
From Singapura/Johor Bharu to Kuala Terengganu (562 KM)
From Penang to Kuala Terengganu (460 KM)

Place of Interest in Kuala Terengganu:

There is more than just healing waters at the La Hot Springs in Terengganu. Located in Kampung La, at the foot of Gunung Tebu complex, La Hot Springs is the gateway to the Gunung Tebu Forest Reserve which is popular with adventurers who come to seek various tropical flora and fauna or to explore rock tunnels, streams and rivers.

The warm waters of the hot springs that run along a stream are very inviting. Many come to take a dip in the waters which can reputedly cure various ailments such as skin diseases and muscle pain.

The more adventurous go abseiling, trek along jungle paths and go caving. Fishing in the river and camping are popular activities.

The rocks are one of the attractions. Under a 20-metre high rock called Batu Bahtera (Ship Rock) is a 15m “secret” passage. Crawl under the rock and you’ll get to the other side. Continue walking another 20 minutes and you’ll come to Sungai Misteri. The river is thus named as it disappears into a large hole near Sungai Ping.

Nearby is a scenic spot, Lata Berangin, where water falls majestically down a 50-metre rocky surface into a pond. Other places of interest include Batu Katak (Frog Rock), Gua Kelawar and Kolam Puteri.

How To Get There?

To get to Kampung La, drive to Jertih, about 100 Km from Kuala Terengganu. From Jertih, drive about 30 KM towards Kampung La. The hot springs is 9kms from the village.

Where To Stay:

Perhaps Perhentian Island, Redang Island and some other pulau are too famous and ‘over heated’ to many people, Rhu Hentian Island which is only 15 nautical miles from offshore Kuala Besut is not known to most people. It is indeed a new discovered and developing island in the tourism industry in East Coast.

Because it is so close to the mainland, Rhu Hentian Island is accessible through Kuala Besut 20 to 30 minutes by boat. The island is not resident at the moment. This no doubt is an added value advantage for holiday seekers. The ecology system on the island and the marine life remain unspoiled due to this reason

How to get there?

To go to Kuala Besut Jetty:
To get to Kuala Besut, you can arrive in Kelantan or Kuala Terengganu. If you come from Kuala Terengganu, take a bus or taxi to Jerteh then another to Kuala Besut, or a direct bus to Kuala Besut. The journey will take nearly one and half hour.
Alternately you can choose to start from Kota Bharu. You can either take a taxi ride or take a bus (leaves every 30 minutes) to Pasir Puteh and then another bus to Besut. On the whole, the journey by taxi will take about one hour from Kota Bahru to Besut.
There are direct buses from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Besut which take about 9 hours.

To go to Rhu Hentian Island:
Journey to the islands takes about 30 to 45 minutes by speed boat and one and half hours by slow boat. There are a number of boat operators in Kuala Besut offering boat services to Perhentian Island. The return boat ticket cost RM60.00 per person for speed boat and RM40.00 per person for slow boat. Because it is so close to the mainland, Rhu Hentian Island is accessible through Kuala Besut 20 to 30 minutes by boat.

About Bukit Keluang / Keluang Hill Beach

Pantai Bukit Keluang is located at the very north of Kuala Terengganu, some 140 km away. However it is just a few kilometers south from Kuala Besut. It is also known as Dendong Beach Park. The beach is just behind a wooden walkway built through a rocky cave extended to the sea. Pantai Bukit Keluang is an ideal destination for some water sports such as swimming, snorkelling and wind surfing. On top of these, during weekend or holiday, you may see people come in family or group for picnicking and camping.

History and Myth of Bukit Keluang Beach

A lot of story we can heard about Bukit Keluang or Keluang Hill was being tell from the oldest people who stay near this place. According to them, Keluang Hill in past was the port who is the pirate was hide and this pirate has left their treasure in this hill but no one suceed to meet it.

In Keluang Hill or Bukit Keluang you can't take away a things that you was interested to it to the your home because worried will cause curse happen to you and your family.

Accommodation Near Keluang Hill / Bukit Keluang

1. Bukit Keluang Beach Resort (nearest)
2. Damai Beach Resort
3. Demong Beach Resort