Belum
Valley, located in the northern
region of Perak State is
bristling with fauna and flora,
a rich natural heritage.
This
remote area of Perak was once
the battlefield between the
Malaysian security forces and
communist bandits.
Known as the
Bamboo Trail, an infiltration
route for the communist
terrorist into Malaysia, the
trail passes through secondary
forest, bamboo forest and
lowland primary jungles.
Virtually untouched by mankind
and with the lifting of the
curfew in 1991, Belum is slowly
exposing it's well kept secrets
to the outside world.
There
are various activities that the
adventurous can enjoy here.
This
valley boasts of a river safari
along Sara River where it passes
by numerous islands that were
once hilltops.
Trek through
different jungle foliage where
animals such as tigers and deers
can be seen.
A waterfall, called
the Terhong Cascades along Sara
River, is definitely a cool
place to enjoy the pristine
jungle as you relax in its cool
and clear waters.
Wildlife in Belum is difficult to be seen
due to the density of the
vegetation and the animals' shy
tendency.
When in season, the Rafflesia flower, the largest
flower in the world will be in
full bloom. This rare Rafflesia
takes months to develop into a
beauty, but dies only after a
few days.
The Orang Asli,
natives of the jungle, still
rely on the jungle to sustain
their lifestyle. Although
friendly and simple people, they
are shy by nature. Having lived
in the jungle their vast
knowledge have enable them to
practically live-off the land.
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