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Located approximately
5km from the Malaysian-Thai border, Pedu Lake is an ideal vacation spot
for both young and old. A massive development plan has changed this 12km-long
lake into a premier holiday resort, which is second to none in the world.
Settled in the midst of the dense rainforest of Gunung Fakir Terbang and
surrounded by an undulating terrain, this magnificent lake offers a serenity
that is unmatched, a landscape that is beautiful beyond words, and a refreshingly
cool environment. With its peaceful and tranquil environment, Pedu Lake
is an ideal location for unwinding even under the midday sun. Just by
reading your favorite novel under swaying coconut palm trees in the cool
breezy mountain air can bring such simple pleasure.
 Pedu
Lake has the ability to bring peace and quiet in one's life. Imagine getting
away from traffic jams or air and noise pollution. The entire world is
at your feet. Furthermore, the crystal clear waters offer an ideal venue
for water sports' lovers. One can jet ski, canoe, water-ski, or even windsurf.
Apart from water sports, one can also golf, fish, camp, watch birds, and
jungle trek.
For those interested
in jungle trekking, it can be done by going into the inner depths of the
jungle around Pedu Lake. One can discover and admire its well-protected
flora and fauna. The lush jungle is home to a large population of wild
animals, which includes elephants, deer, wildboar, leopards, birds, bats,
flying foxes, and not forgetting the different types of insects. The jungle
is also a sanctuary for a special breed of "albino snakes" although it
takes a lot of patience and luck to come across one. The rich wildlife
in Pedu Lake's jungle has prompted the Kedah Government to designate part
of Pedu Lake and its surrounding areas as a wildlife sanctuary. This has
opened a new dimension in eco-tourism, which is uniquely special to the
Pedu Lake region. Hides and canopy walks have also been created to enable
tourists and nature lovers to have a taste of adventure in the wilds.
Another unique natural
attraction offered is "swarm" hunting as the jungle is home to millions
of giant honeybees called "Appis Dorsata". The honeybees have a particular
tree in the jungle called the "Tualang Tree", which happens to be their
favorite tree for setting up home. Hundreds of hives can sometimes be
found on the tree. Watching these honeybees swarming back to their hives
at sundown is a thrilling experience that is too good to be missed. However,
it would be wise to engage in the services of special guides to go on
this "swarm" hunting adventure, as well as to see the natives in the jungle
collecting wild honey from the honeybees.
Visitors should also
not limit their adventures to daytime alone. When night falls and silence
descends, one can hear the crackling calls of jungle insects, the occasional
hooting of night owls, and the strange cries of wild animals. It is a
world where the nocturnal animals dominate. Yet the moon high above the
lake and the shimmering surface of the lake provides such peaceful and
romantic feelings.
For the more pampered
tourists, there are two superb holiday resorts to cater to their needs.
Pedu Golf and Lake Resort and the Desa Utara Pedu Lake are two international
resorts, which have laid claim to the fringes of Pedu Lake. Both provide
beautifully structured chalets for visitors' perusal. They also provide
all the modern facilities and amenities that are normally associated with
top-class international resorts, including an 18-hole golf course. The
Kedah State Economic Planning Unit and Berjaya Pedu Lake Resort are also
planning to develop more chalets in Pedu Lake.
Pedu Lake has so
much more to offer to us. Nature lovers have the entire jungle at their
disposal to discover the hidden secrets of the tropical forests. Vacationers
have the beauty all to themselves. One can never tire of this place.
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