The Park is situated on the longest continuous range of limestone hills in the country, called the Nakawan Range. The Nakawan Range has beautiful, heavily forested slopes, sheer cliff faces, streams and extensive cave systems.Some of the major attractions in Perlis State Park includes the various caves such as Gua Kelam and Gua Wang Burma which is located within the 500 year-old Setul limestone formation.
The Park consists of Mata Ayer Forest Reserve and Wang Mu Forest Reserve with a total area of about 5000 hectares.
The park provides the perfect setting for activities such as the Stumed-tail Macaque and plants like ginger, ferns and balsams endemic to the state are found here. Visitor can stay in hostels and chalets or camp at the designated site.
Those intending to visit are required to obtain permission from the Perlis State Park management and engage the services of a ranger or qualified guide.
Key Tips
One unique aspect of the Perlis State Park is that it is the only semi-deciduous forest (which displays marked changes during the dry season, whereby the leaves fall) in the country.
How to get there
By road,from the North-South (PLUS) Highway, take the exit via Changlun and take the Changlun-Kuala Perlis highway to Kangar. From Kangar, continue on route heading towards Padang Besar - Wang Kelian. Continue your journey heading to Kaki Bukit Town and you will see Visitor Park Centre.
Who to contact
For more information about Perlis State Park, kindly contact the Perlis State Park Visitor's Centre at +604-977 7578/ 945 7898. Alternatively you can also contact Tourism Malaysia Perlis Office at +604-978 1235/ 978 1213.
Accommodation Overview
Perlis State Park also provide a accommodation type like VIP Chalet, Standard Chalet and dormitory.
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