The following places of outdoor adventure are within Perlis state, some compilation of my years of scouting, which is useful info for scouts and nature challenger to explore and have fun. Please be note that the contacts number. are old 7 digits number, call Telekom Malaysia at 103 to acquire updated numbers.
For scout troops who which to organize activities on any outdoor places, you are adviced to prepare your letter of district commissioner approval, police acknowledgement letter or school authority letter, to ensure your scouts will be safe and protected while enjoying the outdoor fun.
Yours in scouting (YIS),
ASM Alex Tan Wei Yen
Perlis is also known as (a.k.a.) "NORTHEN SPLENDOUR"
Geographical info:
Perlis is the smallest state of Malaysia, bounded by the Thai frontier in the north, Kedah to the east and south and with a coastline on the Straits of Melaka.
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1. Gua Kelam Recreational Park
Gua Kelam refers to 370-metre long limestone cave at the small town of Kaki Bukit. A tin mine located inside the massive-looking cave makes Gua Kelam an attraction to both local and foreign visitors. Access to the tin mine is by way of a suspension bridge.
The uniqueness of approach, and the fact that visitors are allowed to observe mine workers mining for tin are from vantage points, make a visit to this place an intriguing and adventurous experience. A subterranean stream flows in the limestone range near kaki Bukit for about a quarter of a mile long. As in other limestone areas, the stream has built a long cavern over the centuries.
This physiographic phenomenon was enlarged throughout the length of the underground stream in 1935 by a resident English man who saw it as a marvelous way of transporting tin ore from a mine located near the stream entrance throughout the length of the underground cavern providing a wondrous means of communication from Kaki Bukit to a valley on the opposite end the Wan Tangga valley.
Admission Fee : Adult RM1.00
Child RM0.50
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2. Gunung Medan
This is yet another limestone outcrop, 300 feet high, situated about 6 km south of Kangar. Gunung Medan now is a picnic spot with a road climbs up to the peak. A fairly extensive network of concrete stairway and walkways has also been constructed. The hill top offers a panoramic view of the surrounding lowlands with the expanse of padi fields, the green hilly country towards the north into Thailand, the sugarcane plantations to the east, while to its west and south is seen the cluster of eslets offshore to the larger Pulau Langkawi and the vast seas beyond.
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3. Hutan Lipur Bukit Air
Cool streams meandering through a lush tropical forest setting and waterfalls cascading excitingly into frothing rocky pool down below, make it an ideal location for picnic. It is 12km from Kangar and it offers camping site, car park facilities and basic amenities to make your trip comfortable.
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4. Hutan Lipur Bukit Kubu
Hutan Lipur Bukit Kubu is a natural limestone cave in a forested limestone hill known as Wang Pinang, located near Kuala Perlis. The cave is an interesting geological formation. Bukit Kubu is now a 'cave park', sheltered and ideal for joggers and ave trekkers.
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5. Kangar
Kangar, 56km north-west of Alor Setar, is the state capital set amidst a vast expanse of green padi fields that turn a golden yellow or harvest time. A major landmark of the town is the state mosque, Masjid Alwi. A small town, Kangar's stadium, general hospital, hotels and schools are all within walking distance.
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6. Kuala Perlis
Located at the estuarine delta of the Sungai Perlis, Kuala Perlis is a port, functionally. About 10 thousand people reside in this somewhat muddled but quaintly attactive town where fishing is an industry and everything else related to the industry is a major item in the shops and warehouses. Kuala Perlis is the second biggest town in the State. It is also the entry and exit point to Phuket Island and other coastal towns and villages of Southern Thailand as well as to Pulau Langkawi. *Kuala Perlis is noted for its local fast food, laksa, i.e, rice noodles dipped in spiced fish soup with sliced onions and cucumber to add.
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7. Melati Lake
Tasik Melati is a small but picturesque lake located in a partially marshy lowland about 8 kilometres north of Kangar. The lake is shallow. More than 150 sandbars-islands may be seen all over the lake. Sampan can be rowed to these tiny 'islands'. Elevated walkways are also found over the waters of the lake, providing vantage view points and seating for visitors. There is also a parameter walkway as well as phone kiosks and toilet facilities. The lake has recently been stock with fish.
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8. Snake Farm
The Snake Farm at Sungai Batu Pahat houses a large collection of live snakea in large open-air enclosures. Primarily meant as a research facility to develop and test serums for treatment for snake bites, it also offers scientific data and research findings related to snakes. It is open daily from 10.00am to 4.15pm
Admission Fee : Adult RM2.00
Child RM1.00
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9. Sungai Batu Pahat
Sungai Batu Pahat, 10 km east of Kangsar offers a variety of attractions. This popular picnic spot encompasses a playground, an animal farm and a bird park. Gazebos provide shelter for picnickers and campers alike.
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10. Wang Kelian State Park
The Wang Kelian State Park is a haven for nature lovers and eco-tourism buffs. Close to the Thai border, the 1000 ha area in the Mata Ayer Forest Reserve is a treasuretrove of biodiversity. Its contains one of the few semideciduous forests in the country, closer in type and species to That vegetation. Its limestone forests are also rich in fauna, including birds, mammals and reptiles.
A challenging jungle track leads from the camping area past a little tripping waterfall to the Gua Wang Burma cave system. Possibly the northern most cave in Peninsula, its narrow passages lead to chambers boasting interesting formations.
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11. Perlis Craft Cultural Complex
The Perlis Craft Cultural Complex at Kuala Perlis, about 8km from Kangar and 15 minutes drive to Kuala Perlis Jetty, is a must stop over for visitors. The complex offers a wide range of Malaysian handicraft such as delicate hand drawn batik, intricately carved silverware and an assortment of abnd made items such as basketry, ceramics as well as rattan based products.
