ATTRACTIONS *RECREACTION AND FOREST PARK*

I think, there are over  10 recreation forest or forest parks in Kedah.

Visitors can visit the designated park areas but to go into the forest reserves, permission is required from the Forestry department of Kedah.

 It is advisable to get a local tourist guide if you want to travel to forest parks or venture into the forest. 

Bukit Hijau Forest Recreation Park 

The Bukit Hijau waterfall is familiar to many in Kedah but less known to tourists from outside the state. This park, located in the Gunong Inas Forest Reserve, boasts some beautiful waterfalls along Sungai Mempelam (Mempelam River).

The recreational park spreads over 2,100 hectares, with seven waterfalls and natural pools at each 

fall.

Bukit Hijau Forest

It is an ideal for a cool dip or swim but be careful when swimming here as some pools are very dangerous (advisable to ask the locals where to swim)

Pedu Lake (or Tasik Pedu)

Located in the midst of a dense rainforest, approximately 5 km from the Malaysian-Thai border. The magnificent Tasik Pedu (Pedu Lake) is flanked by low undulating hills and offers a breathtaking view and mountain fresh air. The lake is an ideal place for fishing and a great venue for water sports such as canoeing and boating. The natural surroundings offer nature lovers a multitude of adventure opportunities - hiking, bird watching and jungle trekking.

Tasik Pedu

Sungei Sedim, river and rapid, Kedah, MalaysiaSungai Sedim Forest Recreation park

Is a popular destination for the adventurous, white-water enthusiasts and nature lovers. The river is one of the best white-water destinations in the Asia. The area has the world’s longest canopy walk (of reinforced steel) that spans 950 meter above the lush green rainforest trees and Sedim River.

Sungai Sedim

Ulu Muda Forest Reserve

Is a area covering over 100,000 hectares around Ulu Muda forest. The forest reserve is rich in wildlife, one of the richest in Malaysia, with over 100 species of mammals and over 50 reptilian species. A visit here is only for the rugged intrepid adventurer.

Ulu Muda Forest

Hire an experienced guide and a permit is required from the Kedah State Forestry Department to go in. The forestry department can help arrange boats and an authorised guide for you.

Lata Bayu Forest Park - a waterfall located 30 km from Baling, south-eastern Kedah.

Lata Bayu

Bukit Wang Recreation Forest - 12 km from Jitra, 40 km from Alor Star, northern Kedah. 

Puncak Janing Recreation Forest - 14 km from Kuala Nerang, 50 km from Alor Star, northern Kedah.

Puncak Janing

Ulu Legong Hot Spring Recreation Park 

Ulu Legong, hot spring, Kedah, Malaysia Baling, southern Kedah is a popular spot for those who what to enjoy the hot mineral waters of this hot spring. Many visitors go the place at night. The hot spring is accessible by well paved road, about 6km from the town of Ulu Legong which is more than 10km from Baling.

Ulu Legong