Endau Rompin National Park

The Endau Rompin National Park encompasses the watershed of the rivers Endau in Johor and Rompin in Pahang. It covers some 488 sq. kilometres of forest and is gazetted as the country's second national park. Lush and virtually untouched, it is one of the few remaining lowland forest in the country and possibly the oldest. The diversity ofthe habitats and species found here is of a major conservation significance.

In 1985 and 1986, a scientific expedition identified 25 new species of plants within the area and its rocks and hills have been estimated to be 248 million years old. Scientific interest aside, Endau Rompin National Park is the perfect haven for adventure seekers. Its numerous legends and myths handed down through the years add up to its overall appeal.

The park however is closed from November to January due to heavy rain when the Endau River water level reaches the edge of the Orang Asli houses at Kampung Peta and the interior of the park is inaccessible even to four wheel drive vehicles.

Published on: 2005-07-23 (1609 reads)

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