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Belum Valley, located in the northern region of Perak State
is bristling with fauna and flora, a rich natural heritage.
This remote area of Perak was once the battlefield between
the Malaysian security forces and communist bandits. Known
as the Bamboo Trail, an infiltration route for the communist
terrorist into Malaysia, the trail passes through secondary
forest, bamboo forest and lowland primary jungles. Virtually
untouched by mankind and with the lifting of the curfew
in 1991, Belum is slowly exposing it's well kept secrets
to the outside workld.
There are various activities that the adventurous
can enjoy here. This valley boasts of a river safari along
Sara River where it passes by numerous islands that were
once hilltops. Trek through different jungle foliage where
animals such as tigers and deers can be seen. A waterfall,
called the Terhong Cascades along Sara River, is definitely
a cool place to enjoy the pristine jungle as you relax in
its cool and clear waters. Wildlife in Belum is difficult
to be seen due to the density of the vegetation and the
animals' shy tendency. When in season, the Rafflesia flower,
the largest flower in the world will be in full bloom. This
rare Rafflesia takes months to develop into a beauty, but
dies only after a few days. The Orang Asli, natives of the
jungle, still rely on the jungle to sustain their lifestyle.
Although friendly and simple people, they are shy by nature.
Having lived in the jungle their vast knowledge have enable
them to practically live-off the land.
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