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About Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre

The Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre is an elephant sanctuary located in Temerloh in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. within the Krau Wildlife Reserve. The Centre was established in 1989 by the Malaysian Department of Wildlife and National Parks, and forms a base for the Elephant Relocation Team, which since 1974 has been rescuing problem Asian elephants whose habitats are being lost to cultivation or development.

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Chin Swee Caves Temple

Chin Swee Caves Temple

44.38km from Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre

The Chin Swee Caves Temple is a Chinese temple in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. It is situated in the most scenic site of Genting Highlands, on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land donated by Genting Group founder the late Lim Goh Tong. Located 4,600 feet above sea level, the temple is about 5–10 minutes' drive down from the peak of the mountain.

Awana SkyWay, Genting Highlands, Pahang.

Awana SkyWay, Genting Highlands, Pahang.

45.27km from Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre

The Awana Skyway, also referred to as the new Awana Skyway, is a gondola lift system connecting Awana Transport Hub, Chin Swee Temple and SkyAvenue in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia since December 2016. The Awana Transport Hub terminus consists of the new Awana Bus Terminal, the station building and a new 8-storey car park while the other terminus is located at SkyAvenue. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Pahang, Malaysia.

Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms

Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms

47.17km from Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre

A colorful farm where visitors can pick their own strawberries and purchase plants & gifts.

Frasers' Hill

Frasers' Hill

47.23km from Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre

A perfect place for a hill station retreat from the heat of the lowland. Navigate through narrow zig-zagging mountain road to reach here.

Bukit Tabur

Bukit Tabur

59.36km from Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre

Bukit Tabur is a ridge located in Hulu Gombak Forest Reserve, Selangor, Malaysia. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus, Dragon's Back and Crystal Hill. The quartz ridge is very prominent as it is part of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and can be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. Hikers enter the trail near Kampung Klang Gates, 50 metres from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a 3-4 hour climb.

Zoo Negara Malaysia

Zoo Negara Malaysia

60.53km from Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre

It was officially opened on 14 November 1963 by the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is an open concept zoo with over 90% of its animals being kept in spacious exhibits with landscape befitting its nature.

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Pahang

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Located in the eastern side of Malaysia, two thirds of the state is covered by dense rain forest.

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