Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary

Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, in Narathiwat province, is made up of two sectors; Hala sector and Bala sector. Hala sector is mountainous and inaccessible, currently completely off-limits to visitors due to the violence in the area. However, Bala sector can be visited with caution and a narrow road through the beautiful lowland forest here makes access easy. It is one of the beautiful places in Narathiwat to spend some precious leisure time.

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Wat Phothivihan

Wat Phothivihan

48.26km from Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary

Wat Photivihan or Wat Yamu, is a Thai temple in Tumpat District, Kelantan, Malaysia. It is one of 25 temples found in Tumpat and is one of the most popular in the country. The temple was established in 1973 by abbot Phra Krurasapia Chakorn which attracts thousands of Thai pilgrims every year.

Masjid Kampung Laut

Masjid Kampung Laut

50.14km from Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary

Kampung Laut Mosque is the oldest surviving mosque in Malaysia. It dates to around the early 18th century, however there is reference to it being originally built in the 1400s. It is located on Jalan Kuala Krai, in Nilam Puri, in the Peninsular Malaysian state of Kelantan.

Kelantan State Museum, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

Kelantan State Museum, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

55.98km from Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary

The Kelantan Museum is a museum in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. The museum was established in the former building of the Kota Bharu Municipal Council. In 1988 which showcases the history, culture, and art of Kelantan. The museum regularly holds various events, such as book launches, etc.

Jahar Palace, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

Jahar Palace, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

56.35km from Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary

The Istana Jahar was a royal residence in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. It was built in 1855 by Sultan Muhammad II of Kelantan for his grandson Long Kundur. The palace has a pentagon-shaped porte-cochère with the first-floor balcony from which members of the royal family could watch ceremonies held in front of the palace. Today, the palace houses the Museum of Royal Traditions and Customs of Kelantan.

Istana Batu Royal Museum

Istana Batu Royal Museum

56.4km from Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary

A Royal museum in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, which was constructed in 1939 during the reign of Sultan Ismail ibn Sultan Muhammad IV as a wedding gift for his nephew Yahya Petra. The museum displays various belongings of the Sultan of Kelantan, such as photographs, costumes, artifacts, furniture, etc. It opens every day except Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Temenggor Lake

Temenggor Lake

64.72km from Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary

It is the second largest lake in Peninsula Malaysia after Kenyir Lake in Terengganu. This man-made lake is located south of 1,533 m high Ulu Titi Basah peak. It was created after the construction of Temenggor Dam to generate electric power.

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Narathiwat

Narathiwat

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Narathiwat is one of the southern provinces of Thailand that share a national border with Malaysia. Seventy-five percent of Narathiwat is covered with forest and mountains. It has many beaches, and a number of magnificent temples to visit.

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