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Located approximately 5km from the
Malaysian-Thai border, Pedu Lake is an ideal vacation spot for both young and old. A
massive development plan has changed this 12km-long lake into a premier holiday resort,
which is second to none in the world. Settled in the midst of the dense rainforest of
Gunung Fakir Terbang and surrounded by an undulating terrain, this magnificent lake offers
a serenity that is unmatched, a landscape that is beautiful beyond words, and a
refreshingly cool environment. With its peaceful and tranquil environment, Pedu Lake is an
ideal location for unwinding even under the midday sun. Just by reading your favorite
novel under swaying coconut palm trees in the cool breezy mountain air can bring such
simple pleasure.
 Pedu Lake has the ability to bring peace and quiet in one's life. Imagine
getting away from traffic jams or air and noise pollution. The entire world is at your
feet. Furthermore, the crystal clear waters offer an ideal venue for water sports' lovers.
One can jet ski, canoe, water-ski, or even windsurf. Apart from water sports, one can also
golf, fish, camp, watch birds, and jungle trek.
For those interested in jungle
trekking, it can be done by going into the inner depths of the jungle around Pedu Lake.
One can discover and admire its well-protected flora and fauna. The lush jungle is home to
a large population of wild animals, which includes elephants, deer, wildboar, leopards,
birds, bats, flying foxes, and not forgetting the different types of insects. The jungle
is also a sanctuary for a special breed of "albino snakes" although it takes a
lot of patience and luck to come across one. The rich wildlife in Pedu Lake's jungle has
prompted the Kedah Government to designate part of Pedu Lake and its surrounding areas as
a wildlife sanctuary. This has opened a new dimension in eco-tourism, which is uniquely
special to the Pedu Lake region. Hides and canopy walks have also been created to enable
tourists and nature lovers to have a taste of adventure in the wilds.
Another unique natural attraction
offered is "swarm" hunting as the jungle is home to millions of giant honeybees
called "Appis Dorsata". The honeybees have a particular tree in the jungle
called the "Tualang Tree", which happens to be their favorite tree for setting
up home. Hundreds of hives can sometimes be found on the tree. Watching these honeybees
swarming back to their hives at sundown is a thrilling experience that is too good to be
missed. However, it would be wise to engage in the services of special guides to go on
this "swarm" hunting adventure, as well as to see the natives in the jungle
collecting wild honey from the honeybees.
Visitors should also not limit
their adventures to daytime alone. When night falls and silence descends, one can hear the
crackling calls of jungle insects, the occasional hooting of night owls, and the strange
cries of wild animals. It is a world where the nocturnal animals dominate. Yet the moon
high above the lake and the shimmering surface of the lake provides such peaceful and
romantic feelings.
For the more pampered tourists,
there are two superb holiday resorts to cater to their needs. Pedu Golf and Lake Resort
and the Desa Utara Pedu Lake are two international resorts, which have laid claim to the
fringes of Pedu Lake. Both provide beautifully structured chalets for visitors' perusal.
They also provide all the modern facilities and amenities that are normally associated
with top-class international resorts, including an 18-hole golf course. The Kedah State
Economic Planning Unit and Berjaya Pedu Lake Resort are also planning to develop more
chalets in Pedu Lake.
Pedu Lake has so much more to offer
to us. Nature lovers have the entire jungle at their disposal to discover the hidden
secrets of the tropical forests. Vacationers have the beauty all to themselves. One can
never tire of this place.
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