Day 2 is kayaking/ paddling day!
All is go on second day kayaking on Sungai Perak. After breakfast, there is this busy silence of prepping kayaks & canoe, donning gear and packing on supplies going on. We plan to paddle towards Tasik Raban, Chenderoh and its surrounding areas. Within half an hour after breakfast, we were all in our boats, ready to kayak away!
The place we paddled along the Perak river did not have strong currents. This could probably be due to the fact that further down the river, there is the Chenderoh dam. The smallest and oldest hydro dam in Malaysia.
Jim and son getting the canoe into the river
Soon, we were all paddling down Sungai Perak
It was an excellent day to be paddling. Sungai Perak was particularly peaceful and calm that morning. The shade from the over shadowing rain clouds was much welcomed, despite the prospect of rain. We had water, food and some maps printed from google earth, so we were ready for a day’s paddle.
Along the way, we did a few stops. On islands and river banks as well. Mostly to rest and have a look around. The river is beautiful and so are the lakes there. It reminded us a lot of Lake Kenyir and Lake Banding. Though not as remote as the Pedu Lake paddle I did with Nadir months back, this river has its own charm and uniqueness nevertheless.
Our boats at one of the stops along the river
Myself paddling past some Pandanus- pic by Meun
We paddled a total of about 10km that day. The weather was fine except towards the end of the day when it started to pour. But hey, a pour is better than a hot hot sun. At the end of the day, besides the rain, I’d say this first paddling trip at Sungai River was a real eye opener. So much to do, see and experience here. The river beckons to be explored. And so it shall be…
More on our kayak trip to Sungai Perak:
- Yau Kee Chicken at Kampar
- Tasting the fresh water kepah clams
- Wild water buffalo on Sungai Perak
- Lotus lagoon along Sungai Perak
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I wonder if our old Pos Dala still exists @ Chenderoh dam on Temenggor forest reserve side? This used to be a BLACK area….some sad and relief moments..
Pos Dala? Okay, I will ‘ask’ around the next time I am there. BTW…planning a trip w Mr Jabbar after Raya. Forestgump…you free?
Busy with work till end September and then flying off to the UK Oct 2nd till November 20th….
and planning to organise a trek & campout deep in wild elephant and tiger country somewhere in Tasik Kenyir with digitalised camera traps!!!
Ehhh….any chance I can come along for Kenyir?