Tahan River

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The Tahan River (Malay : Sungai Tahan) is a river that flows through Taman Negara in Malaysia. A popular hiking destination, it is generally accessed from a trail beginning at Kuala Tahan village in Jerantut District, Pahang. [1]

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References

  1. "Shooting the Rapids in Tahan River". New Straits Times. April 12, 1986. Retrieved 21 August 2011.