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Tasik Kenyir

Gallery dedicated to the victims of Tsunami. I was on the beach of Kuala Terangannu at the time when Tsunami struck Penang (Malaysia) and other Countries.

Located in the interior of Terengganu and spanning over 260,000 hectares, Tasik Kenyir is the largest man-made lake in South East Asia. Sharing its border with Kelantan in the west and Pahang in the south, this immense lake also serves as another gateway to Taman Negara (National Park).
It was constructed between 1978 and 1985. Sultan Mahmud Hydro Electric Power Plant., built in 1985 for generating electricity, this dam holds approximately 23.6 million cubic meters of water and occupies 38000 hectares. Tasik Kenyir is a showcase of 340 islands. The islands on Tasik Kenyir are the tips of highlands and hilltops which were not submerged during the flooding.
There are 30 rivers feeding the lake, 25 waterfalls and at least 25 known species of fish. Therefore Tasik Kenyir is known as an angler's haven for fishing. For anglers are arranged special trips by private boat operators. They know the best location. Please be informed that a fishing permit is required from the Wildlife Department only when you to enter National Park such as Sungai Cacing & Sungai Terenggan.
Besides that the lake makes a fascinating tourist spot with its offering of a lush tropical forest, home to more than 8000 species
of flowers, 2500 species of plants and trees and 300 species of fugus. Adding to the exotic colours are 800 butterflies, 370 species of orchids, 1000 species of birds and 200 species of other animals. There are also limestone caves and lush tropical rain forests.

The most important gateway to Tasik Kenyir is Pengkalan Gawi. It offers the services of a Tourist Information Centre, a parking area, a jetty and various water sports facilities for rental. Its strategic location also makes it the nearest gateway to Malaysia's well known National Park Taman Negara in the neighbouring state of Pahang.

Kuala Terengannu:-
A small town , Terengganu is located on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia. It is the capital of the state of Terengganu and the seat of the sultan. It has long been the centre for arts and crafts within the country. Here the visitor will be able to view and purchase batik, brass, silverware and kain songket.


You will find some of the pics to be darker or say under exposed but that was to save the natural feel of the pics. Just experimenting :)
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