Fishing at Kenyir Lake.

Intro.

The lake is known as a unique tourist destination for her beautiful scenario of tropical forest and widely known for its valuable flora and fauna species. It is believed that the area is the habitat of more than 8000 species of flowers, 2500 species of plants and trees, 8000 species of orchids, 370 species of birds and 300 species of fresh water fish. Kenyir Lake is the biggest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. Covered by more than 340 islands spread out in water catchments area of 38000 hectares. The biggest island would be estimated as big as Singapore. And Kenyir Lake got her name from one of the river known as Kenyir River but now the river is beneath the lake when Kenyir Lake almost filled by the rainfall and surrounding water sources. The Kenyir Lake creates and provides many amenities for total relaxation and enjoyment in a unique environment. Fishing, house boating, trekking, golfing, kayaking, camping, caving etc are some of the recreational activities the place has to offer.

Review: Plitvice National Park, Croatia

Here are some review on most beautiful waterfall I ever seen. Hopefully I have the time and money to visit this place in future.

Plitvice National Park in Croatia is considered to be one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. Due to its natural beauty and significance, this system of 16 interlinked lakes and a large forest complex around it were set aside as a national park in 1949. In 1979 the park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Plitvice Lakes had became a major tourist attraction in the late 19th century. The first hotel was built there in 1896, and as early as 1893 it already had a conservation committee - the predecessor of today's national park authority. In 1949 the communist government of Yugoslavia nationalized the lakes and made them a national park. The park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 in recognition of its "outstanding natural beauty, and the undisturbed production of travertine (tuff) through chemical and biological action".

Plitvice National Parkis composed of sixteen interlocking lakes that are generally visited in two groups: the Upper lakes and the Lower lakes. The lakes are supplied with water from three rivers called the Crna and Bijela (Black and White) rivers and the Rjecica. The largest of the rivers is the Black River. A number of subterranean sources also feed the lakes as well as a web of aboveground brooks, tributaries and springs. After tumbling over waterfalls the lake waters flow in the Korana river.

The distances between the lakes can involve long stretches of hilly terrain which is why the park admission ticket includes a bus ride bus to the Upper lakes (driving is forbidden) and a boat to visit the larger lakes. I recommend taking a bus to Okrugljak lake (where the road ends) and then walking down.

A well-laid out system of wooden walkways allows you to pass all around and sometimes through the water and there are hiking trails through the woods.There's no swimming in the lakes however. Plitvice Lakes National Park is home to 120 species of birds as well as deer, boar and the occasional bear or two.

There are only three hotels in Plitvice National Park but you have a good choice of inexpensive private accommodation if you stay in Rastovaca a small village within the park or Korana, a small village 6km north of the main entrance. Another option is to stay in nearby Grabovac which is only 12km north of the park. You will have a great time exploring Plitvice National Park. There are hotels, restaurants and campsites inside the park as well, so you can have a comfortable and relaxed visit, although you may run out of things to do after one or two days.

There's no wrong season to visit Plitvice National Park. In winter the frozen falls are magnificent; in summer the lush greenery is relaxing; in spring and fall the water volume is highest. Be aware though, that the park is flooded with tourists in July and August.If you come then, save some time for the late afternoon when the tour buses leave or very early in the morning before they arrive.
Plitvice is on the main road between Zagreb and Zadar. Combining a visit to Plitvice with a stay along the Croatian coast is possible but I don't recommend it unless you can stay overnight. Another spectacular view from Plitvice National Park:

Review: Erawan Waterfall

The largest and most beautiful waterfall in the western region, Erawan Waterfall is on the bank of Kwai Yai River in Khao Salop (Erawan) National Park of Thailand. It is about 2,000 metres tall divided into 7 levels. The atmosphere in this always-verdant national park is serene, peaceful and rich with innumerable plant and flower species, perfectly conducive to sight-seeing and relaxation.

Erawan Waterfalls are the focal point of the Erawan National Park. This is an exquisite park, very pretty, and very popular with locals and foreigners alike. The waterfalls are equally exquisite. There are seven tiers of waterfalls, each feeding lovely, freshwater pools that you can swim in. A series of tracks lead you to the various falls across wooden footbridges - quite an experience in their own right!

This park is located 65 km from Kanchanaburi on Highway 3199. Some buses run from Kanchanaburi to the park and back.There are two entrances to the park. On the west, a road comes from Sai Yok National Park.

JERANGKANG WATERFALL:REPORT 25th JULY 2009

WE HAVE TAKING OFF FROM SUBANG BASE AT 6 AM IN THE MORNING,STOP BY AT PASAR BORONG SELAYANG FOR IKAN CENCARU AKA IKAN JEKET AKA IKAN KERONGE,ICE,COKE,SOME VEGE AND OF COZ DAUN PISANG. THEN STOP AT GREENWOOD FOR HEAVY BREAKFAST BEFORE START THE JOURNEY.
WE ARRIVED AT MARAN AT 9.30 AM,AFTER SRI JAYA TOWN WE ENTER JERANGKANG WATERFALL JUNCTION.THERE'S A SIGNBOARD SHOWING 16KM TO REACH THE FALL.STILL REMEMBER THE SIGNBOARD FEW YEARS BACK ARE STILL THE SAME,NO IMPROVEMENT,HUHU. BUT ONCE INSIDE WE REALIZE THAT ALL THE RUBBER TREE HAVE BEEN CUT OFF AND PLANTATION OF NEW TREE ARE STILL IN PROGRESS.
THE ROAD IS NOT THE SAME LIKE BEFORE,MAKES OUR RICKY TEAM LOST A FEW TIMES BUT LUCKY THERE'S A BROTHER AT THE FARM TO SHOW US THE MAIN ROAD TO THE FALL.THE TRACK REALLY DISAPPOINTING FEW OF US BECAUSE WE SAW A PROTON SAGA GET INSIDE AND OF COZ NO FOUR WHEEL KNOB NEEDED,HAHA.
WE ARRIVED AT BASE CAMP SITE AND LUCKY US NO OTHER GROUPS AROUND. WE START TO CLEAN THE PONDOK AND PREPARE LUNCH. TODAY'S MENU ARE BANANA LEAF WRAPPED CENCARU BAKAR WITH AIR ASAM,SOME MIX VEGE AND TELOQ DADAR. GET SOME REST AND IN THE EVENING WE CLIMB UP TO THE FALL,DON'T KNOW WHAT LEVEL COZ AS I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS FALL CONSIST OF 42 LEVEL.HUHU
DA XLARAT NAK TREKKING DA SKANG. AFTER ALL TIRUK AND SOMERSAULT BERPUSING,WE WALKED DOWN AND PREPARE THE DINNER. IT'S BBQ TIME!! THAT NIGHT WE HAVE LAMB AND AYAMAS CHICKEN.BEEN 6 MONTH NOT DOING ALL THIS CAMPING ROUTINE AND WE REALLY REALLY MISS IT SO MUCH.
DA LAME XBORAK RAMAI2,MAIN GITAR SAMBIL LAYAN LAGU ROCK KAPAK DAN KETAWA GURAU SENDA,HUHU SODIH LA PULOK. TOMORROW MORNING WE PACKED UP AND LEAVE JERANGKANG WITH ALL SWEET MEMORIES BACK TO KL.THANKS GUYS!!!!!