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Approximately
55 kilometres from Kuala Terengganu, Gawi Jetty is the main
gateway to the lake where visitors can opt to hop on the
Kenyir Express bus that departs daily from Hentian Putra
in Kuala Lumpur at 8.00pm daily. Another way to go about
it will be taking the coastal road through Kemaman, Dungun,
Kuala Terengganu and then Kenyir Lake by car or opt for
the Jerangau Jabur highway that enroute to Kuala Berang
and Tasik Kenyir. However, there is also an alternative
entrance to Kenyir Lake at the Sultan Mahmud Hydroelectric
Power Station which we eventually headed to as it was the
pick-up point for our houseboat where convenient parking
for road travelers like us were abundant.
A seven-hour journey
drive inland of Kuala Berang towards Ajil was immediately
rewarded as we stepped out to picture-perfect scenery that
stretched as far as the eyes could see. One would imagine
that the architecture of the water dam would be an obtrusive
build-up but it seemed in harmony with the lush, tropical
jungle surrounding it. The green panorama that stretched
in front was both impressive and intimidating.
The floating chalet
came as a roomy two-decked boat that doubled as a fishing
trailer. The houseboat was inspect basic amenities. Despite
its rugged exterior, the boat was well-kept and equipped
with proper safety precautions such as life jackets and
fire extinguishers. Meanwhile, the top bunk served as a
comfortable open-air dormitory with eight beds altogether
while the lower deck of the houseboat offers a communal
area for tourist to dine and hangout.
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