For a trip around the lake and more, wet seasons are from April to May and September to January. Drier months are from February till April and June till August. But expect rainfall every now and then during dry months. As for fishing, April to September seems the most appropriate months.

Amenities

Electricity & water

Electricity is powered by a large generator and supplies power throughout the day. 240V There is constant water supply, but no hot water available.

Telecommunication

There is a public phone booth just outside at the entrance to the carpark. Only 013 service can receive reception here. Sometimes the resort's own phone line even fails to pick up signals. There are no Internet facilities, although Encik Aziz, the resort manager has a modem in the office. As he says, it is extremely difficult to dial a line in.

Bank facilities, moneychanger

None. Good banking facilities in nearby towns like Triang and Temerloh. The Resort accepts only cash.

Shop

There is a small counter at the cashiers where cigarettes, sweets, crisps, tissues some basic medication for scratches and bites and toothpaste. Some local handicrafts are sold there.

Photo Developing

Bring your own films and a spare set of batteries. Develop your photos only when you get to the nearest town.

Food and restaurant

The menu is limited but they do serve freshwater fish at market prices, which the staff will advise, you upon ordering. There are about 4 species available to be cooked in various ways such as steamed, sweet sour, curried - your choice. The quails (burung puyuh) that used to overrun the place in the early years have now been given a permanent listing on the menu at RM5.50 a piece! eeeewww.

Word of advise No.5, when ordering coffee, do ask for susu cair (pronounced cha-er) which means evaporated milk otherwise the norm here would be to serve you with condensed milk. And there is no fresh milk unless you are willing to bring a pint with you.

Alcohol not sold here!

What to bring

• Mosquito netting, torch, matches, mosquito coil, small padlock with key to lock bags
• Snacks
• Slippers/sandals, raincoat, trek shoes
• Binoculars, notebook, guidebooks, camera, films
• Toiletries, medication, sun block, toilet roll, soap, soappowder, women's hygiene products
• water & snacks
• sunglasses, spare spectacles, contact lens items, sunblock and hats
• insect repellent

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