By car (from north)
Head south using the PLUS - north south highway, exit at Alor Star. Pedu Lake is approximately 90km from Alor Star.
After the toll exit, make a right turn at traffic lights and head towards Langgar (there's a signboard at junction). Drive straight on for about 14km and you will get to Pokok Sena, then turn right at a sign for turn-off to Naka. There's a Pasaraya (Supermarket) Pokok Sena on your right - good place to stock up snacks and drinks if you haven't done so. Opens daily from 9:00 a.m - 12:00 a.m. (sorry no alcohol sold here). About 15kms ahead, you'll get to a roundabout, go straight (or 12:00). You should be passing a sign indicating that you're in Nami not far from the roundabout. Keep going till you get to a sign for turn-off to Pedu Lake. Another 32km drive will take you to Pedu Lake.
Alternatively, you can take the Kuala Nerang route, which is slightly shorter, but more hilly and windy. If you wish to take this route, just follow signs to Kuala Nerang from Pokok Sena. There will be signs directing you to make a right turn to Pedu Lake once you pass Kuala Nerang.
By car (from south)
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Head north using the PLUS - north south highway, exit at Gurun. (For toll charges, you can link to http://plus.com.my/tollfare) Follow signs to Jeniang, then towards Sik, Gulau and Gubir. Upon reaching Gubir, there are signs clearly indicating turn-off to Pedu Lake. Travel time - approximately 2 hours from Gurun exit.
Use this route if you intend to park at the Pedu Resorts and request for a pick up from here.
By air
- To Alor Setar
Take flight to Alor Star (Kepala Batas). From airport you can hire taxis for about RM 80.00-100.00 per way to take you to Pedu Lake. If you are staying at Desa Utara Pedu Lake, they can make arrangement for transfer to and from the resort at RM 40.00 per person per way (min 2 pax). For flight schedule on Malaysia Airlines kindly click to www.malaysiaairlines.com.my. Alternatively you could take a bus down to Sg.Petani and request to meet with the trekking company there.
- To Langkawi
The agency has packages leaving from Langkawi.
By train
Take the KL Sentral - Ipoh - Butterworth - Hat Yai line to Sg.Petani operated by KTM. Its runs daily. For KTM's schedule and pricing click on link :www.ktmb.com.my
Accommodation and Packages to Ulu Muda Forest Reserve
Tours range from RM280 to RM450 depending on the number of days and the type of accommodation i.e. camping and one night at Desa Pedu Resort or Gunung Jerai Resort. The requirement is a minimum of 4persons in the party. A qualified forest ranger will lead you into the depths of Ulu Muda but please be aware that the rangers may not be as environmentally conscious as you, so encourage them to be more sensitive to their surroundings if they are a little out of line.
Island N' Sun Travel & Tours
Simpang 3, Pantai Tengah, Mukim Kendawang, Langkawi
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