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Pedu Lake, Malaysia is one of the major natural attractions of the country.
It is situated 5 km away from the Malaysian-Thai border and has become of one
of the popular holiday destinations for both young and the old. The entire area
is set against fascinating natural beauty; the lake is surrounded by verdant rainforest
of Gunung Fakir Terbang and boasts of a serene ambience. Thus it is the ideal
destination to unwind under the midday sun or read your favorite novel near a
swaying coconut palm trees while enjoying the cool breezy mountain air.
Pedu Lake is also the ideal destination for enjoying a wide array of activities
and sports. The crystal clear waters of the lake will allow you to participate
in activities like jet ski, canoe, water-ski and windsurf. Other activities
in the lake include golf, fishing, camping and bird watching. Pedu Lake also
offers you the opportunity to opt for jungle trekking in the inner depths of
the jungle surrounding the Pedu Lake.
The lake and its adjoining areas is also home to a wide variety of flora and
fauna. Some of the animals that you can see in the verdant forests surrounding
the lake are elephants, deer, wild boar, leopards, birds, bats, flying foxes
and different types of insects. The forests of the area also house a special
breed of "albino snakes" and if you are lucky enough, you might be
able to catch a rare glimpse of the snake. For the benefit of wildlife lovers,
hides and canopy walks have been constructed in the forest, so that visitors
can conveniently watch the wild animals from distance.
Thus the Pedu Lake has made immense contributions to ecotourism in Malaysia
and the Kedah Government has transformed a part of the lake into a wildlife
sanctuary.
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