Lenggong, Malaysia - Tasik Raban Resort

Tasik Raban Resort at Lake Raban is managed by the local district government. The word 'resort' here is a misnomer and not a resort that you would typically expect. There is no swimming pool, there is a cafeteria that only opens if there are enough guests and gets very quiet at night. During the weekdays, except holidays, you may be lucky to get the whole place to yourself - there's nobody!

This is a great place to stay if you are searching for a serene and quiet setting, best on weekdays. Accommodation comprises of small bungalows or chalets with rates ranging from RM110 (USD34) to RM200 (USD62). The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable with air-conditioning. Facilities include a children's playground and there's a small jetty for fishing and launching boats.

Entrance to Tasik Raban Resort

Chalets for accommodation

By the lake at the resort

Lenggong, Malaysia - Tasik (Lake) Raban

Tasik (Lake) Raban is a scenic lake in the Lenggong Valley, situated along the Kuala Kangsar-Grik Highway. The lake is actually part of Tasik Chenderoh, and was formed with the flooding of the Raban River after construction of the Chenderoh Dam. The lake is about 300 km (190 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur and 35 km (22 miles) east of the town of Kuala Kangsar. 

Many Malaysians are unfamiliar with Tasik Raban and accommodation here is limited. Therefore the area is not overdeveloped and there is no mass tourism here - a good thing in my opinion. A popular activity is fishing and you can fish either along the banks or hire a small boat into the lake. There are also kayaks for hire and you can explore the villages along the lake.

Scenic Tasik Raban

Another view of the lake

Fishing pontoons on the lake