| Pahang Transportation |
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| Written by asiamind | |
| Tuesday, 10 June 2008 | |
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To get to Pahang, one can choose the various transporation modes via the extensive network in the country. Most roads lead to Pahang, particularly the expressways. The easiest way to get to Pahang is through its capital in Kuantan. From major towns like Kuala Lumpur, one could take the Karak Expressway. From neighbouring states like Kelantan, one could come by through Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu from Terengganu and Penang as well. from the south, one could come by through Johor Bahru while other states like Perak and Selangor too have their road connections here. For those opting to take buses, long distance bus services are available that connects the major towns. From Kuala Lumpur, one could take buses from the Puduraya Bus Terminal or the Putra Bus Terminal that comes and goes into the capital of Kuantan along Jalan Besar and another to the Makmur Express Bus Terminal, located around Jalan Stadium located around the front area of the Darul Makmur Stadium. To get to Genting Highlands, one can take dedicated bus services from Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan provided by the resort themselves. Otherwise one could charter a taxi from the major towns. The buses and taxis will normally bring one to the cable car station in the highlands where one can take the elevated vehicles to the top of the resort. From Kuantan, one can take connecting bus services to nearby resort town of Teluk Chempedak and Cherating. From here, one could also visit the highlands of Cameron and Genting as well. There is no railway connection that comes into Kuantan, therefore if anyone would like to come by using the train, the nearest stop would be at Mentakab, a town located at the west around 120 kilometers away. For those travelling by air, the state’s airport is located in Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan. There are connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur via the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Malaysia Airlines commute to Kuantan from the KLIA airport while using the Low Cost Carrier Terminal is where budget airline Air Asia have daily flights here. To get to Club Med, one would have to first get to Kuantan, from the capital, one can take connecting bus or taxi rides to Cherating beach. However, normally the tourist will have to inform Club Med where they will arrange for connecting transport to the resort. |
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