MY · Pahang · 3.71°N 102.43°E

gunung senyum

A limestone hill with 19 caves in the Jengka forest, and a legend of a bunian bride.

Best time
March to October. Pahang Forestry closes its eco-parks for the north-east monsoon from about November, and in 2025 Gunung Senyum stayed shut until 1 March while it was being upgraded. Mornings are cooler for the scramble into the caves.
How long
1 day
Getting there
About 2.5 hours' drive from KL: the Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway to Temerloh, then about an hour north on the road towards Jengka. There's no public transport to the park.
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MY · Pahanggunung senyum3.71°N 102.43°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,A limestone hill with 19 caves in the Jengka forest, and a legend of a bunian bride.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingGunung SenyumMY, Pahang
KLgunung senyum
≈ 104 km from KL, as the crow flies

A limestone hill rising out of the oil palm north of Temerloh, kept as a Forestry eco-park. There are 19 caves in it, with stalactites, columns and traces of Stone Age people who sheltered here. Spend a day poking into a few caves and walking the forest, or stay the night in the chalets.

Makan

  1. Patin masak tempoyakIn Temerloh on the way back: river catfish in a sour fermented-durian gravy.Map ↗
  2. Patin masak lemak cili apiThe yellow coconut version with bird's eye chilli, for anyone not sold on tempoyak.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The cavesGua Angin, Gua Terang Bulan and the Gua Taman pair are among the 19. Most are dark and uneven inside, so bring a torch and go with someone who knows them.Map ↗
  2. Gua Makam Tok LongThe cave with the grave of Tok Long, a nobleman who, the story goes, married a bunian, a spirit from the unseen world, broke his promise to her and never saw her again.Map ↗
  3. Gunung Jebak PuyuhThe smaller limestone hill next door, with five more caves and a jungle trek to reach them.Map ↗
  4. A night in the forestStay in the chalets, dormitory or campsite for an evening walk to look for frogs and insects.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Register at the park office first. Don't climb the hill in or after rain; wet limestone is very slippery.
  • Wear shoes with grip and leave the cave formations untouched.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.