MY · Pahang · 3.33°N 101.86°E

janda baik

Riverside glamping, cool kampung air and durian season, about an hour from KL.

Best time
Any time. Mornings are cool all year, and durian season, roughly June to August, is a bonus. Skip river dips after heavy rain.
How long
2 days, 1 night
Getting there
About 45 minutes to an hour from KL via the Karak Highway. Public transport is thin, so drive or take a Grab.
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MY · Pahangjanda baik3.33°N 101.86°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Riverside glamping, cool kampung air and durian season, about an hour from KL.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingJanda BaikMY, Pahang
KLjanda baik
≈ 28 km from KL, as the crow flies
The central Janda Baik which also marks as 0 KM

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A kampung in the Bentong hills, about 45 km east of KL and around 800 m up, where small rivers run between orchards and forest. It's a favourite weekend escape for city folk, with riverside homestays, glamping sites and cafés.

Makan

  1. DurianBentong's Musang King and other durians are some of the most sought after in the country.Map ↗
  2. Bentong gingerThe town is known for its ginger. Try ginger tea, or bring some home.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Riverside staysMany homestays and glamping sites sit right on a river, so you can soak your feet with your morning coffee.Map ↗
  2. River dipsThe shallow, rocky streams are cool and clear in dry weather.Map ↗
  3. CafésPlenty of garden and riverside cafés for a slow brunch.Map ↗
  4. Durian orchardsIn season, orchards and roadside stalls sell durian fresh from the trees.Map ↗
  5. BentongThe nearby town has an old main street, its famous ginger and Chamang Waterfall on the outskirts.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Rivers can rise very fast after rain upstream. Get out of the water when it starts raining or turns cloudy.
  • Bring mosquito repellent.
  • The roads are narrow and winding. Drive slowly, especially after dark.

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