MY · Kedah · 6.25°N 100.81°E

tasik pedu

Houseboat nights, fishing trips and forested shores in Kedah's inland lake country.

Best time
December to March is usually driest. The water drops in long dry spells and rises after the rains; September and October are the wettest months.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
About 5.5–6 hours' drive from KL: the North–South Expressway to Alor Setar, then east through Kuala Nerang. From Alor Setar it's about an hour.
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MY · Kedahtasik pedu6.25°N 100.81°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Houseboat nights, fishing trips and forested shores in Kedah's inland lake country.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingTasik PeduMY, Kedah
KLtasik pedu
≈ 359 km from KL, as the crow flies

A big reservoir in the forested hills of Padang Terap, close to the Thai border. The lakeside resort that once drew the crowds closed in 2010, so today it's a quieter trip for anglers and families: a boat out to the islands, a night on a houseboat and freshwater fish for dinner.

Makan

  1. Ikan baung masak lemak cili apiRiver catfish in a spicy coconut gravy, a lakeside favourite.Map ↗
  2. Ikan pekasamFermented freshwater fish, fried crisp and eaten with rice.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. A houseboat nightSpend the night out on the lake, with meals cooked on board.Map ↗
  2. A fishing tripLocal boatmen take anglers out for toman, sebarau and lampam.Map ↗
  3. The islandsA boat ride out to the small islands in the lake, with forest on every side.Map ↗
  4. BirdwatchingThe forest around the shore is good for birds at first light.Map ↗

Where to stay

On a houseboat for the full experience, or in Alor Setar if you'd rather do it as a long day trip.

Good to know

  • Book the boat or houseboat before you drive out; there's little walk-in business at the lake.
  • Wear a life jacket on every boat trip, and bring insect repellent.

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