 Tupah Recreational Forest, Kedah
Tupah Recreational Forest, or Hutan Lipur Rekreasi Tupah, is a protected forest area in the Kuala Muda District in Kedah. Tupah is a lowland dipterocarp forest located 14 km from the town of Bedong, and 54 km from Alor Setar.
Tupah Recreational Forest is located at an elevation of between 100-200 meters above sea level, with a gushing river running through it. The river, Sungai Tupah, has its source at Gunung Jerai. The recreational forest of Tupah is located along a 2-km stretch of the river.
Tupah Recreational Forest is popular with the locals who come here to picnic and bathe. It is best to enter by car, otherwise the way is quite long. However, during weekends, it may be difficult to find a parking spot. Also, the road to Tupah forest is quite narrow.
Tupah Forest Location Map
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Tupah Recreational Forest (21 April 2005)
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Tupah Recreational Forest (21 April 2005)
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Tupah Camping Site (21 April 2005)
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Sungai Tupah (21 April 2005)
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