FIRST TIME AT CHAMANG WATERFALL & LEMANG TO’KI
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On the blessed morning of 1st Syawal,
cruising down an uncrowded road, the cool environment just after the rain, the
trees covered with thick mist accompanied by a feeling of excitement to meet my
long distance family in the village to celebrate Hari Raya AidilFitri in
Bentong, Pahang.
My family planned to go back to our hometown in the
morning because of the smooth traffic, my siblings and I, was chit chatting
about the Duit Raya that we have about to receive from our aunties and uncles.
In addition, I thought about the places my cousins and I would hang out and
create new memories.
Oh yes! A few
week before AidilFitri I was looking to an advertisement in a newspaper about attractions
in Pahang. It wrote about Chamang Waterfall and Lemang To’ki restaurant. This
place is very familiar to me, but I never got chance to go there. So I used this
opportunity to go with my cousins.
After the exhaustion of celebrating Raya, I told about
my plan to visit these places the next day to my eldest cousin. Soon, the whole
family knew about my plan and wanted to join us. But with a condition that on
the second AidilFitri, we must visit our relatives first.
The next day, around 10 am we were ready to head to
our first destination which is Chamang Waterfall. It takes about 22 minutes (12
km) from our house to reach there. Along the journey, we could see hills which
made it cool as well because we were surrounded by trees along the road.
After the 22 minute ride, we finally arrive. RM2 was
charged for entrance fees. Upon exiting the car, we could hear the sound of the
waterfall and the river. Making me more excited to get into the water.
First thing first, I’m amazed by the wonderful
scenery and wondering why I do not have much time for a beautiful place like
this. This waterfall is about 5000 feet high, when I see it, I can feel how
strong the current is and I might just want to quickly snap some pictures first. There were a few spots we could put our stuff
and have a picnic there. My mom and my aunties packed lunch, which consisted of
warm rice with, Gulai Tempoyak Ayam, Asam Pedas Ikan and some fried vegetables.
It was simple and yet scrumptious meal. After lunch, it was now time to jump
into the water. However, be warned to be careful as always when we go to a waterfall,
the rocks are slippery and is quite steep below the waterfall.
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About 15 minutes playing in the water with my
relatives, I took a walk around the area. Not far from the waterfall I’ve found
a canopy bridge, a campsite and also a barbeque pit provided by the management
could be seen from the bridge. The area can also be considered an educational environment
too as they label the trees and flowers.
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Finally, at about 3pm, it was time for us to head
home.
As night came, we were all exhausted and hungry.
There was no food at home so we decided to go out and find some food. In the
midst of getting ready, one of my uncles, was craving for Raya food which was
some Lemang (steamed sticky rice in a bamboo) and Rendang (slow cooked spicy
beef). Due to not having Lemang and Rendang the whole day, we missed the Raya
vibes. To that, my uncle suggested we eat at Lemang To’ki. From our house, it
takes only 11 minutes (5.7 km).
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Along the main road in Bentong (Jalan Tras), this
place is famous around bikers. This is the main pit stop where the bikers would
hang out and from outside you can see the unique design and name To’ki Lemang.
Before this stall came to this big scale, they originally
started out by just selling bamboo rice at the road side since 2006 and only
sell the bamboo rice three days a week which is Friday to Sunday including
public holidays. Till now since 2011, there is a person who invests in his
stall which lead to this big scale restaurant. Now not only bamboo rice is
sold, rendang, beef, and a lot more beverages are available here.
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What’s so special about this place is, when you come
here, you can see how their bamboo rice is made and cooked, step by step, they
are happy to show you how it’s done. Not only rice, they even have roasted
chicken and beef. After seeing them
roast it, I immediately ordered mine. Not only do they have delicious food,
they even have a great variety of drinks like float, ABC, and lychee kang. Each
item here is worth to order.
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Even the interior here is beautiful, I could see a
lot of antique items placed around the restaurant. The place is made from wood
is definitely photo worthy. By its design, it is enough to attract people to
take a lot inside. If you guys want to come over and taste their scrumptious food,
this place is located at Batu 2, Jalan Tras, 28700 Bentong, Pahang and the
business hour is they are open on Monday to Sunday from 12pm-10pm.
There it is, my travelogue in Pahang, my hometown. I
am a bit sad to be going back to Kuala Lumpur because my holidays were packed
with attractive and fun activities with my beloved relatives. I will make sure
my family and I will often find spare time to go back to my hometown for other
experiences.
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