Seasoned trekkers my want to try the rigorous seven-day trek to the summit of Gunung Tahan in Taman Negara, Pahang. Novice trekkers can practise at Forest Reserve Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysia Agriculture Park at Taman Bukit Cahaya in Shah Alam, Selangor or Air Keroh Recreational Forest in Malacca.

Well known trekking sites in Sarawak include Niah National Park, Mulu National Park and Lambir National Park. In Sabah, the Kinabalu National Park and Danum Valley are good trekking destinations

::DIVERSITY OF TERRAIN::
Undulating hills matted with dense vegetation, gushing rivers, steep forested slopes and muddy trails are just a few examples of the varied terrain encountered when trekking in Malaysia's diverse tropical habitats.
Blanketing the landscape, there are several major types of rainforests to explore, each with their own unique characteristics and wildlife.

Acting as a buffer between land and sea, mangrove forests prevent coastal erosion and are vital as feeding and breeding grounds for fisheries. In Kuala Selangor Nature Park and other mangrove sites, where fiddler crabs dart into muddy holes to avoid hungry monkeys, boardwalks snake through the forest to make trekking easier.

A prominent feature of both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysian hillsides, dipterocarp forests are one of nature's most complex and diverse ecosystems. Hundreds of plant species including climbing vines and palms can be seen in a dazzling array of forms and functions. Large buttressed roots provide stability for trees while the tips aid water dripping.

Montane forests are a cooler alternative for trekking than the dipterocarp forests and come with their own attractions and indigenous plant and animal life.

Jungle trekking can take an hour or two or as many as you wish. The choice is up to the nature adventurer. The best time to trek in Peninsular Malaysia is during the dry season in March to October when rainfall is sparse and does not hinder exploration. The wet season in Sabah and Sarawak is from July to October.