After Independence, the name was changed to TAMAN NEGARA. The 
  stated purpose of Taman Negara is "to utilise the land within the park in
  perpetuity, for the propagation, protection and preservation of
  indigeneous flora and fauna". With so much to see and do, a trip to
  Taman Negara is a must on your itinerary.No holiday or vacation in the
  tropics is complete without visiting a tropical rainforest (Taman Negara).
  And there's no grandeur than to visit the TAMAN NEGARA, reputed to
  be The Oldest Jungle , The Best Kept Tropical Rainforest & The Great
  Natural Wonders of the world. By that it means that Taman Negara's
  flora & fauna has evolved naturally over hundreds of millions of years
  without any disruption or major calamities.

There are trails varying from an hours' walk to serious trekking lasting up to nine days. Pre-trek preparation is imperative and a guide must accompany guests on long treks.

Mountain climbing - The more adventurous can try climbing Gunung Tahan, the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia. This challenge demands will power, physical fitness, good equipment and a guide. The trail is 55km from MUTIARA Taman Negara.

Wildlife observation hide (Jungle hide) - Spend nights hidden up in the trees while waiting for a tapir, bear or elephant to appear. Most hides are built overlooking saltlicks, from which some animals obtain necessary minerals. Except for Bumbun Tahan, which is five minutes away, most require either a boat ride or a few hours walk to get to it.