Pahang river from the new bridge near Kuala Krau

Something from a little trip to Jerantut, Pahang made over the weekend.

Three days ago me and family made a trip to Pulau Tawar, Jerantut to attend a function. Normally to get there one drives towards the town of Jerantut before crossing a bridge over the Pahang river as shown in the article Pahang river at Jerantut Ferry.

We however wanted to try a different route. There is a new bridge built near the small town of Kuala Krau halfway between Jerantut and the town of Temerloh. For the record, Temerloh is 60 km south of Jerantut. Before this you either cross the Pahang river via Temerloh or via Jerantut. Look at the article Pahang river near the Temerloh bridge.

Luckily the bridge is not busy. And there is enough space to park at the middle of the bridge.

A look downriver. I learned about the existence of this bridge went visiting a rather nearby tourist spot, nearby from here but quite a distance from both Jerantut and Temerloh. Look at the article The caves of Gunung Senyum made 2 years ago.

Then the bridge was said to have just been opened.

Back to the car for a look upriver...

p/s : I've just remembered. There is actually one more bridge crossing the Pahang river between Jerantut dan Temerloh. But that is part of the East Coast Highway passing some 7 km north of Temerloh and it is within a confined parameter. So there.