Pulau Tenggol Destination Guide

OVERVIEW
Pulau Tenggol is another beautiful diving getaway and lies just 45 minutes off Kuala Dungun in the south of Terengganu. It is small - just 3km long and 2km wide.

However, this doesn't prevent it from being a paradise for many people, especially diving enthusiasts.

The interior of the island is filled with steep, rocky cliffs. This rocky terrain extends from the interior of the island to the ocean and has created a dramatic 'drop-off' - a sort of vertical canvas of marine life - that divers never seem to tire of.

BEST TIME TO VISIT
Between March and October. Take note that most resorts are closed during the North-east Monsoon, which blows from November to February.

GETTING TO TENGGOL ISLAND
By Land
Driving by car with friends or loved ones can be pretty much an interesting trip. Aside from the greeneries that can be seen through out your journey, the fresh air and unpolluted countryside can offer a wonderful experience. Once you get to Terengganu road, the beautiful beaches and blue waters welcome you.

KL to KT (approx. 455 km): 2 option the coastal road or Jerangau Jabor
Highway 2 KL (Gombak Toll) on Karak
Highway and continue with East Coast Expressway to Kuantan exit.
Highway 3 Kuantan exit to Kuala Terengganu (Coastal road to Kemaman, Dungun and Kuala Terengganu) (223km)
Highway 2 KL (Gombak Toll) on Karak Highway and continue with East Coast Expressway to Kuantan exit.
Highway 3 Kuantan exit to Bukit Besi (20+km) - turn left
Highway 14 Bukit Besi turn off to Dungun/Ajil (114km) - turn left
Highway 14 Dungun/Ajil to Ajil/Kuala Berang (42km) - turn right
Highway 14 Ajil to Kuala Terengganu (35km)

Singapore/Johor Bahru to KT (approx. 562 km):
Highway E2 Head north on the North-South highway and exit at Yong Peng (km)
Highway 1 To Labis and Segamat(km) turn right
Highway 12 To Kuantan
Highway 3 Kuantan to Kuala Terengganu (Coastal road to Kemaman, Dungun and Kuala Terengganu)(223km)

Penang to KT (approx. 460 km):
Highway 4 Penang on the East West Highway via Grik to Jertih (km)-turn right
Highway 3 Jertih to Kuala Terengganu (km)

By Air
Malaysian Airline and Air Asia offer regular daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan.

Taxis are readily available at the airports for city transfers. It is about one and half hour's drive from Kuala Terengganu to Dungun and one and fourty minutes' drive from Kuantan to Dungun.

MAP

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