Middle earth - The Packages

MIDDLE EARTH - Create your own Package

To those who wish to visit us, please view the brochures and do keep in touch.
You can email me /sms your view and suggestion in order for us to bring the best out of your stay. Please tell us how you want to spend your excursion and we will deliver THE PACKAGE.

We also cater corporate events.
Here are some of the events that we hosted in 2008.

NISSAN
JURASIC PARK IV CHALLENGE

LAKE TO LAKE EXPEDITION
TASEK BERA TO TASEK CHINI

ROCK CLIMBING

THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US.

By Mohd Azhar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Jerantut, which is the largest district in Pahang, is known as the main gateway to the National Park in Kuala Tahan.

Tourists mainly visit the Kota Gelanggi Cave, Tekam Plantation Eco Resort and the Meraung Waterfall near here before proceeding to the National Park.

However, hidden deep in the indistinguishable mix of recreational and permanent forest reserves, interspersed with fast flowing rivers and waterfalls, lay sequestered nooks and crannies.

LATA LEBAH

THE LOST WATERFALL

In colonial times, these jungles had provided asylum to revered Malay warrior Mat Kilau who used their cover as a training ground, hideaway and getaway after his frequent skirmishes with the British.

These same locations could now be the perfect backdrop for eco-adventure activities.

"It is a shame that only we locals and a select few are privy to these pristine locations. I would like more visitors to enjoy them," said Jerantut born businessman cum restaurateur, Marodzuan Abd. Ghani.

GUNUNG AIS

As a precursor, Marodzuan, who also heads the Jerantut based Gaharu 4x4 Team, organised the Sungai Salan 4x4 Challenge and Kembara Merdeka 4x4, last year.

The former was a competition while the later was a familiarisation programme in which a convoy of 4WD vehicles was used to ferry participants to remote villages in the district.

MIDDLE EARTH MOTEL & CAFE

Following these teaser events, Marodzuan and teammates Osmadi Osman and Amiruddin Sabri formed an event management company called Middle Earth to promote eco-adventure packages in the district.

They also set up a board and lodging establishment for backpackers called Middle Earth Motel & Cafe, located a stone's throw away from the Jerantut railway station.

Being a Land Rover enthusiast Marodzuan invested in three Land Rover Defenders, which are used as a chuck wagon as well as to ferry camping paraphernalia. These official vehicles are called Godfather, Lost Boy and Blues Brother.

A crew of seven takes care of the housekeeping and logistics.

ECO-ADVENTURE PACKAGES

Middle Earth offers comprehensive eco-adventure packages in Jerantut, apart from day trips to remote villages, geological locations and historical sites.

Eco-adventure packages have different signature themes printed on T-shirts that must be worn by participants during the trip.

Depending on the destination chosen, these have the company's logo with catchy phrases like 'Lost Boy Trail', 'Run to the Hill', 'Monsoon Trail' and 'Wet and Slippery' printed at the back.

That such apparel is exclusive to participants make them a much coveted souvenir.

JUNGLE SOIREES

Middle Earth eco-adventure trips are a memorable experience as well as a gastronomic delight.

Getting back to camp after a physically exerting activity, it is amusing to see your guide cum instructor don an apron to prepare your meal, with recipe book placed next to the stove.

Lunch can be anything from traditional Pahang Malay cuisine to catch-of-the-day steamed fish with vegetables, prepared in Chinese style.

Event & Marketing Manager Osmadi is also a deft hand at whipping up an array of Western cuisine ranging from steak, barbequed chicken wings, Coney Island Dog, spaghetti bolognaise to venison stew.

Middle Earth dinners are delightful jungle soirees which can be full of surprises. During a 'Lost Boy Trail' package organised for the media recently, the company even held a special 'Jungle Wedding Reception' as a show of appreciation for crew member Mohd Ghazali Onn.

PROMOTING NEW ECO-ADVENTURE LOCATIONS IN JERANTUT

Middle Earth has also conducted specially tailored adventure programmes for TV9, Akademi Nasyid participants, Nissan Frontier and X-Trail owners in Kuantan, apart from 4x4 off-road driving skills training for Land Rover owners from across the causeway.

According to Pahang Tourism Action Council (MTPN) general manager Haji Idros Yahya, the company's activities are in tandem with the Council's aspiration to promote new eco-adventure locations in Jerantut.

"Middle Earth logistic support has greatly contributed towards the success of our promotional programmes," Idros said.

For more information, contact Middle Earth Motel & Cafe at: 603-6188 9990 (Tel), 603-61889950 (fax); or Marodzuan at: 012-9819 145.

-- BERNAMA

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