The last time I visited Tasek Merimbun was in 1987. Since then, a lot of major improvements have been conducted to beautify the site.
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- The scenic view at Tasek Merimbun
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- Wild grass on the other side of the lake. Photos: Abang Jit Manis
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- Pulau Jelundong
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- A traditional hut seen from a distance
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- The wooden bridge connected to Pulau Jelundong
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- A rare grasshopper
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- Lotus or ‘Teratai’ flowers growing wildly on the surface of the lake
Bumpy roads and driving in total darkness were no longer an issue after the relevant authorities carried out upgrading works at Kg Rambai.
Although the site has been altered throughout the years, its natural beauty surrounded by floras and faunas are still pristine as it once was.
Tasek Merimbun is also a well-known picnic destination in the Sultanate. In this park, visitors can also utilise a wooden bridge, which is connected to an island in the middle of the lake, for a dollar. As I strolled across the bridge, local lotus or ‘teratai’ flowers were seen growing wildly on the surface of the lake. It would not be advisable to swim or even touch the water because the area is home to a few species of crocodiles.
Upon my arrival at the island known as ‘Pulau Jelundong’, I saw a few resting huts constructed out of woods and leaves. Signboards were erected to remind visitors of the rules and regulations in the island.
Tasek Merimbun is visited mostly during the weekends or school holidays and was proclaimed as an Asean Heritage Park in the 80s.
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