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Introduction
Pedu Lake or Ampangan Pedu as known locally,
is located in the state of Kedah, Malaysia.
It lies at latitude 6 degrees 15 minutes,
longitude 100 degrees 46 minutes at the
height of 59.0 meters above mean sea level.
The lake has the char acteristics
of a sea with both low tide and high tide.
At maximum water level, the lake is 97.5m
deep (320 feet).This man-made lake, is 75
sq km in area, is surrounded by primary
tropical rainforests. It is part of the
catchment area for the Pedu Dam in which
water is stored to irrigate the padi fields
on the plains of Kedah.
Located
90km from the state capital Alor Setar and
served by good roads, it is easily accessible.
The
Pedu Lake, located in the midst of the dense
rainforest of Gunung Fakir Terbang and surrounded
by an undulating terrain, this magnificent
lake offers a serenity that is unmatched,
a landscape that is beautiful beyond words,
and a refreshingly cool environment. With
its peaceful and tranquil environment, Pedu
Lake is an ideal location for unwinding
even under the midday sun. 
The
lush jungle is home to a large population
of wild animals, which includes elephants,
deer, wild boar, leopards, birds, bats,
flying foxes, and not forgetting the different
types of insects. The rich wildlife in Pedu
Lake's jungle has prompted the Kedah Government
to designate part of Pedu Lake and its surrounding
areas as a wildlife sanctuary. This has
opened a new dimension in eco-tourism, which
is uniquely special to the Pedu Lake region.
Hides and canopy walks have also been created
to enable tourists and nature lovers to
have a taste of adventure in the wilds.
By
Road:
Take
the North-South Expressway. If you travel
from the south, exit at Gurun. This route
will take you through scenic towns and villages
like Jeniang, Batu Lima, Sik, Gulau , Belantik
and Gubir before reaching your destination.
If
travelling from the North, including Thailand,
Bukit Kayu Hitam or from Kangar, exit at
the Alor Star Utara toll and proceed to
Langar, Pokok Sena, Kuala Nerang and Kampung
Pedu. Kuala Nerang is the nearest town to
Pedu, about 50km or 45 minutes drive through
narrow meandering road. The nearest village
is Kampung Pinang, about 30km away.
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