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Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm

Situated in Teluk Sengat, Kota Tinggi, the Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm is regarded as the largest crocodile farm in Malaysia. Sprawling across an area of 10 acres, this farm houses approximately 1000 saltwater crocodiles. It is interesting to note that some of these magnificent crocodiles are about 155 years old. The farm houses 8 breeding ponds, about 80 cement ponds, dams, beautiful vegetation as well as a lake. While the farm was established in 1979, it is well maintained till date. The Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm is a great place for a family outing. While one can admire the marvellous creatures at the farm, one can also touch these enormous creatures under supervision. Further, visitors are also allowed to hold baby crocodiles in their arms. You can learn fun facts about crocodiles at the farm and can also witness the in-house keeper feeding this ginormous creature. Disabled crocodiles are also cared for at the Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm. One can also bag attractive souvenirs of the Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm on their way back home. After enjoying a visit to the crocodile farm, you can also visit nearby attractions like the Desaru beach, the Kota Tinggi waterfall, the Ostrich Farm, the Fruit Farm as well as the Sungai Lebam Wetlands. Read More

Thekchen Choling Malaysia

Situated in Kota Tinggi, Thekchen Choling Malaysia is a Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist temple of the Mahayana sect. The temple houses one of the largest statues of Avalokitesvara (a Bodhisattva) constructed in Tibetan style. The statue rises to a height of about 36 feet and is the largest Thousand-Armed Chenrezig statue in Southeast Asia. The beauty of this statue is further accentuated by turquoise stones, corals, pearls and dzi-beads. The Malaysian temple is associated with the Thekchen Choling temple in Singapore that was established in 2001. Thekchen Choling Malaysia was founded by Singha Rinpoche in October 2012. The Buddhist temple is named after the 14th Dalai Lama, Thekchen Choling. The words Thekchen Choling mean Great Mahayana Dharma Temple. Further, the temple also houses sacred Dharma texts and relics of the 14th Dalai Lama, 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, Sakya Trizin and several other revered personalities. Read More

The Chambal River Safari, organised across the Chambal River near Kota, Rajasthan, includes exploring the river on a boat while being surrounded by greenery, sandbanks and ravines. The one hour river safari lets you experience close to 300 migratory and resident birds along with Ghariyals, crocodiles and more. The river safari is an excellent way to learn about the diverse flora and fauna of the National Chambal Sanctuary which begins close to the the tripoint of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. With binoculars in hand, one can spot different species like the Gangetic River Dolphin, gharial, Marsh crocodile, Indian striped hyenas, Turtles, Smooth-coated otters etc. The region is also home to hundreds of resident and migratory birds including the Indian Skimmer. Led by naturalists, the river safari permits one to catch glimpses of the various species that inhabit the river and surrounding areas. Read More