Lake Kenyir was named after the Kenyir & River, one of the many rivers in central Terengganu that rose due to the construction of Jenagor dam . As the rivers rose, the mountains and hills were submerged in water to become little islets. The mountains regions of Lake Kenyir are a world of untouched virgin tropical forest , estimated to be millions of years old.
The highest peak situated in centre of the lake is Mount Chergau on Chergau Island, the largest island in Lake Kenyir. Other islands, namely Bayas, Sumas , Jelatang , Batu Pipit and many others dot the lake. Also to be admired is Batu Pipit Islands also known as Mahathir Island named after the former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir who personally too pride in the development of the lake and its effect on the natural ecosystem.
The Second highest peak within the vicinity of Lake Kenyir is Mount Gagau, which is estimated at 1376 mater above sea level, and Mount Lawit towering over 1,519 meters high, certifiably the highest peak within Terengganu 's Taman Negara . Other peaks include Mount Bongsu, Tembat, Raung, Kachang and Gajah Terom.
The highest peak situated in centre of the lake is Mount Chergau on Chergau Island, the largest island in Lake Kenyir. Other islands, namely Bayas, Sumas , Jelatang , Batu Pipit and many others dot the lake. Also to be admired is Batu Pipit Islands also known as Mahathir Island named after the former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir who personally too pride in the development of the lake and its effect on the natural ecosystem.
The Second highest peak within the vicinity of Lake Kenyir is Mount Gagau, which is estimated at 1376 mater above sea level, and Mount Lawit towering over 1,519 meters high, certifiably the highest peak within Terengganu 's Taman Negara . Other peaks include Mount Bongsu, Tembat, Raung, Kachang and Gajah Terom.
