River Tourism: A Potential in Pergau River, Jeli, Kelantan

Abstract

The study emphasize on the river-tourism prospect in which determining a new potential place for river-tourism area. Pergau River, Jeli, which is located at the southwest of the state of Kelantan, is the location to be chosen since the preliminary observation had shown that the river have many resources which are favorably in providing the river-tourism activities resources. River-tourism activities are rarely to be seen in the state of Kelantan. Some of the activities such as adventure water activities, white-water rafting, kayaking, boating, tubing, swimming, fishing and cruising are such an attractive and enjoyable moment which are get a high demand from the tourist around the world especially tourist who is seeking for challenges, adventures, experiences and satisfaction. This research paper consider several elements in river-tourism prospect include the geomorphological study of the Pergau River, Water Profile Study, Social Survey and also study of the suitability for nature-tourism area. All of those elements are important in determining Pergau River and surrounding area as a potential spot for river-tourism activities. The conclusion of the paper shows significant and scientific proves of the suitability and potential of the area, in terms of physical, biological, ecological and social aspect to be considered as one of the river-tourism spot in the state of Kelantan.

Keywords: River-tourism, River geomorphology, WTO Criteria, Water Quality, pergau River