Malaysia Pretty Island: Dayang Bunting Lake or 'Tasik Dayang Bunting', Langkawi

Dayang Bunting Lake or 'Tasik Dayang Bunting', Langkawi

The island, which is about 20 kilometres from Kuah town, is modestly populated on one side and virtually uninhabited on the other where the lake is situated.

The legend of Tasik Dayang Bunting goes like this: The favourite bathing pool of a celestial princess named Mambang Sari was said to be Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden). A prince, Mat Teja, fell madly in love with her and tricked her into marrying him.

Sadly, their child died from a mysterious illness at the age of seven days. Distraught, the grieving Mambang Sari left the child's body in the lake and returned to her heavenly abode. Today, some believe that barren women who bathe in this lake will be endowed with a child.

GETTING HERE

By Boat

From Kuah Jetty or at Pantai Cenang, you can hire a boat from the many boat operators there to Pulau Dayang Bunting. The journey takes about 15 minutes.

WHO TO CONTACT

Langkawi Tourist Information Centre

Phone: +604-966 7789/ 955 7155

MAP TO DAYANG BUNTING

THINGS TO DO

From the entrance, you will have to walk for another 15 minutes to reach the lake. Concrete walking path has been built all along the way thus making walking in the forest easier. The main things that you have to beware off are the monkeys around. They might be swaying from trees to trees or merely staring at you. Basically, they will not attack you but it is advisable to take good care of your own belongings, especially bags.

Nearby the lake, there is a small shop selling some souvenirs and providing paddle boat and life jacket rental service. There is a small separated area beside the stall where hundreds of cat fishes live there. You can put your feet into the pool and enjoy the natural fish spa. Besides, swimming is also allowed in the lake or you can just lay on the wooden platform, enjoy a sun bath under the wonderful lake view.