Tanah Rata is the centre of Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. It is one of the small towns for tourists to explore Cameron Highlands. With temperatures up to 50 F at night, it is a great place to relax for visitors to escape the heat and humidity of Southeast Asia. Tanah Rata has several public facilities such as community hospitals, post offices, government offices and shops. In fact, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds these cities.
Interesting Places at Tanah Rata
There are many interesting places you can visit around Tanah Rata, including:
Palas Boh River Tea Plantation and Bharat Tea – Visitors have the opportunity to see the planting and harvesting process until the product is ready. In fact, guests can enjoy a cup of hot tea at the cafe while enjoying the beautiful panoramic views surrounding the cafe. Light scones and light sandwiches are great to eat together.
Cactus Valley – There are many types of cactus here and visitors can find beautiful and cute cactus for as little as RM 10 for 3 small cactuses.
Strawberry Farm – Cold weather is ideal for growing strawberries. For this reason, Cameron Highlands is an ideal location for the crop. Visitors can pick their own fresh strawberries from the tree, enjoy chocolate-covered strawberry ice cream and sour strawberry jam – sweet.
Honey farms – There are honey farms such as “madu tualang” which is a wild honey harvested from the wild.
Roses – So many beautiful flowers that you can bring home at a cheaper price than the ones at the flower shop.
Lavender Farm – Visitors will find an area filled with lavender flowers so beautiful and so beautiful. It’s like being abroad when you take pictures here.
Night Markets – Open every weekend and a variety of local foods to try like tasty balls, sweet potatoes, pancakes, apam and more.
Vegetable Market – Fresh vegetables are available here and can be purchased at very cheap prices.
Mah Meri Art Gallery – Mah Meri is an ancient tribe living on Carey Island, Selangor. However, in Cameron Highlands, their crafts in wood carving were on display at the Mah Meri Art Gallery, Tanah Rata. Many masks and wood carvings have been awarded the
UNESCO Seal of Excellence.
How To Get There
By Car : Drive from Tapah or Simpang Pulai, Perak or from Kuala Lumpur
By Bus : From Kuala Lumpur take about five hours, from Ipoh take about two hours and take five hours from Butterworth
Visit a bee farm
Find tranquility at Robinson Waterfalls
Take in beauty at the Flower Festival
Eat strawberries
Walk through Cactus Valley
Go golfing
Touring tea plantation
Trekking
Visit Mah Meri Art Gallery
Other than the ordinary hotels around Bentong town, the accommodation has been concentrated around Bukit Tinggi for those looking for mere relaxation and leisure. You can feel the crisp, cool and natural air, invigorates the mind and body. Here, you can go for a round of golf as well as stay in the theme park, with French setting. Other sporting activities include tennis, archery, excellent gymnasium and a swimming pool. As an additional event, you also pick up this place for meetings, training courses or seminars, theme parties and product launches.
For the more challenging type, there is an alternative for you in the form of motivational, obstacle and other forms of training in the cool atmosphere and with a cheaper and reasonable budget. There are many training camps and with the provision of only accommodation with a slight difference and atmosphere in Janda Baik. Some of the activities in the training camps are jungle trekking, abseiling, flying fox, obstacles and many more.
Some of the more illustrious places to visit in this vicinity are the Chamang Waterfalls, which is close to Bentong town, at Chamang Village at the end of Jalan Loke Yew. A popular site for picnics for families is also popularly known as ‘lover’s falls’. The Lentang Forest Recreation Park is another relaxing and educational holiday destination near Bentong. It provides camping sites. The park boasts an arboretum where trees and plants are cultivated for scientific and medical research. Approximately about 20 minutes drive from Bentong along the old Kuala Lumpur road, you will be able to locate the Bentong Hot Springs. The dissolved minerals in the waters which are volcanic in origin are said to therapeutic for the body.
BENTONG REST HOUSE
Jalan Anuar
28700 Bentong
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-222 1708
BENTONG MAJU HOTEL
P24, Bentong Maju Business Centre
28700 Bentong
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-222 2228
MILTON HOTEL
101, Jalan Chi Yin
28700 Bentong
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-222 1766/1955
DUSUN ECO RESORT
Km 56.8, Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur-Karak
Bentong, Pahang Darul Makmur
FOO LI HOTEL
12, Taman Ban Hua
28700 Bentong
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-222 4871
CHEONG AIK HOTEL
49, Jalan Ah Peng
28700 Bentong
Pahang Darul Makmur
KIM MAH WIRA HOTEL
2nd Floor
P34-35, Bentong Maju Business Centre
28700 Bentong
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-222 2180
Whether you stay is for pleasure or business, Shahzan Inn Kuantan refreshes you like no other. wish the ambience perfected to catch the cosy mood of the retreat away from it all but never away from the finest thing in life, Shahzan Inn Kuantan is the excellence choice. It is located in the heart of Kuantan which put you right on the center of activities where you can observe Malaysia at their natural friendliness. 127 tastefully furnished rooms at Shahzan Inn, Kuantan comprise of 10 suites, 25 family and 92 deluxe rooms are made available for your preference. They come with standard features like the individually controlled air-conditioning, IDD telephone and colour televisions.
Facilities
All rooms with private bathroom, colour TV, and 24 hours Astro TV programmed
Telephone service
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Puteri Teja Coffee House
Puteri Kemala Lounge
Chinese restaurant
Puteri Lela Ballroom I & II
Conference room & Facilities
Doctor on call
Save deposit box
Souvenir shop
Private limousine (by arrangement)
Golf (by arrangement)
Adult & children’s swimming pool
Jungle trekking
Jogging (by arrangement)
Sea fishing (by arrangement)
Indoor games
Location
Located in the heart of Kuantan, it provides you the easier access to every centre of the town’s activities.
SHAHZAN INN, KUANTAN
Lot Pt 240, Jalan Bukit Ubi/Jalan Masjid
25000 Kuantan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 609-513 6688
Fax: 609-513 5588
Lake Chini Resort is built landscaped with the natural surroundings which is peaceful and harmonious to the growth. The resort has two kinds of chalet to choose. The ‘Balau’ which is deluxe are for those who come in a family and prefer a bigger accommodation. There are two rooms in this kind of chalet. It houses a family bed and the other two single beds. The ‘Meranti’ which is standard are smaller in size and also houses a family bed and two single bed.For those who come in groups of ten, there is for your choice, a dorm in the form of double-decker beds. There is also a camping site available. You can then enjoy the freshness of the air. It is facing the lake.
Another site you can enjoy yourself is from the restaurant which can serve you with various dishes including fresh water fishes. The prices are moderate and is money’s worth. We accept reservations and bookings.
Facilities
Accommodation
Restaurant
Jetty
Tourism package like fishing, lake tour, jungle trekking, night trekking, mountain climbing, lake crossing.
Karaoke
Telematches
Absailing
Water sports
Location
The resort can be reached by using one of the three ways available.
First Route:
By water and experiencing the challenge, you can use the Kg. Belimbing way. There are numerous jetty’s such as Chini lotus and in Kg. Belimbing itself. The one hour and twenty minutes journey requires the visitors to travel across the Pahang river followed by Chini river to the lake and resort. Second Route:
For those who prefer to travel by own vehicle direct, especially for those who cames from the north, utilizing the Tun Razak highway (leading to Segamat), you reach Paloh Hinai and the straight to the resort. From the junction, you have to travel an hour before you reach. Third Route:
From the south, especially from Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Johore and Singapore can enter the junction to Felda Chini from Tun Razak Highway from Rompin/Segamat right to the lake.
Dinar Tiara Sdn Bhd
Chini
26690 Pekan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Persona Island Resort is located at Kampung Tekek. It offers 26 stylishly decorated rooms with bathroom attached (air conditioned and non-air conditioned). Set in a lush tropical landscape, the resort can also organizes outdoor activities at the minimal charge which includes snorkeling, boating, jungle trekking, fishing, island tour, diving, visit the marine park, etc.
Facilities
Restaurant serving continental/asian cuisines
Meeting room with the maximum capacity of 100 persons
Children playground set in lush tropical landscape
Location
It is located in the heart of Kuantan town where the centre of activities take place.
Brinchang is a hill area located at a height of 1,540 meters in Cameron Highlands. It is the second highest town in Cameron Highlands, a humid area about 2km away from Tanah Rata and 3km from Kea Farm. It has a relatively small group but has a very compact development as a tourist center that has local tastes and tastes. It is one of a number of centers with shops, restaurants and budget hotels, holiday apartments and many other amenities. Brinchang comes from the name of Gunung Brinchang.
With cool air and green hills and lush pastures and a touch of colonial nostalgia, Cameron Highlands attracts tourists to come and holiday here. Brinchang is one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations. You can even do some fun activities with your family. Here’s a list of locations and activities you can do in Brinchang:
Visit the tea plantations – It would not be complete if you went to Cameron Highlands without visiting the tea plantations. The tea plantations in Cameron Highlands are among the fastest growing farms in Malaysia. Visitors have the opportunity to see the farm workers pick up fresh tea leaves for tea powder.
Ice cream at the Lavender Garden – Visitors can see beauty of the purple lavender flowers and some of the other types of flowers that are also here. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste lavender or strawberry ice cream, hot coffee and tea as well as other snacks. The entrance fee to Lavender Garden is RM 10 for adults.
Visit the strawberry fields – Cameron Highlands is the only place to grow strawberries all year long. Visitors can visit this farm from May to August and experience the freshness of the strawberries found here. In addition to tasting fresh strawberries, visitors can also try ice cream as well as strawberry jam, milk, juice, strawberry waffle which is also exciting.
Rose Garden – There are up to 100 different colors of roses that are colorful and very attractive. Fans of roses must be happy for themselves.
Cactus Valley – There are so many cactus trees here in different sizes and shapes.
Time Tunnel Museum – Visitors can enter the Time Tunnel Museum honoring the local and ancient culture through more than 1,000 artefacts, pictures and memorable.
Butterfly Farm – The park is one of the oldest and most popular attractions in Cameron Highlands. There are so many colorful butterflies fluttering around this park.
Visit Sam Poh Temple – This temple is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the highlands, featuring architectural designs of hand-carved dragon sculptures and ceramic tiles.
Hiking Brinchang Mountain and Mossy Forest – Travel to Brinchang Mountain and Mossy Forest with exotic flora and vegetation such as apes, ferns and more.
Golf – Golfers can play golf at Sultan Ahmad Shah Golf Club, located between Brinchang and Tanah Rata. With 18 holes, this golf course is the only one located in Cameron Highlands.
Night Market – Night markets in Brinchang sell local produce, street food and cheaper souvenirs.
How To Get There
By Car : Drive from Tapah or Simpang Pulai, Perak or from Kuala Lumpur
By Bus : From Kuala Lumpur take about five hours, from Ipoh take about two hours and take five hours from Butterworth
Just 13 km from Raub lies another recreation centre, Sungai Pasu Recreation Centre. Located in the village of Sungai Pasu, the centre boasts of natural lake, lush greenery and freshwater fish pond. One of the locations for the local homestay programme, Sungai Pasu has won the title as the cleanest and most beautiful village in Pahang a few times. This quietly Malay village is perfect for a weekend getaway from the city.
Homestay inside Sungai Pasu
Joe’s Homestay Sungai Pasu
Joe’s homestay is a nice unit 1 storey bangalow homestay that is suited for family. The unit has air condition, its nicely renovated and clean. This homestay is also equipped with kitchen for cooking
Teratak Delima Muslim
Teratak delima is lcoated around 4.2km away from Kampung Sungai Pasu.
Hotels near Sungai Pasu
Rock Mountain Resort
Rock Mountain is located just around 8km away from Kampung Sungai Pasu equipped with rooms and pools. This 3 star resort is equipped with gym , basketball court , nicely decorated common area and many more .The pool is great for a weekend family or children getaway.. The pool even has jacuzzi and riverine which is great for children to enjoy
ACTIVITIES
– Cultural Performance / Traditional Games
– Jeram Besu And Lata Jarum (Rapids)
– Experience Life As A Farmer
TOUR ITINERARY
03 Day 02 Night
Day 01 – Welcome Ceremony.
– Activities with local folks.
– Dinner
– Culture performances
Day 02 – Visit Rubber plantation.
– Demonstration of local dishes.
– Fishing
– Culture Performances.
Day 03 – Breakfast with foster parents.
– Activities with foster parents.
– Lunch.
– End of programme.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Joe’s Homestay Rabu
Kg Gali Hilir 1 , 27600, Raub , Pahang
Alus bt. Napi
Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang.
Rajiman bt. Ibrahim
No. 40, Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang.
Kadarismi bt. Sawintana
Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang. Rosnani bt. Husin
42, Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang.
Khadijah bt. Ishak
Lot 1175, Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang. Rupiah Yaakob
Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang.
Ngadiam bin Husin
Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang. Sinwannim bin Dorahim
Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang.
Paridah bt. Lakia
Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang. Zuraini bt. Zahid
Lot 509, Kampung Sungai Pasu,
27600 Raub,
Pahang.
No holiday or vacation in the tropics is complete without visiting a tropical rainforest. And there’s no grandeur than to visit the TAMAN NEGARA, reputed to be The Oldest Jungle , The Best Kept Tropical Rainforest & The Great Natural Wonders of the world. By that it means that Taman Negara’s flora & fauna has evolved naturally over hundreds of millions of years without any disruption or major calamities.
History
Taman Negara was declared for conservation in 1938 and has become Malaysia’s premier national park and the largest in the country covering over 4343 square kilometres (434,300 hectares) of primary forest, spans across three states Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang – and is situated in the centre of the Peninsula Malaysia. Taman Negara is the most extensive protected area of pristine, lowland, evergreen rainforest in the country. Taman Negara originated from a Pahang State Legislation in 1925 and in the district of Jerantut. Over 1300 square kilometres of tropical jungle in its natural state was designated “THE GUNUNG TAHAN GAME RESERVE”. This became the National Park in 1938 when the Sultan of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan set aside the present area, and named it the “KING GEORGE V NATIONAL PARK”. After Independence, the name was changed to TAMAN NEGARA. The stated purpose of Taman Negara is “to utilise the land within the park in perpetuity, for the propagation, protection and preservation of indigeneous flora and fauna”. With so much to see and do, a trip to Taman Negara is a must on your itinerary.
Taman Negara is a popular vacation spot in Pahang and is the largest forest reserve in Peninsular Malaysia. It’s promises challenging activities with the natural attractions of flora and fauna that are over 150 million years old that will surely leave tourists mesmerized by their beauty.
Visitors can visit Pahang National Park either by road or experience a boat ride down the Kuala Tembeling River. Traveling by boat is certainly a more interesting experience for this National Park in Pahang and usually takes up to 3 hours.
Hotels and Resort at Taman Negara
Mutiara Taman Negara
Tebing Guest House
Taman Negara Riverview Lodge
Tekoma Resort Taman Negara
Interesting Activities
There are many activities that can be done here. It is certain that every activity available will challenge you physically and mentally. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn something in the National Park that is definitely not available anywhere else.
Canopy Walk
This 530m long bridge was built for research purposes but eventually became the main attraction for tourists coming to Pahang National Park. Enjoy the beauty of flora and fauna from a height of 40m from the ground.
Through the Forest
Terasek Hill, Lubok Simpon, Gua Telinga, Bumbun Kumbang, Lata Berkoh, Tenor and Mount Tahan are the trails used in cross-forest activities. Crossing forest can takes as little as 20 minutes up to 7 days.
The Terasek Hill Trail is the most famous trail and takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete. The trail to Mount Tahan is definitely the one that takes the longest which is 7 days while the Tenor trail is said to be the most challenging trail.
Visiting Indigenous Villages
Visitors have the opportunity to visit the native village here. There are 2 type of Orang Asli ethnic groups in the National Park, namely Batek and Semokberi. They will share how to use bamboo to hunt and make fire.
Rapid Shooting
This is one of the most interesting activities in the National Park while going down to the Tembeling River by riding a wooden boat. It starts from Kuala Tahan to Kuala Terengganu and back to Kuala Tahan.
Visitors are advised not to bring electronic devices or put them in waterproof bags. This is because you will definitely be drenched after the activity.
Boat to Lata Berkoh
Taking a boat to Lata Berkoh is safer than rapid shooting. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of flora and fauna in Lata Berkoh.
Feeding Kelah Fish
Visitors can feed the kelah fish while the boat to Lata Berkoh stops at the kelah sanctuary.
Watching Animals
Visitors have the opportunity to observe various animals found here including wild animals. However, visitors need to look in a safe place that has been provided by the National Park.
Fishing
For anglers, definitely excited to fish in Sungai Keniam and Sungai Tembeling. Kelah, patin, baung, lampam and tapah are among the fish that can be found here. February to September is the best time to fish here.
Cave Exploration
Explore the caves. Visitors need to be careful with the presence of poisonous animals such as snakes and bats that live in the cave. You will have to walk, crawl and climb during the exploration of this cave.
Climbing Mount Tahan
Climb the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia which is Mount Tahan with a height of 2187m. The trail is very challenging and the route is long. Have to cross rivers and mountains and have to spend the night in the forest.
Waterfall Exploration
An activity worth exploring is the exploration of the waterfall called Four Step Waterfall. Suitable for those who want a relaxing and relaxing activity.
Bird Watching
There are as many as 380 bird species in this National Park that can be observed.
Conclusion
There are so many activities you can try at Pahang National Park. It’s a worthwhile vacation especially for those who love the forest.
Getting there
The nearest town to Taman Negara Pahang is Jerantut. It will take 16 km to get to Taman Negara, Kuala Tembeling Jetty from Jerantut. You can take Taxi or Bus from Jerantut to Taman Negara.
One of the top attractions in Pahang stands tall at the elevation of 800 metres above sea level, which is known as Bukit Tinggi that is popularly known with its Berjaya Hills Resort. As a part of the Berjaya Hotels & Resorts chain, it is committed to providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay with its high-quality service and warm hospitality. With this elegant retreat as your base, your journey through Bukit Tinggi becomes not just a vacation but a deeply meaningful experience for the entire family.
Colmar Tropicale
Colmar Tropicale, a charming retreat in the heart of Bukit Tinggi, transports visitors to the enchanting replica of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle. Guests have the opportunity to wake up to the breathtaking French-style scenery that surrounds Colmar Tropicale. It offers a distinctly French experience with 4-star amenities where the interiors are furnished with light wood furnishings and floral prints, creating a warm and inviting ambiance that is Instagram-worthy at every turn.
The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort
With 150 elegant rooms and exceptional suite options, this resort offers a range of accommodations to suit every guest’s preference. The highlight of this resort is the first European concept spa in Asia, La Sante Wellness Spa. It offers a unique experience to those who love to pamper themselves.
Berjaya Hills Golf & Country Club (BHGCC)
The club comprises 22 units of luxuriously furnished suites and 12 units of golfer’s rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for visitors. After a day on the award-winning golf course, guests can dine at The Restaurant at the Club House, which serves a tasteful selection of local and international cuisine. BHGCC combines the thrill of golf with a tranquil escape in the highlands of Malaysia, making it a must-visit for golf enthusiasts.
Grab a chance to experience the French cultural village inspired by the traditional architecture of France’s Alsace region. Here, you can experience an enchanting French themed village, making it a whole new adventure than the rest of other tourist attractions in Malaysia.
The biggest resort in the village of Salang you are able to see the nearby Coral Island which is about approximately 30 minutes by boat away. The chalets are either built of the white sandy beach or on stilts by the rocky undulating and mountainous landscape of Salang.
A simple architecture the resort is just like a small housing community and in the form of chalets. 76 rooms with the choice between the ones fitted with only fan and air-condition and can accommodate a family, quad, triple or twin sharing.
The restaurant offers a great dining atmosphere, a place where you can unwind your tired body after the day’s full of activities whilst overlooking the sea.
From the beach or from the restaurant, witness the picturesque sunset on a clear day.
Host of beach activities including beach football and volleyball and many more can be undertaken at the Resort itself. From the Resort you can engage yourselves with a number of activities such as snorkeling and diving at the nearby Coral island and other nearby islands. Swimming in the clear waters at Salang or at other islands nearby where you are able to see for yourselves the schools of fishes swimming freely in the waters.
As an alternative, the waterfall is approximately 3km away from the resort.
A perfect place for organizing either a small sized seminar, conference, training or even product launch. The conference room that we have are able to accommodate up to about 40 persons.
A 3D2N package can be offered from as low as RM180.00 for the non-air conditioned and RM250.00 for the air-conditioned packages.
Traveling to the other villages is by means of sea bus.
Facilities
Air-condition
Colour TV (Chanel 1 & 2 only)
Mini Refrigerator
Hot shower
Salang Idaho Restaurant
Sports Centre
Salang Idaho Mini Market
Souvenir Shop
Four “S” Café – Mini Bar
Mini Refrigerator
Conference Room
B & J Diving Centre
Fisherman Diving Centre
Location
It is located within walking distance from the Salang Village main jetty and on the whole it takes between 1 ½ – 2 hours by either speed boats or ferry from either Mersing or Tg. Gemok in the mainland of the Peninsular.
SALANG INDAH RESORTS
SALANG INDAH RESORTS SDN BHD
Kg. Salang, Pulau Tioman
Pahang Darul Makmur
