Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara
Cameron Highlands is the largest most famous hill resort in the country situated 295km (3 1/2 hr drive) to the north of Kuala Lumpur with cool lush mountain peaks, waterfalls and tea plantations. Tucked away at 1829 metre's above sea-level the weather is pleasantly cool, not cold with temperatures hovering between 16 to 26o C. Jungle walks are the thing to do here and there are a number of nature trails which vary in difficulty. The trails take you to see some of the spectacular views of the highland forests. It is best to engage the services of a guide if you wish to explore the harder trails as the maps provided by the local tourist office can be somewhat inaccurate.
Tanah Rata is the principal township where most of the main banks and government offices are situated. Next is Brinchang which is about 15 minutes drive from Tanah Rata. This is where most of the hotels are located. The night market which is open every Saturday night features all kinds of vegetables, flowers, fruits and other products of the highlands.
Taman Negara - 130 million years of nature & adventure. Taman Negara, is the world's oldest tropical rainforest located in Malaysias greatest national park. Preserved to stay the way nature intended it to be, a haven for hundreds of species of wildlife, exotic birds, fish and plants. There are trails for all levels of fitness from easy short 90 minute walks around the well trodden park headquarters or for the adventurous, 9 days trekking up Gunung Tahan (at 2187m, the highest mountain on the Malaysia Peninsular).
Recommended Accommodation
3.5 Star Category
Six storey Tudor Style building set on a tophill. Within walking distance to Tanah Rata town. All rooms are tastefully furnished with balconies – you will get an unobstructed view of surrounding mountains. A perfect getaway for a totally relaxing and stress free holiday.
4 Star Category
Surrounded by lush green valleys and terraced farms. The altitude provides refreshingly cool and invigorating air. This tudor styled resort is perfect for honeymoon couples with its delightful package specially designed for them or families with its self contained apartment suites.
Recommended Tours
This 4 day tour departs Kuala Lumpur and takes you on a Long Boat cruise to
Taman Negara Resort where you can enjoy 3 nights in modern, comfortable chalet style accommodation in a rainforest setting. Experience a night walk through the jungle, hike a nature trail to Teresek Hill and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Tahan, take a swim in Lake Berok and explore Ear Cave with its flowing stream.
This is almost identical to the above tour the Adventure Taman Negara except it is 1 day less. The visit to the Ear Cave is not included on this shorter tour.
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