our Cameron trip

in case no one knows it by now we will be away in Cameron Highlands from 02/09/09 to 05/09/09. We will be leaving on the 1st September night.

we opted for the 26 seater super VIP coach.

I wonder about the wisdom of that being that we have like a 9 to 10 hour journey up north. we could have taken the executive coach which would have cost us about $50 a piece. sometimes it is better not to scrimp on comfort for such a long haul trip.

what the executive coach is like in comparision:

but what is done is done. may yet not be as bad as we feared.

we will be staying at the Equatorial Hotel Cameron Highlands.

not really planned out where we will be visiting whilst in Cameron, but we do roughly know what we want to do. we wanna visit the tea plantations, strawberry farms, vege farms and the various markets.

and then there is the little issue of the food.steamboat is definitely on the menu. as is tea and scones. we may even overdose on strawberries. *burp*

if time and weather permits maybe we could do some trekking to the waterfalls and such.

there are tours and guides to being us about the various places so we need not have to move around the hills by ourselves.

Lion's guide to Cameron Highlands (Part 5)- Where to Stay

Cameron Highlands offers accommodation for every budget and taste. You will find a huge selection of Hotels, Apartments, Guest Houses, and Bungalows. From inexpensive guest houses with bed and breakfast, intimate and cosy country lodges to luxury spa resorts, Cameron Highlands has it all.



HERITAGE HOTEL CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Jalan Gereja, Tanah Rata,
Malaysia 39000,
Cameron Highlands Pahang.

Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands is a 165 room tudor styled boutique hotel nestled on top of a hill at Tanah Rata. It is a haven of warmth and friendly staff which offer very personalized service. The hotel offers a range of convenience, spacious and comfortable accommodation.

The hotel ideally located at 1,500m above sea level surrounded by lush tropical forest which gives a bird's eye view of the panoramic town of Tanah Rata. Its eye-catching tudor styled architecture, elegantly sculpture garden provide an ambience of an English sculpture countryside.

Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands have an all day dining restaurants serving continental and oriental cuisine, plus a cozy English Pub serving cocktails, aperitifs and light snacks. There are also specialty Chinese restaurants that serving Chinese cuisine.

Price from MYR 188
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EQUATORIAL CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Kea Farm, Brinchang,
39100 Cameron Highlands,
Pahang Malaysia.

Overview
Perched at 1,628 meters above sea level, surrounded by majestic mountains and gentle undulating valleys, Equatorial Cameron Highlands is the only resort situated at the highest accessible point of highlands.

Spread over 13 acres, the Tudor styled resort offers 240 attractive, self-contained low rise apartment suites and 270 superior rooms and suites in the hotel tower that offer breathtaking views of the highland landscapes.

Equatorial Cameron Highlands is famously known for its capability in hosting events from company incentive trips to conventions and seminars. Besides the Resort's extensive recreational facilities and vast grounds, where telematches and scavenger hunts can be carried out; the Resort will also arrange trips to the "Orang Asli" settlement.

Come and experience this ultimate mountain getaway within a refreshing difference.

Price from MYR 190

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STRAWBERRY PARK RESORT CAMERON HIGHLANDS
P.O. Box 81,
Lot 195& 196, Tanah Rata,
39000 Cameron Highlands,
Pahang, Malaysia.

Overview
Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highlands is ideally located amidst a 7 acre hill between Tanah Rata and Brinchang. The cool temperature in Cameron Highlands makes it an ideal retreat for holiday makers and business travelers alike. Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highlands offers an exuberant concept of 230 rooms and apartments; all fully furnished cozy bedrooms with warm sofas and timber flooring.

Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highlands offers several dining options. Jim Thompson Terrace is an all-day dining outlet serving a wide variety of popular local and western cuisine. If you prefer authentic Thai food that makes you feeling as if you are in Bangkok, dine at Strawberry Court Thai Restaurant. Relax by the fire place and let your mind wander as you enjoy your drink at the lobby bar.

Enjoy the facilities provided in this resort. Dip into the indoor pool or play tennis. There is also children playground for your kids to enjoy the vacation. Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highlands also handled countless number of seminars successfully in our resort. The hotel has an experienced team of meeting organizers and meeting facilities include projectors, charts, and white boards

Prices from MYR 225

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LAKEHOUSE CAMERON HIGHLANDS
30th Mile Ringlet
39200, Cameron Highlands
Malaysia

Overview
Be prepared to be charmed by this Tudor-style boutique resort, Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, an exclusive getaway in the natural beauty of the Cameron Highlands. Set in an area dubbed "The Valley of Eternal Spring", this idyllic country house sits atop a hill overlooking rolling hills and verdant woodlands.

It is a short distance from the towns of Tanah Rata and Ringlet, as well as within close proximity to many key attractions.This 18-room Tudor style hillside resort features 11 Deluxe rooms, three Junior Suites, three Family Suites and one Honeymoon Suite. The main wing has 10 deluxe rooms, 2 junior suites and 3 family suites, and the house wing has 1 deluxe room, 1 junior suite and a honeymoon suite.

All rooms have four-poster bed, antique table fan, tea and coffee-making facilities, operator-assisted telephone, attached bathroom with separate shower and bath, hair dryer, vanity area and a full set of personal care toiletries.

Prices from MYR 492

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CASA DE LA ROSA HOTEL CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Lot 48, Jln Circular,
39000 Tanah Rata,
Cameron Highlands,
Pahang,
Malaysia.

Overview
Casa De La Rosa Hotel Cameron Highlands or the "House of Roses" is the latest boutique cum antique hotel in hill top located in front of the only golf course in Cameron Highlands with a total of 30 rooms with 30 different designs, inclusive of 4 pent suites, named Casa Passadena, Casa Isabella, Casa Nikita, and Casa Lambada.

Unique designs brings a different flavour to every room, as well as their own panoramic view from all angles, while the individually-designed pent suites promises a spacious, comfortable heaven for all occupants to live in total luxury. All rooms come with carpet. The bathroom comes with long bath and shower, towels and generous supply of the essential toiletries.

The Casa Osiana oriental restaurant at the lobby level provides all types of oriental food that caters to every customer's fancy. It can accomodate approximately 100 guests at any one time and is located at the right side of the entrance, near the petite reception counter.

The Golf View Terrace is the open terrace that faces the view of the golf course, and also doubles-up as a bar and reading lounge. Looking for an ideal place to unwind after a tiring day of sight seeing? Enjoy the calming ambience here with your favourite cocktail.

The hotel has a fully-equipped conventions hall to meet the needs of guests requiring set ups for seminars and meetings.

Prices from MYR 160

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CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Tanah Rata,
Cameron Highlands,
39000 Malaysia.

Overview
Located in the state of Pahang, approximately 200 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands is a beautiful holiday destination and the only place where you can find tea plantations and strawberries in Malaysia. At about 1,500 metres above sea level, it is the highest area on the mainland and enjoys a cool climate and fresh air, with temperatures ranging between 15 and 25 degree Celsius.

Cameron Highlands Resort Cameron Highlands is situated on the largest hill resort in Malaysia, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, lush greenery, rolling hills and Tudor-styled cottages. Set on a lush hillock in this cool and picturesque hill station, the boutique resort fronts the highlands 18 hole golf course. Cameron Highlands Resort Cameron Highlands interior resembles a genteel English colonial home and embodies the charm and gentility of that old world of the colonial lifestyle.

The luxurious boutique Resort features 56 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, and fronts Cameron Highlands' 18-hole golf course. The Spa Village offers a wide range of sophisticated treatments inspired by the restorative properties of tea, which is grown here. Each guest luxuriates in a signature tea bath before every treatment.

Much of the character of the highlands remains unchanged since colonial times. It is endearingly known to some as the 'little corner of England in Asia'. The cool climate on the picturesque plateau and its surrounding hills and forest make this a popular retreat for golfing, jungle trekking and exploration of the many plantations and gardens. Cameron Highlands Resort Cameron Highlands is ideal all year round for families, honeymooners and holidaymakers out to satiate their appetites for trails, tales and tradition.

Prices from MYR 878

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Besides the above there are still other hotels, apartments,chalets, guest houses and bungalows for booking.

Apartments are becoming a popular choice for travellers these days expecially those travelling in a large group or with family.

There are a number of Chalets, Lodges & Guest House's that can be found in Tanah Rata. The guest houses are a popular choice among thebackpackers.

Most of the bungalows that are found here most were built during British times and mostly are privately owned however there are a few newly built ones that are available for daily rental.

Lion's guide to Cameron Highlands (Part 4)- Food

There is no shortage of places to eat in Cameron Highlands when it comes to food. At night (especially during during weekends & holidays) restaurants are packed since there's very little to do after the sun goes down.

You can get everything from Western, Chinese, Indian and Malay food to Thai and Japanese food here. Most restaurants are located in Tanah Rata and Brinchang however you could also find some good restaurants in Tringkap and Kampung Raja where the locals usually dine.

There is no food which is unique to Cameron Highlands however dining out here can be a great experience especially with to the cold weather and freshness of the greens.

Here are a few stalls that are rather famous:

~Gerai Opah~
Gerai Opah is located among the food stalls in Tanah Rata. It has the most delicious kampung nasi lemak in Cameron. Unfortunately, they only serve nasi lemak early in the morning for breakfast. In order to taste this delicious nasi lemak, you will have to wake up very early in the morning. Once you are late, you will not be able to taste it for it is very fast selling. However, you have to bear in mind that it only does business in the morning. In addition, you will have to be very aware for you might just miss out this stall.

~Gerai Zainab Sam~
Gerai Zainab Sam is also located among the food stalls in Tanah Rata. This stall can be found easily compared to Gerai Opah for it has a big prominent signboard. It offers fantastic Malay food such as ulam and sambal belacan. They also serve special beehon goreng with seafood and chicken. Their prices are reasonably fair and their foods are simple yet pleasant.


Beside these two recommended Malay stalls, they are still many other Malay stalls that sell delicious local food. You can even find some local food in other stalls beside Malay stalls.


Chinese
There are many Chinese restaurants in Cameron highland. You can see them wherever you go. From Ringlet to Tanah Rata and even more in Brinchang. All these Chinese restaurants have their own specialty. The most famous food in Cameron is steamboat. You can practically see everyone eating steamboat in all the stores. The steamboat price may range from RM 10 to RM 15 per head. As usual, Peak season with a higher price due to the price hike in raw materials. You will be able to throw in anything into your pot. If you would like to add in anything else other than those provided, you might have to add some money as well. However, one thing for sure, you will be able to feel the satisfaction of eating steamboat. The cold weather there is definitely perfect to eat steamboat. You will never sweat when you are eating!

Western
Many western restaurants can be found in Cameron especially in Tanah Rata and Brinchang. It can be fast-food restaurant or even hotel's restaurants. There are Marrybrown and KLG, a new fast-food restaurant selling fried chicken. If you would like to eat western food, you may proceed to the hotel's restaurant. They certainly provide magnificent western food.

Others
There is a southern Indian restaurant that is rather popular with its banana leaf rice. The name of this restaurant is Restaurant No. 14 . It is located on the main street of Tanah rata. You should never miss out the banana leaf rice and the local style roti canai. It is very different from the rest. It is very tasty and outstanding. Besides this stall, you can also find many other stalls selling roti canai, capati, naan and other southern Indian food

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A delighful variety of food is available at hotels, restaurants and street stalls. Most Chinese restaurants offer a wide selection of dishes or your may opt for the very popular "Steamboat" where diners actually cook their own food in a specially disgned soup urn. A variety of uncooked sliced meats and seafood items with lots of farm fresh vegetables are served and diners put the various pieces in the soup until cooked.

Malay food in Cameron Highlands is usually spicy and rich as galaxy of spices are used to give it its characteristic piquant flavour. The most important of these are "Belacan" (prawn paste), chilli, coriander, cumin, ginger root, lemon grass, tamarind, turmeric,saffron and star anise.

All Indian cooking is characterised by tis complex use of spices to make its staple curries but is not always spicy. Dishes such as "Kurma" have a base of coconat milk. Yoghurt is also frquently used. In some restaurants, food are seved on a banana leaf. Fishhead curry is another popular favourite.

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BUNGA SURIA RESTAURANT
66A Jalan Camelia 3,
39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4914343
Business Hours: 6.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Authentic South India
(Served on banana leaf)

CAMERON TANDOORI RESTAURANT
Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911516
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 9.00 pm
Cuisine: Indian Tandoori

CHOP & STEAK HOUSE
50, Bangunan KLNP
Tel: 605-4912652
business Hours: 10.00 am - 12.00 mn
Cuisine: Indian / Western

COFFEE TERRACE
Strawberry Park Resort
P.O. Box 81, Lot 195 / 196,
39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911166 / 174
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 10.30 pm Cuisine: Local / Western

COUNTRY LODGE RESTAURANT
Lot 47, Section 3 , 39100 Brinchang
39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4911940

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT
41 Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4912868
Business Hours: 8.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Ice-Cream / Fresh strawberries

EAST GARDEN RESTAURANT
Lot 13, Section 2, Main Road,
39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4912380
Business Hours: 10.00 am - 11.00 pm
Cuisine: Chinese

EXCELLENT FOOD CENTRE
G-19, Main Road, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4914026
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 4.30 pm
Cuisine: Malaysian/ Continental/ Western

FERNS RESTAURANT
Rosa Rassadena, P.O. Box 8,
39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4912288
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 12.00 pm
Cuisine: Local / Western

GOLDED SHIP RESTAURANT
39, Main Road, 39200 Ringlet
Tel: 605-4956048 / 190
Business Hours: 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
Cuisine: Chinese / Western

HONG KONG RESTAURANT
5 Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911722
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 2.00 pm / 4.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Local / Chinese / Western

JASMINE CAFACHOUR KARAOKE
45 Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911703
Cuisine: Local / Chinese/ Western

KUMAR RESTORAN
26 Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4912624
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Indian / Claypot

KWAN KEE RESTAURANT
8 Jalan Besar, 39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4911293
Business Hours: 7.30 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Chinese

MAY FLOWER RESTAURANT
22, main Road, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911793
Business Hours: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm / 6.00 pm - 10.30 pm
Cuisine: Local / Chinese/ Highlands Steamboat

NO. 14 RESTAURTANT
Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4912280
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 9.30 pm
Cuisine: Indian

PALM LEAF GARDEN KAFE
3, Bandar Baru Brinchang
39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4914208
Cuisine: Authentic Malaysian / Thailand/ Western

RICH BAKE CAKE & COFFEE HOUSE
54-A Jalan Persiaran Camelia 3,
Bandar Baru Tanah Rata,
39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911071

ROSELANE COFFEE HOUSE
44 Jalan Besar, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911419
Business Hours: 8.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Local / Western

SHAL'S CURRY HOUSE
25 Jalan Besar, 39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4912408
Fax: 605-4912408
Business Hours: 7.30 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Authentic South Indian
(Served on banana leaf)

SILVERSTAR RESTAURANT
10 Jalan Besar, 39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4911387
Business Hours: 9.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Chinese

STRAWBERRY COURT
Strawberry Park Resort
P.O. Box 81, Lot 195 / 196,
39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911166 / 174
Business Hours: 11.00 am - 2.30 pm / 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Cuisine: Chinese / Steamboat

STRAWBERRY VIEW CAFE & RESTAURANT
MDCH 187, Kea Farm,
39100 Brinchang
Tel: 605-4911940
Business Hours: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Cuisine: Chinese / Western

THANAM RESTAURANT
25, Main road, 39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911645
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: Tradisional India / Western

THE HIGHLANDERS JOHN'S GRILL
59B, Persiaran Camelia 3,
39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911715
Cuisine: Western

THE SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT
by The Golf Course
Tel: 605-4911214 / 215
Business Hours: 7.00 am - 10.00 pm
Cuisine: English

TUDOR GRILL
Strawberry Park Resort
P.O. Box 81, Lot 195 / 196,
39000 Tanah Rata
Tel: 605-4911166 / 174
Businss Hours: 6.30 am - 10.30 pm
Cuisine: Western

Lion's guide to Cameron Highlands (Part 3)- the towns

Cameron Highlands is made up of 4 main townships followed by smaller settlements at different elevations. The first town from the south is Ringlet, followed by Tanah Rata, Brinchang, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja.



Ringlet
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If you're driving via the old road from Tapah, this is the first town you will reach. Located at an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea-level, Ringlet is one of the main agricultural hub for the highlands. Bertam Valley which is located about 5km away is one of the main flower and vegetable producers in Cameron highlands. You wont find any hotels here in Ringlet. The nearest hotel is the LakeHouse which is less then 10 minutes away. This is also the place to fill up on fuel if you're low on supply.

Tanah Rata
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Further up is Tanah Rata which is about 12 km’s (20 minutes drive) from Ringlet. This is the administrative capital of Cameron Highlands where the government offices, hospital and the district police station is located. The main bus station is also located here and this is where you would be able to get your transportation needs within and out of the highlands sorted out. Most of the chalets and backpacker's accommodation is located here in and around Tanah Rata, Almost all the jungle trekking and waterfall trails starts from here.

Local tours and transfers out of Cameron Highlands can be obtained from the various tour operators in town. Money changers and internet cafe's can also be found here. Tanah Rata would be a nice place to enjoy the highlands, especially during the weekdays. It is much more quieter compared to Brinchang where most of the big hotels and restaurants are located.

Brinchang
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Next is Brinchang which is about 4 km’s (10 minutes drive) from Tanah Rata. This is where you will find most of the hotels and restaurants. The night market which is open every Saturday night and on holidays, features all kinds of vegetables, flowers, fruits and other products of the highlands. This place can get really crowded during the weekends and holiday season. Traffic jams and parking problems can be a nightmare during this time. Next to Ringlet, this is the only other town with petrol stations so keep your fuel tank in check.

Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla & Kampung Raja
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Beyond Brinchang, the road leads to all the way to Blue Valley. Most of the tourist spots are located around this route. This is where you will find the markets, vegetable farms, flower gardens, bee gardens and butterfly gardens. The road also branches out to the Sungai Palas tea plantation from here where you can visit the factory or have a cup of tea while enjoying the breathtaking view of the plantation.
If you continue on the main road heading north, it will be downhill from Kea Farm onwards. You will see vegetables farms all the way from here to Tringkap and beyond. Tringkap is a small farming community where you can find stalls along the road selling local produce. Fifteen minutes away is Kuala Terla, another small farming community. Kampung Raja is the last town on the map. Since the opening of the Simpang Pulai road, this town has become the gateway to the highlands from the north. From here, you can head west to Ipoh or east to Gua Musang in Kelantan.

Lion's guide to Cameron Highlands (Part 2)- Things to do there

Cameron Highlands is famous for it's tea plantations, strawberry farms, vegetable farms, flower nurseries, honey bee farms & butterfly centres. There is also a museum and some galleries, as well as markets for visitors to explore.

Tea Plantations
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The 3 most famous tea plantations are..
- Boh Tea Plantation
- Sungai Palas Tea Plantation
- Cameron Valley Tea Plantation

Strawberry Farms
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Here is a list of some of the popular strawberry farms in Cameron Highlands :
- Big Red Strawberry Farm
- Healthy Strawberry Farm
- Kasimani's Strawberry Farm
- KHM Strawberry Farm
- Raju's Hill Strawberry Farm

Vegetable farms
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Vegetable farms are located throughout the highlands and most of the farms allow visitors in. Drive up to Tringkap or Kuala Terla to get a roadside view of the larger vegetable farms .

Due to the increasing tourist arrivals, there have been more smaller farms cropping up all over the highlands. These farms produce everything from flowers and vegetables to strawberries. These are primarily for walk in tourists. The other bigger farms which produce vegetables for the nation's consumptions are usually not on the tourist map and are located in the interiors or Kuala Terla and Bertam Valley.

Flower Nurseries
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Cameron Highlands is the leading producer of fresh flowers in Malaysia. Most of the flower nurseries are centered around Bertam Valley and all along the way from Brinchang to Kg.Raja.

At the flower gardens and nurseries, be dazzled with the mix of colors and species being grown here. The common flowers grown here are roses, carnations,chrysanthemum, dalia, geranium, fuschia and gladioli. You can buy cheap flowers at these nurseries or any market around the highland.

Honey Bee Farms
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The popular Bee Farms are :

-> Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm (near the Kea Farm area)
-> Highland Honey Bee Farm (along the road to the Boh Tea Plantation)
-> Cameron Tringkap Bee Farm (Tringkap)

Butterfly Centres
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Seeing a butterfly in the open is a rare sight these days. Get a change to see many different species of butterflies which used to be a common sight in the highlands many years ago. A walk through an enclosed area where each species of butterfly is happily floating around in a lush, plant-filled garden is the highlight.

There are two butterfly farms in Cameron Highlands and the are both located around the Kea Farm area.

the Markets
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After visiting the fruits and vegetable farms, you might want to buy some. The market is a good place to look for everything under one roof. The main day market is located around Kea Farm but you can also find many of them all along the main road from Ringlet to Kg.Raja.

On Saturday nights, the weekly night market comes to life in Brinchang. This is where you can find all the produce of Cameron Highlands sold in one place. You can get everything cheap here if you know how to bargain. This is also a place to get some good "pasar malam" food.

Time Tunnel Gallery - The Local Museum
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Take a peek into the past of Cameron Highlands through photographs. This is a "must visit" if you want to learn about the history behind Cameron Highlands.

A lot of the photos depicting the past are from personal collections of the locals who's been here since the pre-war days. You can also see some of the familiar items from the yesteryears.

Other Activities to do
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- Trekking & hiking
- Camping
- Golf

trekking map of Cameron Highlands

If you're fit and love nature, a trip to the mountains should be on the agenda. The peaks offer magnificent views of the highlands. There are plenty of jungle treks of varying difficulty and duration to satisfy nature lovers. Most of the trails are located around Tanah Rata. All these trails leads to the waterfalls and the mountains. Some tracks are ideal an evening stroll while others are tough and requires a good fitness level.

Camping
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Camping is popular with the youth groups or university students who would hike up and spend the night on the lesser known mountains along the main range. These trips are not for the weak. If you find that too difficult, why not just pitch a tent at the Sg Pauh campsite which is located near the Forestry Department. The campsite has got all the basic amenities like washrooms and running water. It is located near Taman Sedia and just a 5 minute drive to Tanah Rata or Brinchang. For more information about the campsite and facilities available, please contact the Forestry Department at 05-4911384.

Golf
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There's only one golf course in Cameron Highlands and it is located between Tanah Rata and Brinchang.The 18-hole Cameron Highlands Golf Course is quite challenging with its tricky greens and terrain.

For more information, please contact the Cameron Highlands Golf Course at
05-491 1126

Local Tour Companies
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these 3 companies can help you plan your itinerary.

Cameron Secrets Travel & Tours
website: http://www.cameronsecrets.com

C.S. Travel & Tours
website: http://www.cstravel.com.my

Titiwangsa Travel & Tours
website: http://www.titiwangsatours.com/

all of them offer tour packages to suit every taste and budget.

Lion's guide to Cameron Highlands (Part 1)- Getting there and getting around

About Cameron Highlands:

Cameron Highlands is the smallest district in the state of Pahang which is located in the north-western corner of the state. One of the wonders of Malaysia, it is the largest and most famous hill resort in the country. This highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village.

Being a primarily agricultural domain, you will find an abundance of vegetables and fruits farms here. Cameron Highlands is also the leading producer of flowers and tea in Malaysia. Be prepared for a lovely sight of extraordinary flowers you won’t see flourishing elsewhere in Malaysia!

Cameron Highlands is made up of 4 main townships followed by smaller settlements at different elevations. The first town from the south is Ringlet, followed by Tanah Rata, Brinchang, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja.

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Getting to Cameron Highlands:

The only way to get to Cameron Highlands is by road. Until a few years back, you could only get to Cameron Highlands from the south via Tapah but since the opening of the new Simpang Pulai road, traveling to the highlands has become much more easier. You can also get here from the east coast via Gua Musang in Kelantan.

You can get there by:

- Self Drive
- Train
- by Bus
- By Minivan
- Taxi

Self Drive
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The old Tapah route: Take Exit 132 and you will be at the Tapah toll booth. Once you have paid the toll, turn left at the traffic lights and from here onwards you will be on the long winding road to Cameron Highlands which is about 60 km's away. If you're driving from the north just take Exit 132 at Tapah and follow the same direction. It takes an average of 1.5 hours to reach Tanah Rata from Tapah. Please note that there is no petrol station this point forward until you reach Ringlet so if you need to fill up, you'll have to head to Tapah town.

update: the roads have been upgraded recently, so they are not as motion sickness inducing as the old road.

The newer and gentler route via Simpang Pulai: Take Exit 137 (Simpang Pulai) and turn right at the traffic light right after the toll booth. Turn right again at the next traffic light about 200 metres away. You are now on the way to Cameron Highlands. After about 1 hour, you will reach the Kampung Raja junction where you will have to turn right from the new road into Kampung Raja town. You're now in Cameron Highlands and you can just follow the main road to your destination. Brinchang & Tanah Rata is about 25-30kms from here.

Train
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There is no train service to Cameron Highlands. The nearest stop is the Tapah Road station in Tapah. You can take a bus or taxi to Cameron Highlands from here.

Bus & Minivans
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Buses to Cameron Highlands operate daily from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Singapore. There are also daily minivan transfers from/to Pulau Redang / Pulau Perhentian and Taman Negara.

Taxis
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Taxis from Kuala Lumpur are available at the Pudu Raya Terminal. There are also daily taxi services from Tapah and Ipoh to Cameron Highlands. For services from other locations, please check with the local taxi terminal.
Visitors arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be able to get a taxi from the KLIA limousine service (normal taxi) but the cost will be higher.

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Getting Around
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It will be easier to get around Cameron Highlands if you have your own transportation. There are no car rental services in Cameron Highlands. Travelling by Taxi it the next best option of you don't have a car. You can easily hire a taxi to the other towns and tourist destinations during the day. Alternately you can also get on one of the many tours organized by the local tour companies in Cameron Highlands. Some guest houses do provide motorbike rental services which you can use to get around. Bicycles are not here popular because of the terrain and the high traffic.

You can also get around by the local bus service.

Alternatively you could book a taxi.

a guide to taxi rates is as follows:
From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to Brinchang = RM 4.00 – RM 6.00
From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to Kea Farm /
Butterfly Farm / Equatorial Hotel = RM 12.00 – RM 15.00
From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to Sungai Palas Tea Plantation = RM 20.00 – RM 25.00
From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to Kuala Terla = RM 16.00 – RM 18.00
From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to Kampung Raja = RM 25.00 – RM 28.00
From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to Cameron Valley / Bharat Tea = RM 10.00 – RM 12.00
From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to Boh Tea Plantation = RM 25.00 – RM 28.00