INTRODUCTION
Cameron Highlands is a hill resort at the northernmost tip of Pahang state, Malaysia.
DIRECTIONS TO CAMERON HIGHLANDS
The Cameron Highlands is in the heart of Malaysia and is generally reached by road. It is advisable to enter Cameron Highlands using the Simpang Pulai Route rather than the Tapah route as the road is wider, less winding and easier for travellers who experience motion sickness very easily.
Regular buses run from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, stopping in the Highland's main towns, including Tanah Rata.
THINGS TO DO
See
You can see the beautiful tea plantation from the road leading to the the famous Rose Garden. Don't forget to bring your camera.
Do
There are plentiful hiking opportunities in the Highlands.
CUISINE
The Cameron Highlands are famous for their tea plantations, including those of Malaysia's largest tea company Boh.
ACCOMMODATION
- Father's Guest House, Tanah Rata, +60 549 12484. As comfortable a hostel as you will find anywhere in SE Asia. Accomodation (dorms and private rooms with shared or en suite facilities) is split between the main house and comfortably converted Nissen Huts. In-house cafe open for breakfast and dinner. Tour and transport booking. Daily movies.
- Daniel's Travellers's Lodge, Tanah Rata,+60 549 15823(@min Forooghi). Great hostel, hot showers. Really Friendly, Helpful Staff. Huge selection of pirate DVDs and VCDs for free viewing in the movie room. Bonfire every night, Pool table in the Jungle Bar.
