Enjoy fresh air, breathtaking plantations, wild jungle, amazing orchids, fresh strawberries, scones and a pot of tea at Cameron Highlands Malaysia.

 

When traveling to Malaysia, one normally thinks of tropical rain forest or stunning corals near exotic beaches. However when visiting the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia, you will find tea plantations, mountain chalets and… orchids!

 

 

Cameron Highlands Malaysia started as a hill station for English settlers to escape the unbearable heat of Kuala Lumpur. Now the highlands are a favorite travel destination for anyone visiting Malaysia. Unfortunately not enough is done to sustain the original rainforest, so both its cooling effect on Cameron as its rich fauna and flora are diminishing each and every day to make place for farming and tourism.

 

Cameron is rich with lush jungle, rolling mountains, waterfalls and agriculture. An ideal area to go hiking days in a row or to just relax for afternoon tea and scones on a veranda overlooking Cameron Highland’s breathtaking scenery.

 

Travel from Kuala Lumpur to the Cameron Highlands by bus if you are not afraid of harrowing winding roads and unpredictable driving. Driving to Cameron Highlands is not for the faint hearted: sheer drops, narrow roads and a winding route will get your heart pumping.

 

The buses traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands could be a pure decadence in Malaysia. Super VIP buses offer you an over-sized fully reclining seat, movies, a western bathroom and most importantly airconditioning.

 

The views en-route to Cameron are stunning to say the least. You are reminded of the rice terraces in Vietnam’s Sapa. Only in Cameron, it is not rice but tea that’s on offer. Tea plantations as far as the eye can reach. Mountainous terrain filled with tea bushes of vibrant green leaves blending together.

 

Upon arrival in the main town called Tana Rata, you will be greeted by several touts from the surrounding guest-houses trying to get for your business.

 

It can be a daunting task choosing the right accommodation. Best is to book online in advance and look for the best packages. There are plenty of places to stay and it is easy to get around in Cameron Highlands.

 

Many lodges, modern hotels and budget accommodation is on offer and once you are settled in, you have to check out the towns many cafes and restaurants.

 

Nothing better than sitting down with a book, drinking Boh tea and dipping scones as opposed to the hustle and bustle of most of Kuala Lumpur.

 

Dinner in the Highlands offers plenty of opportunities, steamboat is most popular her: thinly sliced meat with vegetables and noodles cooked in a simmering pot at your table gives a welcome warmth to the cool highland evening.

 

It is the hiking and the jungle that brings one to the Cameron Highlands however, so make sure to grab a map and set out for one of the many trails in the area. A must do trail is Gunung Brinchang. It is the highest peak in Malaysia and starts from Sungai Palas. The 1 hour hike through the jungle trail takes you to a summit that offers spectacular panoramic views. Clouds sweep in and out over the mountains changing the scenery with each passing second. Once you have soaked in the sights, a gentle walk down the road takes you past the Sungai Palas tea estate, offering beautiful photo opportunities. Deep green lines are etched into the mountains where millions of tea plants neatly planted in rows and patterns. Catching a ride back to town is easy. Friendly people will offer a seat in the back of their truck and you can stop for fresh fruit en route.

 

Several other trails can be explored as well, there are 14 in all. They take you to the beautiful Robinson Falls, Parit Falls, to a Buddhist Temple and around the Cameron Highlands Golf course.

 

It is truly getting back to nature when one visits The Cameron Highlands in Malaysia: thanks to the cooler weather it’s an ideal place to hike or take in the natural beauty Malaysia has to offer.

 

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