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This driving tip was originally written when Simpang Pulai route was newly open (and there were hardly any signs to Cameron Highlands at the time. The tip has been updated in August 2006. Signage is much better now
From KL: Take the North-South Highway and get off at the Simpang Pulai toll.
At the first set of lights (immediately after the toll), turn right, and then at the next set of lights, turn right again and follow this road. After about 25 km, you will pass by Pos Slim which is an Orang Asli Settlement. This is how you'll know that you are going on the right track for sure!
The next major towns you'll see are Blue Valley and Kg Raja, both of which are part of Cameron Highlands and do offer some minor attractions, restaurants and shops. The Rose Valley flower garden is located at Blue Valley & outside of this flower garden are numerous stalls selling fresh fruits, strawberry jam, honey and other local produce.
There is also a rather attractive & colourful Chinese temple up on the hill around Kg Raja town. If you have time, you should drop by to take a look.
The journey from Simpang Pulai toll to Brinchang town is around 72 km and takes about 1 hour.
On your return journey down this same route, you will drive pass by some flower & vegetable farms with their own shops for souveniors and a couple of tea plantations. The Bharat Tea shop makes for a nice stop as well and deserves a look-see. The views along this slightly windy stretch of highway are spectacular (see pics)! However, it is certainly a much easier drive and less windy as compared to the Tapah route, which is covered in my first transportation tip, above.
When we drove there in June 2004, we noticed people CAMPING on the side of the highway (dangerous, isn't it?!). There were also people who stopped their cars to take pictures and I can't blame them because the view was really quite beautiful.
P.S. I have a good map, but it is in PDF format. Please e-mail me Wild Orchid at VT Mail if you want a copy of the Simpang Pulai route map.
Updated Jun 30, 2008
There's no direct public transport from Cameron Highlands to the East Coats (eg Kota Baharu). However, some travel agents in Cameron Highland can arrange for private van transfer from there to Kota Baharu for journey to Perhentian islands. You may enquire on this arrangement once you arrive in Cameron Highlands, particularly at Tanah Rata bus station.
Written Apr 13, 2008
We chartered a 11 passengers mini-bus for 2 full days at RM800. We managed to squeeze 13 adults, 1-pre-schooler and 2 babies on board the mini bus.
The driver cum tour guide will bring you to places you want to visit at your pace.
A draft itinerary of my group
DAY 1:
Breakfast in Brinchang
Watercress farm
Apiary Farm
Temple cum Orchid Garden
Cabbage and sweet corn plantation
Trek to Robinsons Fall
DAY 2:
Cactus Valley
Visit the Orang Asli & trying out the blowpipe weapon
Boh Tea Plantation
Rose Centre
Strawberry Farm
Pasar Malam @ Brinchang Town
Updated Mar 23, 2008
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We took the 20-seater coach from Golden Mile Complex to Cameron Highlands via the Second Link at Tuas.
It cost SG$149 per pax round trip from Singapore to Cameron Highlands. The coach will drop you off at your accomodation choice unless it is unaccessible by their coach e.g. Cluny Lodge where the road is too narrow for a coach bus.
The coach ride takes around 9hours inclusive of 2 x 30 mins stop for meals/ toilet break.
The seats can be recline to almost total sleeping with personal TV screen for Video-on-demand. Some of the seats might b faulty and the knee rest cannot be adjusted or the TV does not work.
Updated Mar 23, 2008
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you could always get package tours from the hotels, that can bring you to the tourist attactions like the Boh Tea plantation, strawberry farms, cactus farms, bee farms, butterfly parks, etc.
I dare not drive up the small tiny roads that lead up to the top of the Boh plantation, that's why I decided to go along the tour.
It really is not cheap, but if you don't know the way, it is better to go on a tour. We paid RM88 for a family of four.
Written Mar 18, 2008
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Riding in Cameron Highlands are not for sissies. There's an element of risk and it takes skill, patience and courage to navigate the hairpin turns, blind spots and errant cars. Just make sure you've got good brakes, helmets and a riding suit ( for protection against the weather and general safety ) before preparing to ascend CH.
The old road to CH - Quite a number of steep hairpin turns here. Far, far worse than the hairpin turns are the buses and tinpot cars who ascend all the way using the first gear.
Simpang Pulai - Gd road for riding. Graduated Climb and hardly any hairpin turns though there are numerous blind spots.
Updated Jun 4, 2007
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If you have a bit more spare change, you can also take a cab in/out of Cameron Highlands. There's a taxi stand at Tanah Rata, along Jalan Besar ( not too far from the bus terminal ). Just look out for the yellow topped cabs. Alternatively, these cabs can also take you around Cameron H. Here's a sampler of their fares -
From Tanah Rata taxi stand to:
Brinchang RM 6.00
Kea Farm / Butterfly Farm / EQ Hotel RM 15.00
Sungai Palas Tea Plantation - RM 25.00
Kampung Raja - RM 28.00
Bharat Tea Plantation - RM 12.00
Boh Tea Plantation RM 28.00
Tapah ( the nearest town beneath the highlands ) RM 60.00
KL RM 200
Updated Jun 4, 2007
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If you're wondering where you end up in when you take a bus from KL/Singapore to Cameron Highland, here's where - the new bus terminal located in Jln Besar, the main street in Tanah Rata . It's not too far from the old bus station. Having said that, travelling to Cameron by bus is the way to go if you're on a budget. Here's the details. For travelling times, refer to the website below.
Kuala Lumpur -> Cameron Highlands
Where to get your ticket - Puduraya Central Bus Station(KL)
Travelling Time - 4.5hours
Cost - About RM20+
Cameron Highlands - Kuala Lumpur
Where to get your ticket - Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
Destination - Puduraya Bus Station or Pasarakyat ( Ask before buying!)
Travelling Time - 4.5hours
Cost - Ranges from Rm20 to RM30
Singapore - Cameron Highlands
Where to get your ticket- Golden Mile Complex
Destination - Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
Travelling Time - A Whopping 10 hours. The journey typically starts at night and you'll wake up at your destination if you can sleep at all.
Cost - About S$45 per way.
Updated Jun 4, 2007
Website: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ptacamerons.htm
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I guess the best way to see Malaysia is with your own vehicle or self-drive. You can take your own sweet time and stop where ever you like and when ever you like! You can also choose either to take the Simpang Pulai route or Tapah route regardless whether you come from the north or south.
Updated Feb 13, 2007
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This tip was first composed in 2004 and totally re-written in Aug 2006.
This "Tapah" route used to be the only way to drive to Cameron Highlands from KL. I do not prefer this route, because it is windy and this causes many people to suffer from motion/car-sickness and vomitting. Get some plastic bags and panadol ready!
Use the North South highway and exit at Tapah toll booth. After that, just follow the signs to Cameron Highlands. The first town you'll reach is Ringlet, which is 1,000 m from sea-level. For some reason, there are always a lot of flies at Ringlet, so I usually don't prefer to stop here. Nevertheless, if you get hungry, or need a toilet break, this would be one place where you may consider to stop. After Ringlet, on your way to Tanah Rata, you'll pass the Lakehouse (now known as Concorde Resort I think), which is a nice and unique hotel facing a huge lake. You will also pass by the Bharat Tea Plantation and Boh Tea Plantation.
This route is quite scenic, with primary and secondary forest, some durian trees, and orang asli settlements. Once you reach Tanah Rata, which is 1,400 m above sea level, you'll know that you've arrived at the center of Cameron Highlands. Total journey takes about 1.5 hours from Tapah Toll to get to Tanah Rata.
As for me, I much prefer the Simpang Pulai route, which is mentioned in the tip below. The map which is enclosed is very useful and may be found from the Equatorial Cameron's website.
Updated Aug 24, 2006
Website: www.equatorial.com
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