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Cameron Highlands, in its own natural self, is a perfect getaway especially if you are one who hates the heat and sun. The highlands have much to offer to anyone coming here and it is not only the cool weather that draws the thousands.

Nature does not equal boring

Bharat Tea Plantation

Climate is extremely mild for Malaysian standards: the mean annual temperature is 18 °C. During the day, the temperature seldom rises above 25 °C; at night, it can drop to as low as 12 °C.

Overall, much of the retreat is still forested (estimated at 71 percent) and hosts a rich ecosystem. Please refer to #See for more information on the wildlife in the Cameron Highlands. There are eight mountains at the retreat. They are Mount (Malay: Gunung) Batu Brinchang (2,031 m), Mount Berembun (1,840 m), Mount Irau (2,091 m), Mount Jasar (1,696 m), Mount Mentigi (1,563 m), Mount Perdah (1,576 m) and Mount Siku (1,916 m). Jungle trails lead visitors to scenic spots, waterfalls and aboriginal villages.

cameron highlands golf course

Golfing in Cameron Highlands

A beautiful but challenging 18-hole course with tricky greens and terrain, located between Tanah Rata and Brinchang.

Some areas, such as the streams, could do with a clean-up. A decent range of golf clubs is available to hire at the clubhouse.

Cameron Highlands Street Food & Hotpot

Pasar Malam Cameron

Pasar Malam – Your complete stop for everything Cameron

If you are in Cameron Highlands during the weekend, then head out to the police station in Brinchang town. Or you could just follow the stream of people walking towards there during the evenings. Take note that this occurs only during Fridays and Saturdays. Come sundown, the market literally comes alive. You will find a lot of items on sale here at very affordable prices. In fact, try to hunt for the local stuff here like:

  1. Fresh strawberries
  2. Vegetables
  3. Honey products
  4. Flowers

Apart from that, you should come with an empty stomach because there are so many things to eat here. A MUST-TRY here is the Apom Balik, which is a type of local pancake with corn. And that is just one of the many other foods you can try here. What makes this experience all the more special is that you do not have to worry about sweating!!

“Transform your brand into a daily commuter conversation piece.”

Steamboat (also known as hot pot) is a pot of boiling chicken soup heated by gas fire stove. Some of the restaurants served two soups in a pot – fiery chili broth and chicken soup. Other than that, diners can also ask for spicy tom yum soup or herbal soup. Diners are free to pick from a wide choice of food available such as raw chicken meat, thinly sliced beef, vegetables, mushroom, fishballs, tofu, noodles and seafood and placed the ingredients into the simmering metal pot of soup. Using the ladles provided by the restaurant, diners must scoop the cooked ingredient from the pot and eat it with special dipping sauce.

 

Local Food – A complete range of cuisine

You would probably know that there are all types of cuisine in Cameron Highlands. If you have had a good dinner, then you might like to check out the hawker centers around the town areas. One of the places you can go is at the bus terminal in Tanah Rata where you can enjoy a bowl of Tomyam soup or Sup Kambing, which are local favorites here. This would warm you up if you are feeling cold at the highlands.

 

Food is not a problem at the Cameron Highlands. There are many Malay, Western, Indian and Chinese restaurants to pick and choose from. While you are here, do try the steamboat, a pot of boiling soup where you can cook your own meat and vegetables.

Dian Yi Long Dim Sum

Mid-Range Food Outlets

Restoran Ferm Nyonya

The only Nyonya restaurant in town, located on the same street as Maybank in Tanah Rata.

  • Location: Tanah Rata, same street as Maybank
  • Opening Hours: 11:00 am to 10:30 pm
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Silverstar Restaurant

A late-night spot in the middle of Brinchang town, serving great steamboat and Chinese cuisine.

  • Location: Brinchang town centre
  • Opening Hours: Open until late night
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Jasmine’s Cafe

Big on Dutch football clubs, with one colour defining the place: Oranje. Superb ambience, good chicken chops and some vegetarian options.

  • Location: Tanah Rata
  • Opening Hours: Closes from 9:30 pm until late
  • Map: View on Google Maps
  • Price: RM33 to RM55 per person

Restoran Mayflower

A good place for steamboat and Chinese food in Tanah Rata.

DRINKS & BAR

The drink of choice in the Highlands is the local Boh tea, best sampled directly at the Boh plantations.

Travellers Bistro & Pub

A pub in Tanah Rata and a decent place to meet other travellers.

Jungle Bar (Daniel’s Lodge Jungle Travellers Bar)

A jungle-themed bar with a nightly bonfire and live football telecasts. There’s a pool table, a dart board and music.

The crowd is mainly international travellers, with plenty of places to sit and talk in a relaxed atmosphere.

  • Address: No. 9, Lorong Perdah, Tanah Rata (behind Daniel’s / Kang Traveller’s Lodge)
  • Phone: +60 5 491 5828
  • Opening Hours: 7:30 pm to 2:00 am
  • Map: View on Google Maps
  • Price: Beer RM8 per bottle

Budget Food Outlets

Gerai Opah

The place to go for a good, filling breakfast. Try the kampung nasi lemak. It opens for breakfast only and closes when the food runs out, so go early.

Restoran Kumar

A very popular spot for authentic South Indian meals, including banana leaf rice and tandoori chicken.

Singh Chapati

Good Indian food in Tanah Rata.

  • Address: No. 1, Brij Court, Tanah Rata
  • Opening Hours: 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Sri Brinchang

Cheap and very good Indian food, right next to Restoran Kumar on the main road.

Restoran Zainab Sam

Serves local cuisine on Tanah Rata’s main road.

Bala’s Holiday Chalet

Famous for its tea and scones, served in the setting of one of the oldest colonial buildings in Cameron Highlands.

  • Location: Tanah Rata
  • Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Kensington Western Restaurant

Kensington Western Restaurant brings a taste of the West to the heart of Cameron Highlands, with a menu of steaks, pasta and fresh seafood.

Meals are served in a warmly decorated British-inspired setting, with soft music and floral touches that make every visit feel unhurried and intimate.

  • Address: 36-G, Palas Horizon, Jalan Palas, Brinchang, Pahang
  • Cuisine: Western (steaks, pasta, seafood)
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Enjoy the Nightlife as good as the cities

travellers-pub

Although Cameron Highlands is a popular nature destination, it is not all about greeneries and vegetation. If you are one who likes the nightlife and drinks in a cool place, then you are practically spoilt for choice. There are all types of bars and pubs here to quench your thirst for any type of drinks here, alcoholic or otherwise. There are several places that you should take note of though which are:

  1. Traveller’s Bistro & Pub – This pub is in Tanah Rata and is one of the most popular hangouts for those wanting to watch a live game. Foreigners love this pub
  2. Jungle Bar & Restaurant – A very cozy place to enjoy a drink when the sun sets in Daniel’s Lodge. Finding the place can be tricky though
  3. Highlander Bar – Located in Tanah Rata, there is a live pianist here that entertains if you like a slow and easy place to unwind
  4. Strawberry Club – if you like to sing your hearts out, this place is perfect as it is a Karaoke lounge. Later at night, the dance floor comes alive and you can dance the night away!
  5. Vintage Bar – This bar is a nice place to go if you like to drink and enjoy some food along the way. It is at the Heritage Hotel which is not far from the town center

Museums and religious sites

Sam Poh Temple

A good break if you’re tired of hiking. Built in 1972, it is the fourth-largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.

abu-bakar-mosque

Gardens and farms

MARDI Agro-Technology Park

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) runs this research and education centre, home to 40 varieties of roses, 10 of strawberries and 100 of citrus.

It also has a rich collection of hydroponic farming exhibits and a couple of cafés. Trail 5 starts here.

  • Location: Opposite Tanah Rata Hospital
  • Opening Hours: 8:45 am to 5:00 pm
  • Map: View on Google Maps
  • Entrance: Outside gardens free, park entrance RM5

Robinson Rose Garden, Rose Centre & Rose Valley

All three rose estates are worth a visit. Here you can see how roses are grown.

Butterfly Garden & Butterfly Farm

Two attractions next to each other, both showing many butterfly and insect species.

The highlight is the insect garden, where friendly staff let you hold leaf insects, stick insects and other creatures for photos. There are no photography restrictions.

  • Address: 43rd Milestone, Kea Farm, Brinchang (5 km north of Brinchang on the main road)
  • Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Entrance: Adults RM5, children RM3

Getting in to Cameron Highlands

The highlands can be accessed by road from both coasts, though most travellers enter from the west. Ipoh has a road up to the highlands via Simpang Pulai, the other route from the west is further south, via Tapah. The main road from the east passes through Gua Musang; there is also a more circuitous route from Kuala Lipis (both of which are on the Jungle Railway).

Climbing to the Clouds: Every Way to Get to Cameron Highlands by Bus, Car, Minivan and Taxi

Cameron Highlands sits about 1,500 m above sea level in Pahang, and every route in involves a winding mountain road. Here’s how to get there from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang, Singapore and Taman Negara.

Most buses end at the Tanah Rata bus terminal, the main hub for hotels, guesthouses and trailheads. Some also stop at Ringlet, Brinchang and Kampung Raja, so tell the driver if you need to get off early.

🚌 By Express Bus

Express buses are the cheapest and simplest way to reach the Highlands. Book ahead on weekends, school holidays and public holidays, when seats sell out quickly.

🏙 From Kuala Lumpur

Buses leave from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), with some services from Pekeliling. Operators include Unititi Express, CS Travel and Perak Transit, with around 11 departures a day.

  • 📍 Depart: TBS (some from Pekeliling)
  • 🕓 Schedule: About 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
  • ⏱ Duration: 4 to 5 hours
  • 💰 Fare: Around RM35 to RM48
  • 🎫 Booking: BusOnlineTicket, redBus or Easybook

⛰ From Ipoh

Perak Transit runs buses from Terminal Amanjaya, about 10 km north of the city centre. The route climbs via Simpang Pulai and stops at Kampung Raja and Brinchang before Tanah Rata.

Amanjaya is about 20 minutes by car from Ipoh town, so a Grab or taxi is the easiest way to reach it.

  • 📍 Depart: Terminal Amanjaya, Ipoh
  • 🕓 Schedule: About 5 departures daily, roughly 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • ⏱ Duration: About 2½ hours
  • 💰 Fare: Around RM20

🏝 From Penang

Direct buses by Unititi Express and other operators pick up at KOMTAR in George Town, Sungai Nibong and Penang Sentral in Butterworth. KOMTAR is the easiest for most visitors.

On the return trip, some buses drop off only at Sungai Nibong, so you may need a local bus or Grab to George Town.

  • 📍 Depart: KOMTAR, Sungai Nibong or Penang Sentral
  • ⏱ Duration: About 4½ hours
  • 💰 Fare: Around RM35 to RM45
  • 💡 Tip: Break the trip with a night in Ipoh

🇸🇬 From Singapore

Direct coaches leave from Golden Mile Tower. They stop at several hotels and towns, including Brinchang, Heritage Hotel, Strawberry Park Resort and Tanah Rata. Bring your passport for the border crossing.

  • 📍 Depart: Golden Mile Tower, Beach Road
  • ⏱ Duration: 8 to 9 hours, depending on border traffic
  • 💰 Fare: Around SGD 47 to SGD 65
  • 🛂 Stops: Usually two rest breaks

🌳 From Taman Negara

The easiest option is a shared minivan from Kuala Tahan, which leaves around 10:00 am and reaches the Highlands in 5 to 6 hours, with one rest stop along the way.

Travelling by local bus via Jerantut and Raub is possible but slow, with several changes and unreliable connections. The Jerantut to Benta bus no longer runs, so this route usually needs a taxi for one leg.

🚐 Taman Negara Minivan at a Glance

  • 📍 Pick-up: Kuala Tahan bus parking area
  • 🕓 Departure: 10:00 am daily
  • ⏱ Duration: 5 to 6 hours
  • 💰 Fare: Around RM90 per person
  • 🎒 Luggage: 1 large bag and 1 small bag per person

🚗 By Car

Two main roads climb from the North-South Expressway (PLUS). Both are winding mountain roads, so drive slowly, especially in rain or fog, and expect heavy traffic on weekends.

Via Tapah (Route 59)

Exit at Tapah and follow Route 59 up past Lata Iskandar Waterfall. It’s the classic route, with narrower roads and tighter bends. Allow about 1½ hours to reach Ringlet, the first town.

Via Simpang Pulai (Route 185)

Exit at Simpang Pulai, south of Ipoh, and follow Route 185. The road is wider and in better condition, making it easier for less confident drivers. Allow about 1 hour to reach Kampung Raja.

  • 🛣 From KL: About 3½ to 4 hours in total
  • 💰 Tolls: Around RM31 to RM41 from KL, one way
  • ⚠ Weekends: Leave early to beat the congestion
  • ⛽ Fuel: Fill up before the climb

🚐 By Shuttle Minivan

Shared minivans run door to door from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Taman Negara. They cost more than the bus, but save time on transfers and often pick up from your hotel.

Book through operators such as Oastel, or ask your guesthouse, as most Tanah Rata lodges can arrange tickets. Private transfers from KL cost around RM500 to RM600 per vehicle.

🚕 By Taxi and Grab

Grab is available but scarce in Cameron Highlands, especially outside Tanah Rata and at night. Don’t rely on it for early-morning tours or trips back to the bus terminal.

Local taxis are the main option for getting around. Many charge around RM30 per hour for sightseeing hire. There are no public buses between the towns in the Highlands.

  • 📞 Booking: Through your hotel or guesthouse
  • 💰 Hourly Hire: Around RM30 per hour
  • 📱 Grab: Available but limited, with long waits
  • 💡 Tip: Agree on the fare before you set off

Shopping @ Farms & Markets

Rose Centre

More than 100 varieties of roses are grown here. Besides the roses, there’s a lovely walk up the hillside on the property, with excellent views of the surrounding area.

  • Location: Rose Valley Village, Kea Farm, Brinchang
  • Phone: +60 5 496 2988
  • Fax: +60 5 496 2989
  • Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Map: View on Google Maps
  • Entrance: Adults RM5, children RM3

Strawberry Farms

Big Red Strawberry Farm

One of the largest agro-tourism farms in Malaysia, where you can pick your own strawberries and tomatoes on a sheltered farm.

Photography is free, the cafeteria has free Wi-Fi, and there’s ample parking. The farm is within walking distance of Brinchang town.

  • Kok Lim Self-Plucking Strawberry Farm

    One of the largest strawberry farms in Cameron Highlands, with strawberries grown on A-frames. It’s a good place to get the best price for the strawberries you pick.

    There are no photography restrictions, and the complex has ample parking.

    • Address: UT/MR/F-255, Jalan Sungai Burung, Brinchang (between Kea Farm and Brinchang)
    • Phone: +60 5 491 4481
    • Fax: +60 5 491 5481
    • Map: View on Google Maps
    • Entrance: Free admission

Maps and souvenirs

Tourist Information Guide Book

A map of Cameron Highlands is handy to have during your stay. Most guide books come with maps and short descriptions of the main places of interest.

  • Where to Get It: Tourist Information Centre, most hotels, guest houses, petrol stations, convenience stores, eateries and sundry shops

Yung Seng Souvenir Shop

An upmarket arts and crafts store with an interesting mix of Orang Asli handicrafts and souvenirs.

Butterfly Garden & Butterfly Farm Shops

The Butterfly Garden and Butterfly Farm sit next to each other, and both have a shop on the top floor selling traditional handicrafts and fashion clothing.

The Butterfly Garden also sells cacti and flowers.

  • Address: 43rd Milestone, Kea Farm, Brinchang
  • Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Really good Halal Street Food

Kea Farm Open-Air Market

A well-known market for fresh vegetables and fruit, including strawberries and sweet corn.

Pasar Malam

Held at Golden Hills, Brinchang, the night market opens on Friday and Saturday nights, and every night during holiday seasons and public holidays.

  • Address: Jalan Golden Hills 1, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
  • Access: Opposite Cameron Highlands Golf Club
  • Opening Days: Friday and Saturday nights; daily during holiday seasons and public holidays
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Fresh Tea

  • Available at the tea plantations, convenience stores and sundry shops, tea is widely sold at the Cameron Highlands. As local demand for Malaysian tea is high, not much of it gets exported overseas, so it is best to buy it while in the country.

Bee Farms

Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm

A long-established farm and one of the best places to buy fresh honey in Cameron Highlands. Admission is free.

Potted Plants & Cactus

Cactus Point

Set on a hill slope about 500 m from Kea Farm, this nursery sells practically every type of cactus imaginable.

Cactus Valley

A nursery with one of the best cactus collections in Malaysia. Some species here are more than 60 years old, and photography is free.

Nature and wildlife

The Cameron Highlands are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is estimated that more than 700 species of plants grow here. During trekking to one of the local mount (or Gunung in Malay) you will observe the vegetation change with the elevation. The most famous plant in the highland is without doubt the Rafflesia which is native to the Cameron Highlands. The plant has no stems, leaves or true roots. It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on earth. These attract a lot of tourists and remember to be very careful around these flowers as all of the known species of Rafflesia are threatened or endangered. In addition to the vegetation, the highlands is the habitat to a large number of animals, birds, insects and reptiles. If you are lucky you may even see some monkeys (White-thighed langurs can be spotted on trail 7).

Gunung Brinchang (Mount Brinchang)

At 2,032 m (6,666 ft) above sea level, this is the highest point in Malaysia reachable by car. A radio and television station sits at the top, next to a 15 m observation tower.

The tower was the best spot for views over Cameron Highlands and neighbouring Perak. The summit could be reached by trekking Trail 1 or by road.

Please note: public access to the summit is no longer allowed. A telecom company reportedly bought the land and closed it to visitors.

  • Elevation: 2,032 m (6,666 ft)
  • Access: Trail 1 or by road 
  • Taxi: Previously up to RM100 return to the summit. Ask your driver about combining the trip with the Mossy Forest and the Boh Tea plantation at Sungai Palas.
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Mossy Forest

A boardwalk near the top of Gunung Brinchang leads through the Mossy Forest. The reserve is unlike any other in Peninsular Malaysia, with its floor covered in a thick carpet of moss.

Most of the trees here have stood untouched for centuries, so plan to spend plenty of time exploring.

 The viewpoint tower can still be worth a visit.

  • Location: Near the top of Gunung Brinchang
  • Trails: Trail 14 to Gunung Irau starts from the viewpoint tower (closed since 7 February 2018 due to landslides, until further notice)
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Parit Waterfall

There are two ways to reach the waterfall. You can start from the Forestry Department, reaching the falls in under an hour, or take Trail 4 beside Century Pines Resort, which takes about 15 minutes.

  • Route 1: From the Forestry Department, under 1 hour
  • Route 2: Trail 4, beside Century Pines Resort, about 15 minutes
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Robinson Waterfall

The falls are a short distance from Tanah Rata and can be reached via Trail 9.

Rafflesia Flower

The largest flower in the world, and actually a parasitic plant with no leaves, stem or roots.

The only way to see it is on a guided tour with 4WD transport, as it grows in the Blue Valley area, about an hour’s drive from town. Each plant blooms for only 4 to 5 days a year, so you need a guide who knows where one is in bloom.

  • Location: Blue Valley area, about 1 hour’s drive from town
  • Access: Guided tour with 4WD transport only
  • Blooming Period: 4 to 5 days a year per plant

TREKKING (Updated 2026)

Trekking is one of the main activities in Cameron Highlands. Trail maps are available from the tourist information centers (free and non-free). None of the available maps are exactly correct, but the trails are well marked and a guide is by no means necessary. The most accurate map is the one on OpenStreetMap (free offline map). You can download it and use a GPS device (your smartphone) to see where you are. Most of the trails have yellow signages with annotations from fellow trekkers (see photo) and the path is usually marked with plastic tape. Information on jungle trekking and each trail can be found here and there. See #Stay Safe for tips before trekking.

Jungle Trekking

Trekking-at-Cameron-Highlands

Trekking tours

Trekking is one of the main activities in Cameron Highlands. Trail maps are available from the tourist information centers (free and non-free). None of the available maps are exactly correct, but the trails are well marked and a guide is by no means necessary. The most accurate map is the one on OpenStreetMap (free offline map). You can download it and use a GPS device (your smartphone) to see where you are. Most of the trails have yellow signages with annotations from fellow trekkers (see photo) and the path is usually marked with plastic tape. Information on jungle trekking and each trail can be found here and there. See #Stay Safe for tips before trekking.

STAY SAFE

  • Before starting trekking, remember to notify your hotel or guesthouse of which trail you attempt and when you plan to come back. Make sure you bring along:
  1. Water. Bring sufficient amount. Minimum 1L per person and more on hot days or challenging trails.
  2. Food & snacks.
  3. Mobile phone fully charged. Don’t forget to bring hotel number and local emergency numbers. A smartphone can be used as GPS to follow the trails on OpenStreetMap.
  4. First Aid Kit.
  5. Torches or headlamp. Sunset is around 19:30 in Malaysia and after that it’s dark!

Water refill stations are available in Tanah Rata – 1L for 10 cents (May 2017).

  • The only working station is in front of Netasha Holiday Inn. Use the coin slots on the right as the left is broken.
  • The station in front of bus station may be missing.
  • The station next to Vintage Bistro is broken.

There have been reports from 2016 to 2019 of hikers on Trail 9 being bitten by dogs belonging to a grumpy man people meet on the trail. Also, be careful of poison ivy.

Before you hike: a permit from the Pahang Forestry Department is required for hiking in Cameron Highlands forest reserves. You can apply online through the eKorimba portal. Trail conditions change often after heavy rain, so check with the Cameron Highlands district forestry office before setting out.

Trail 1: Brinchang to Gunung Brinchang

This trail climbs from Brinchang to the 2,032 m peak of Gunung Brinchang, the highest point in Malaysia reachable by road. Expect 3 to 4 hours one way. The trail is steep, muddy and poorly marked in places.

After years of closure, the trail is open again, generally from March to October. It usually closes from November to February for the monsoon season. A forestry permit is required, and a guide is strongly recommended because the markings are unreliable.

  • Start: Near the army base in Brinchang. Ask for directions to the army base and follow the road to the end, where the path is signed.
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Duration: 3 to 4 hours one way
  • Status: Open seasonally (March to October); permit required
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 2: Sam Poh Temple (Tough)

Starts in Brinchang at Sam Poh Buddhist Temple and later merges with Trail 3. The trail is quite steep and not well marked. Allow about 1½ hours one way.

Trail 3: To Gunung Berembun (Moderate to Tough)

A wide, clearly defined trail through the jungle with a couple of stream crossings. The last stretch near the summit is a bit steep.

Gunung Berembun (1,840 m) is overgrown and offers little view over the valley. Many hikers go up via Trail 7, which is much harder, and come down via Trail 3. That round trip takes about 4 hours.

  • Start: Arcadia Cottage, near the golf course
  • Difficulty: Moderate to tough
  • Duration: About 4 hours round trip (up Trail 7, down Trail 3)
  • Status: Open
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 4: To Parit Waterfall (Easy)

An easy, mostly paved trail to Parit Waterfall, about 30 minutes one way. It is also a nicer way back to Tanah Rata than the road after Trail 3.

A small loop near the waterfall is closed due to a damaged footbridge at Cameron Highlands Montane Park. Take the path to the left of the closed bridge instead.

  • Start: Near the Forestry Department
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Status: Open (footbridge loop closed)
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 5: MARDI (Easy to Moderate)

Starts at MARDI and merges with Trail 3, either up to Gunung Berembun or down to the golf course. Allow about an hour one way.

  • Start: MARDI Agro-Technology Park
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • Status: Open
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 6 (Moderate to Tough)

There appear to be two different trails called Trail 6, and both are labelled that way on OpenStreetMap.

Bharat Tea Plantation to Gunung Jasar

The Trail 6 shown on tourist maps runs from the Bharat Tea Plantation to the summit of Gunung Jasar, but it isn’t well marked. A trekker’s note at the Trail 10 junction says the hike down to the plantation takes about 2 hours.

Forestry Department to Trail 3

Official signs also use “Path No. 6” for the trail linking the Forestry Department to Trail 3, east of Tanah Rata. This one seems to be the better trail.

  • Difficulty: Moderate to tough
  • Status: Reported closed in 2024; check with the forestry office before hiking
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 7: To Gunung Berembun (Moderate to Tough)

The first 300 m are very overgrown, so watch out for ticks. After that the path widens and becomes pleasant and well marked. The final stretch is steep until it merges with Trail 3 to the summit.

  • Start: MARDI Agro-Technology Park
  • Difficulty: Moderate to tough
  • Status: Open
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 8: To Gunung Berembun (Very Tough)

A very difficult trail, closer to a climb, until it merges with Trails 3 and 7 to the summit of Gunung Berembun. Allow about 3 hours one way.

Trail 9 and 9A: To the Bharat Plantations (Moderate)

This trail runs from near Robinson Waterfall toward the Bharat tea plantations, about an hour one way. It is open, but robberies have been reported here in the past.

Reports suggest the incidents have stopped, but this isn’t confirmed. Hike in a group and avoid carrying valuables.

  • Start: Near Robinson Waterfall
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Status: Open (take care)
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 10: To Gunung Jasar (Moderate to Tough)

A popular day hike through an ancient mossy forest, taking about 1 to 1½ hours to Gunung Jasar. The trail to the summit is open.

To the Summit

The first half is wide and easy to follow, with some quite steep sections where you scramble up tree roots. No ropes or climbing are needed.

At the radio tower, walk across the cement base to pick up the trail on the other side, to your right.

Summit to the Power Station

From the summit, the trail follows a ridge northeast along the Pahang and Perak state boundary, marked by official markers. It isn’t steep, but some parts are narrow and semi-overgrown.

A few forks can be confusing, so follow the markers other hikers have left. Near the end, a steep side path to the right, marked with two yellow ribbons, may be a shortcut to the power station.

The trail ends at a power station, where you walk around the outside of the fence to reach the road. It’s a fair walk back to town.

  • Start: Next to Tan’s Camellia Garden, behind H2O Apartments and Highland Villa Resort
  • Difficulty: Moderate to tough
  • Duration: 1 to 1½ hours to Gunung Jasar
  • Status: Open
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 11

Closed after landslides in 2017. Hikers reported in mid-2025 that it is walkable from start to finish, though some guides still list it as closed. It isn’t a very scenic hike.

Trail 12

This trail is permanently closed.

Trail 13: To Gunung Mentigi (Moderate)

A short trail from behind Cameronian Holiday Inn to Gunung Mentigi. As of July 2025, it was reported closed for construction.

  • Start: Behind Cameronian Holiday Inn
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Status: Closed for construction (check before hiking)
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Trail 14: To Gunung Irau (Moderate)

Gunung Irau is the highest peak in Cameron Highlands. The trail starts at the end of the Mossy Forest boardwalk and can be very challenging and muddy after rain.

The trail is currently closed. As of October 2025, the Mossy Forest and its boardwalk were closed indefinitely after landslides and heavy rain damage.

  • Start: End of the Mossy Forest boardwalk
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Status: Closed (Mossy Forest closed since October 2025)
  • Map: View on Google Maps

Tea plantations

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Cameron Bharat Tea Plantation

The second-largest tea producer in Malaysia. You can walk around the plantation and take photos for free.

The café offers a breathtaking view over the tea terraces.

BOH Sungei Palas Tea Garden

Run by BOH, Malaysia’s largest tea company, the garden offers stunning views of rolling hills covered in neatly tended tea bushes.

The visitor centre has a tea exhibition gallery, tea tasting, a gift shop and the BOH Café, with a balcony overlooking the plantation. Tea factory tours are available.

The road up the hill is very narrow in places, so drive carefully. The view from the top of the nearby hill is well worth the climb.

  • Address: 39100 Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
  • Directions: Follow the main road from Brinchang towards Kampung Raja. After the Millennium Hotel (formerly the Equatorial), look for the BOH signs and turn left onto the narrow hill road. The junction faces a row of fruit and vegetable stalls and is easy to miss.
  • Phone: +60 5 491 3788
  • Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Mondays, except school and public holidays.
  • Website: bohtea.com
  • Map: View on Google Map

Cameron BOH Tea Scenery

Tour Operators

  • Several tour operators have offices on or near the main road in Tanah Rata. The packages (jungle trekking, farm adventure, go to Ipoh to see Kellie’s Castle, etc.) and prices are all very similar, but ask about extra charges like admission to the museums and to see the Rafflesia. Morning and afternoon tours are very popular. Night tours are listed by most operators but are not popular so don’t expect them to be available unless you’re in a group of 4 people (or 3 at some).oy here.

     
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Soalan Lazim Tentang Aktiviti & Tempat Menarik di Cameron Highlands

Apakah yang menjadikan Cameron Highlands destinasi popular di Malaysia?

Cameron Highlands terkenal dengan cuacanya yang sejuk sepanjang tahun, ladang teh yang luas, ladang strawberi, hutan tropika yang lebat, serta suasana yang tenang. Ia dianggap sebagai salah satu destinasi peranginan dataran tinggi paling popular di Malaysia kerana menawarkan pengalaman yang berbeza daripada kawasan bandar dan pantai.

Bilakah masa terbaik untuk melawat Cameron Highlands?

Cameron Highlands boleh dilawati sepanjang tahun. Walau bagaimanapun, bulan Mac hingga Oktober dianggap sebagai tempoh terbaik kerana cuaca lebih cerah dan kering. Musim hujan yang lebat berlaku antara November hingga Februari, yang kadangkala menyebabkan jalan raya licin dan jerebu.

Bagaimana cara untuk ke Cameron Highlands dari Kuala Lumpur?

Cameron Highlands boleh dicapai dari Kuala Lumpur melalui lebuh raya Utara-Selatan dengan keluar di Simpang Pulai atau Tapah, kemudian meneruskan perjalanan melalui Laluan 59. Perjalanan mengambil masa lebih kurang tiga jam dengan kereta. Perkhidmatan bas turut tersedia dari Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) terus ke Tanah Rata.

Apakah aktiviti utama yang boleh dilakukan di Cameron Highlands?

Antara aktiviti popular di Cameron Highlands termasuk lawatan ke ladang teh dan strawberi, mendaki Hutan Berlumut, menunggang ATV, melawat ladang ternakan, meneroka taman bunga, serta bersiar-siar di pasar malam Brinchang pada hujung minggu.

Adakah Cameron Highlands sesuai untuk kanak-kanak?

Cameron Highlands dianggap sesuai untuk dikunjungi bersama kanak-kanak. Tarikan seperti Flora Park, ladang strawberi, ladang biri-biri, dan Hobbitoon menawarkan pengalaman yang menyeronokkan untuk semua peringkat umur. Cuaca yang sejuk juga menjadikan aktiviti luar rumah lebih selesa untuk kanak-kanak.

Apakah yang perlu dibawa semasa melawat Cameron Highlands?

Pengunjung disyorkan membawa pakaian hangat kerana suhu malam boleh turun sehingga 14–18°C. Payung atau baju hujan juga berguna kerana hujan boleh turun pada bila-bila masa. Kasut yang sesuai untuk mendaki turut diperlukan jika merancang untuk meneroka laluan hutan.

Apakah Hutan Berlumut dan bagaimana cara untuk ke sana?

Hutan Berlumut atau Mossy Forest merupakan ekosistem unik yang terletak di puncak Gunung Brinchang pada ketinggian lebih 2,000 meter. Kawasan ini diselimuti lumut tebal dan pokok-pokok rendah yang sentiasa diselubungi kabus. Pengunjung boleh sampai ke sana melalui jalan berturap dari Brinchang, dan laluan papan disediakan untuk memudahkan lawatan.

Berapa lamakah masa yang diperlukan untuk melawat Cameron Highlands?

Kebanyakan pengunjung mencadangkan minimum dua hingga tiga hari untuk meneroka Cameron Highlands dengan selesa. Tempoh ini membolehkan lawatan ke ladang teh, aktiviti mendaki, lawatan ke pasar malam, dan meneroka kawasan Tanah Rata serta Brinchang.

Apakah perbezaan antara Tanah Rata dan Brinchang?

Tanah Rata merupakan pekan utama Cameron Highlands dengan lebih banyak pilihan penginapan, restoran, dan kemudahan perbankan. Brinchang pula terletak lebih tinggi dan lebih dekat dengan tarikan seperti Hutan Berlumut, Sam Poh Temple, dan Pasar Malam hujung minggu. Kebanyakan pengunjung menginap di Tanah Rata dan membuat perjalanan sehari ke Brinchang.

Adakah terdapat laluan mendaki di Cameron Highlands?

Terdapat beberapa laluan mendaki di Cameron Highlands yang sesuai untuk pelbagai tahap kecergasan. Antara laluan popular ialah Laluan 9 ke Gunung Jasar dan Laluan 10 ke Gunung Beremban. Pengunjung dinasihatkan untuk mendaki bersama panduan atau sekurang-kurangnya memaklumkan pihak berkenaan sebelum memulakan pendakian kerana hutan di sini lebat dan mudah sesat.

Apakah Sam Poh Temple dan adakah ia patut dikunjungi?

Sam Poh Temple merupakan kuil Buddha Cina yang terletak di Brinchang dan dianggap sebagai salah satu tarikan budaya utama di Cameron Highlands. Kuil ini dihiasi dengan patung-patung warna-warni dan menawarkan pemandangan kawasan sekitar yang indah. Kemasukan adalah percuma dan pengunjung dari pelbagai latar belakang agama dialu-alukan.

Bolehkah aktiviti memetik strawberi sendiri dilakukan di Cameron Highlands?

Ya, ramai ladang strawberi di Cameron Highlands menawarkan pengalaman memetik strawberi sendiri kepada pengunjung. Aktiviti ini popular di kalangan keluarga dan pelancong muda. Pengunjung biasanya dikenakan bayaran berdasarkan berat strawberi yang dipetik.

Apakah Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm dan apakah yang ditawarkan?

Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm merupakan ladang lebah yang menawarkan pengalaman pembelajaran tentang proses penghasilan madu. Pengunjung boleh melihat sarang lebah hidup di sebalik panel kaca, mencuba pelbagai produk berasaskan madu, dan membeli produk tempatan sebagai cenderahati. Ladang ini terletak berhampiran Brinchang dan sesuai untuk semua peringkat umur.

Adakah terdapat tarikan untuk pencinta alam semula jadi di Cameron Highlands?

Cameron Highlands menawarkan pelbagai tarikan untuk pencinta alam semula jadi. Selain Hutan Berlumut, terdapat juga Air Terjun Parit, Air Terjun Robinson, serta pelbagai laluan hutan yang menghubungkan kawasan-kawasan berbeza. Kepelbagaian flora dan fauna di kawasan ini menjadikannya destinasi ideal untuk ekopelancongan.

Apakah Cactus Valley dan adakah ia menarik untuk dikunjungi?

Cactus Valley merupakan taman yang memaparkan koleksi kaktus dan succulents dari pelbagai spesies. Ia dianggap sebagai tarikan yang unik dan berbeza berbanding ladang-ladang lain di Cameron Highlands. Taman ini sesuai untuk mereka yang berminat dengan botani atau mencari latar foto yang menarik.

Bagaimana keadaan jalan raya di Cameron Highlands? Adakah selamat untuk dipandu?

Jalan raya di Cameron Highlands adalah berliku-liku dengan banyak selekoh tajam, terutamanya di laluan Tapah. Pemandu dinasihatkan untuk berhati-hati, terutama pada waktu malam, semasa hujan lebat, dan apabila terdapat kabus tebal. Laluan dari Simpang Pulai dianggap lebih lebar dan lebih selamat berbanding laluan Tapah yang lebih tua.

Adakah terdapat pasar atau bazar menarik di Cameron Highlands?

Pasar Malam Brinchang yang diadakan pada hujung minggu merupakan salah satu tarikan popular di Cameron Highlands. Pengunjung boleh menemui pelbagai produk tempatan seperti sayuran segar, strawberi, cenderahati, dan makanan ringan. Pasar pagi di Kea Farm turut menjadi tumpuan untuk membeli hasil pertanian segar terus daripada petani.

Apakah aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan pada waktu malam di Cameron Highlands?

Pada waktu malam, pengunjung boleh meneroka Pasar Malam Brinchang pada hujung minggu, bersantai di kafe-kafe tempatan dengan minuman panas, atau sekadar menikmati suasana sejuk sambil memandang bintang. Terdapat juga beberapa bar dan ruang hiburan kecil di sekitar Tanah Rata untuk mereka yang mencari suasana lebih meriah.

Adakah Cameron Highlands sesuai untuk pasangan yang berbulan madu atau bercuti romantik?

Cameron Highlands dianggap sesuai untuk pasangan yang mencari suasana romantik dan tenang. Cuaca sejuk, pemandangan ladang teh yang luas, penginapan bertema chalet, serta suasana yang jauh dari kesibukan bandar menjadikannya pilihan popular untuk percutian berdua. Beberapa penginapan boutique turut menyediakan pakej khas untuk pasangan.

Apakah oleh-oleh atau cenderahati terbaik untuk dibawa pulang dari Cameron Highlands?

Antara oleh-oleh popular dari Cameron Highlands ialah teh BOH dalam pelbagai perisa, produk berasaskan strawberi seperti jem dan coklat, madu Ee Feng Gu, sayuran segar dataran tinggi, serta produk kraf tempatan. Cenderahati bertemakan ladang teh dan strawberi juga mudah ditemui di kedai-kedai sekitar Tanah Rata dan Brinchang.