TRIP TO TAMAN NEGARA PAHANG

T a m a n N e g a r a   is indeed one the oldest rainforests in the entire world, estimated at 130 million years old. The abundance and diversity of nature is phenomenal in Taman Negara, one of the world's most complex and rich ecosystems. A veritable treasure of the planet. 

Geography

Taman Negara is the largest and the oldest protected area in the country. It covers 4,343 sq km; the central coordinates are 04°30' North latitude and 102°59' East longitude. The altitude ranges from 60m to 2187m at the summit of Gunung Tahan. This huge area shared among three states: Pahang 2,477 sq km (57%), Kelantan 1,043 sq km (24%) and Trengganu 853 sq km (19%).

Getting There

By Coach and By Boat (via Kuala Tembeling)

From Kuala Lumpur, a 3-hour journey coach departs daily for Kuala Tembeling jetty  Then a 2 ½ hours boat ride will take you to the Kuala Tahan entrance of Taman Negara. The return coach departs at 12.30pm daily and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at approximately 3.30pm. 

By Car

From Kuala Lumpur, travel via Karak Highway (Gombak - Bentong - Karak) and later adjoin East Coast Expressway in Karak. Take Exit 819 at Temerloh Interchange and drive another 50km towards Jerantut until you reach a T-junction with Jerantut District Mosque (with gold colour egg-shape dome) on your right handside as a landmark. 

 If you chose to continue your journey via scenic boat ride, turn left and drive towards Kuala Tembeling jetty (16 km). However, please observe the boat schedule as mentioned above.

Alternatively, you can turn right and drive to Kuala Tahan (75 km) via Padang Piol and Sungai Retang using new tarred road. Please observe the speed limit as the road passes local villages . It is highly advisable to drive during daytime as there is no road lights along the way.

 SAMBAL HIJAU@SUNGAI PENCHALA KL
If you craving for authentic malay food, I could suggest you guys to come here. RESTAURANT SAMBAL HIJAU @SUNGAI PENCHALA.
The best and affordable malay cuisine. Price range between RM7-RM10 for one person depend on lauk pauk(food) that you take it.If you come between 12pm-2pm do expect some heavy traffic inside the restaurant ya. It totally jammed at lunch time.

Here is the address. Do try out their Grilled Fish and Squid.

2990 Kg. Sg. Penchala Jalan Damansara
Tel: 03 7725 3259

Conquest of Bukit Broga@Semenyih

Ever heard of Bukit Broga? I've bet most of us never heard of it,same as mine until I've discovered it last few weeks.Still undiscovered, Bukit Broga located in Semenyih, Selangor with 390 meter 1279 above the sea level, it definitely worth of hiking and exploring.
We arrived around 8.30am and start hiking at 9.00am, not a good timing actually,as it already hot with morning sunlight.Most of the hiker already on the way down during that time.For next trip, we will make sure to start at 5.00am in the morning so we can enjoy the sunrise.

As for me, this is the first hiking activity in the past 10yrs, so please imagine how hard for me..hehe. I'm definitely out of stamina and our journey took about 2hours to conquer compare to normal people that usually took only 30min-1 hours for the hiking activity.Anyway I'm not give up and finally, look at the beutiful picture taken at the top of the Bukit Broga.Yes...........

Jom Makan-Makan@Ole-Ole Bali

Ole-Ole Bali @Solaris Mount Kiara .
Looking from interior design and concept, who would believe that it is really worth of money.With a modern contemporary Balinese style added, at first I kinda hesitate to walk in, afraid that it will cost me a fortune...
The design is so amazing and rich with Javanese concept but yet the food is really worth it . Among of the famous menu serve is Ole-ole Nasi Campur and Ole-Ole Trio.
Located at the Solaris Mount Kiara, I've try to experience a variety of Balinese delicacies, opt for the Ole-Ole Trio, a combination of Ole-Ole BBQ Wings, Sate Lilit and Cumi-Cumi Goreng, served with Sambel Matah, Sambel Terasi, and Tartar Sauce.

For the food lover, you could try Ole-Ole Nasi Campur for only RM 33.00 and yet you still can share due to it is really big portion. For Ole-Ole Trio, the price is only RM38.00 and for BBQ Combo which is combination of beef and chicken grill, the price is RM33.00.Besides Balinese cuisine, the menu offers burgers, sandwiches, Western standards like steaks and fish and chips. But why order those when there’s the wonderful Nasi Campur Ole Ole? For drinks, recommended is the Lemongrass Mojito (RM10) which is very refreshing, especially on a hot day.


At this moment, the only have 2 restaurant Ole- Ole Bali in Malaysia which is in Sunway Pyramid and Solaris Mount Kiara.

For Adress: Ole-Ole@Sunway Piramid
Address 0B-1C,Ground Floor, Main Entrance, Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway

For Ole-Ole Bali@Solaris Mount KiaraAddress :
J-0G-15 & J-0G-16 Soho KL, Solaris Mont Kiara, 2-J, Solaris KL
Phone no: 03-6204 9688 Fax no. 03-6204 9698

Sungai Klah Hot Springs Park- recreation and alternate to modern spa

Sg Klah Hot Springs Park(TRAP) is another alternative to modern day spa centres and family gateway which bring an unique holiday with your family . Located in Sungkai Perak in between Bidor and Trolak.
If you driving from KL, you have to take PLUS highway and it about 2hrs from KL and the admission fee is RM10.00 for adult .Inside TRAP there is hot spring pool and mountain cool spring pool which is very suitable for family to rest and enjoy. It also have a dipping pool which is only suit to dip your feet and water reflexology which is you can walk and have foot reflexology.Certain pool is very hot and temperature between 100 C -200 C which is only suitable to boil an egg.
Beside it's also have a beautiful scenery and path to walk and enjoy the nature.

Pic shown cool mountain spring pool and it is one of the attraction in Sg Klah Hot Spring(TRAP). The water is actually coming down from the mountain itself and it very cooling and refreshing. You could bring the whole family to play and swim here. Beside, they have a bunch of guard to look after in case our children try to do something funny and dangerous. No food and slipper allowed inside this pool and the guard are very strict about this procedure.

This pic shown water reflexology path which is you can walk and have foot reflexology and it really good for your blood circulation and maintaining health.The water reflexology where stones and hot water are combined to have maximum effort of the therapy

This is another hot spot in TRAP- boiling egg pool. At this pool, water temperature is about 100C-200 C which is very dangerous for kids.Make sure your beloved once is safe during this boiling egg activity.
It's better for you to bring your own egg rather than buying here due to price is kind of expensive compare to normal.


These pic is dipping pool for your feet only.Dip your tired feet into this hot pool with temperature that range from 35 °C
to 38 °C and enjoy .


Another attraction is hot spring pool which is suitable for kids and adult to swim and relax.The big hot spring pool getting all source of heat from the underground and temperature is around 25-35C. The hot spring is one of the other alternative to modern day spa centres. Many believed that the natural springs have healing properties that will help to heal and detoxify toxic from your body. Those with stiff muscles, stiff joints, rheumatism, spinal injuries, insomnia and skin related problems should consider soaking themselves here.



Getting Here and Entrance Fees

Sungai Klah is located 10km away from the town of Sungkai in Perak. Whether you are coming from the North or the South of Peninsular Malaysia, get to the nearest PLUS Highway and head for Sungkai toll exit. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Sungkai is approximately 70 minutes. After the exit, turn left at the junction. Travel 1km along the trunk road and turn left. Follow the signage to Sg. Klah Hot Springs Park and you will pass Sungai Klah FELDA village before reaching here.

Operating hours: 8am - 10pm daily
Entrance Fee: RM10/adult and RM8/child

Address:

Sungai Klah Hot Springs Park
36000 Sungkai
Perak

For reservation of private pool or more information, call

Tel: +6 05 438 8801 or +6 03 2697 9772

Cameron Highland@Pahang

Cameron Highland is one of the hill resort in Malaysia with 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level and it is the highest area on the mainland and cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25 °C and rarely falls below 12°C year-round. Cameron Highlands is actually a district in the state of Pahang Darul Makmur although the road entrance is via Tapah and Simpang Pulai in the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan.

One of the best tourist spot every year with tea plantation, butterfly farm, strawberry farms, rose gardens and vegetable gardens as an attraction beside cool temperature.Other features include Cactus Point and Cactus Valley.

Accommodation
For accommodation, Cameron highland offered you from lodge to 5star hotel such as EQUATORIAL RESORT, HERITAGE HOTEL, CASA de la ROSA, THE LAKEHOUSE, ROSA PASSADENA,THE SMOKEHOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT,STRAWBERRY PARK RESORT. Beside hotels, Cameron highland also have an apartment and bungalow or Chalets & Guest Houses depend on your budget.

For detail hotel. please check http://www.cameronhighlands.com

Getting Here...
Well if you driving from Kl, you have 2 options either to take Tapah road or Simpang Pulai. If you using Tapah road, make sure your driving skill is excellent as the road is really dangerous and a lot of big truck and lorry using the same road. Should drive carefully. Using Tapah road is more dangerous but it save your time compare to Simpang Pulai, but for safety, try to use Simpang Pulai if you are not confident with Cameron Highland road. Just a friendly advise .Basically it will takes around 3.5hr -4.5hr from Kl to Cameron Highland.If you taking Tapah road you will be reaching Ringlet and then Tanah Rata and lastly is Brinchang.

If you reach Ringlet, its looks like a small town and along the road you could see view of tea plantation mostly. Reaching at Tanah Rata more likely a main town where you can find a lot of shop selling tea, roses and products from Cameron Highland. Beside, if you are the coffee lover and can't stop having coffee, you can hang out at Starbucks @Tanah Rata..finally its open in 2008(last year in 2007 during my last visited, it's still no sign of starbucks). If you need a bank, there is few banks in Tanah Rata such as Hsbc,Cimb, Agro Bank and Maybank. No worries...
You could find a lot of restaurant at Tanah Rata and Brinchang including Secret Recipes, Marry Brown Shop and other local shop.

Places
Places that you have to go including Sg Palas Boh Plantation, Markets and Strawberry Farm. There is few tea plantation at Cameron but if you go to Boh Plantation, you could experience the history of the tea making and visit to factory. Beside they also have restaurant @hang out places at Sg Palas Boh Plantation that offered variety of tea. What a cool place.
Road to Sg Palas is more dangerous compare to other road along Cameron Highland( It's look like only can fit 1 vehicle at 1 time). Just try to drive slowly.

For strawberry farm, you could choose as there is a lot of strawberry farm but some of them do not offer pluck your own strawberry .Like Raju strawberry farm, they don't allowed you to pluck strawberry but you can buy from counter .They also selling strawberry's ice-cream,blended and etc. Different then EQ Strawberry Farm, they offered pluck your own strawberry and you can eat with honey or whipped cream on the spot. Just go and try yourself.

The Markets is one of main tourist market is located around Kea Farm but you can also find many of them all along the main road from Ringlet to Kg.Raja.You can get everything here from potted plants, fresh flowers, cactus, strawberries, vegetables, tea and other Cameron Highlands produce.A small coffeshop and cartoon strawberry garden can also be found here.

Nasi Ayam@ Chicken Rice Shop

Looking For Nasi Ayam, Try The Chicken Rice Shop

Chicken Rice Shop offered variety of choice to add with your Nasi Ayam and it is delicious and tasty.The chicken rice shop is among the best Nasi Ayam in Kl especially. Normally value set meal will be serve with Pai tai, chicken(either steamed, roasted, Braised or Curry), Ipoh Bean Sprouts, A bowl of Rice, Soup of the day, Dessert and Pepsi. Side order including a choice of Gado-gado or Kerabu Mango, Choice of TCRS Honey BBQ Chicken, Assam Fish, Curry Chicken, Pak Choy with Oyster Sauce, Sai To Fish Balls, Towfoo with Oyster Sauce and Hong Kong Kai Lan with Oyster Sauce . Their value set meal including choice for 1 person till 4 person. Price range for 1 pax is RM13++ and for 4pax is about RM60.00++.