Cameron Highlands, The place where i were born...

About Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands was found in 1885 by William Cameron which was eventually have the area named in his honour. William Cameron was on an expedition sent by the British government. The plateau he found is at an altitude of ~6000ft (1,800m) above sea-level and the temperature falls between 8°C and 25°C. It was not fully developed until 1925 that it was then proposed by Sir George Maxwell as a hill resort. It has since become a very popular resort among Malaysians and overseas tourist as well.
Cameron Highlands comprises of several towns which include Brinchang, Tanah Rata, Ringlet, Kampung Raja and Tringkap. Brinchang and Tanah Rata are famous for accommodations, food and facilities.

Getting There

You can either travel by car or by public transport to Cameron Highlands. If you are going to travel up there by car, you will have to take the North-South Expressway. From there, you may use the Tapah toll exit. Tapah toll exit is the main entry point to Cameron highland. From here, you will have to go through a long and meandering road, about 60 km up to the hill resort. It takes about 1 ½ hours. You will need to have enough rest and alertness when you are driving up to Cameron highlands. This is because there are numerous sharp turns and narrow bends along the way. But overall, it is a rather safe drive. If you are a first timer, no worries. There are plenty of signboards along the way. So even if you generally have no sense of direction, you will still find it difficult to get lost. If you use this way, you will pass by the Lata Kinjang waterfall. Peaceful and refreshing, the flowing sounds of the mountain streams will immediately relax you. You will be able to enjoy the mesmerizing view below the large stones. Besides that, there are many stalls selling a variety kind of stuff, from foods to souvenirs.

Besides the Tapah toll exit, there is a new way to get to Cameron highlands and that is the Simpang Pulai-Kampung Raja Highway. This new highway is a godsend for those who prefer a less-dizzying drive. This road is carved through solid granite mountains. It is linked up further to the east with Gua Musang in Kelantan. Therefore, if you are coming from Kuala Lumpur, you may skip the Tapah toll exit and look out for the Simpang Pulai exit. It is about 25 km ahead. After the toll, turn right at the first traffic light and after another 500 m, you will have to turn to right again at the traffic lights. When you reach the Blue Valley junction, about 55 km from Simpang Pulai, take a right turn and you will get to Kampung Raja. From there, there is only one way and it will lead you to Brinchang then to Tanah Rata. It takes about 75 km from the Simpang Pulai toll to reach Brinchang.

If you do not want to go after all those hassles of driving up to Cameron highlands, you can just take the public transport. The bus will take you directly up till the Tanah Rata bus station. There are daily buses to Cameron highlands operating from Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Local travel agents can also help check on the tour buses that are available from Singapore and Johor Bahru.

Tranportation to CAMERON HIGHLANDS (summary)
By Road

- Own Transport -> Exit Tapah on NorthSouthExpressway. Plenty of Sign Boards.

- Busses (coaches from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore)

By Air (Ipoh International Airport)

By Train (Ipoh station)

Attractions
Each part of Cameron Highlands has its own individual charm and attractions, and together they combine to provide all the ingredients for a memorable holiday, no matter what your interest or what time of the year.
Fruits and vegetables like tomatos, cauliflowers, cabbages, oranges and strawberries grow fresh and healthy in the cool climate and fertile soils of the highlands. You can buy them either at the various markets or the farms which are located throughout the highlands.