cameron highlands . pahang, malaysia

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 Cameron Highlands is located in the state of Pahang, approximately 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur on the east side of the border between the states of Perak and Pahang in Malaysia. At about 1,500 metres above sea level, it is the highest area on the mainland stretching along a plateau set high above the river valley and enjoys a cool climate and fresh air, making it the perfect holiday getaway. Temperatures fluctuate between 22°and 25°Celsius during the day and between 15°and 22°Celsius at night.

Location Map

Getting there
Directions by road - from the east coast (kota bharu, kelantan):
 To drive up Cameron Highlands from the east coast, Kota Bharu - Kuala Krai - Gua Musang - Lojing - Pos Brooke - Simpang Pulai - Cameron Highlands

Directions by road - from the south:

    * To drive up Cameron Highlands from the south, take the North-South Expressway and head up north.
    * You will pass the following towns along the North-South Expressway: Rawang - Tanjung Malim - Slim River - Sungkai - Bikam - Bidor - Tapah - Gopeng - Simpang Pulai.
    * There are two roads leading up to Cameron Highlands. One is the old road from Tapah town and another from Simpang Pulai, which is the new route.
          o Tapah Exit - Exit the Tapah Interchange (Exit 132) on the North-South Expressway after passing Bidor town. At the traffic lights right after the toll booth, turn left and follow the road all the way up to Cameron Highlands. There are some narrow and sharp turns that you have to be careful of if you are taking this route from Tapah. Heavy vehicles going up and down this road, so be careful when overtaking. There is mobile phone coverage for most the way up Cameron Highlands and you will find interesting stalls along the road where the Orang Asli display their handicraft and forest products for sale.
          o Simpang Pulai Exit - From the North-South Expressway, exit at the Simpang Pulai interchange (Exit 137). Turn right and follow the road signs up Cameron Highlands. You will pass by Kampung Raja, Kuala Terla, Tringkap and Brinchang before reaching Tanah Rata.The new route from Simpang Pulai is less winding and the road is wider. There is no mobile phone coverage along this new route up Cameron Highlands. However, the driving time is shorter compared to the route from Tapah even though the distance is further.

Directions by road - from the north:

    * If you are coming from the states up north of Peninsula Malaysia, head down south towards Kuala Lumpur via the North-South Expressway.
    * Exit the Simpang Pulai interchange (Exit 137). Turn right and follow the road signs up Cameron Highlands. You will pass by Kampung Raja, Kuala Terla, Tringkap and Brinchang before reaching Tanah Rata.
Distances from major cities and towns:

Locations	Distances	Approx. driving time
Kuala Lumpur	220 km	3 hours 30 minutes
Kota Bharu . Kelantan	370 km	6 hours
Kuala Terenggganu	369 km	6 hours
Penang (Butterworth)	283 km	4 hours 30 minutes
Ipoh	119 km	2 hours
Singapore	612 km	7 hours 30 minutes

Cameron Highlands maps - click for larger image
Town in Cameron Highlands - Tanah Rata, Brinchang, Blue Valley, Tringkap