Malaysian Rainforest trekking

Hill Stations and Trekking

in Malaysia

Cameron Highlands

Romantic images of Tea plantations, mountains and touches of Colonial England were expected on my first visit in September 05. I spent a week in the Highlands staying in a charming wooden guest house Twin Pines at Tana Rata the small town at the heart of this tourist centre

I must make special Mention of Twin Pines; Owned by an Indian Doctor and his wife this 60 year old wooden house was the friendliest of all the places I stayed in Malaysia. You won't find luxury here; but a place of old world charm and friendliness. I stayed longer than intended; just because of the people I met there!

Taman Negara

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A short trek in the National Park Of Taman Negara in the centre of Peninsula Malaysia.

Taman Negara rainforest

I arrived in Taman Negara after a drive direct from Tan Rata in Carmon Highlands It took the best part of a day to get there on a new road which has been blasted through the mountains. My first impressions when a arriving at the village were not that positive. The place seemed to have no real character and the chalets where I was dropped off near were OK but I really couldn't be fussed to find somewhere better so checked in for a night.

Once I'd hit the river with its floating restaurants I enjoyed the view and the intense rain while having dinner. I signed up for a tour the following morning with a few others. I met Jonathon and Janus who were on the trip with Michelle an Irish girl.

We set off the following morning in a small wooden outboard with baggage swathed in plastic bags to protect against the water.

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