Self drive
From the South via Tapah
Cameron Highlands is about 300kms from Kuala Lumpur and it takes less than 3.5 hours to get here via the North-South Expressway (NSE). If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, get find your way to the NSE by following the sign to Ipoh. Once you're on the expressway, keep on driving north until you reach Tapah which will take about 1.5 hours. Watch out for the sign that indicates the Tapah and Cameron Highlands exit (Exit 132). Once you have passed the toll booth, turn left at the traffic lights. From here onwards you will be on the long winding road to Cameron Highlands which is about 60 km's away. If you're driving from the north just take Exit 132 at Tapah and follow the same direction. It takes an average of 1.5 hours to reach Tanah Rata from Tapah.
Driving Tips :Driving up this road is definitely a pleasant experience because it gives you some great views of mountains. Since the roads are less winding, people tend to speed here but watch out for the sharp bends at some stretches. There is NO mobile coverage along this road.
Train
There is no train service to Cameron Highlands. The nearest stop is the Tapah Road station in Tapah. You can take a bus or taxi to Cameron Highlands from here.
Buses
Buses to Cameron Highlands operate daily from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. Buses from Kuala Lumpur depart from the Pudu Raya Station and KL Central. Buses from Penang depart from Prangin Mall / Komtar.
From Kuala Lumpur buses to Tanah Rata can be caught at Puduraya Central Bus Station and take about 4 1/2 hours. Look round the ticket counters to find the various companies although they don't always have buses running at the advertised times. Buses leave between 8.30 and 3.30, but more buses run in the morning. Prices range from RM20 - RM30. The cheaper Kurnia Bistari bus tickets can be bought at ticket counter 86/87, however these buses are known for breaking down on-route, frequently take up to 7 hours for the journey and have only one toilet stop. Well worth paying more for a more pleasant journey. The Unititi Express can be bought at ticket counter 66 but has fewer services.
If booking at a hostel before heading up it's worth asking their advice on the best bus route and companies.
Express bus service from Singapore is now available. Unititi Express leaves Beach Road Singapore at 10.00pm daily and arrives in Cameron at 7am the following morning.
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Accomodation
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Getting Around Cameron Highlands
It will be very convenient for you to get around Cameron Highlands if you have your own transportation. There are no car rental services in Cameron Highlands.
You can still get around with the local bus and taxi, but you will not have the flexibility you get from driving in your own car. Alternately you can also get on one of the many tours organized by the local tour companies in Cameron Highlands.
Some guest houses do provide motorbike rental services which you can use to get around. Bicycles are not here popular because of the terrain and the high traffic.
Most tourists activity is in the town of Tanah Rata. This small town is set up along the road and is easily traveled by foot.
Local buses (to tea plantations, further away tracks, strawberry farms and other attractions) run hourly. Taxis are available as well. Taxi between Tanah Rata and Brinchang costs RM 6, while the bus is roughly RM 1.50.
Local Bus
The local bus service is provided by the Regal Bus Company.
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Taxi
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Distance between towns
Ringlet to Tanah Rata - 13km
Tanah Rata to Brinchang - 6km
Brinchang to Tringkep - 8km
Tringkap - Kuala Terla - 5km
Kuala Terla - Kg.Raja - 3km
Want to know the weather in Cameron Highlands right now?
Check out the Heritage Hotel livecam on Tanah Rata.
Tudor home inn is bad. RM120 on Saturday is not so worth it. No hot water, room is untidy and noisy at night. Lousy service.
Holiday Hints
What to wear
With temperatures ranging from 25°c to 10°c Cameron Highlands is pleasantly warm. However, a sweater or tracksuit top is essential for the evenings when it can become a little chilly. Late afternoon rains often set in,so get out and about early in the morning and bring along an umbrella. If you are planning a jungle walk, be sure to wear good trainers or walking shoes and take along a bottle of mineral water as some of the walks are quite long and tiring.
Eat
There are many Chinese restaurants in Cameron highland. You can see them wherever you go. From Ringlet to Tanah Rata and even more in Brinchang. All these Chinese restaurants have their own specialty. The most famous food in Cameron is steamboat. You can practically see everyone eating steamboat in all the stores. The steamboat price may range from RM 10 to RM 15 per head. As usual, Peak season with a higher price due to the price hike in raw materials. You will be able to throw in anything into your pot. If you would like to add in anything else other than those provided, you might have to add some money as well. However, one thing for sure, you will be able to feel the satisfaction of eating steamboat. The cold weather there is definitely perfect to eat steamboat. You will never sweat when you are eating!
Discount???
Enjoy 15% off with Phone Reservation!!! Call Ms Cheah @ 012-5176223 / 019-555 6223 for steamboat at Golden Win Restaurant..... Usual: RM15-RM18 Nett per pax with FREE refill for Vegatables!!! hee hee hee... Golden Win Restaurant is located at Brinchang Town, Cameron Highlands at the corner shoplot behind the main street.
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