Cameron Highlands, a land of breathtaking scenery with cool lush mountains peaks, waterfalls, tea plantations, terraces of vegetable, fruit and flower gardens. This magical place is tucked away at 1829 metre's above sea-level among the peaks of the main range of Peninsular Malaysia. Temperature here hovers between 16 to 26o C.One of the wonders of Malaysia, Cameron Highlands is the largest most famous hill resort in the country. Discovered by a British surveyor, William Cameron in 1885, this highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village Cameron Highlands is the smallest district in the state of Pahang which is located in the north-western corner of the state. It is made up of 3 main townships at different altitudes. The lowest is Ringlet, 1,200 metres above sea-level situated near Bertam Valley where the soil is rich thus making this area the main agricultural center of the highlands.Further up is Tanah Rata which is the principal township where most of the main banks and government offices are situated. The bus terminal and taxi station are located here too.Next is Brinchang which is about 15 minutes drive from Tanah Rata. This is where most of the hotels are located. The night market which is open every Saturday night features all kinds of vegetables, flowers, fruits and other products of the highlands.Beyond Brinchang, the road leads to Kea Farm, Sungai Palas, Tringkap, Kuala Terla, Kampung Raja and the Blue Valley Tea Plantation.
