Driving to Cameron Highlands

Dear Malaysian I'Lites,

We are planning to drive to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1laceName w:st="on">Cameron</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Highlands</st1laceName> from <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region></st1lace>. I have few queries to ask you all.

1. First, How far it is from KLCC?
2. The signboards on the road - are they written in English or Malay ?
3. We are planning to stay for 2 nights/ 3 days...what are the ' worth' sight seeing places esp. for children.
4. Since we are vegetarians...can we get vegetarian food over there? Or do we need to pack some & go?
5. How is the weather now (June)? Do we need to take some warm clothes?
6. Any recommended items for shopping.

Thanks in Advance & hope your response helps me to have a good journey!

 

Hi Rani,

Thank you very much for the prompt reply.Bow Sorry, I was busy in the weekend unable to respond to your post. I guess I should have addressed to Sing I'Lites also bonksince many of us from here travel often to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</st1:country-region></st1lace>. Anyhow, as suggested by you, we will keep the map ready in hand. We wanted to avoid traveling during peak hours & night journey (for safety reason). We too have booked a chalet in Cameron highland but I am not sure whether Indians run it but I am hopeful that I can get some (vegetarian) thing to eat if not Indian at least Chinese or Italian.

Thanks once again...see you after I return.

 

Hi Padma,

Thanks for the point wise reply:thankyou2:. First, we will be driving to KL from S’pore. Short stay in a hotel near KLCC & from there we want to go to Cameron highland. On the way, I believe you have Batu caves...after getting Lord Marugan's darshan planning to drive ahead.
Yes, I too thought about GPRS...:ideabut here the price is around SGD$300...So, I am just thinking over it to buy or not. In <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region>, we don't need a GPRS, as the roadways are best, clear & not as complicated as <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</st1:country-region></st1lace> (Be’cos it is a big country than S’pore ). Of course, for a frequent traveler to <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</st1:country-region></st1lace> it may be useful.

My children are very anxious about the trip & I am looking forward for a safe & smooth journey. Later, I will you about my experience.

With thanks!

 

Dear Rani, Padma & Nivedi,

Just returned from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Cameron</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Highland</st1laceName></st1lace>! It was really an adventurous long journey.
It was our first trip to <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Malaysia</st1:country-region></st1lace> by car; An enjoyable long drive for about 1400km.
I should say it was a refreshing holiday which we had never experienced before.... We wanted to drive down to until <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Ipoh</st1:City></st1lace> just for a change. It was exciting & never regreted it one bit. First, we drove to KL, spent a day- visited Battu caves & few other places in & around the city. Next day morning after breafast, we drove to <st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">Cameron</st1laceName> <st1laceName w:st="on">Highland</st1laceName></st1lace>. It was 4hrs up-hill driving. We stayed in a chalet for two days. The place was quiet & sleepy ...very far from city ambience. We took a cab for the local tour. A Tamil speaking Indian guy was our driver & guide. He took us around the place. We went & saw Tea Plantation- Boh tea factory to see the process.
The other tourist spots which we saw- Strawberry Farm, Rose valley, self-picking vegetable farms & butterfly garden. We were surprised to see many Indians- Indian shops, restaurants & few temples all along the way.
In short, the two days stay was pleasant & memorable.On the third day, we resumed our journey.
We came down from the hill & drove until <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Ipoh</st1:City></st1lace>. A good place to shop esp. for Singaporeans- prices are dead cheap compared to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Singapore</st1lace></st1:country-region>. We did some shopping & had lunch in a food court. Fortunately, we were able to get some Chinese vegetarian food. Around 4pm, we left the place. & reached home (S'pore) around 11.pm.

Well, I want to thank you Bowall for stepping in & giving out information about the place.
I really liked the place when compared to Genting Highland.