A Trip to Fraser’s Hill (Bukit Fraser), Malaysia

devrajsinghrawat (55)in #nature • 7 years ago (edited)

DIFFICULTY: Easy
TRAIL TYPE: Forest trails and Down town
DURATION: 1 night 2 days
BASE CAMP: Kuala Lumpur

How to Reach:
Airport: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
From Kuala Lumpur to Fraser’s Hill can be via Bus or Car in two to three hours of drive.

Fraser’s Hill is a highland resort destination nestled among the mountains of Pahang, Malaysia, located two hours’ drive away from Kuala Lumpur. , this cooling holiday retreat is popular for its nature activities and cooling climate, being one of the last hill stations of Malaysia, an imprint by former British colonial masters.

Fraser's Hill got its name from Louis James Fraser, a solitary Scottish pioneer, who set up a tin-ore trading post in the 1890s. The British army had not explored the Titiwangsa Range, so Fraser recruited guides and coolies for an expedition to the upper ridges, prospecting for gold or other valuable metals. At the top he found an ancient forest of moss-draped trees and ferns with a prehistoric appearance, kept constantly moist in the cloud layer.

He also found rich tin deposits, and recruited Chinese workers to open a mine. A steep track was constructed for mules to transport the tin ore down to The Gap and on to Raub, the nearest town. Fraser operated a gambling and opium den at the workers' camp, through which he profited a second time from the wages paid to his coolies.

Form more details on history : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser%27s_Hill

First place where you will reach is City Center in Fraser’s Hill, You can find many Hotels, restaurants and resorts here ranging 100 RM to 300 RM per night.

If you prefer some quite places to stay then you can drive some more distance further and can rent a bungalow as well in the lap of nature. We were lucky to find one.