Day 3 — Kuala Lumpur → Cameron Highlands
Breakfast, early morning departure to, Brief stop off at, The Hindu Sanctuary of Batu Caves, one of the most important outside of India. After climbing the 272 steps that lead to the Murugan Sanctuary, one of the most revered deities of Hinduism, you can enjoy a splendid view of the city and also encounter the friendly monkeys (macaques) constantly searching for food. These impressive caves are still a pilgrimage destination, especially during the most important Hindu festival in Asia, Thaipusam, celebrated during the Tamil month of full moon (January/February)., continue to, We will travel up the Malay Peninsula to the town of Tapah, where the mountain road begins that will take us to an altitude of 1500 meters. This area is rich in lush tropical vegetation and bamboo. Along the way, we will make a stop at the Iskandar waterfall, and we will also come across several simple villages inhabited by the Orang Asli, the indigenous people of the Malay Peninsula who still largely rely on gathering natural fibers and hunting for their livelihood. We are expected to arrive at the Cameron Highlands plateau in the afternoon. Located on the northwestern border of the state of Pahang, this is the largest cultivated plain in Malaysia, alternating with lush and wild high-altitude forests. Famous for its tea plantations and mild temperatures, which provide relief from the equatorial heat, the Highlands are named after the English topographer William Cameron, who first mapped the area. The Cameron Highlands still retain a characteristic belle Ă©poque style, with its orderly farms, Tudor-style country houses, English gardens, and golf courses. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a pleasant and characteristic Afternoon Tea, and then visit some local fruit and vegetable markets., I will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon., lunch and dinner not included,
