My exciting trip to Cameron Highlands

Trip to Cameron Highlands is one the most exciting trip in my life. I went to Cameron Highlands 3 years ago but i still remembered our exciting journey to get there. My friends and I had been planning to go to Cameron Highlands before we graduated our programme. On the 28 August 2009, at 5 a.m, we departure from Shah Alam heading to Cameron Highlands. We decided to go by a car where we can stop and take a break at any where during the trip. My friend, Hafiz was our 'tourist guide' as he had visited to Cameron Highlands for a few times. It took about 5 hours from Shah Alam to Cameron Highlands.

We were really excited as Hafiz drove the car carefully during zigzag roads heading to the peak of the hill. As we reached at the highlands, we felt cold breeze inside the car. Although, the journey was too tiring and long, but we still overwhelming about it. It is a bit challenging because the trip was during Fasting month where we cannot drink or eat at daylight.

Me at Kavy Hotel Boutique, Cameron Highlands

After 4 hours of driving, we finally arrived at Cameron Highlands. It felt totally different sensation where the air was fresh, clean, clear and cold. We quickly wore sweater on so that we don't get too cold or flu. As soon as we arrived, we choose our hotel.  We decided to stay at Kavy Hotel Boutique. The rooms were good and the rent was affordable to us. After we check-in the rooms, we were heading to our first pit-stop of the day which was a souvenir shop called Ct Craft.

We shopped many unique handicrafts made by the local and aborigines tribe. I bought souvenirs such as key-chains, some crystallize bugs and a bag made from rattan. We were happy to get to the shop and saw many unique collections which we never seen before. I felt fortunate to have this opportunity to see it live in front of my eyes. We took some photos just before we leave the shop. Everyone carried a full bag of souvenirs to give away to the family and friends.

Ct Craft shop in Cameron Highlands

Ramzi and me in front of the Ct Craft shop

Fresh strawberries to pluck

Only RM5 per pack

Me at cabbage and lettuce area

Next pit stop was at the Strawberry Farm. The most awaited moment in my life. We arrived at Strawberry Farm around 2 p.m. We don't even felt exhausted at all. We went to the strawberry area first to pluck fresh strawberries. Of course we have to pay RM25 per medium bucket. But for me, it was worth it as it could be once in my life time to pluck the strawberries from the plant. The strawberry looked so delicious and tasty. Next, we went to the cabbage and lettuce area. I saw they planted the vegetables using hydroponic technique without soil to fertilize the vegetables. I can smell the freshness of the vegetables as I went closer to the vegetables. We didn't realized that we spent 3 hours at the Strawberry Farm. Before we leave, we took photos at the strawberry area and vegetables area. After that, we went back to the hotel and get rested for a while.

Harry, Diaw and Ramzi at the Night Market Cameron Highlands

In the evening, we went to have dinner together at the Indian restaurant. Then, we went to the Night Market to see what stuffs they have sell there. We stopped at several shops to buy some clothes, bags, shades and some local foods. We spent time at another restaurant to drink hot chocolate with strawberries. It was delicious and i can't resist to drink it again so i ordered it again for second time. We went to the hotel at 12 a.m. and got some rest.

Next day at Cameron Highlands.

I woke up early at 5 a.m. because it was too cold. The bed was comfortable enough but the weather was too cold. I got up to take bath and got ready to pack. We had breakfast at the nearby restaurant to taste English Breakfast which was scramble eggs, sausage, baked beans, hash brown, sweet breads and coffee. Then we went back to the hotel to check out the room.

We packed our belonging before we leave. We continued our journey to get back to Shah Alam at 9 a.m. Before we went back, we stopped by at the Tea House Shop. I bought many bags of different flavour teas and coffees. There were strawberry flavour tea, grape flavour tea, lemon tea and many more. I also bought some chocolates from the shop. I felt surprised that I found out that they have sell Sabah Tea there. It reminds me about where I came from. Unfortunately, I didn't bought Sabah Tea as I am always having Sabah Tea when I in Kota Kinabalu.

Green everywhere

Very nice view

Next, we stopped at Tea Plantation nearby the hills. The landscape was totally beautiful and green. We took photos as we entered the site. I can breath fresh air at the hills and it was fantastic feeling to breath such clean air.










We took the photos as many as possible before we leave the site. I felt stunned by the the beautiful scenery of the Tea Plantation which was really relaxing green views.Then, we continued the journey heading back to Shah Alam.

Lastly, we went to Lata Iskandar. It has very tall waterfall which I don't think that I would try jump from it. 
We stopped just to take pictures and get a break for a while before continue the journey. Here are some photos we took at Lata Iskandar.

We stopped at Lata Iskandar

Me with waterfall background

Very tall waterfall isn't?

Harry, Ramzi and Diaw-with tired looking face

In the end, we arrived at our apartment in Shah Alam at 9 p.m. It was a wonderful experience for me even it was just for 2-days trip. We all happy with the trip because we bought many things from Cameron Highlands. That was one of the most unforgettable trip in my life. Thanks for reading my blog - regards, diaw