Hi Folks!

Hi Folks!
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Hi, its me again...Peterpatterpot.

Set on this short road trip, a local one-day getaway from the city of Kuala Lumpur. With my 2 best friends, we got our wheels rolling real early in the morning, before sunrise... just to let you know this is a very extremely unusual behavior of my 2 friends to wake up so early. ...Camerons must be special !

Cameron Highlands was named after and discovered in 1885 by an Englishman William Cameron during a survey operation in the Titiwangsa Mountain Range. The British colonists recognised its potential for growing tea, a precious commodity then.
Over time, townships began to sprout around the Highlands as the tea plantations grew. Today it is a popular tourist destination to visit on holiday due to its cooling atmosphere and serene environment and its picturesque scenery.

In terms of culture, the Chinese makes up the largest community in Cameron Highlands, running most of the businesses and plantations in the valley.

121km east of Ipoh and 214km north of Kuala Lumpur, sitting at 1500masl, it is the highest area on the mainland.

It would seem easier to choose the Simpang Pulai road. However coming from KL, you need additional 20mins drive from Tapah to the Simpang Pulai exit. Slightly longer time but worth the scenic view of the valley and mountain ranges as you drive up to Blue Valley. At this junction, turn right, down towards Kampong Raja and down to Tanah Rata. At Blue Valley junction, if venture straight across, one would eventually come out at Gua Musang on the east coast. From Kampong Raja down, endless vege farms and strawberry farms spread out over the undulating highlands. Kea Farm is a very popular market where you can get everything from freshly picked corn to strawberries and honey!

Tapah road is more winding and narrow but reaches the southern towns of Camerons ie Ringlet and Tanah Rata in an hour or less fr Kuala Lumpur.

so begins another adventure of Peterpatterpot...

Second Stop - Bharat Tea House


BHARAT TEA HOUSE
Somewhere along the way to Cameron Highlands you will see huge banners with impressive advertising of Bharat Cameronian Tea. They seem to have taken over the 'enjoy a cup of tea trade' for suckers like us. Thirsty after a long drive and being the cat that we were,we had to stop for a quick look and a cup of tea.
BHARAT TEA BUSHES


Bharat tea house comes with a roof top patio, not so cozy as they had mostly stone seats. We found a table by the stairs. A cup of 'dont jump for joy' tea cost a mean rm10.00.

Tea was tasteless, no 'ooomph' and aroma was flat. Not worth the rm10.00. Cakes and scones didnt look great so we skipped that.


The view from the rooftop, more rows of plastic domes. The red roof could cause brain squeeze.



Bharat Cameronian Tea House gets a THUMBS DOWN!


My Vote:- Dont stop here no matter how pretty the signs look. Skip this place no matter how thirsty you are!....Its a scam!

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