This the first trip i was convoy on the superbike with my husband.It's a good experince
to me.We depart from pekan at 7 a.m and arrived to Fraser hill at 10 am.It's take time
3 hours journey.
Fraser’s Hill is a highland resort destination nestled among the mountains of Pahang, located about two hours away from Kuala Lumpur. Locally known as Bukit Fraser, this cooling holiday retreat is popular for its nature activities and cooling climate, attracting not just locals escaping the city heat, but visitors from Singapore and other international locations. It is also one of the last hill stations of Malaysia, an imprint left behind by former British colonial masters. Fraser’s Hill has its roots in the 1890s, when the tin ore trade was bustling. After a failed gold mining venture in Australia, Scottish prospector Louis James Fraser arrived to explore the remote Titiwangsa mountains of Pahang.
One
day, he came across rich tin ore deposits embedded in several
ridgetops, hidden by a thick drape of mossy forest. Opening up a mine,
Fraser hired Chinese labourers and used mules to transport tin ore down
a steep mountain track (Gap road today) to Raub town for trade.
Eventually, Fraser himself moved up the hill and operated several
gambling and opium dens for miners to find entertainment after work.
Sometime around 1915, he vanished just as the tin deposits dried up and
everyone moved away. Fraser's Hill became overgrown as nature reclaimed
the mined land while Fraser himself became somewhat of an enigma, as
his mysterious disappearance has not been solved till this day. In 1917,
the bishop of Singapore rediscovered Fraser's Hill while on a hunt for
the man, providing suggestions for the area to be developed into a hill
station which was brought to fruition by authorities. The ensuing
history is but a small detail that describes the growth of Bukti Fraser
to present day, now one of Malaysia's most popular nature and highland
resort destinations.
Fraser's Hill can be found in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia
in the state of Pahang. It lies about two hours north of Kuala Lumpur
and 400km away from Singapore in the south. Bukit Fraser has an average
altitude of 1,200 meters high but its highest point rises at 1,500
meters at the Telekoms loop. Meanwhile, the base of the Gap road is
about 800 meters in height. This nature resort destination is one of
several highland tourist resorts located along the vast Titiwangsa
Mountain range, which is covered with lush rainforests and green
valleys. The entirety of Fraser's Hill is a protected nature reserve and
gazetted wildlife sanctuary.
Being high up in the mountains, moisture and cool are predominant
features of the climate in these parts. Generally, the months with the
least rainfall fall between April till September, during the lapse in
the monsoon season. This would be the best time to travel if you dislike
wet surroundings, but the weather can still be unpredictable. It is
also recommended to go during off peak seasons, which are months that
have no major public or school holidays, in order to enjoy cheap
accommodation in hotels and smaller crowds. Temperatures usually range
between 22 - 28°C during the day and 16°C to 20°C at night; with more
rain, the environment becomes cold and misty. Ensure you have sufficent
clothing if you're susceptible to chill. Also, prepare to get wet and
muddy if you plan to junge trek.