Saturday 5 January 2013

Travel Destinations: Mount Jerai


Mount Jerai Yan district,Kedah is the highest mountain in the north of the peninsula. At the peak of the mountain range of facilities provided by the Orissa Resort Sdn Bhd, including 30 units of chalets and rooms with payments of between RM40 and RM110 per night (subject to change in time).

Environment chalet area of ​​about four hectares was decorated with attractive landscape and graced various colorful flowers, while those who prefer a waterfall bath can also enjoy an abundance of cold streams from the mountain top.

Wooden chalet with colonial designs ever made rest houses during British rule before, now an attraction for those interested in the architecture. Visitors can relax unwind while sipping unpolluted mountain air while watching the beauty of a paddy field sweeping stretches from the high level when the weather is sunny and clear skies, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of waking up early in the morning when the sun showed his face, while in the evening, the view is certainly concentrated in the western horizon to see the sun set. In addition, for visitors who prefer outdoor activities, they can trail through the forest is while enjoying the beauty and uniqueness of the flora and fauna of tropical forests in the highlands.

Various types of flowers that attract and showcase that grow freely around the mountains. Among the flowers, which were regular visitors attractions there is three months anthesis color changes every month of white, purple and deep red. Anthesis in three months is only available in Mount Jerai and this benefits the resort center. Flowers are long lasting and growing for three months, the longest flower growing reliable when compared with roses and others in the species. If grown in other places it was not to be and if it will not survive even fertile and quickly die, unlike in their natural habitat, here the flower can bloom for three months.

For those who came in groups, including to hold functions, some of the facilities available there including seminar halls and sports activities such as badminton, volleyball and takraw.

Visitors can climb the mountain using their own vehicles on a road winding 12 km from the foot of the mountain. If do not want to drive their own vehicles, visitors can take a van from the foot of the mountain for a certain fee.

Thursday 3 January 2013

Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls with a difference


Known as the “Seven Wells” in English, Telaga Tujuh is located around 45 kilometers from Kuah town at Gunung Mat Cincang.It is easily reachable by taxis or buses form the main town. Nestled at the north western corner of Langkawi Island, the beautifully crafted geological formation is indeed a natural wonder to be admired. The waterfalls got their name from the plunging waters that cascade down into a series of 7 pools.At the last fall, the waters fall from a height of over 90 meters and over the millenniums, the fast flowing waters have smoothed the surface of the once sharp rock edges.



Telaga Tujuh




If you were to take a cable car up to Gunang Mat Cincang, you can easily see why the Telaga Tujuh waterfall is so awe inspiring. According to the legend that surrounds the waterfalls, it is said that the fairies were so captivated by the beauty of this place that they made Telaga Tujuh as their bathing place. And as they bathed in the pools, healing powers are said to be instilled into the water of these pools. The surrounding foliages near the pools are also said to be left by the fairies.

To reach the first waterfall will require you to take a short climb up the mountain. But getting to the top of the falls will require climbing up a flight of 638 concrete steps inclined at an angle of 45 to 60 degrees!

The first of the lower falls will take about 10 minutes to reach. A hike of 20 minutes will be required for the “Middle Falls”. These are where the “WELLS” are located. They are known as “WELLS” because the falls here are gentler and some of them actually resemble pools.

I have no idea how long it will take to reach the higher falls as I was too exhausted by the time I arrived at the middle falls. From what I was told, the view from the top is truly splendid.

Along the way through the dipterocarp rainforest, you will get to observe many exotic animals, like the cream colored squirrels and the long tailed macaque monkeys, and if you are really lucky, you might even get to see the magnificent hornbill with its enormous curved orange beak.

Actually, a walk through the rainforest of the Telaga Tujuh waterfall is like having a snapshot of what the splendor of nature holds for us if we dare to venture deeper into the jungle.





                              Telaga Tujuh



Not surprisingly, with rich fauna and flora, the area has been made a forest reserve, the Machinchang Forest Reserve. Telaga Tujuh is located in Compartment 8 of the Forest Reserve which comprises mainly of dipterocarp forests.

As the site is popular among both the locals and the tourists, various facilities have been constructed for the convenience of visitors coming to visit the waterfall. There is ample parking spaces for cars and entry is charged at MYR 2 per entry. There are also shops here selling food and drinks but they normally open around midday.

Pulau Pangkor


Area of ​​2,200 hectares with a population of about 25,000 people, Pangkor Island is also the attraction of tourists from within and outside the country.

Unlike the other islands, Pulau Pangkor not only promise the beauty and uniqueness of the sea floor is absolutely no doubt but it is also rich in cultural and community activities.

Here, an activity that can be done, including jet skiing, kayaking, volleyball, snorkeling, and more. For the more adventurous, cycling around the island is also probably one of the fun activities.

Interest on Pangkor Island, as well as offering a variety of ocean activities, visitors can travel around the island as Pulau Pangkor island also has many villages.

  One of the village is sure to make you excited
Fishermen village ourselves. You can see down the fishing catch
around 11.00 am.

In addition, visitors can also see the production process
fresh seafood cultivated commercially in Kampung Sungai Pinang Small, Bay Village Store and the Gulf.

A variety of high quality marine products can be found there, including anchovies, dried squid, shrimp, fish and snacks that were processed from sea products at reasonable prices.

Wednesday 2 January 2013

Teluk Batik place Recreation



If visiting Lumut, do not forget to drop by Batik Bay Beach, a popular tourist destination among Silver. A sloping coastline suitable for a variety of activities either just sit back, bathing or picnic with friends or family members.

Long before the popular Teluk Batik ever be countrified fishermen per Batak tribes originating from Sumatra. The beach is crowded with locals trip air followup location about five kilometers (km) from the town of Lumut and 10 km from Sitiawan.

For their first time here, can follow the path junction and Muroh Gulf coast is the approximate air base of the Royal Malaysian Navy. However, need not worry as many signs as direction indicator built along the way, either from the city or the northern region.

Teluk Batik main attraction lies in its long white shorelines, as well as a range of facilities to make available for the convenience of visitors: W. A row of eateries, budget chalets and crafts booths facilitate their first visit to the beach resort.

Ru tree that grows in coastal areas also facilitate those who want to picnic and enjoy a meal of lunch with family members. After a day soaking waters, visitors can take the time to explore the souvenir stalls or buy seafood products such as fish satay, crispy squid and anchovies.

Besides seafood products sold at very affordable prices, clothing, T-shirts and sponges are among the popular gifts that are in high demand from visitors. There are a lot of local people owned budget accommodation near the Teluk Batik if visitors want to stay on this beach.

Memories Chalet Pak Man gains more example among visitors often visit Teluk Batik beach.

Manager, Othman Darus said, there are 10 chalets of traditional Malay house design.

He said each chalet features a variety of facilities ter in furniture, kitchen cabinet, refrigerator and television. It is priced at between RM90 and RM120 per night.

"The facility is provided that allows guests to cook meals while spending vacation time, seems like staying in your own house.

"The concept is very suitable, especially for families with many children and companies that want to celebrate together with their staff," he said.

Memories Chalet Pak Man also features a dining hall and seminars that can accommodate about 200 people at any one time. For those who love adventure, adventure trails cross pitch can be done in a group near the beach.



MALAY:-


Jika berkunjung ke Lumut, jangan lupa untuk singgah ke Pantai Teluk Batik, antara destinasi pelancongan popular di Perak. Persisiran pantainya yang landai sesuai untuk pelbagai aktiviti sama ada hanya duduk bersantai, mandi atau berkelah bersama rakan atau ahli keluarga.

Lama sebelum popular, Teluk Batik pernah menjadi per kampungan nelayan suku kaum Batak yang berasal dari Sumatera. Pantai ini sesak dengan kunjungan warga tempatan ber ikutan lokasinya kira-kira lima kilometer (km) dari pekan Lumut dan 10 km dari Sitiawan.

Untuk mereka yang pertama kali ke sini, boleh mengikuti laluan simpang Teluk Muroh dan pantai ini terletak ber hampiran Pangkalan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia. Bagaimanapun, tidak perlu risau kerana banyak papan tanda dibina sebagai penunjuk arah sepanjang perjalanan, sama ada dari ibu kota atau utara tanah air.

Tarikan utama Teluk Batik terletak pada persisiran pantai putihnya yang panjang, selain pelbagai kemudahan dise diakan untuk keselesaan pengunjung. Deretan kedai makan, chalet bajet dan gerai kraftangan memudahkan mereka yang kali pertama bertandang ke pantai peranginan ini.

Pohon ru yang banyak tumbuh di kawasan pantai juga memudahkan mereka yang ingin berkelah dan menikmati juadah makan tengah hari bersama ahli keluarga. Selepas seharian berendam air laut, pengunjung boleh meluangkan masa untuk meninjau gerai cenderamata atau membeli produk makanan laut seperti sate ikan, sotong dan ikan bilis rangup.

Selain produk makanan laut yang dijual dengan harga amat berpatutan, pakaian, kemeja-T dan bunga karang adalah antara cenderahati popular yang mendapat permintaan tinggi daripada pengunjung. Ada banyak penginapan bajet milik penduduk tempatan berdekatan kawasan Teluk Batik sekiranya pengunjung mahu bermalam di pantai ini.

Chalet Kenangan Pak Man umpamanya kian mendapat tempat di kalangan pengunjung yang kerap kali mengunjungi pantai Teluk Batik.

Pengurusnya, Othman Darus berkata, ada 10 chalet dengan reka bentuk rumah tradisional Melayu.

Katanya, setiap chalet dilengkapi pelbagai kemudahan ter masuk perabot, kabinet dapur, peti sejuk dan televisyen. Ia ditawarkan pada harga antara RM90 dan RM120 semalam.

“Kemudahan disediakan itu membolehkan pengunjung memasak makanan sambil menghabiskan masa percutian, seolah-olah seperti tinggal di rumah sendiri.

“Konsep ini sangat sesuai, terutama bagi keluarga yang mempunyai ramai anak dan syarikat yang mahu meraikan majlis bersama kakitangan mereka,” katanya.

Chalet Kenangan Pak Man juga dilengkapi dewan makan dan seminar yang boleh memuatkan kira-kira 200 orang pada satu-satu masa. Untuk mereka yang gemarkan cabaran, aktiviti lasak ter masuk merentas denai boleh dilakukan secara berkumpulan berhampiran pantai.

Monday 31 December 2012

Lost World Of Tambun- Perak


     


   Love also unplanned holiday in Ipoh the other day, I did not manage to get this theme park due to time constraints. Although a few times here in the past two days, it appears quite whole time to visit in, and I was
just a chance take a picture on the outside.

           Theme Park Lost World of Tambun, I know erected monumental limestone and mesmerizing. Coincidentally through the area during the festive holiday season Depavali, parking area is filled with tourists who enjoy the area.

             Five main elements is the main attraction for visitors to experience a world of adventure - Water Park, Amusement Park, Hot Springs Lost World, the Tiger Valley and Lost World Petting Zoo. Theme park with an area of 40 acres were operated in November 2004 with a capacity of 10 thousand visitors at a time.
This theme park is operated by the Company Sunway Lagoon Water Park and open daily. In open

           Monday-Friday between 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday (10 am - 6 pm), school holidays (10 am-6 pm). This theme park is closed every Tuesday except school holidays and public holidays. Ticket price RM30 (adult), RM24 (children) except children under 90cm in height are free.
I felt that I needed to come back to Ipoh with his family to enjoy a longer vacation and comfortable. After accommodation in Park City Alliance not far where. The following photos I took from the official website: http://sunwaylostworldoftambun.com/



Tuba Island


Incomplete without a visit to Langkawi and Pulau Tuba which is located about three kilometers to the South and adjacent Langkawi Pulau Dayang Bunting. Pulau Tuba is of 20 square kilometers and houses a total of six villages with a total population of 3,000 people. Tuba Island is only accessible via the sea route from Marble Kedah jetty, which is close to Langkawi Jetty Point Complex. Average a boat capable of carrying up to 12 passengers and is mostly Pulau Langkawi Pulau Tuba visiting for shopping or official business. For visitors from the mainland peninsula, can take a ferry from Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis from. Visitors need not worry because the jetty parking area is also available for a fee ranging from RM6.00 a day.

By using existing resources to diversify tourism products in Pulau Tuba, Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) has developed a program Homestay Pulau Tuba in the year 2000 while operated by the Association of Fishermen Langkawi area. Indirectly could open up opportunities for local people to add their source of income. There are 30 units of houses under the homestay program where the head of the family home to work as a fisherman. Besides working as a fisherman, they were farming and raising chickens, cows, buffaloes and goats. Through this program, tourists can stay in the family home fishing, explore Pulau Tuba environment while watching the local community activities such as fishing, farming, and so on. Calm and peaceful atmosphere is certainly an advantage there. Life seemed to slow down even a limited number of vehicles to meet pastoral setting with dreamy surroundings hills.

In addition, there is also a bat cave that houses thousands of the smallest species of bat and just 30 minutes walk by the trail. If visitors are lucky, by the time the dark moon, visitors may chance to see the fireflies are just 100 meters from the town of Tuba, For anglers, Pulau Tuba known as deep sea fish with a rich source of commercially valuable species such as snapper, grouper , barramundi, crab, squid and others may come and fishing along the wooden jetty built by LKIM over one kilometer. Additionally, LKIM also build a Kelong Recreation of concrete fitted with basic amenities and a barbecue overnight catches himself.




UNIQUENESS TUBA ISLAND


Tuba Island, located about five minutes drive from the Village Library Lubuk Chempedak Channel has its own uniqueness when homestay program conducted over the years has successfully attracted many tourists from home and abroad. Tuba Island Fishermen's Village is one of the largest fishing village on the island of Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman. Interesting activity done here is capture various marine activities such as crab, shrimp, squid and snails. Much of this sea can be caught in shallow water by using lokah or traps, spears, nets, fishing lines or nets. Besides being able to enjoy life like fishing, visitors can also enjoy nature and uniqueness Gua Wang Buloh. In the cave there Buloh Money rock shaped like a wedding, people are reciting prayers, couches and carpeting that is similar dowry during the marriage ceremony.

Homestay Pulau Tuba involving five fishing villages and about 28 residences of the local population with basic equipment such as a comfortable bedroom, a living room, fishing gear and fishing equipment. There are two packages are offered: a three day two night package as fishing or enjoy a beauty package Pulau Tuba. Each package has its privileges offered and charged a very reasonable price. Every visitor who comes will tour Caves Geopark Buloh Fund, Island hoping and entertained by various Malay dance. In addition, various activities were organized, including traditional catch sea products, fun sports, Bat Cave exploration, mock wedding and BBQ dinner.

Tuba Island is located about eight kilometers from the island of Langkawi. The visitors who want to Pulau Tuba may rent a boat or tourist boat fare from Kuah Jetty in Langkawi. Visitors who rent boats miners will be charged at RM5.00 for adults while children are charged at RM2.00. Tuba Island Pier, visitors can take a van to the Homestay Pulau Tuba with a fee of $ 3.00 per person.