Tanah Rata

Tanah Rata is the largest township of Cameron Highlands, located along the main road 10km up from Ringlet and 4km before Brinchang. This tourist town is the most popular destination among international visitors, especially backpackers, resulting in a large collection of budget hotels, inns and lodges. Tanah Rata means 'flat land', a reference to its spacious setting within a vast valley. The relatively flat terrain and abundant land space is why there is much development, shoplots and buildings - but nowhere as dense as Brinchang. Much of the economic activity is centered around tours, accommodation and restaurants, with a few farms nestled among the hills.

The range of facilities and services available in Tanah Rata is impressive; banks, money changers, sundry shops, cyber cafes, bus station, hotels and even a Starbucks. Meanwhile, local restaurants, hawker stalls, fast food and continental cafes provide a balanced variety of cuisine. Off the main highway, smaller roads lead off to recreational parks, residential homes, apartment blocks and even luxury resorts. For nature lovers, jungle walks can be conveniently accessed from near town center that take you to waterfalls (Parit Falls and Robinson Falls) and mountain trails, including the peaks of Gunung Beremban (1812m), Gunung Mentigi (1535m), Gunung Perdah (1551m) and Gunung Jasar (1670m).