BUKIT MELAWATI

Melawati Hill / Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor. 

Bukit Melawati is a historical hill and one of Kuala Selangor's most popular tourist attractions during the day. This small peak was once home to a mighty fortress built by Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor towards the end of the 17th century, an effort to safeguard the state from Dutch forces that had conquered Malacca, a little further down south. The fort faced the sea with a commanding view of the coastline and the Selangor River mouth. Built with solid slabs of stone and held by massive pillars, it was certainly an impressive sight during its days. Despite all its stature, the fort faltered in the face of powerful Dutch cannons and fell to their naval forces after a two week siege.

However, it wasn’t long before the Dutch tangled with Ibrahim’s troops again; in less than a year, the Sultan launched a night raid and succeeded in recapturing Melawati Hill while driving the Dutch back to sea. The fort continued to be at the epicenter of many struggles and battles over the years, especially during the Selangor civil war, fought between factions created by rival sultans and Chinese tin miner gangs. When British forces arrived to impose their presence in Selangor, they hammered the fort into little pieces, with the help of massive gunboat Rinaldo. Not much was left of the fort after the merciless pounding and today, all that remains for visitors to see are a few decrepit foundation stones and walls, along with some of the 68 cannons originally used for the fort’s defense.

On the other side of the main building
royal tombs can be seen about this object.
A group of monkeys waiting
the presence of visitors.
In place of concrete and stone, grass and shrubbery now cover the hill to create a pleasant park-like environment along with cooling rain trees that tower over the landscape. At a corner of the hill, sits a royal mausoleum for the first three Sultans of Selangor. The point where most visitors congregate is the view point in front of the Altingsburg light house, slightly below the peak. This light house was built in 1907 and continues to guide ships sailing through the Straits of Malacca today. From here, one can look out to the lush greenery and mangroves below and further out, a vista of open sea. Looking closely, you can see where the sea meets with the Selangor River, with tiny ships and boats sailing through. This particular point of the peak is also a famous tourist feeding ground for the resident silver leaf monkeys.

Weapons on the remains of British colonial rule.
History 

Melawati hill used to be the habitation of the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Abdul Samad before moving to Bukit Jugra in Kuala Langat.

Want to own a bicycle would be good.
Privileges 

On the Mount Melawati are: 
  • Residential District Officer of Kuala Selangor 
  • house fire 
  • fort 
  • Some of the old cannon 
  • towers 
  • Trains around the Bukit Melawati 
  • Sultan and the royal family 
  • stone choppers 
  • well 
  • Dozens of heads of leaf monkeys

At the bottom there is: 
  • Mosque Kuala Selangor 
  • Kuala Selangor Nature Park 
  • city ​​of Kuala Selangor 
  • Permatang fishing base 
  • jetty break Kuala Selangor
 

BROGA HILL

ONE AREA IS BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR FANS.

Broga is a small town that sits on the border of Selangor and Negri Sembilan in Malaysia. It is situated 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Kuala Lumpur and approximately 33 kilometers (21 mi) from Seremban, the capital of Negri Sembilan.


Bukit Broga, also known as 'Bukit Lalang', after the local species of grass that grows abundatly here, is a hill in Semenyih, about 40 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur. It can be reached a short distance after the University of Nottingham, where the entrance trail starts from an oil palm estate facing a rabbit park across the road. Its easy accessibility means that there are many visitors on the weekend. As far as nature is concerned, the hill is composed mostly of lalang grass while some lower areas are covered with palm oil trees or young secondary forest. Squirrels and birds such as swifts are common sights around these parts.



What is truly appealing about hiking up to the peak is the panoramic view of the landscape. In fact, the view from the top of Broga Hill has been described as incredible and offering one of the best sights from such a low hill. Lush valleys of green rain forest, peppered with flat palm oil plantations and a few towns, can be seen vibrantly on a clear day, with the backdrop of several mountains in the far distance. During the mornings, mist rising from the ground from the warmth of the sun envelop the landscape in a carpet of white, providing a surreal atmosphere. This is why most hikers come up during the early mornings and wait for the sunrise to catch the breath taking view. The hike itself is relatively easy, taking between 20-45 minutes to reach the highest peak depending on how fit you are.


There are a few steep ascents, but nothing to hard to conquer. There are three peaks in total, each one ascends above the other through a clear path fringed by the tall grass at each side. The trails are well marked and trodden, so it's pretty hard to get lost or even lose sight of the way. The best times to climb Broga Hill is during the weekdays, as weekends will see a huge glut of hikers clogging the various peaks. It is best not to walk around on the grass, as this species in particular will cast an itchy sensation on bare skin. In the evenings, swifts and swallows will dart around the hill in large numbers, riding on the breeze that so often blows across the peaks. During windy periods, the tall grass will rustle like waves across the sea, providing a spectacle to behold.


History and etymology

Broga takes its name from the River Broga which runs through the area. The name Broga is believed to be derived from Buragas, a mythical beast that lives in the forest.

Broga was mentioned by Freddie Spencer Chapman in his book, The Jungle is Neutral, to be a location where British-backed rebels fought against the Japanese during World War II.


KOLAM AIR PANAS BATU 16 DUSUN TUA

Suitable for treatment of skin diseases.

Location:
Kolam Air Panas Batu 16 Dusun Tua, Kampung Batu 16 Dusun Tua, Hulu Langat Kuala Lumpur 43100 Malaysia.
Facing the main entrance.
The place to change clothes.

Brief INFORMATION
Hot springs in an old orchard stone 16 is a pool of hot water produced from the reaction of sulfur in the soil. Like any other warm water source, it provides significant benefits for some individuals. Located in strategic locations (although private land), it has "wakaf" for public use. Anyone allowed to bath in the pond water with simple rules. Since it is not a swimming pool, no one is allowed to enter a dip in the pool. Just use the dipper and bucket. Even so, it is worth it for bathing. Manicured environment. There are about 10 small huts built of endowment to enable visitors to place items. The locker room as they facilitate changing session. Bathing areas have been separated between men and women. Even so, the water sources were from the same pool. This area is open daily from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm.

Pool is not allowed to swim.
Hut to put things visitors.

Kolam Air Panas 2 Batu 16 Dusun Tua.


The hot spring is usually crowded at evening times.

Brief INFORMATION
Heated swimming pool is located facing presence Dusun Tua. The area is quite limited with only one pool is relatively small hot water. This pool does not allow one bathroom for a place that is open and is located next to the main road.

In fact, this pool has a level higher heat. Visitors can just dip your hands and feet soak in the pool.


It is ideal for a stopover destination where to go on picnics in Hulu Langat is.


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