Serendah International Orchid Park Malaysia

The park, inspired on a unique concept, retains the surrounding ecosystem alive with nature's wonders as the main theme for recreational cum educational discoveries. 

Perched 300m above sea level, Serendah International Orchid Park, nestles on the fringes of Peninsular Malaysia's main mountain range, Banjaran Titiwangsa, cradled by one of the oldest forests in the world. The park, inspired on a unique concept, retains the surrounding ecosystem alive with nature's wonders as the main theme for recreational cum educational discoveries. Throughout, undisturbed original habitats, home to an endless diversity of trees, plant, insects, bird and mammals, add to a gratifying experience.

In addition to be an agro tourism destination in state of Selangor, the Park also showcase more than 100 species of orchids and exotic hybrids, more than half a million potted plants, thousands in bloom in a riot of color.

Come experience a wonderland, host to delegates of World Orchid Conference and soon the retreat for seminar and specialized field research.

Explore interesting footpaths, jungle trails and a waterfall, watch rare birds, insects and monkeys and observe picturesque sunset from the observation deck.

It's refreshingly different, the Serendah International Orchid Park, Malaysia.

Serendah International Orchid Park, Malaysia is located approximately 40km north of Kuala Lumpur, the nation's capital city.

It is easily accessible via the North-South Expressway through the Rawang exit. Visitors travel north along the trunk road by passing the quaint little town of Rawang and Serendah and turn right, at the signboard, after the Serendah Golf Country Resort.

An alternative toll-free route using the main trunk road towards the town of Ipoh is also available.

Attractions 

Breathtaking Vistas 

The Park is flanked in the east by lofty peaks covered with a rain forest canopy in a million shades of green. Watching the sunrise through the treetops, is indeed an inspirational  experience. The western view, on the other hand accords mesmerizing vistas of picture-perfect sunsets over rolling hills. 

Forest Flora Fauna 

The surrounding forest is a treasure-trove of a myriad species of trees, mid story and understory plants. This sanctuary, among the richest and most diverse Eco-systems in the world, offers visitors rare sights of twines and creepers such as rattan, a wide variety of palms, insectivorous plants, such as the pitcher plant, native to tropical Asia and other rare finds.

The Park also teems with fauna. Almost 90 percent of the animal species are insects, and of these, most are beetles. A single tree can sometimes host more than 150 species of ants and beetles. Patient observers may catch sights of small mammals rodents and bats. 

Footpaths Jungle Trails 

Numerous footpaths and jungle trails with varying degree of difficulties intertwine through the park to present a gratifying experience in observing nature in its awe-inspiring magnificence. 

Waterfall 

Deep in the recessec of the jungle, about an hour's walk or short 4-wheel drive brings visitors to a scenic waterfall. A sight to behold perhaps to end the journey in its waters with a refreshing dip. A world of unusual experiences in oneness with nature await the ardent adventurer, families and groups.

Besides being a model agrotourism destination, visitors get to marvel at the variety of orchids-Cattleyas, dendrobiums, Vandas, Arandas, Mokaras, Phalaenopsis and even a substantial collection of wild species nurtured from surrounding habitats.

The Park, in essence, offers a total experience, an adventure in discoveries. 

Bird Watching 

The Park's fascinating species of birds in their natural habitat provide bird watching enthusiasts an endless reservoir of rare discoveries. 

Insects, Beetles, Butterflies Caterpillars 

Throughout the park, these tiny residents in various shapes, sizes and adorning an infinite coat of colors never fail to present a marvelous spectacle for the benefit of visitors.

Serendah international Orchid Park, Malaysia has dedicated 105 of its 425 acres of land for orchid growing, the development and management of a commercial orchid farm as a tourist center for locals and foreigners. The Park is divided into six exclusive zones according to the prevailing conditions of their natural habitats, namely Sun Orchids, Shaded Orchids and Shades Highland Orchids. 

Future Plans 

In an effort to enhance the quality of experience for visitors to the Serendah International Orchid Park, Malaysia, plans are underway for the development of exclusive chalets at strategic sites. These using all natural material, will be built within forest, retaining as much as the natural surroundings as possible for maximum appreciation of the Park's varied flora and fauna.

Blue Lake Kundang (Tasik Biru)

This lake is a former mining area that is popular among local residents, especially on weekends. At this time, the facilities provided for visitors is the hawker stalls. Among the activities carried out on the lake, including swimming and jet skiing game that has become increasingly popular nowadays.

The main activities of visitors.

Tasik Biru Seri Kundang is a lake located at Seri Kundang, Rawang, Selangor. It is an ex-mining lake that used to be developed long time ago during the British period. During its olden days, the lake was used to be the biggest mining area in Rawang district, and one of the biggest in Selangor as well. It is about 25 km to the north from Kuala Lumpur.

If you go there, do not forget to take photos as memories.

After the colonial time, Tasik Biru is set to be a water sports and recreation centre for the local and foreign tourists. The area surrounding the lake, encompassing about 32 hectares (80 acres) would be upgraded with a recreation area and a jogging track around the lake.

History
Tasik Biru or literally means 'blue lake' is said to have the name due to its blueish colour that caused by the depth of the lake itself. Some said, the colour is greenish as well. The lake has an island at its centre, make it different as any other recreational area in Selangor. For the local folks, there is a story saying that the island is floating by itself. Most of the people believe it is just a mystic.

Activities
Tasik Biru is also a well-known recreational area among those who love water-skiing, canoeing and yachting. The lake is also famous with its status as a multipurpose area, from water activities until the film shooting site. One of the famous film that used Tasik Biru as its location was Bara, a film by Datuk Yusuf Haslam.

Playing on the edge of the lake water.

How to get there?
To visit Tasik Biru, people may take buses or taxis but due to the inefficient public transportation system, it is advisable to come with private transport or carpool. Those who come from Kuala Lumpur may choose to take the Rawang Interchange EXIT 116 from the North-South Expressway, the Guthrie Corridor Expressway from Rawang South Interchange EXIT 115, the road from Batang Berjuntai or the trunk road to Rawang.

As an alternative way, one can take MRR2 or LDP heading towards Kepong and take the signboard to Sungai Buloh or Kuang. People who come by komuter train, may drop by at Sungai Buloh, Kuang or Rawang station.

Bukit Tabur

Bukit Tabur is a hill located in Taman Melawati, Malaysia. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus. The hill is very prominent as it is part of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and can be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. The hill, which is less than 1000 metres, is a quartz ridge. Climbers enter the hiking trail via Kampung Klang Gates, 50 metres from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a 3-4 hour climb. The Gombak Forest Reserve and Klang Gates Dam are beside the hill. The peak offers s view of the dam.

View from the Gombak toll plaza.

In terms of geological importance, the quartz ridge is internationally recognized as a world-class geological site, based on its importance in terms of the Earth’s history as well as its universal scientific value which extends beyond the national boundary, making it a heritage of the world. Nevertheless, the most important factor that makes it so significant and so unique is the sheer size of the ridge, and the fact that it consists of 100% pure quartz, making it the single largest pure quartz dye in the world.

Bukit Tabur becomes local favor hiking spot for regular and new visitor due to the easy access and natural richness near by the city. Walk along the trail,enjoy the breathtaking views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline on your left and the reservoir on your right where the ridge splits the natural and urban world. Sit down amongst the brush or watch panoramic vistas for wildlife to catch songbirds flickering nearby and eagles cruising the currents. Not to left out that some visitor hike up in the dark to catch the sunrise moments, and some in the late afternoon for sunset. if you're lucky enough, you should see the yolk rising up the sky softly.

The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at 3°14′1″N 101°44′55″E.

Klang Gate Dam.

To get there :

Assuming you are from Karak highway, and to reach the intake at Klang Gate Dam, you have to take the left corner at Melawati area. (Giant supermarket @ commercial area would be on your right). Then, you could see food stalls on your left. Just go straight till you see an around about. Take 9 o’clock turn. Go straight till you reach the second roundabout and take a 12 o’clock.

Here, you would pass a residential area,then turn right at the T-junction. Follow the sloping and turning roads. Make sure you do not take the turn into any guarded houses there.

Finally, you would encounter a Y-junction and turn left. To check this junction, there is a garbage area at the middle of the junction, and a bungalow if you turn right. Keep on until you see entrance of Klang Gate Dam. But remember, you don’t have to enter the dam. The intake point is beside the gate. Check out the ‘wall divider’ near the gate.

I City Shah Alam

Description : 

City of digital lights, as its name implies, the best time to visit is at night. There is much to do and see here, from shopping to snow filled indoor park, to beautiful neon lights that adorns the gardens to the many restaurants that offer a gastronomy experience.

Snow in Malaysia? Yes, it's possible. Take the kids to Snowalk at i-City for something completely different.

This is a technology park located on the outskirts of Shah Alam. At night the place comes alive with an amazing forest of man-made trees brightly illuminated with millions of colorful LED lights.

They call this the City of Digital Lights.

For children it is a fairytale wonderland and even for middle aged guys like me the effect is very impressive.

Next to the forest of lights is Snowalk which is an indoor snow park where visitors can escape from the tropical heat for a while and experience 5 degree temperatures. For some Malaysians who have never seen snow before it is a novel experience. If you are from Canada or Russia you will be less impressed but it is still worth a visit.

Inside Snowalk you will find igloos, ice houses, slides, a mini-bobsled run, snowmen, ice penguins, a bar made of ice (no drinks served), various ice sculptures and plenty more LED lights.

Warm jackets are provided (included in the entrance price). Trousers and boots can be rented at additional cost.

Back outside in the warm air there are other attractions at i-City. These include a reptile house, Laser War zone (a laser tag game), amusement arcade / indoor funfair games,souvenir shops, food stalls, shops, a full size cinema screen (showing some Van Diesel film during our visit) and a range of restaurants.

There was a giant Xmas tree and a few reindeer made from LED lights and some Chinese New Year lanterns hung across the street even though our visit was in June. It would definitely be best to visit this place at Xmas to soak up the seasonal atmosphere but even in June it was packed with visitors (though it was a school holiday). 

Opening Hours

• The attractions open at 7 pm.
• Closing time varies - 11pm Mon ~ Thu
• 1am weekends and public holidays

Entrance Fee

We had to pay RM10 for parking but outside of school holidays it is much cheaper. The parking fee can be offset against the entrance charge to Snowalk.

There is no entrance fee to see the City of Digital Lights.

For Snowalk, we paid RM25 per adult and RM20 per child. This fee includes rental of a jacket.

Contact

Tel : +603 5521 8800

Address : 

Jalan Multimedia 7/A, City Park, i-City, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Muzium Sultan Alam Shah

Muzium Sultan Alam Shah

Location	:	Perbadanan Adat Melayu Dan Warisan Negeri Selangor, Muzium Sultan Alam Shah, Persiaran Bandaraya, 40000 SHAH ALAM
Attraction	:	This main museum was established to keep thousands of secret treasures and artifacts of Selangor especially history, the Royal Selangor family tree, culture, tradition and ceremonies of communities in Selangor. This warehouse of history is also responsible for preserving various valuable products which had created history. The museum is opened to the public every day except Monday
Facility	:	Provides parking spaces
Address	:	Perbadanan Adat Melayu Dan Warisan Negeri Selangor, d/a Muzium Sultan Alam Shah, Persiaran Bandaraya, 40000 SHAH ALAM. Tel : 03-5519 0050 / 5510 3220 Fax : 03-5510 1799
Operation hour	:	9.30 am ~ 5.30 pm
		Closed on Monday

Establishment of the State Museum, which is currently known with reference to the Sultan Alam Shah Museum began when Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah consented to sign the Enactment of the State No. 6 Year 1975 dated December 27, 1975.

After years of labor-pain it is planned, then on 2 September 1989, the museum became a symbol of cultural development in the State is already officially opened by HRH Sultan of Selangor in the opening ceremony of the event carried out with Malay tradition. Museum administration under the responsibility of the Selangor Museum Board.

This museum is built on a land area of ​​12.95 hectares and the area of ​​the floor area is 41,538.46 square meters. This five-storey building comprises two floors of office space, three floors of exhibition space and Menambun Home Exhibition Hall. There are five pavilions that Station History, Art Culture, Sports Hall, Heritage Hall and the Hall of Islam Nature and Outdoor Exhibits. The museum is also equipped with facilities such as the Resource Centre, Auditorium, Lumu King Hall, Meeting Room and Kemasik Home Perani, Taksedemi Laboratory and Repository.

 

 

Date June 18, 2009, Selangor Museum Board has changed its name to the Malay custom of the Corporation and the State Heritage (DYMM). Previously when under the Selangor Museum Board, it is an organization that focuses on the exhibition, research, publications and collections for the museum collection the state since 1975 under the Enactment No. 6, 1975. Now, DYMM in Sultan of Selangor. It works specifically for developing, maintaining and disseminating Malay customs and heritage of the State. Enactment of the establishment (Enactment No. 4) has obtained the consent of Sultan of Selangor on 30 April 2009.

COMPACT has three parts to support its function, headed by a Chief Executive Officer, including : 

1. Division of Management Services  
2. The customs of the Malays and Heritage 
3. The Permuziuman

BUKIT JUGRA (Jugra Hill)

Fly Like a Bird in Bukit Jugra

GPS coordinates :
Take off : 2°50'7" (2.8354)N; 101°25'4" (101.418)E - Elevation : 100 m.
landing : 2°49'57" (2.8325)N; 101°24'50" (101.414)E - Elevation : 11 m.

Take off :     Headwind facing south.

Paragliding is a very appropriate activity at this location.

Bukit Jugra Info

Many ships had tried, but all of them failed to reach the beaches that support the elevation which the locals called Cockle Hill. These late19th century navigators had been travelling for weeks along the Straits of Malacca, and each time they closed in, the shores sneakily moved backwards further inland, breaking these mighty armadas to yield frustration. The English wanted no more of this nonsense. So, they constructed a lighthouse on top of Cockle Hill. And from then on, deep in the night, when everything was still and the locals were all snuggled and asleep on their woven mats, a beacon of light would part the darkness looking for ships welcoming them to the shore.

The Sultan Abdul Samad mausoleum in Jugra.

And that is how the legend goes; and it goes on to tell the story of how the hill continued to bleed for 30 long days after the erection of the Sri Jugra Lighthouse. The waters surrounding it assumed the rusty-red colour of the cockles that resided there. Ironically, not long after the incident, the cockle population started to dwindle, and then they all disappeared.

But then again, this is all folklore, romanticised tales to spice up an event. Much of the earlier history of Malaysia was passed on by the 'penglipurlara' or storytellers. They frequented little villagers to update the people on important affairs. The more colourful the story was, the greater the crowd he would gather. Thus, his tales needed to be exciting. And never mind if it blurred the line between reality and fiction. And that is just why the coastal land could be cheeky and unwelcoming, and the cockles all died away without any logical explanation. After all, isn't inexplicable tales part of the mystification surrounding all legends.

Sights around the Town Jugra.

Today, people and not ships flock to Bukit Jugra (Jugra Hill). Right from the base of the hill, they jog all the way up the winding road in their cross trainers, carrying their bottles of water. Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, scaling the hill for the ultimate cardio experience.

Bukit Jugra is away to admire the spectacular view of the Langat River
that cleaves the lowlands, winding and curling as it meanders
sinuously to converge with the river mouth.

Not all who visit Bukit Jugra are there for the exercise though. Young girls and their boyfriends, while on their brief recess from looking into each other's eyes, throw their glance away to admire the spectacular view of the Langat River that cleaves the lowlands, winding and curling as it meanders sinuously to converge with the river mouth. Nowhere else can Selangor boast a peak from which one can be inspired by such a spectacular landscape. Its picturesque panorama stretching into the horizon, reaching mountainous divides, and transgressing beyond the Straits of Malacca, and at times almost into oblivion.

If you are planning to venture into the unbridled Bukit Jugra, be prepared to lose some centimetres off the sole off your shoes from all that walking, be blown away by the sprawling scenery, and perhaps lose a few ringgit on the purchase of water and refreshments. Expect activity, because the main attraction here is just that; and this pretty much rules out a social call to see the master, the immortal lighthouse. Within its compound, all is unmoving, somewhat idle. Everything is silent. Only, and only if you listen hard enough, you might just hear the quiet and unimposing humming the lighthouse makes as its light goes round and round in a circular motion, day and night, night and day. A lonesome edifice, solitary and isolated within its neat compound that welcomes no visitors. 

Among the key activities like, paragliding.

The Location

The locations related to Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill) are represented by the shortest distances between two points on Earth and may not be nearest by road. For example, Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill) is located 16.7 kilometre from Petronas Pulau Indah Hwy (e). Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill) is located 16.8 kilometre from Indian Temple Pulan Indah Highway (w). Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill) is located 18.1 kilometre from Shops Jalan Kem (n). Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill) is located 18.5 kilometre from Recreation Club PKL. Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill) is located 18.5 kilometre from Park Jalan Depoh. Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill) is located 18.6 kilometre from Passenger Cruise Term Southport.

Crystal Crown Hotel 19.9km, Goldcourse Hotel 24.2km, Mutiara Klang Hotel 24.4km, Hotel Prescott 24.6km, De Palma Shah Alam (3-star) 27.4km, Hotel UiTM 27.9km, Quality Shah Alam Hotel 28.9km, Grand Blue Wave Hotel 29.2km, are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill).

Shops Jalan Kem (n) 18.1km, Market Southport 18.6km, Pasaraya Billion 18.9km, Tesco Port Klang 19.4km, Giant Kaw 4 19.7km, Shops Northport Business Centre 21.1km, Teluk Gong Night Market 21.8km, Giant Hypermarket Klang 23.3km, are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill).

Ship Replica Port Klang 20km, Darul Ehsan Aquatic Centre 29.9km, Dataran Gemilang 30.3km, Dataran Rakyat 30.8km, Dataran Putrajaya 31.2km, Dataran Putra 32.5km, Sunway Xtreme Park 33.2km, Science Centre 33.3km, are places of interest (attraction) located near Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill).

KFC Southport 18.7km, Good Indian Food 18.7km, Bagan Hailam Seafood 19.2km, Tanjong Selera Rest 19.2km, Port Village Rest 19.4km, Sea Sky Rest 19.4km, Tanjong Harapan Seafood 19.4km, Medan Selera Northport 19.5km, are eating places (food court, cafe, hawker food) located near Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill).

SJK (c) Tshing Nian 19.3km, SMK Dato Hamzah 19.5km, SMK (p) Raja Zarina 19.6km, SMK Tanjong Bendahara Azman 19.8km, La Salle School 22.1km, SMK Sek 24 (2) 25.2km, SMK Sek 24 25.3km, SJK Seksyen 24 25.7km, are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill).

Park Jalan Depoh 18.5km, Kee Lion Fishing Park 19.4km, Tanjong Harapan Esplanade 20.1km, Park along Klang River 24km, Muslim Cemetery Kampung Rantau Pjg 24.8km, Chinese Cemetery 25.2km, Park Usj16 28.6km, Park Usj20 28.7km, are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near Jugra Hill, Malaysia (hill).

History of Lighthouse Hill Jugra

Jugra Hill, located in Jugra, Kuala Langat, Selangor has its own unique character. Jugra is a town that overlooks the Straits of Malacca and near the Sungai Langat. The closest city is the City Jugra Banting with a distance of about 20 miles. Historically, during the reign of Sultan Abdul Samad, who ruled the state from the years 1859 to 1898, Hill has become a habitation Jugra Sultan of Selangor at the time. Among the tourist attractions in Bukit Jugra to date other than Selangor royal family tomb is known as the lighthouse Lighthouse Hill Jugra. Jugra Hill Lighthouse 146 meters tall was built in 1976 and administered by the Malaysia Maritime Department. Function of the Malaysian Maritime Department is enforcing the law and order under any federal law in the Malaysian Maritime Zone. In addition, the department conducted air and coastal surveillance and control and prevention of maritime pollution in the seas. 

Function once the lighthouse is to allow the browser to the merchant or the entrance into the harbor, especially at night. However, the lighthouse is no longer used and was used as the material of history for present and future generations. As well as the history of its own, Jugra Hill has always been a focal point for viewing and Lighthouse Hill Jugra know better. Stately lighthouse provides a thousand and one advantage to the visitors, especially to fans of history. Jugra Hill history lovers as well as the choice of Jugra Hill Lighthouse, also held air skating activities involving the participation of eight members of the Recreation Club Utusan Malaysia (KRUM) Air Skating Association of Malaysia (Plum) at 19 and 20 June 2010 ago. Flying high in the air above the height of Lighthouse Hill Jugra 146 meters tall enough to give valuable experience of the participants, as well as to enjoy the scenery against the backdrop of the Straits of Malacca is so beautiful.

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.