Fraser’s Hill is a highland resort destination located 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. 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.
Bukit Fraser has an average altitude of 1,200 meters high but its highest point rises at 1,500 meters. This nature resort destination is one of several highland tourist which is covered with lush rainforests and green valleys.
Visitors and tourists can visit Fraser's Hill throughout the year, but expect heavy mist and occasional rainfall most times. 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. 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. Besides scenic places to enjoy, Fraser’s Hill also offers activities like bird watching, golfing, jungle trekking, boating, horse riding and archery.
Normally during my trip, I enjoy putting up BBQ pit at rented apartments and enjoy the heat in the very cold night. In the morning, my normal activity will be boating and archery where little bit of sunshine could help to enjoy the chill weather.
One of my favourite weekend getaways, Fraser’s Hill is accessible via road either by self-driving or hiring a taxi from Kuala Lumpur. Or more economical way would be catching a local bus to Bentong, Pahang from Puduraya Bus Terminal and catch a taxi from there. It would cost much lesser that hiring a taxi from Kuala Lumpur as Bentong is the nearest town to Fraser’s Hill. Please take note that there is no train, flight or other transportation mode except for road transport to reach Fraser’s Hill.
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