A
mountainside of dramatic peaks, valleys and
ravines ranging from 1500 to 4500 feet above sea
level, laced together with picturesque streams and
waterfalls. For a
holiday with a difference, try this secluded green
enclave. For KL residents the place is easily
accessible and driving is a breeze via the Karak
Highway.
Janda Baik is set amidst a small valley bounded by
thick rainforest with cool rushing brooks and
waterfalls. Located approximately 30km and about
an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, the place is a
popular destination for
city folks. Located between the
towering hills of Genting Highlands and the
Berjaya Hills Resort, it is no surprise that the
air here is much cooler at between 23°
and 28°Celsius during the day and below 22°Celsius
in the evenings.
"Janda Baik" means "the good widow" in Malay. As
the story is told by local folks, in the old days
a path that connected Selangor and Pahang ran
through the village. A warrior returning after fighting in a
civil war in Selangor stopped at the village for a
rest and to nurse some wounds he had sustained in
battle.
 Upon seeing this ragtag team, a
kindly widow offered help and tended
to the mercenary's wounds. The warrior deeply cherished the kindness. As a
mark of respect for this kind widow, the warrior would always advise his men to
call on the woman whenever they were in the
vicinity.
Fast forward to the present: Besides just a
holiday with that Malay village rustic ambiance, today, almost all the
resorts in Janda Baik offer motivational
courses, as well as various obstacle challenges
such as the ever popular jungle trekking, flying
fox and abseiling. Camping grounds are also available.
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Getting
there
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From Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway and
turn-in at the Bukit Tinggi Rest & Recreation
Area. Look out for the directional signs at the
back of the area that points to Janda Baik.
Click here for accommodation
in Janda Baik |
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