Bharat Cameron Valley Tea Plantation @ Ringlet, Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands Boh's Plantation may be more well known among the people. Only the locals and a handful of people know about the Bharat Cameron Valley Teas.

If you take the old winding road to Cameron Highlands via Tapah, you will notice that there is a huge tea plantation on your left side along the main road. At this time you know that you are reaching Cameron Higlands but not all know that the tea plantation is actually the Bharat Cameron Valley tea plantion.

Bharat Cameroon Valley Tea Plantation

Bharat also operates a tea house in the name of Cameron Valley Tea House which offers Cameron Valley teas to those who are seeking some refreshments after a winding journey up or before heading down.

Bharat Cameron Valley Tea House

This Cameron Valley Tea House is a popular stopover for tourist due to the excellent view of the Bharat Tea Plantation. Not only that, it is way easier to access here as it is just located at the trunk main road of Cameron Highlands as oppose to the narrow bending road heading to Boh Sungei Palas Tea House.

Popular spot for a stopover

Panoramic view of Bharat Cameron Valley Tea Plantation

You will tend to forget about the hustle and bustle of a city life thanks to the soothing view of the green sea tea plantation and the smell of the fresh air.

Green sea of tea plantation

After you had enough of admiration at the tea plantation, maybe it is just time to grab some tea at the counter. It's a self service though, and you have to carry your own tea back to your table.

Self service counter

Can you finish a cup of tea at this size?

I would love to have a English breakfast style by having some scones. However, I had to hold back after getting to know the price of a scone set.

Cameron Valley Tea House Scones
Man, you kid me not? RM 12 for a set, this is definitely a daylight robbery!

Disappointed at the price of the scones, we ordered something else.

Chocolate Cream Cake (RM 8 per slice)
A pretty small slice of a chocolate cake that is topped off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Fortunately, it was a quality chocolate cake that comes with a thick infusion of chocolate.

Strawberry Cheese Cake (RM 6.50 per slice)
Just a very ordinary cheese cake with a coating of strawberry jam. Nothing to shout about.

Cameron Valley Black Tea (RM 4 per mug)
It was thick, rich and full with the fragrant of black tea. Try sipping it without sugar to enjoy the real kick of black tea.

Do continue to pamper your eyes by viewing the spectacular soothing sight of the Bharat Cameron Valley tea plantation.

The calmness of the valley of tea

When the cloud shed the sunlight

From the verandah of the tea house, you can notice that the tea plantation is accessible to the public.

Accessible to the public

Most of the people will get themselves closer to the tea plantation after their tea break. Perhaps, it's a good idea to follow suit to capture some pictures as memory.

Steps heading down to the tea valley

The staircase will only lead you to the front valley of the tea. You can pick a less crowded spot for some shots of pictures. However, do exercise caution as certain stretches of the valley terrain can be very steep and slippery.

More and more tea

Let's pluck some tea leaves

Drown in the sea of tea

Old time buddy at Bharat Tea Plantation

This Bharat Tea Plantation offers an alternative option for those who dislikes driving on the narrow road to Boh Sungei Palas Tea Plantation. You will understand and feel the term of holiday better when you sip on a cup of teh tarik here while enjoying the breathtaking view of tea plantation. Just awesome!

Do make sure you grab some Bharat Cameron Valley tea products be it for yourself or as a gift because up til now, it can only be purchased in Cameron Highlands, making it more exclusive than of the Boh tea products.

Atmosphere: 7/10
Tea: 7/10
Food: 5.5/10
Price: 5/10
Verdict: You will not want to miss out their teh tarik if you are a fan of one.

Bharat Cameron Valley Tea House
Along the Main Road between Ringlet and Tanah Rata
Ringlet, Cameron Highlands
Pahang
Malaysia
Tel: 605 - 491 1133
Website: http://bharattea.com.my/bharat2/

Gunung Brinchang Lookout Tower @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Gunung Brinchang is the highest peak in Cameron Highlands with a height of 2031 metres above sea level. From it's height, reaching the peak may not seem easy. However, with an accessible road via car to the peak, summiting this mountain does not seem to be a major problem beside some steep gradient road stretches.

It's nearing the peak when you see this signboard

If you are the adventurous type, you can summit the peak by the conventional way of trekking through the trail of the forest. However, since we have our car parked at the campsite of the entrance to the Mossy Forest, we opted to walk along the tarred road leading up to the peak.

1 km more to the peak

You will eventually reach the peak after barely 10 minutes of walk from the entrance of Mossy Forest campsite.

Peak of Mount Brinchang at 2031 metres

The peak is accessible by car

Unlike the usual peak of mountain where the nature is left untouched, the peak of Gunung Brinchang however has a different story. There are communications tower being erected all over the peak with a designated forbidden area that I believe is the main communication station of Cameron Highlands.

Forbidden area, no entry for us!

One of the communication tower

Not only that, they have this special hut equipped with air conditional unit that serves as a mini police station.

Is it functional?

They have a lookout tower which offers the breathtaking view of the Titiwangsa Range from the summit.

Lookout tower at Gunung Brinchang

It was very windy and chilly at the top of the lookout tower but the spectacular view from atop will persuade you to stay a little longer.

View of the ground from the top of the tower

Panaromic view of the peak of Gunung Brinchang

On a clear day, it is claimed that you could actually see Ipoh town from the top of the lookout tower. It is however unfortunate for us on that day as the sky was a little cloudy.

Titiwangsa Range Mountains

Cheers buddies for summiting another mountain!

No sweat peaking the mountain

You saw something Iris?

Chee and Gt on the tower

With the same shirt that I wore here 5 years ago

You can't be spending too long on the lookout tower because the chilly wind on the top will send chills down your spine.

Descending time

View from the second floor of the tower

Like a war of communication towers ?

As we walked down the road heading back to the campsite, we passed by a mossy stretch along the roadside. At times, I could smell the fragrant of certain herb, some in which very similar to insect repellent smell.

Slightly mossy stretch

It's 11km more to Brinchang town

Certain part of the road can be a little misty, offering a pleasure experience walking down to the entrance of the Mossy Forest campsite.

The mist attack!

The misty part of the road

We definitely enjoy the stroll

This was my second time being here with a totally different kind of experience compared to my first time here. Whilst my first time here ended up in an insufferable state due to the unprepared and improper way of camping, this time it ended up in a very pleasurable experience. I supposed a dry shirt makes a lot of different and I'm sure my 2005 Cameron Highland buddies victim will agree with me.

The peak of Gunung Brinchang is accessible via car. How to go? Take the road heading to the Sungei Palas Boh Tea Plantation. Just before you reach the plantation gate, there will be another road branching out on the left. Take that road and you are on you way to the peak of Gunung Brinchang.

Gunung Brinchang
Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
Pahang
Malaysia

GPS Coordinates: N04 31.113' E101 22.973

Cameron Highland Trip [19th - 20th June 2010]
* The Journey to Cameron Highlands 2010
* Sungei Palas Boh Tea Centre, Cameron Highlands
* Lunch at Restoran Fong Lum, Brinchang, Cameron Highlands

Sungei Palas Boh Tea Centre @ Cameron Higlands, Pahang

Boh Plantations is the largest black tea manufacturer in Malaysia, boasting some of the largest tea plantations in the Cameron Highlands with plantations in Habu, Fairlie Tea Garden and Sungai Palas.

Amongst all the plantations in Cameron Highlands, Boh Tea Centre in Sungai Palas is the plantation most visited by the tourists. This is simply because not only it does offers the tourist a chance to visit the tea factory, but it has a cafe where tourists can enjoy a cup of tea with a panoramic view of the lush green tea plantation.

Boh Tea Centre Sungai Palas, Cameron Highlands

Panoramic view of the tea centre

This tea centre can be very packed especially during the weekends and holidays. At times you got to be a little patient to get a table and your cup of tea.

Crowded during the holidays

Cakes and tarts

Tea time in an English way

The best spot to enjoy the tea would be at the verandah of the tea centre, overseeing the lush green tea plantation. It's really down to the luck though on how quick you can get a table here.

At the verandah

We definitely enjoy sipping some of the Boh Tea here.

Cameronian Gold Blend Full Set (RM 4 per person)

Cameronian Gold Blend
Although I'm not really into tea, but this tea definitely has the uummph with a very thick and a strong taste of a black tea.

If you are fan of flavoured teas, do check out their Seri Songket flavoured teas series.

Lychee with Rose Tea (RM 3 per teabag)
I tasted more rose fragrant than the lychee fragrant. Nonetheless, the flavour blends well and tasted even better with a pinch of sugar.

Passion Fruit Tea (RM 3 per teabag)

Not my cup of tea. I'm still not very passionate about the taste of passion fruit.

Strawberry Raspberry Fruit Infusion (RM 3 per teabag)
It was a sweet scent and it tasted sexy. Those dislike strawberries might find them scented a little like antibiotic syrup though.

Strawberry Cake (RM 6 per slice)
At it's price, I could definitely get better cakes elsewhere.

Chocolate Chips (RM 4.50 per bag of 4 slices)
I had hard time tasting any chocolate chips in the cookies. Given a choice, I will definitely choose Chipsmore anytime.

Keith was too into the tea

Please take note

Here are some of the panoramic view offered at the verandah tea centre.

An eye soothing view

Can you spot the dried up slot?

The blanket of tea

It's sunny!

After some tea, you can opt to pay a visit to their walkway leading to the tea factory.

Some information boards will greet you along

We need some shed

On my way to the factory, I bumped to some flowers which caught my attention.

Red wild flower

Yellow wild flower

Fact Sheet, 820k cups of tea per day!

The entrance to the tea factory

At here, you can witness some of the process going on to produce a teabag.

Processing the tea leaves

View of the unique walkway from outside

The verandah need my support!

When Chee is busy taking pictures

Says what?

The crew for our Cameron Highlands 2010

I still enjoy sipping some tea at this place very much though I've already been a few times. The tea was good, but as for me, the best was still the breathtaking view of the lush green tea plantation. Definitely not a place to miss out should you be in Cameron Highlands!

Atmosphere: 7/10
Tea: 7/10
Food: 4.5/10
Price: 5/10
Verdict: The tea somewhat tasted nicer thanks to the ambiance of the place. Food however are rather forgettable.

Sungei Palas Tea Centre
Jalan Gunung Brinchang
Brinchang, Cameron Highlands
Pahang
Malaysia
Tel: 605 - 496 2096
Business hours: 9am - 4.30pm daily. Closes on Monday.
Website: http://www.boh.com.my/