The Gap, Frazer's Hill...

"Enjoy every step, for in every moment there is something to learn..."

(The abandoned Gap Rest House)

Fraser's Hill is about 100km away from Kuala Lumpur. Visitors can travel through Kuala Kubu Bharu or Bentong route to reach this highland resort. The roads from Kuala Kubu Bharu and from Bentong will eventually meet at the Gap, the border of Pahang and Selangor.

The Gap is the base station before a winding narrow road up to the highlands, cutting through beautiful rainforest scenery and mountain ridges. The Gap road remains the only route of access up to Fraser's Hill. A separate road for downhill traffic starts from Jalan Quarry after the Pine Resort.

At the Gap there is the abandoned Gap Rest House which used to be the only R&R stop for buses plying the Kuala Lipis – Kuala Lumpur route. It is now in a deplorable state. Many years ago, the 8km winding steep road to Fraser’s Hills from the Gap was a one-way road with certain times for vehicles going up and down. Visitors to Frazer’s Hill used to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with scones at the Gap Rest House cafeteria while waiting for the gate to open. Since the new road that leads down was opened the Gap Rest House was bypassed and had to close down.

We had some photo shots around the Gap before we ascended the steep road to the Frazer’s Hill Resort.

(A dilapidated historical write up on the killing of Sir Henry Gurney)

(The boundary of the states of Selangor and Pahang)

(Taking a short rest at the Gap)

(This road leads to Bentong and Raub)

(Archway and pathway)

(The suspension bridge at the Gap)

(Quite a long suspension pathway across a ravine)

(A sturdy strong bridge)

(The suspension bridge viewed from the main road)

(This way to Frazer's Hill)

(Driving up the steep road to the highlands)

(8km of narrow and winding road)