Frazer's Hill Resort...

"A holiday is an opportunity to journey within. It is also a chance to chill, to relax..."

(The iconic Clock Tower of Frazer's Hill)

Fraser's Hill is spread over seven hills straddling the Pahang/Selangor border. It is an area of unspoilt rain forests and rich biodiversity located on the Titiwangsa Ridge in Pahang. At an altitude of around 1500m, it enjoys relatively mild daytime temperatures of between 18 and 25 degrees. At nights it is cool enough to wear a sweater and light a log fireplace or an electric heater.

Fraser's Hill is named after a Scottish adventurer, Louis James Fraser, who first penetrated these unexplored hills in search of gold in the early 1890s. He did not find any gold but instead discovered some tin deposits. After Fraser mysteriously disappeared in 1917, a search party came across these highlands and found that they were suitable to establish a Raj-style hill station for colonial types looking for a respite from the heat.

By 1922 an access road had been hacked out of the jungle and British administrators and businessmen set about recreating a corner of England complete with mock Tudor stone cottages, pretty gardens, a clock tower and a post office.

Fraser’s Hill is one of our favorite holiday destinations. It has not changed much over the decades.

(The Pine Resort apartments overlooking the mountains)

(A cozy 3-room apartment)

(An electric heater to keep us warm at night)

(Having steaming hot soup for dinner)

(Enjoying the cool mountain weather)

As a Bank Negara retiree, I am privileged to stay in Bank Negara resorts at a very minimal fee. In Frazer's Hill we stayed two nights at BNM Pine Resort apartment located along the exit route. Pine Resort comprised of three bedroom family apartments, each unit provides a spacious setting with living hall, kitchen, dining area and private balcony.

(Heavy breakfast at the food court)

(Visiting one of the private Strawberry Farms)

(Scanty strawberry fruits, not in season)

We visited the strawberry farm located within Fraser Hill Garden Center, an agricultural center next to Allan's Water. The farm specialises more in ornamental plants and vegetables for retail. The flowers and plants are grown in large greenhouses, while lettuce, tomatoes and other leafy greens creep along the ground and fences. The small shop beside the main entrance sells strawberries and vegetables especially to the locals.

(Free entrance to Allan's Water park)

(Fishing is not allowed)

(Fish food is available for sale)

(Boating activities are available for a fee)

(Flying Fox activities for the adventurous)

Allan's Water is a small lake that sits in a little nook before Jelai Highland Resort. It was turned into a park for recreational activities and paddle boating from a reservoir that fell into disuse over the years. Originally a water collection and supply during the colonial hill station era. Surrounding the lake are trees and thick shrubs that emit a natural calm over the environment. Birds fluttering among the tree tops are common sights, along with the occasional squirrels and monkeys.

(The Paddock, an equestrian center)

(Beautiful setup of the Paddock)

(The track for horse-riding at the Paddock)

The Paddock is an equestrian center for horse-riding activities in Fraser’s Hill. Visitors can ride retired racing horses around a small course guided by the keeper for a fee. Besides the track, there is a small garden area with benches provides a nice resting spot to admire the surrounding greenery, lined with majestic conifer trees. Also located here is an archery range at the bottom of the slope near the entrance.

(Masjid Sultan Mahmood near town center)

(The old abandoned mosque on top of the hill)

We visited the new and old mosques of Frazer's Hill. Masjid Sultan Mahmood is situated a short walking distance from town centre and very near the food court. The old mosque is still there on top of the hill by the Paddock. It was long ago abandoned after the new mosque was built.

We also had ample time to visit the Jeriau Waterfalls and trekked a few jungle trails during our two-day stay in Frazer's Hill.

  

(A one-way exit road from Frazer's Hill)

(A good view of the mountain ranges)

(A big signage at the end of the exit road)