AWhat are the activities and interesting places in Janda Baik that you can explore? What’s so fun regarding this Good Widow?
Janda Baik is a village located in Bentong Pahang. It is located regarding 45 km from Kuala Lumpur. It is estimated to have a population of around 2,820 in 2019.
Janda Baik was first opened by three Bentong villagers in 1930 who moved when the town was flooded in 1926.
Janda Baik is a beautiful highland area in the Titiwangsa mountain range in Pahang.
What is the main attraction here is experiencing the real experience of the original village people, which is a quiet Malay village that has small farms, water streams from the cold mountain, forest trails suitable for various outdoor activities and picnics not far from Kuala Lumpur.
Let’s take a look at 10 interesting activities you can do in Janda Baik.
Exploring the Contents of Janda Baik Village
Having arrived at Janda Baik, let’s explore the contents of Kampung Janda Baik, which is full of history.
A traditional Malay village located in Bentong district This is often visited by city residents, especially Kuala Lumpur residents due to its relatively close distance of around 40 kilometers.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this village located in the highlands is perfect for spending your holidays.
Let’s rent a bicycle service to appreciate the beauty of this village! Don’t forget to say hello to the locals to find out the origins of Kampung Janda Baik.
Fight in Swat Paintball
Swat Paintball is one of the locations that you must visit if you are on vacation here as a group.
This location to play paintball is also popular among artists in Malaysia such as Fizo Omar and Azar Azmi!
Furthermore, it is often a location for people to have family days. So don’t be surprised if this one destination is always full of people.
But you can still experience playing paintball at Pak Samad’s Chalet.
Action at Majnoon Archery & Campsite
Are you dreaming of being like Robin Hood? Let’s stop by Majnoon Campsite Archery to hone your archery skills.
This location is so suitable for the whole family to visit because the archery activities offered are not only for adults but are also available for children.
What’s more interesting regarding the archery activities here is that you can enjoy this activity until late at night!
Waterfall Trekking by Lata Tampit
Lata Tampit, also known as Ulu Tampit, is a popular waterfall location in Janda Baik.
People flock to this destination to witness the beauty of the 7-story waterfall found in the forest reserve.
You have to follow a forest track for regarding 40 minutes to arrive at level 4 and level 5 waterfalls which are very suitable for mandi bathing activities.
However, if you want to witness the level 7 waterfall, you need to continue climbing for regarding 15 minutes more!
To enter this waterfall area, you need a permit and an experienced guide to ensure your adventure runs smoothly.
Oh don’t forget to wear clothes suitable for hiking!
Your holiday at Janda Baik will be filled with various activities whether activities rugged or more relaxed.
Bidaisari Stables is famous for its horse riding activities and you can also stay at Bidaisari Resort.
If you don’t know how to ride a horse, don’t give up because they also provide sessions for you to learn how to ride a horse properly and more safely.
The specialty of horse riding here is that they have a package to ride a horse into the hilly forest area!
Water Tubbing at Santap Island
If you are not fit to climb to Lata Tampit, you can have a picnic with family members on Pulau Santap.
Pulau Santap has a river and a well-maintained environment that will provide comfort for you to spend time with your family or friends.
Among the facilities provided are huts and barbecue places that are charged a relatively reasonable rental fee as the cost of maintaining the location.
To enjoy a more enjoyable mandi bathing experience, you can rent a tube to do activities water tubing!
Latest: Pulau Santap is in the process of being repaired following being hit by a severe flood recently.
Enjoying the Deliciousness of Figs at Fig Farm Malaysia
Yes we are still on Pulau Santap! Locations located next to each other Benus River This is a vast farm that houses around 300 types of fig species that are carefully researched and planted by the founder and owner of Fig Farm Malaysia, Datuk Syed Elias Syed Ahmad.
It is said that this farm also produces 40kg of figs every day! For your information, this 1.2 hectare farm is one of the largest exporters of figs in Southeast Asia. Let’s visit here to see the 10 most famous types of figs from this farm.
Tiarasa Escapes Glamping Resort, The Best Resort for Good Widows
Imagine, only regarding 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur you can escape from the hustle and bustle and relax here, at Tiaras Escapes Galmping Resort.
Having 20 luxury safari-style tents and 5 main houses, this is definitely the best glamping atmosphere.
This resort has won 3 Malaysian Landscape Awards. So no wonder it gets a warm welcome because of the satisfactory service.
Escape to nature to stay comfortable and forget all fatigue or sad memories. Tiarasa Escapes Glamping Resort will be with you.
Have breakfast at Warung Janda Baik
This one warung is so famous in Kampung Janda Baik because it is often visited by people, especially groups that hold car, motorcycle and bicycle convoy activities.
This warung is often filled with people to enjoy breakfast and also lunch.
Among the mandatory menus that you have to try are Nasi Lemak Hijau and Banana Dumplings served with serawa durian or sambal.
You can order other menus such as coconut pancake, patin tempoyak, chicken rice, soto and many more.
Lunch at Cafe Nusantara Daun
Enjoying a meal in a green and village-themed environment will definitely bring back memories of eating at your grandmother’s house, right?
Let’s stop by Cafe Nusantara Daun which serves village cuisine and is so appetizing.
Among the menus provided are bone soup, grilled rice satay, bamboo rice, sambal bajak and many other village dishes. You are reminded to visit here on Friday until Sunday only starting at 1 pm.
Sipping a Cup of Coffee at Pinto Coffee+
Looking for a menu for dessert? How regarding you go to Pinto Coffee+ to order a variety of delicious coffees and sweets.
The coffee prepared is so good because they process the coffee beans grown by themselves!
Among the menus that visitors choose are: espresso single shot, espresso double shot, espresso machiato, black americano, carrot cake and cheesecake to enjoy with friends.
In addition, they also sell coffee beans for you to buy as souvenirs.
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