Cameron Highlands is a tableland district in Penang, Malaysia. It was developed in the 1930s and has been one of the oldest tourist spots in Malaysia. It has hundreds of rare floral species and offers a substantially different ecosystem. The three flavors of Cameron Highlands are tea, strawberry, and honey. A big money-making industry has grown around this trio. Penang is a state in the Northwest coast of Malaysia. It is known as the Silicon Valley of the East for its industries. It is a vibrant multicultural Malaysian state with a rich heritage and architecture. It features beaches, hills, and famous Penang cuisine.
The bus operators that service the route from Cameron Highlands to Penang include Unititi Express, CS Travel and Tours, and Perak Transit.
The distance between the Cameron Highlands and Penang is about 249 km. The shortest duration taken to cover this route by bus is typically 3 to 4 hours and the longest duration taken to cover this route by bus is usually about 4 hours.
Cameron Highlands to Penang Bus Details
The first buses to depart Cameron Highlands bound for Penang are Unititi Express (Economy bus) and CS Travel and Tours (Executive). They depart from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal at 8:00 am and usually take about 4 hours to arrive in Penang.
The last bus to depart from Cameron Highlands bound for Penang is Perak Transit from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal at 4:00 pm. It typically takes about 4 hours to arrive in Penang.
The minimum fare to travel from Cameron Highlands to Penang by bus is usually RM 30 offered by CS Travel and Tours (Super VIP bus). The maximum fare to travel on the route is usually RM 32 offered by Perak Transit and Unititi Express. The major bus operator on this route is Perak Transit as it offers about 8 buses on a daily basis on this route.
Things to do in Penang:
- Penang National Park: Go for jungle walks, fishing, and sunbathing on the golden beaches at the Penang National Park. It has an area of 23 square km.
- Kek Lok Si Temple: Be delighted by Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple which is on the hillside terraces overlooking Air Itam.
- Tropical Spice Garden: Admire Malay’s flora and fauna. Take a cookery class to know about the spices and herbs used in Malaysian dishes.
- Batu Ferringhi Beach: Sunbathe, swim or just relax at this beautiful beach.
- Trishaw ride: Take a tour around Penang in the colorful trishaw. Check some of the less-visited parts in the area and learn about the history of Penang from the trishaw drivers.
- Explore Little India: Shop for some Indian clothes, perfume, and other goods with a blast of some Bollywood music.
- Penang Hill: The best way to reach the Penang hill summit is by a funicular train. Enjoy the beautiful views and pay your respect for the different areas of worship.
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