Tanah Rata travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tanah Rata

With a population of 7,000, Tanah Rata is a must-see destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tanah Rata to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tanah Rata

Tanah Rata in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4721
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tanah Rata in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4721
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tanah Rata in March, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tanah Rata, with an average rainfall of 118 mm.

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How to Get to Tanah Rata

Plane

Although Tanah Rata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 21 miles from Tanah Rata.

Car

Another option to get to Tanah Rata is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 94 miles from Tanah Rata. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

Although Tanah Rata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 21 miles from Tanah Rata.

Car

Another option to get to Tanah Rata is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 94 miles from Tanah Rata. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Tanah Rata

IPHIpoh

Airlines serving Tanah Rata

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tanah Rata

From 5-star hotels such as the Cameron Highlands Resort to great affordable options like the Highlanders Hotel, Tanah Rata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,026 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,624 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tanah Rata

Most booked hotels in Tanah Rata

Hotel Casa Dela Rosa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,926+
Strawberry Park Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,588+
Snooze Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,205+
Hotel Rosa Passadena
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,837+
Century Pines Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,696+
Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 2,839+

Hiring a car in Tanah Rata

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Tanah Rata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 431 and ₹ 574.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Tanah Rata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 431 and ₹ 574.