Tanah Rata

Tanah Rata is a town located in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The name "tanah rata" means flat ground in Malay and it refers to the relatively flat area on which the town is located amidst this highland region. It has an elevation of.
It is the largest town in the Cameron Highlands region and contains many facilities and amenities, including the district council, banks and ATMs, the main Police Station of Cameron Highlands and the main hospital in Cameron Highlands. There is a taxi station and a bus station for travel to other parts of Cameron Highlands, as well as to Ipoh and to Kuala Lumpur. There are also backpacker inns and hotels at various prices.

History

Cameron Highlands was founded in the 1920s by British surveyor William Cameron, and Tanah Rata quickly became its administrative and social hub. Its name means “flat land” in Malay, chosen for its relatively level terrain compared to the surrounding hills. During colonial times, the British developed tea plantations, bungalows, and Tudor-style buildings, many of which still define the town’s character today.

Climate

Tanah Rata, as part of the Cameron Highlands, has a much cooler climate than in the lowlands, having an altitude of above sea level.