Tour of Pahang - Mossy Forest

After visiting the BOH Tea Plantation, our car took a right turn just beyond the estate and began the ascent up a fairly steep hill toward Gunung Brinchang - the highest accessible peak in Pahang. Located on the border between Pahang and Perak, Gunung Brinchang is one of the few mountains in Malaysia where the summit can be reached by car.

At the end of the paved road, we continued our journey on foot, entering the famous Mossy Forest. Thankfully, the initial stretch of the trail was made easier by a well-constructed timber boardwalk and stairway, allowing us to enjoy the climb with minimal difficulty. We eventually stopped at an elevation of around 2,000 m (6,561 feet) above sea level.

The trail continues further to the Lookout Tower, but we decided not to proceed after some returning hikers warned us that the final stretch - without boardwalk or stairs - was wet, muddy, and slippery, making it risky to continue.

The vegetation in Mossy Forest reminded us very much of what is found on Mount Kinabalu - lush, misty, and otherworldly. The view from the boardwalk was absolutely breathtaking. Even at 2,000 m, we found ourselves standing above the clouds, with the majestic mountain range stretching out before us like a living painting. 

Sadly, it was disheartening to see that many Malaysians and visitors still lack a sense of environmental responsibility. The sight of discarded plastic bottles and other non-degradable trash carelessly thrown down the hillside next to the car park spoke volumes about the mindset of some visitors. In a place as pristine and fragile as the Mossy Forest, such disregard for nature is both disappointing and deeply troubling.

The Mossy Forest marked the final stop of our visit to Cameron Highlands. From there, we began our drive to Mentakab, a journey of approximately 260 Km.