INVIGORATING
Berjaya Hills
Just an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, Berjaya Hills nestles amidst 16,000 acres of rugged hills surrounded by lush tropical rainforests. Here you will find a unique resort that captures the essence of different cultures of the world in a single destination. Be it the picturesque, French-style Colmar Tropicale, a replica of the original 18th century Colmar Village in Alsace, France, or the Zen inspired Japanese Village, you will relish Berjaya Hills’ interesting surroundings. Standing some 800m above sea level, Colmar Tropicale has retained the feel of its European counterpart in its architecture. Its tastefully decorated rooms are all clustered around Colmar Square, a cobblestone courtyard, where outdoor dining and street performances take place. Charming touches like a wishing well, a cuckoo clock tower and a viewing tower add to the French ambience.
Contact Info
Colmar Tropicale, Berjaya Hills Km48, Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Karak 28750 Bukit Tinggi Pahang.
- Tel: 609 221 3666
- Tel: 609 211 3828
- E-Mail: frontoffice@colmartropicale.com.my
- Website: www.colmartropicale.com.my
A casual stroll along the same courtyard will render more French-style attractions. The La Cigogne restaurant is the place to enjoy classic French cuisine, while La Blason beckons with its Malaysian and international buffet. The La Flamme sidewalk deli serves pizza and pasta and the Le Poulet Roti is famed for its roasted chicken delights. On top of this, there are the La Boulangerie French bakery and the Le Vin bar serving French pub-style food and snacks to whet your appetite in the cool mountain air. For some leisurely activities, visit the La Cadeaux to create your own crafts and purchase souvenirs of your holiday.
Some 1,000m above sea level is a painstakingly conceived, environmentally friendly Japanese Village. The village setting comprises the Japanese Tea House, the Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurant, the Botanical Garden, Tatami Spa, Ume Tatami Suite and a Japanese souvenir shop. Here you can experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, feed the ‘Koi’ or Japanese carp thriving in the natural freshwater streams and pools, indulge in a luxuriating hot bath at the Tatami Spa, revel in the serenity of the exclusive Tatami suites, or stroll through the peaceful Botanical Garden. The tranquillity and sheer beauty of these settings will thoroughly invigorate and inspire you.
Bukit Tinggi is also home to a spectacular golf resort and a wellness resort. Covering an area of 16,000 acres and located 2,500 feet above sea level, Berjaya Hills Golf & Country Club (BHGCC) is a scenic and picturesque golf resort. This multiple-award-winning golf resort plays host to several prestigious golfing events. The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort is inspired by an 18th century castle in France. Offering guests a complete organic experience as well as impeccable service and unsurpassed hospitality standards, the multiple award-winning spa resort sets a new benchmark for destination spa which blends the best of European spa expertise with renowned Asian hospitality. Other attractions available at Bukit Tinggi include the Adventure Park for action-packed, pulse-racing fun and non-stop adventure, and the Animal Park which features over 200 rabbits from various species and a deer sanctuary.
One of the highlights of this resort is its Horse Trails rides equestrian centre, where a team of certified instructors and professional trainers will help in choosing the right horse and guide you on your trails. Choose from the resort’s majestic Quartar horses, Australian stock, Arab-Draft Cross, Appaloosa, tough Standard Bred or Palominos as you catch the stunning sunset amidst the serene surroundings of Bukit Tinggi. The Sports Complex offers sporting facilities such as tennis, squash, a gym and a bowling alley.
Located 10km off the East-West Karak Highway, Bukit Tinggi is a mere 60 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur. The turn-off for Berjaya Hills is few kilometres down the highway after the exit points to Janda Baik and the Selesa Hillhomes. Although there are some precarious bends, the drive up to the resort is a pleasant one with well-paved roads. Lush flora and fauna surround the route. Berjaya Hills operates a shuttle service to ferry passengers between Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur, right up to Colmar Tropicale and back.
Tips
Berjaya Hills offers a variety of activities and pursuits for everyone, making it ideal for families and kids of all ages.
