Janda Baik Village for sight seeing or resting | Jom Jalan-jalan ke Kampung Janda Baik

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Not far from Kuala Lumpur, there is a beautiful village at Bentong, Pahang. A residential area that has converted to resort living near the city. 

We planned to go south but  enroute to east.  We would like to have only a gateaway at that time. 

Didn't mind going to the beach nearby or  joy ride around the city and back home was fun for us. We only brought a minimum amount of clean clothes with us. 

Heading to east as far as to have Patin fermented durian curry at Termeloh. The infamous Gulai ikan patin tempoyak at Termerloh. 

But we didn't go straight but stop at the big RNR Genting Sempah  area where the Mcdonald is location, behind it has a route to Janda Baik. Along the highway we had thoughts of stopping at Bukit Tinggi, and have a walk at the Japanese Garden. 

If we go the opposite side of the highway, we will have a chance to visit Genting Highland, where one of the best experience was we 'unexpectedly stumbled' upon the canteen for the staffs and workers, and ended having a good hearty meal there. There is a hidden pathway in the mall that meant for staffs and we sort of wandered into the place. Anyway, this is my dad's way of exploration (way to go dad!) :) 

For this trip, we however decidedto have a 'u- turn' after Bukit Tinggi and visit a beautiful village with a peculiar name of Janda Baik (Good Widow or Divorcee). 

Our journey took us slightly up tothe highland location, that's what make the place different than any other normal village here. (a lot cooler too)

We found a lorong, not sure but after a short drive we found a resort; The place is kind of isolated but has the most impressive ambience and serene atmosphere. 

We decided to stop and check where we can rest and fill up our growling tummies, the operator  offered us to stay at their new villa not far from there, a lake front house. 

We quickly settled in and asked the caretaker to get us some food. In the morning, we witnessed the sprawling teratai flowers blooming all over the lake and they just look spectacularly beautiful.  

A horse rider crossed by to make the morning lovely. During the night, my dad wanted to eat durian, we didn't bother to care coz of tiredness from the long trip and ready to enjoy the night in peace. 

Dad however still had a way to have what he wanted, and the caretaker there was willing to fulfill his needs. He took mom's phone number. Keep calling her whether the price of durian outside was acceptable for them. If so, he would then buy and bring the durian to us. 

Dreams came true for dad and mom when the durians were served in the villa, we took a chance to enjoy and cherished every seconds of the village stay moment. 

I think I had the experience to be like a Janda Baik villager and eat like the resident eat. Now I remember the place name Bidaisari. 

If  I ever go on travel again, I will want to do what the locals do, yes, just like the saying 'when you are in Rome do as the Romans do'. 

Thats it the gateaway documentary hehe :) 

Enjoy your day ❤️

Tak jauh dari Kuala Lumpur, ada sebuah kampung yang permai di Bentong, Pahang.  Perkampungan yang ditukar ke pusat peranginan untuk sesetengah kawasan kampung di situ. 

Kami rancang hendak ke selatan tetapi melencong ke timur. Matlamat hanya inginkan suasana rehat. Tak kisahlah hala  ke pantai berdekatan atau pusing-pusing di sekitar bandar dan balik ke rumah pun sudah bahagia buat kami. Oleh itu, kami bawa persalinan paling minimum buat solat, biar bersih.

Menuju ke timur sejauh ke tempat mahsyur  dengan Gulai Tempoyak Ikan Patin.

Kami tidak terus ke Temerloh tetapi pusing ke kanan naik ke Janda Baik, jalan masuk di belakang Mcdonald's terletak di RNR Genting Sempah.

Semasa menghala ke sana sebelah kiri akan ditemui dengan Bukit Tinggi, jika kesitu boleh la  bersiar-siar ala di negara France dan di taman orang Jepun.

Ke sebalik lebuhraya akan bertemu dengan Genting Highlands, teringat pengalaman makan di kantin khas untuk perkeja-pekerja di situ, mereka menyambut baik kerana kami sesat ke situ gara-gara ikut bapa saya yang suka terokai bangunan hotel atau mall. Seronoklah dapat sembang dengan pekerja-pekerja di situ. (syabas bapa! ):) 

Untuk perngembaraan ini, kami buat pusingan u untuk ke perkampungan Janda Baik yang indah dan permai.

Perjalanan ke tanah meninggi, itulah keunikkan kampung yang penuh kehijauaan dan dingin bayu tropikal.

Kami ternampak lorong tapi bawa kami ke mana berhenti untuk bertanya tempat mengisi perut, ditawar kepada kami rumah ala villa depan tasik.

Suasana flora dan fauna semulajadi amatlah istimewa sekali.

Kami tidak berlenggah lagi untuk berehat di situ dan dilayan oleh seorang penjaga ditugaskan untuk villa kami inapi.

Dipagi hari kami dikejutkan oleh bunga-bunga kiambang yang besar-besar kembang pagi dan boleh kata memenuhi seluruh tasik didepan rumah kami (resort).

Sesambil menikmati permandangan indah itu, kami juga nampak penunggang kuda merentas di hadapan mata, memberi suasana kampung omputih la pula. Ya dah ingat  nama tempatnya ialah Bidaisari. 

Masa malamnya, bapa menyebut-nyebut nakkan durian, kami yang keletihan diam macam tu saja. Dalam hati bila keluar esok-esok hala balik kita singgah la,. Tapi kenalnya bapa, dia akan ada cara untuk dapatkan apa yang dimahukannya. 

Bapa yang bertuah ditolong oleh petugas yang menjaga kami untuk membawa sarapan dan hidangan lain kerana resort itu belum buat buffet di dewan makan. Jadi orang yang menolong bapa tak ingat pula namanya, beliau ambil nombor telefon ibu dan menelefon tentang harga jika setuju beliau bawa durian untuk mereka. 

Impian menjadi kenyataan, bila durian disajikan, kami tidak segan silu, menumpang sekaki. Nikmat betul makan durian dengan bunyi sungai mengalir ditepi pintu berlawanan pintu menghadap tasik. 

Dari pengalaman ini, saya rasa nak cubalah buat seperti orang tempatan lakukan jika melancung ke mana-mana nanti seperti perpatah Inggeris, 'jika ke rom buatlah seperti orang roman lakukan'.

Itu saja dokumentasi  makan angin merentas negeri :) (insiden sebelum pandemik. 

Kecapi hari anda ❤️

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