Janda Baik - Nice Widow

A mountainside of dramatic peaks, valleys and ravines ranging from 1500 to 4500 feet above sea level, laced together with picturesque streams and waterfalls. For a holiday with a difference, try this secluded green enclave. For KL residents the place is easily accessible and driving is a breeze via the Karak Highway. Janda Baik is set amidst a small valley bounded by thick rainforest with cool rushing brooks and waterfalls. Located approximately 30km and about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, the place is a popular holiday and recreational destination for city folks. Located somewhere between the towering hills of Genting Highlands and the Berjaya Hills Resort, it is no surprise that the place is much cooler at between 23° and 28°Celsius during the day and below 22°Celsius in the evenings. "Janda Baik" means "the good widow" in Malay. In the old days a path that connected Selangor and Pahang cuts through the village. A warrior, who was returning after fighting in a civil war in Selangor, stopped at the village for a rest and to nurse some wounds he sustained in battle. Upon seeing this ragtag team in the vicinity, a kindly widow immediately offered help and tended to the warrior's wounds. The man was thankful and deeply cherished the kindness. As a mark of respect for this kind widow, the he would always remind his men to call on the woman whenever they were in the vicinity. Fast forward to the present: Today, almost all the resorts and camps in Janda Baik offer motivational courses, as well as various obstacle challenges such as the ever popular jungle trekking, flying fox and abseiling. Camping grounds are also available. Click here for Janda Baik homestay

Seri Pengantin Resort (GPS coordinates approx. 3° 19' 0" N, 101° 52' 0" E) The 1½ acres resort is approximately 45 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur via the Gombak-Karak Highway. Located near the local villages of Kg. Bukit Tinggi and Kg. Janda Baik. 23 rooms. Rates: RM220 (Standard 2 single beds) RM320 (Deluxe Lake View 2 double beds) RM260 (Deluxe Garden View 2 single beds) RM380 (Mayang Melati Suite 1 double bed) Garden Villa RM550 (2 double beds) Cempaka Sari Suite RM650 (2 double beds) Lavender Suite RM1,100 (2 double beds/room) Facilities: Free form Swimming pool Function Room Restaurant (Western & Asian cuisines) Surau Traditional Massage Address: Lot 686, Kg. Sum – Sum Hilir, Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, Pahang Darul Makmur Malaysia Tel (KL Sales Office) : + 603 4270 1700 Email: rsvp@seripengantinresort.com.my D' Ark Resort & Training Camp (GPS coordinates 3°19'55"N 101°51'33"E) A Resort and Training camp that provides full-service options ranging from moderately tame motivational programmes to boot camp- like survival training. Located at a place called Pulau Santap in this verdant enclave. Rates: Rooms (a/cond): From RM150 - RM250 Bungalows (non a/cond): Sri Asila Superior Doubles RM130.00++ / Sri Ayesha Superior Twin RM130++ / Sri Alani family Deluxe RM160.00++ / Sri Azrin Superior Double RM140.00++ / Sri Ashida Junior Suite RM170++ Standard Room with a/cond: RM180++ Facilities: Cafe / Hall / TV Lounge / Karaoke / Garden Bar / Camping Ground / Shop / Rooms & Chalets (for extra privacy) / Garden BBQ Malay Kampung Cuisine / 4 Acres Garden / Housekeeping Services / Training Equipments Address: Ashida Villa, Lot 5303 Pulau Santap, 28750 Janda Baik Pahang Darul Makmur Malaysia Tel : +609-233 0031 / 0193 Email : darkresort@yahoo.com Seri Dinar Training & Services Sdn Bhd (GPS coordinates approx. 3° 19' 0" N, 101° 52' 0" E) Mostly catering for groups, this retreat provides for private functions that cover anything from indoor to outdoor activities and requirements with resort-like facilities in its accommodation, recreational support and F & B services. Dedicated and friendly support crew as well as full-time trainers to ensure participants get maximum benefit. Facilities: Full range of training facilities. Programs include: - Management - Human Resource Development - Quality Management - Managing Changing Lifestyles - People Management Skills - Family Programmes Address: 8299, Sungai Panjang 28750 Janda Baik, Bentong, Pahang Darul Makmur Malaysia Tel : +609-2330623 / 03-427 04050 Fax : 03-427 04051 Email : sdhq@seridinar.com.my Centella Asiatica Resort (GPS coordinates approx. 3° 19' 0" N, 101° 52' 0" E) 10 acres of lush tropical greenery with a pond as a water feature in this rustic setting. Great fishing for tongsan, petutu, sabah kaloi, baung, jelawat, keli, haruan, lampam jawa, pacu. Rates: - RM55.00 (Garden Basic Twin Sharing separate bathroom) - RM125.00 (Chalet 5 beds & attached bathroom, a/cond) - RM180.00 (Exec. Chalet attached bathroom, a/cond.) Camping: RM10.00 per night w/own tent RM15.00 per night tent supplied Facilities: Hall (RM450 w/end) / RM350 w/day) / Address: Janda Baik, Bukit Tinggi, 28750 Bentong, Pahang Darul Makmur. Malaysia Tel : 03-563 77585 Mobile : 0123867 957 / 012381 6024 Email : centellaasiatica@gmail.com Villa Rayhan & Al-Sakinah River Lodge (GPS Coordinates: 3°19'35"N 101°51'54"E) A cool and serene ambiance that makes a stay at the beautiful 12-rooms lodge a spiritually refreshing proposition. Three luxury suites also available. Rates: From RM160.00 - RM700 villa (with attached bathroom) Facilities: - Multi-purpose Hall (a/cond) - Fully-equipped kitchen & BBQ set - Riverside Picnic Area - Ample Parking Rates: From RM Address: Kg. Janda Baik 28750 Janda Baik, Bentong, Pahang Darul Makmur Tel : 016 682 9423 Air Tenang Resort (GPS Coordinates: 3°19'17"N 101°52'1"E) A retreat catering for anything from Family Day, Training Programmes to Business Seminar. Facilities: - Classroom/Seminar Hall (a/cond) - Pak Wan Riverside Cafe - Surau - Karaoke - Riverside BBQ - Shop - Anjung Tenang Riverside - Classroom & Training equipment - Ample Parking Space - Riverside Camping Ground - Housekeeping & Laundry Services Address: Air Tenang Resort Lorong Chemperoh Satu , Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong Pahang Darul Makmur Tel : 013-210 7703 / 013- 226 2030 Email : info@airtenang.com