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 1,440 metres (4,720 ft). It is the largest town in the Cameron Highlands region and contains the many facilities and amenities, including the district council, banks and ATMs and the main hospital in Cameron Highlands. Having a taxi station and a bus station makes it easy to travel to other parts of Cameron Highlands, as well as to Ipoh and to Kuala Lumpur. It also has a good selection of backpacker inns and good-class hotels at various prices.

Planning a vacation to Tanah Rata in Malaysia? This vacation planner will provide you with all the essential information you need. When planning a trip to Tanah Rata, make sure you visit its near-by prime city of Ipoh. Ipoh, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Petronas Twin Towers, Menara Kl Tower, China Town. If you want to fly to the destination, you can choose the nearest major airport to take a flight. The nearest major airport is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. To explore Tanah Rata, set aside 1 to 2 number of your days. You'll be coming back for more!