Papan Herbal Garden in Batu Gajah
If you seek tranquility, love nature, and miss a tropical atmosphere filled with flora and fauna not found in towns or cities, we have a great location recommendation for you! You might have overlooked an interesting tourist attraction in Batu Gajah.
Papan Herbal Garden is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Batu Gajah. For our loyal readers at orangperak.com, it is located within the 7.2-hectare Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve.
As mentioned earlier, this park is very rich in various plant species. There are approximately 186 types of herbal plant species that can be found in this Papan Herbal Garden. As everyone knows, these herbal plants have their own various uses and benefits.
Papan Herbal Garden is perfect for the whole family, and it is beneficial for children to learn about the herbs there, which have various functions and uses such as for medicine, aromatherapy, cosmetic ingredients, as well as for traditional salads (ulaman) and spices.
In case you didn't know, Papan Herbal Garden is also equipped with various basic facilities such as an Information Center where you can obtain various details regarding the garden itself. If you are interested in camping, there are also sites and spaces provided by the management for visitors who wish to camp.
Other basic facilities available at Papan Herbal Garden include an open hall, interpretation center, surau (prayer room), toilets, rest huts, forest trails, a canteen, and accommodation. Jungle trekking is also suitable to be carried out here as there are special paths provided. Below are the details for visitors who wish to visit the area:
- Visiting hours: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm (Monday and Friday)
- Entrance fee: free
- Accommodation: RM 100.00 per night
- Open hall: RM 200.00 + RM 20.00 (Electricity fee)
If you have some spare time, come here with your family to appreciate the beauty and at the same time gain new knowledge by identifying herbal plant species that you may have never known before. source: Batu Gajah District Council
