Bentong Road trip
The 1914 Pamphlet of Information for Travellers suggests a drive to Kuala Kubu and Bentong as a possible day trip from Kuala Lumpur. Here is the pamphlet's description of the trip:
"Supposing that Kuala Lumpur is the starting point, we run out of the town by the Batu Road and on the hill above Setapak village take the Bentong turn and get there a glimpse of the barrier of hills through which we are to penetrate." |
"Soon we reach the valley of the Gombak's upper water and pass the power station where Kuala Lumpur generates its electric light. Beyond it a pipe-line goes up into the hills and down into the valleys beneath, and we are at the 23 mile on top of the first pass, the Ginting Sempah. |
"Bentong, a little mining village on the river of the same name, should be reached about noon. |
"Here we turn to the left and begin to mount again. |
You can read more about the places mentioned in this passage by clicking on these relevant posts on my Malaysia Traveller website and Thrifty Traveller blog: