'''Kuala Kubu Baru''' (alternate spellings: Kuala Kubu Bharu, Kuala Kubu Bahru, Kuala Kubu Baharu), also known as KKB, is a town in Selangor, Malaysia.

Get in

By train

In January 2008, Kuala Lumpur's '''KTM Komuter''' trains were extended to Kuala Kubu Bahru, making this the easiest way to get here on public transport. Note that you will have to change trains at Rawang; the shuttle service from Rawang to Tanjung Malim via KKB runs every half hour and takes 25 minutes.

By bus

'''To/From Kuala Lumpur:''' Bus services are somewhat inconvenient but not impossible. Take a '''Metrobus''' bus (destination "'''Rawang'''") from Kuala Lumpur's '''Puduraya''' bus terminal or outside the '''Sinar Kota''' building on Jalan Tun Perak to '''Rawang''' town. At Rawang, switch to Metrobus No.36 (destination "'''Tanjung Malim'''"). It will stop by Kuala Kubu Baru along the way. With the opening of the KTM Komuter service to KKB, it could be more convenient and less stressful to catch the train.

By road

Kuala Kubu Baru is about 5km off the Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh old trunk road (Federal Route One), along the road to Fraser's Hill and Raub in Pahang. The nearest interchange to exit if you are using the North-South Expressway is Rawang if you are travelling from the south, and Tanjung Malim if you are coming from the north. At both exits, you will have to travel along the old trunk road to get to Kuala Kubu Baru. The roads are well signboarded.

It is about 60km from Kuala Lumpur and 40km from Fraser's Hill.

Get around

Other than by your own car, bus or KTM train you can also get around KKB by:

'''Taxi:''' This service is mainly provided by privates so don't expect a taxi meter. The taxis are usually located at the bus stop or at the KTM station. Just for reference a ride up to Frasier's Hill is around 80RM while a ride to the Sungai Selangor Dam is 15RM go and return. From and to the KTM station the price is relatively fixed at 5RM.

'''On foot:''' KKB is a small town. Everything in the city centre is accessible by foot. Around the city centre there are various Hindu, Taoist and Buddhist temples which are also accessible by foot. Near the golf course there is an Aborigine village. The residential areas around KKB are also very scenic and provide great opportunities for bird watching. The forest, dam and rivers are not easily accessible by foot. A mountain bike is recommended.

'''By Bike:''' A bicycle is ideal if you stay in KKB. You can rent one at the Flying Rhino Guesthouse [http://www.flyingrhino.com.my] (be sure you reserve in advance especially on weekends). Many Aborigine villages, rivers, waterfalls and the dam are all reachable by mountain bike. If you are fit enough than you can bike all the way up to Frasier_fs Hill or stop half way up at the Gap.

On the contrary to what has been said on KKB, the town is quit lively. Shops are open up to late and there is even a 24 hour restaurant.

See

  • '''Sungai Selangor Dam'''. Get a view of the dam on you drive up to Fraser's Hill - make a stop over at the Splash Information Centre. For directions to get there, look for the first visible sight of the dam when you are driving from the town of Kuala Kubu Baru towards Fraser's Hill. Keep an eye out on the left side of the road for the Splash Information Centre. Ample parking is available.
  • At this new & modern information centre with air condition and great views of the dam, you will also find pertinent information on how the dam came about. Worth a stop over if you are in Kuala Kubu Baru.

    Do

  • '''Hike to the Chiling Waterfall'''. Visiting this waterfall requires some hiking and river crossing. Recommended for the adventurous. Proper footwear is advised E.g. Sandals with ankle straps. Prepare to spend 3-4 hours tracking in and back. To get there, look out for the steel bridge on the way to Fraser's Hill. Pass the bridge & park on the left side of the road with a small clearing. It is advisable to remove all valuables & secure your car as there have been reports of cars being broken into. Cross the road and look for the trek that will lead you to the waterfall. The trek is great for novices but unsuitable for the "not so sure-footed." Caution: It is advised not to trek during a rainy day as water levels can rise rapidly.Especially be very careful when it rains at the top of the hills.TI might not rain at the place you are but if it rains on top of the hills, then dont even go near the bank of the river. It is very very dangerous as you might not even know when the water would rise and it rises ver fast . It also brings in the debris from the hills.
  • Buy

    Everything you will be needing is available in the town. The Town it self is quite small. It would only take you 40 mins to tour the whole town.

    Eat

  • ''' Kuala KUbu Bharu''' foods, perhaps is early in the morning. In KKB, there is only one morning market, where you can see some selections of fresh vegetables and local delights.
  • Try to get there as early as 7AM to 9AM, as the small malay shops selling locals delicacies suc as, roti canai, murtabak, popia, and no to miss the great lontong and soto. The small shop, is located exactly at the market area, in front of Maybank and besides the KKb bus stations. The service is very good, as the it is a family runs business, so you can expect, flows of generations and stories been passed on.

    Drink

    Sleep

    There is a hotel situated right behind of Maybank. Reasonable price and the rooms are clean. Since there is only 1 Hotel availble, it is better to make arrangements early.

    '''GATEWAY TO THE FRASER'S HILL'''There is a new guesthouse, called '''theflyingrhino'''',(an 80 year old shophouse,beautifully refurbished and renovated to great taste) being opened recenly.It is located on 5,jalan dato tabal,just behind the Post Office or in front of traffic police station.This is a boutique guesthouse catering to very small groups of less than 13 person.Great place !more details on web site- www.flyingrhino.com.my

    Get out

  • Fraser's Hill — sleepy colonial-era hill resort
  • Raub