Traditional houses adapted for modern living, next to a crystal clear stream within five acres of durian orchard.
A unique Kampung style homestay which reflects the village lifestyle of the long gone days. It is also set within a Durian and fruit orchard. The area which consists of 4 timber houses reflecting traditional houses hosted many events, individual stay, family stay, wedding, anniversary celebrations, family gatherings, family day and soon to be events and seminar. The concept is built around the Old Malaya concept, which is fast disappearing as our nation progress and modernize.
The word “Bagas” comes from the Mandailing language of Sumatra and means “home,” “house,” or “a place of belonging.” It reflects the values of family, hospitality, and community that have been passed down through generations.
Four traditional houses suitable for family and friends to get together and experience kampung life with a touch of comfort. Rumah Kuning, Rumah Lenggong, Rumah Lawan Kuda and Rumah Gunung Mesah are the four private houses which are within a minute walk from each other.
Cave Exploration // Waterfall Abseiling // River Tubing // Whitewater Rafting // Jungle Trekking, Hiking // Rajah Broke Butterfly Trekking.
Operation & Recreation Hours : Sunday – Saturday : 9.00am – 5.00pm: Walk-in Reception (On-Call after Office Hours) Sunday – Saturday : 9.00am (Morning Session): Recreational Activities 2.00pm (Evening Session): Recreational Activities (Prior Booking Needed)
OVERVIEW
Live the kampung life within 5 acres of lush greenery with a natural crystal-clear stream spanning across the orchard. Four traditional houses adapted for modern living inhabits the 100-year-old enclave. Bagas Zakariah is a sanctuary to disengage from the fast paced urban living and emboldens the ecologically sustainable living.
GETTING THERE
Located merely 500 metres from Gopeng Toll exit of PLUS North South Highway. Direct flights to Sultan Azlan Airport (IPH) are available from Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. ETS trains connections from KL, Penang and Padang Besar to Batu Gajah (20 mins drive from Bagas Zakariah)
FACILITIES
Each house comes with // attached full kitchen // hot water // BBQ areas // attached bathrooms // Wifi // Flat Screen TV Pavilion Café // Durian Huts // Convenience Shop // On-Site Parking Space // Clear Water Stream // Reception House
GENERAL HISTORY
The orchard boasts a huge array of fruit trees and vegetation. It was previously a rubber plantation built in the early 1920 – 30’s when rubber was a booming commodity in Malaya. The original owners, Encik Zakariah bin Malim Sulaiman and Puan Masiah binti Samit, moved to this area from Cukai in 1920’s and grew rubber to earn a living. The Malay Traditional Yellow Planter’s House (a typical Rumah Perak style) was built back then, the other two houses was built in 2019 with a touch of fantasy