Top 8 Things To Do in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor

Kuala Kubu Bharu, is the district capital of Hulu Selangor District, Selangor, Malaysia. It was built after the town of Kuala Kubu was found to be unfit to continue as a town due to its severe flood problem, particularly when it was completely destroyed in a flood disaster in 1883.

Top 8 Things To Do in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor

There are many exciting activities to be done in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor. This quiet outskirts of Selangor is a bit thrilling to be going with family and friends.

Suitable for introverts and extroverts, both will enjoy interesting activities around here. Let’s go through the top 8 things to do in Kuala Kubu Bharu.

Sungai Selangor Dam

Pertak Dam, is the tallest dam in Malaysia, is no less beautiful. For photography enthusiasts, this location is very suitable for you to capture the beauty of the view of the hills.

To get here, you need a 15-minute drive of challenging crooked trails.

Kuala Kubu Bharu Art and History Gallery

Learn about the history of Kuala Kubu Baru. Read the history of Kuala Kubu Bahru and the city underneath another city.

There are some paintings and artifacts shown here that told the history how Kuala Kubu Bharu got its name and the stories behind it.

Address: Jalan Syed Masyor, Kampung Tun Abdul Razak, 44000 Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor

Darul Quran JAKIM

Darul Quran is an institution for the study of tahfiz Al-Quran in Malaysia. It is fully managed by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia.

This Tahfiz Al-Quran study institution is located at Jalan Hamzah, Ampang Pecah, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The director of Darul Quran is Hajah Zawanah binti Muhammad.

Kuala Kubu Bharu Hot Spring

A little known hot spring in the Taman Arif area of Kuala Kubu Bharu. It was only discovered about ten years ago and local residents have not spread the word too widely so that they can enjoy the place to themselves.

Now the District Council wants to make it into more of an attraction and has put up direction signs for people to come.

It is a simple spring with one concrete-lined pool with a sub-divided section where the spring emerges. The water is hot but bearable.

The district council has constructed two gazebos for shade and a small building for toilets (but with no toilets inside as yet).

Address: Jalan Arif 12, Taman Arif, Kuala Kubu Bharu

Dataran Kuala Kubu Bharu

A must-visit-place to go if you are looking for local food. There are few restaurants available all day long that serves a variety of food.

Asam Pedas Udang Galah is a must-try here. originated from Melaka, the local has adapted this local cuisine into a delicious meal for everyone to enjoy

Address: 55, 44000 Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor

Kuala Kubu Bahru Golf & Country Club

For those who love golfing, Kuala Kubu Bahru Golf & Country Club offers you 18 holes to play with. This club is well maintained and the scenic view is awesome.

Address: 48, Jalan Padang Golf, Kampung Tun Razak, 44000 Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor

Sungai Chiling Fish Sanctuary, Kuala Kubu Bharu

Often hailed as Selangor’s most beautiful waterfall, the Chiling Waterfalls and Santuari Ikan Sungai Chiling (Mahseer Fish Sanctuary) are located just over an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur.

Together with Gabai Waterfalls, the Chiling falls are situated within Taman Warisan Negeri Selangor (Selangor State Park).

An enjoyable jungle trek takes visitors across streams and rivers, passing exotic plants like wild orchids and bamboo, before reaching the signature 80-meter waterfall overlooking a calm lagoon.

The waterfalls and rivers are also the site of the Mahseer Fish Sanctuary managed by the Selangor Fisheries Department and Selangor Forestry Department.

The main aim of the sanctuary is to provide a safe haven for mahseer fish.

Today, the area has become an important habitat and natural breeding grounds for the fish who roam the creeks along the river to the main waterfall area.

Water Rafting Selangor River

White Water Rafting at Selangor River in Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB), Selangor. Travel time by road from Kuala Lumpur is approximately one hour.

River rapid ranges from Grade 2 to 4. It’s a beautiful river forest with cool, clear water. Water Rafting at Sungai Selangor, KKB takes about 3 – 4 hours depending on the water level and the group size.

This is a perfect weekend outing with friends, for company, or offer as a gift to someone special.

This list is not complete yet. If you have any more interesting things to do in Kuala Kubu Bharu, feel free to share it in the comment section below.

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