Johor (Islands) - Desaru / Pulau Tinggi

Malaysian Travel Guide - Desaru

Finally , this will be the last post on  Johor's Islands . The two remaining islands that have yet to be discussed are non other than Desaru and Pulau Tinggi. After this post , i shall resume talking about Johor and its places to visit. I might not be able to write everything about Johor but i shall try my very best as i am trying to finish off as much as i can before my holidays are over and i am back being a student.. So without further adieu , the  Malaysian Travel Guide shall begin talking about Desaru.

Desaru is basically a long stretch of white sandy beach which stretches to approx 25km(15.5 miles) fringed with palm trees and causurina . It is located at the South-Eastern corner of Johor(refer to map included in previous post).Desaru is easily accessible via public transportation from Johor Bahru which is the capital of Johor, Kota Tinggi or Tanjung Belungkor. However if you are in Singapore and you wish to take a trip to Desaru , then you can easily do so by taking a ferry from Changi Point in Singapore to Tanjung Belungkur and finally to Desaru.There are many things one can do at Desaru . Water orientated activities includes swimming, water skiing, fishing,surfing,canoeing and catamaran sailing. Apart from that , you can also enjoy other activities such as jungle trekking , horseback riding , archery , taking part in go-kart race and  off-road activities.One thing you can definitely try is surfing. If wind is good, the waves are quite OK, and especially the lack of jellyfish and sharks makes it an attractive location for surfers. During December, January and first half of February (which is the monsoon season), the waves are almost constantly high, but do expect the water to be a little cold.The Desaru International Triathlon is held here annually.Nightlife is limited to the hotel bars which are rather quiet.This is because most visitors are Muslim. So yea, that's pretty much it for Desaru.

Malaysian Travel Guide - Pulau Tinggi

Last but not least on the list is Pulau Tinggi.Pulau Tinggi gets its name from a high hill rising 2,000 feet above sea level ("tinggi" is the malay word for high).The locals believe that one of the Malay's most famous mystical hero , Hang Tuah had stopped here in the early day while embarking on one of his many journeys.Locals believe that his spirit still guards the islands.The journey by boat to Tinggi Island takes approximately 45 minutes. The interior of the island is mostly covered with lowland Dipterocarp rain forest. It has fresh waters, fruits, rattan, timber and a sheltered harbor( which explains why it used to be a popular stopover point for traders in the ancient past).There is also an array of coral reefs which abound with prolific marine life.This island has the highest residential population among the east coast Johor islands, with the latest tally estimated at 448 people, from three village settlements.Journey by boat to Tinggi Island takes approximately 40 minutes. You need to drive to Johor Bahru and drive ahead until Kota Tinggi (approx. 1 hour) . Tanjung Leman's jetty is located at Kota Tinggi town (about 45 minutes from Kota Tinggi). Pulau Tinggi is renowned for its marine life and beautiful underwater flora. The whole island is a haven for nature lovers, adventure sports lovers, divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. If you are planning for a trip to the island, then make it a point to visit the island between April and June. These are the best months for diving in the clear and calm waters of the island.









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