By V. Sivaji
Tucked away in the hinterlands of Ipoh near Gopeng is the Rymba Retreat surrounded by lush green forest and natural settings.
The idealic kampung atmosphere will give visitors the experience of living close to nature.
Rymba Retreat is a kampung house renovated with basic furniture and fittings but staying true to the kampung ambience.
Their rates of RM100 per pax include breakfast in a tiffin and tea time snacks.
Guests have the option of lunch, dinner, picnic@waterfalls or bbq at additional charges.
While there, guests can partake in activities like whitewater rafting, waterfall abseiling, jungle trekking, cave exploring, river tubing and sunset hiking.
They can also taste authentic local fruits like mangoes, rambutans, durians, langsat and mangoesteens depending on the season.
Rhymba Retreat is fast gaining popularity among locals and tourists although it was opened quite recently.
The retreat is managed by Rymba Management & Leisure Sdn Bhd. Email [email protected] for queries and bookings or call 016-526-6616.
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