Broga is a small town in Semenyih, Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia.Bukit Broga, also known as 'Bukit Lalang' - after the local species of grass that grows abundantly here, is a hill in Semenyih, at 400 meters high and 40 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur on the trunk road to Broga. It can be reached a short distance later after University of Nottingham, where the entrance starts at left from an oil palm estate opposite a rabbit park. Famed for its incredibly panoramic views (especially at dawn) along with easy accessibility on foot, the hill is a popular tourist attraction among locals; the estate owner cashes on the glut of visitors during weekends and public holidays by charging MYR2 per vehicle that parks on his grounds.
From the peak, visitors get a spacious view of the plains, coated by a mixture of rainforest, oil palm plantations, villages and towns, along with distant mountains. At dawn, mist rising from the ground from the warmth of the sun envelops the landscape in a carpet of white, evoking a surreal atmosphere. The hike while steep is relatively easy, taking anywhere between 20 and 45 minutes to reach the highest peak depending on one's fitness level, or photo stops. There are three peaks in total, each one ascends above the other through a clear path fringed by tall grass at each side. From the summit, a proper jungle trail leads through primary rainforest to Gunung Tok Wan (675 meters), a roughly one and a half hour hike on meandering slopes.
At the far end of the carpark, there is a signboard1 giving direction to the start of Broga Hill trail.
Follow the signboard and walk approximately 350m on a gradual incline to the starting point of Broga Hill trek.
The starting point of the trek is marked by a big signboard “Selamat Datang Ke Bukit Broga (Welcome To Broga Hill)2”. Just in front of the signboard, there is a drink stall selling coconut juice and snacks during the weekends.
From here, you can choose between the two trails to climb. The old trail starts at the small fence opening on the left of the big signboard. The new trail starts by going straight through under the big signboard.
Sunrise at Broga Hill
Broga Hill Site Map
Trail
Broga Hill has 3 peaks. The first two peaks offer a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area and the final/last peak with block view.
There have been quite a fair bit of changes to Broga Hill trail in recent development (as of Mar 2017). Due to the popularity and high foot traffic to Broga Hill, certain sections of the trail condition has deteriorated showing signs of soil erosion. There are currently two trails to Broga Hill summits. Both trails start from the carpark, diverge at the start of the Broga Hill trail, and merge back at the 2nd summit.
What to Bring
Plenty of water and a snack.
Hat and or sun block.
Trekking pole is useful.
Phone/camera.
Suitable footwear (not flip flops!).
Get to Broga Hill
Address: Jln Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor
Contact: +60166766057
Geographic coordinates: Main entrance: GPS coordinates: 2.939591, 101.900808 (maps). Opening hours: Always open.
Go by taxi: the Best way is to take a taxi as there is no bus and MRT to Bukit Gasing
Best time to visit: Arrive before 4 AM if you witch to view sunrise on the top .
Entrance fee: Free
By Car
It takes approximately 1 hours of driving to get from Kuala Lumpur to Broga Hill via Lebuhraya SILK/Sistem Lingkaran-Lebuhraya Kajang/E18
It takes approximately 4 hours of driving to get from Johor Bahru (customs) to Broga Hill via North-South Highway (E2).
Some key landmarks: 1. Opposite the entrance to Broga Hill is a Rabbit Farmland. 2. University Nottingham Malaysia is about 4km West of Broga Hill. Coming from Semenyih town, you will pass by the university before reaching Broga Hill.
Parking at the plantation may cost you RM2.00.
Restroom facilitates are located to the right of the entrance to the plantation. They may be chargeable but are usually locked once the vendors had left for the day. No permits are needed for hiking at Broga Hill.