Kota Tinggi Hotels

Kota Tinggiis a town in Johor, Malaysia that is famous for its mangroves, which are beautifully lit by fireflies in the evenings. Many people take the cruise from the Kota Tinggi jetty just to see this area after dusk. The giant Lombong Waterfall, which springs from the Gunung Muntahak’s base, is actually this area’s main natural attraction. There are several refreshing pools where visitors may swim along the basin of this 36-metre (118-feet) fall. Most of the town’s tourism is oriented towards local history, however. Kota Tinggi is where theSultanate of Johor originated, and so it is home to a number of royal tombs. For those who enjoy the sun and surf, there is the nearby Desaru resort area with lovely pristine beaches and warm waters. The most notable beaches are Tanjung Balau and Batu Layar, located an hour away. You can also head over to the Sebana Cove Golf & Marina Resort if you need a break from the tropical temperatures and humidity. If you want to enjoy some delectable seafood without paying tourist prices, you should visit the fishing town of Teluk Sengat, just 25 km (16 miles) from Kota Tinggi.

When To Go

Kota Tinggi has a tropical climate like most rainforests, so expect hot wet weather no matter when you visit. The temperature does not change much during the year, but it does rain more in November and December than the rest of the year. These two months average 25-30 cm (10-12 inches) of rain, while most months receive about 15-18 cm (6-7 inches). You will encounter rainy days no matter when you visit because Kota Tinggi has 20 days of rain per month. The rain usually only lasts a few hours at most in the drier months, however. The temperature does not waiver by more than a couple of degrees during the year, so seasons are marked by difference in rainfall more than anything else.

• High temperatures 30-31°C (86-88°F); lows 23-24°C (73-75°F)

• November and December receive 25-30 cm (10-12 inches) rain

• Humidity around 86 per cent

Getting There

The Sultan Ismail International Airport near Johor services Kota Tinggi, and there are many shuttles that operate between this airport and Singapore. The Singapore-Johor Express is the best-known line, but there is a newer Transtar Cross Border Service line that links Malaysia to Singapore as well. There are a multitude of private buses and tourist coach lines that will take you from Singapore and most Malaysian cities to Kota Tinggi via the Causeway, which is the main road between Malaysia and Singapore. You can also take a train from anywhere in Malaysia to the JB Sentral Railway Station in Johor. From there you can catch a bus to Larkin Terminal in Johor Bahru, where you will complete your journey to Kota Tinggi.

• Air: Sultan Ismail International Airport

• Train: JB Sentral Railway Station has an extensive rail network

• Bus: Singapore-Johor Express, Transtar Cross Border Service

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