AGRO TECHNOLOGY PARK IN MARDI

One of the greatest attractions of Cameron Highlands, the Agro Technology Park in MARDI can be broadly divided into six major areas the Herb Garden, English Garden, Rose Garden, Orchid Garden, research centre and an information centre. The Latter sells some of the best souvenirs for the tourist to buy and one can find MARDI’s latest technological and publication details here.

The greatest attraction is the collection of 40 varieties of roses, 100 citrus fruits, 10 varieties of strawberries, four significant types of apples, and many other versatile fruits. This is a 42 acre park which is known to have almost 100000 visitors every year. It is the brainchild of Malaysian Research and Development Institute (MARDI) and the oldest research centre of the country.

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Agro Technology Park In Mardi Highlights

• Check out rare tropical fruit varieties like locally-grown Malaysian grapes, durian, and rambutan and also get a chance to taste them.
• In a 30-minute tram ride, explore the 42-acre complex, including its orchards and several zones, and learn about rare fruit, vegetable, and herb varieties.
• Visit the greenhouses to see a wide range of succulents and pineapples.
• Enjoy a mouthwatering fruit buffet at the end of the tour.
• Climb up the four-level observation tower and catch breathtaking views of Langkawi island and the surrounding sea.
• Feed deers and giant catfish by buying food packets from the park.
• Go on a guided jungle walking experience and walk around the beautiful Gunung Berembun mountain area.

How To Reach Agro Technology Park In Mardi

To reach Taman Agroteknologi MARDI Langkawi in the Cameron Highlands District via car, you can take three major routes. If you are travelling from Kuala Lumpur, use the Tapah exit and go 60 kilometres east to Tanah Rata. If you are driving from Ipoh (north), take the Simpang Pulai exit and proceed 90 kilometres east to Tanah Rata. If driving from Kelantan State (East), follow the Gua Musang-Lodging road for 130 kilometres west to Tanah Rata. Once in the Tanah Rata region, follow the signs to Taman Agroteknologi MARDI Langkawi, which is only one kilometre away.

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Best Time To Visit Agro Technology Park In Mardi

The best season to visit Taman Agroteknologi MARDI Langkawi is between May and July when there are maximum varieties of fruits and vegetables. Regarding the timings, visiting the park between 9 AM and 3 PM is ideal as there is ample daylight which allows you to explore and see all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and flowers that are grown in the park. 

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