Trip by NSS members: Two Malaysian Bird Races @ Fraser's Hill & Genting Highlands


Date : 16 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012
Time : Genting Highlands Bird Race: 16 to 17 June 2012
Fraser's Hill Bird Race: 23 to 24 June 2012
Location : Genting Highlands & Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

In celebration of the 25th Fraser's Hill Bird Race, the Fraser's Hill Development Corporation (FHDC) will expand this year's race to also include one in Genting Highlands.  You can choose to join one or both races.  Both will have Advanced and Novice categories.  The entry fee for the Genting Highlands and Fraser's Hill Bird Race is RM100 for a team of 3 participants for one race and RM150 per team for both races.

Accommodation
 ·Genting - Awana Highlands Resort at RM250 nett for twin double beds (3/4 pax) with breakfast.
 ·Fraser's Hill - Shahzan Inn at RM55 per pax (triple sharing) with breakfast
 ·Fraser's Hill - Pine Resort 3-bedroom apartment at RM238 nett for up to 6 pax with breakfast

Transportation & Itinerary
 ·Genting Highlands - Participants will have to make their own travel arrangements.  FHDC will provide a van to transport racers from Awana Resort to the start of the race location and back.
 ·Fraser's Hill - FDHC will arrange a free bus (to be confirmed) to take racers to and from Singapore to Fraser's Hill.  At Fraser's Hill, they will arrange with the locals to rent out their private cars to racers at nominal rates.  The Bird Group would like to organise a group to support the Fraser's Hill Race.  We will have a few experienced birders to guide those who wish to experience montane birding at one of Malaysia's premier birding sites.  Bus leaves Singapore on 21 June (Thursday night).  We will have a birding session on Friday to familiarise ourselves with the trails and hot spots.  We return to Singapore on Sunday afternoon after the closing ceremony, arriving at around midnight.

For more information, please visit www.pkbf.org.my and www.awana.com.my.  Please confirm your participation by clicking the 'ATTEND' button below if you wish to register for the Fraser's Hill Bird Race; closing date for registration is 2 June 2012.  

Those who wish to go to Genting Highlands or both races should contact Lee Ee Ling (leeel60@yahoo.com.sg) by 2 June 2012.  Our travel arrangements will depend on the number of birders taking part.



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