12/01/2026
A short getaway to Kuala Pilah @ Kolo Pilah, Jan 2026
Stayed at Casa Menanti at Kg Lereng, Seri Menanti.
6 rooms with cabin style and tasteful decor. Comfortably sleeps 2 persons. A bit crowded with a third person on a thick big mattress. All the rooms face 2 pools for adults and kids.
A simple hearty home cooked breakfast is inclusive in the room rate. Eaten at a patio overlooking the rooms with a prefect view of the Bukit Sikai - so serene, peaceful with a feeling of close to nature. Soothing to the body and soul ! The patio also has a mini pantry and cuckoo water dispenser with complimentary instant noodles, bread and 3 in 1 drinks to be eaten and drink at the property.
A wooden house situated adjacent and overlooking the rooms is the private home of the owners, Mr Sabri and Mrs Sharifah. They are a friendly and accommodating couple. They treat us to a fruit platter of durian, langsat and mangosteen. However, underneath the house are a few tables and chairs for the guests.
In the evening, I sat at the table place in front of my room. Breathing in the fresh air, eating fruits and brownies, drinking a mug of hot tea. A home away from home ! Blessed the weather ! Syukur alhamdulilah 🤲🏼🤲🏼
Next day is Ronda2 Kampung to visit the small industries Stingless Bees (Lebah Kelulut) and Giant Freshwater Prawn (Udang Galah), a home of a famous local celebrity with a "Lord of the Rings" vibe and a swim at a secluded waterfall.
Things done and to do at Kolo Pilah.. 2 nights at Casa Menanti 🫶.. Ronda2 Kampung Lereng 🫶.. Tram ride around Kampung Lonek 👇🏼
When at Kampung Lereng, I see foothills of Bukit Sikai, a flock
of sheep scramble along the narrow roads when our 8 seater buggy tailed by a 2 seater ATV pass by and "Monantu Omak ekau bolah kelapo mudo" .
But at a nearby Kampung Lonek, I see lush green to golden yellow paddy fields and yonder view of mountain ranges and traditional Minangkau houses with huge compound. This time I was on a 12 seater buggy drive to 2 small industries - Lonek Mee Kuning and The Lonek Delish. The former makes and sells Tofu and non preservative Yellow Noodle whereas the latter sells Kuih Karas, Biskut Kelapa and Biskut Lutut.
Now who says there is nothing to see and do in Kolo Pilah, you are wrong !!