Grassland sunrise: chasing light atop Broga Hill

#summervacay #rainforest #visitmalaysia2026 If you ever find yourself in Selangor before dawn, lace up your shoes and head to Broga Hill. By 5:30 a.m., the trailhead is already humming with quiet anticipation — locals, tourists, and camera-toting hikers making the short but steep pilgrimage for one thing: sunrise. The trail isn’t long — just under 400 meters in elevation — but it can be slippery, especially after rain. Bring a headlamp, and don’t rush. As you ascend, the forest gradually thins into sweeping grasslands, crowned by tall lalang swaying in the breeze. At the summit, a cinematic view unfolds: rolling hills bathed in mist, village rooftops below, and if you’re lucky, a fiery sunrise cracking through the clouds like a spotlight. There are three peaks — each offering slightly different vantages. The first is usually crowded. Walk further to the second or third for more space and serenity. No cable cars, no souvenir shops — just raw beauty and the occasional monkey watching you snack. Travel tip: The best way to get there is by driving — parking is available at the foothill. Come early, bring water, and leave no trace behind. Broga rewards those who rise before the city does.