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From easy walks in the
cool comfort of the Main Range of Peninsular Malaysia
to the more challenging mountains of Sabah and Sarawak,
there are mountains to tempt every level of climber.
::MOUNTAINS
IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA::
Beginners can start with
the wellmarked trails and friendly atmosphere of popular
locations such as Gunung Jerai in Kedah, Gunung Korbu
in Perak and Gunung Tangsi in Negeri Sembilan where
most outings take two to three hours to complete.
For those wanting more
than a weekend adventure, choose a summit that requires
a journey through the wilderness first. One can ascend
Gunung Gagau in Taman Negara in a day's climb,but to
reach the base of the mountain you need to travel by
river for two days.
For a more challenging
climb, head to Gunung Tahan, the highest point in Peninsular
Malaysia. The 130 kilometre return journey takes up
to 9 days and traverses over rainforests, rivers and
mountain ridges. An experienced guide is required.
::MOUNTAINS
IN SABAH AND SARAWAK::
Gunung Kinabalu, one of
the highest mountains in Southeast Asia at 4093m is
located in Kinabalu Park, Sabah. It is accessible to
all trekkers. The Summit Trail leading to Low's Peak
is equipped withclear paths and ropes to climb step
rocky sections. Exotic plant life such as the Necklace
Orchid can be seen on the climb.
Gunung Trusmadi
is reached by a difficult week long climb through mossy
forest, steep hills and rain swollen rivers. Upon reaching
the summit, you will be rewarded with ine of the best
views of Gunung Kinabalu and a chance to see the remarkably
large and rare pitcher plants only found on the ridges
of Trusmadi.
Other mountains can be
climbed in two days as long as you are fit enough to
tackle the steep terrain. Gunung Santubong is one of
the most popular mountains in Sarawak with its spectacular
of Kuching.
Guides will be needed
on the tough trek in Sarawak's Gunung Penrissen. The
1329m vertical scramble to the top can be completed
in a day or two.
The long uphill walk
to the sandstone summit of Gunung Mulu takes four days
and passes through primary jungle, swampy patches and
clumps of colourful rhododendrons before the white clouds
disperse to reveal the massive limestone outcropping
of Gunung Api just across the valley.
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