I first met Gregor in February 2023, who said it was difficult for him to climb Gunung Nuang. No, he did not mean the physical hike, BUT the difficulty of getting a hiking permit. At the Selangor State Forestry office, he was told to download the application form, fill it up and then submit the …
Rolling Hills of Tea Tea and Cameron Highlands has a long history, going way back to the 1920s, even before its development as a hill station. Today, it is the largest tea growing region in Malaysia, with tea plantations draped around its hills and valleys. Visiting a tea plantation should be on everyone's to-do-list!During our …
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Regardless of which trail you explore, a cool hike is guaranteed as you are in the highlands. Another unique feature of this cool environment is the abundance of moss, ferns and lichen for a mossy forest experience. With a choice of over 15 trails, we decided on Trail 10 to Gunung Jasar peak (1,670m) and …
Continue reading Trail 10 to Gunung Jasar, Cameron Highlands
Our intention to conquer Ulu Sempam, Fraser’s Hill almost unravelled even before we got to the trailhead. The bigger disaster would have been missing out on the chance to touch a little bit of Spencer Chapman’s historical, mountainous traverses in the region. Sungai Sempam was one of Spencer Chapman's favourite hideout base camp, and the …
Continue reading Hulu Sempam via Jeriau Waterfall, Fraser’s Hill
I first heard about this hidden waterfall from a friend. However more information was mysteriously hard to come by, even among my regular hiking buddies. Surprisingly, our party was able to find Tanglir Falls, based on the scant directions shared - it is just up the road from an eco-resort at the foothills of Genting. …
Last August, while on a beach holiday in Kuantan I did not expect to find hiking trails accessible directly from the beach at Teluk Cempedak, along the boardwalk to Teluk Tongkang. I later learnt that Bukit Pelindung forest reserve is a popular recreational ground for city folks, offering a small network of trails through the …
BEING just a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur, Janda Baik is popular for countryside hash runs. Set amid a small valley bounded by a thick rainforest, its natural features include picturesque streams and cool rushing brooks of waterfalls. Though I had helped to recce the site two weeks earlier, I decided to run on the …
I had heard about a waterfall that pours into an Olympic-sized pool in Bentong, Pahang and set out to find this hidden gem. It is only a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur followed by a 1.5-hour hike that rewards hikers with the unforgettable experience of a waterfall lagoon in the middle of the forest. Perting Falls, …
Getting to a waterfall usually involves some sort of a hike but Chamang waterfall in Bentong is an exception, requiring almost zero effort. It is one of the easiest waterfalls to get to, as you can drive right up to the majestic falls, hearing its thunderous roar from the carpark. Another 20 steps and you …
It was still dark at 6.30am when I reached the rendezvous to carpool to Karak town before trekking to the Sungai Kerau Falls. Upon reaching Karak, and after a quick breakfast, we headed for the trailhead and set off shortly after 9am. Having been told it was a three-hour trek each way to the falls, …
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