February 28, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Caves, Caving, IUCN Protected Category 5, Malaysia, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest
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July 1, 2017
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Climbing, Malaysia, Selangor, Tropical Rainforest
Topo: Batu Caves
The limestone formations that make up the Batu Caves (Tamil: பத்து மலை) complex are said to be hundreds of millions of years old. The complex itself is mainly known for the Hindu temples (the main one dedicated to Lord Murugan), and the heavily publicised annual Hindu pilgrimage that takes place during Thaipusam (Tamil: தைப்பூசம்). Batu Caves derives its name from Sungai Batu (Stone River), the river that runs Read more0
June 25, 2017
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 3, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 1b, Looped Hike, Malaysia, Mountains, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest
Mount Berembun
Mount Berembun (elevation : 1840 m) is one of the more interesting mountains to climb in Cameron Highlands as there are plenty of trails (most of which are shown in the image below) to choose from that start at different points around town. The fact that it is also the closest summit to one of the only camping spots that is readily available in this area, Sungai Pauh Campsite (also known as the Forestry Department Read more0
June 24, 2017
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Forests, Hiking, Malaysia, Mountains, Tropical Rainforest
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands (Chinese: 金马崙高原, Tamil: கேமரன் மலை) is Malaysia's largest hill-station area, and with an elevation that ranges from 1300 m to 1800 m and a mean annual temperature of about 18 °C, is famous for its cool weather and huge tea plantations that decorate its rolling hills. The area was named after William Cameron, an explorer who mapped the area back in 1885. Before we go on, please jot Read more0
February 25, 2017
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Class 6, Forests, Guided Hike, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 6, Kelantan, Malaysia, Mountains, Multiday Hike, Tropical Rainforest
Mount Tok Nenek (Single)
Mount Tok Nenek (elevation: 1904m) is well-known for the spectacular 360-degree views that its jagged summit has to offer. The hike to the summit follows a fairly well-established route that heads north-westwards towards the peak. Once you reach the peak, you either turn around to follow the same route back down (called 'Tok Nenek Single'), or continue northwards on to the peaks of Bubu (elevation: 1974m) Read more0
January 29, 2017
Posted by Ramon in Aceh, Budget, Caves, Coastlines, Diving, Indonesia, Islands, IUCN Protected Category 6, Reefs, Tropical Coral Reefs, Tropical Rainforest