October 5, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 7, Forests, Guided Hike, Hiking, Kelantan, Malaysia, Mountains, Multiday Hike, Perak, Tropical Rainforest
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October 4, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Forests, Hiking, Kelantan, Malaysia, Perak, Tropical Rainforest
Titiwangsa Range
The Titiwangsa Range forms the spine of Peninsular Malaysia and divides it naturally into the east and west coastal regions. The main section of the range runs along the border that separates the state of Perak in the west and Kelantan in the east. As you make your way up north along the state border, you will eventually come across two protected areas: Stong State Park on the east, and Royal Belum State Park on 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 more2
May 30, 2013
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Kelantan, Malaysia, National Parks, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfalls
Stong Waterfall
The 270-metre-high, seven-tiered Stong Waterfall is reputed to be the tallest waterfall in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located in the 21,950 hectare 'Gunung Stong State Park' that was formerly known as 'Jelawang Forest'. The directions to the park can be found in the post about Baha's Camp, a camp that is located on one of the higher tiers of this waterfall. Before we proceed any further however, I have to take a moment Read more0
May 29, 2013
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 5, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Kelantan, Looped Hike, Malaysia, Mountains, National Parks, Tropical Rainforest
Mount Stong, Mount Ayam, and Mount Baha
The group had split with Taner, Jenna and I eager to hike to the three peaks whilst the others decided to stay behind and explore the waterfalls. By the time the three of us set off from Baha Camp it was already 10:26. We made our way to the crossroads that lay just outside the campsite quickly to avoid any guides that may still be lingering around the camp just in case they tried to prevent us from heading up to the Read more0
May 28, 2013
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 2, Day Hike, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Kelantan, Malaysia, Sunrise & Sunset, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfalls