March 2, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Caves, Caving, IUCN Protected Category 5, Malaysia, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest
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March 1, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Caves, Caving, IUCN Protected Category 5, Malaysia, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest
Cave Fauna
The Senyum Cave Complex is surrounded by an ecosystem that supports the greatest diversity of living organisms on Earth--the rainforest. These rainforests are lowland dipterocarp forests, which are just one type of many, and alone can have up to 2000 different species of plants and trees. There is one species that can be found next to the trail on the north-eastern sector of the Senyum cave complex, that Read more0
February 28, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Caves, Caving, IUCN Protected Category 5, Malaysia, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest
Senyum Caves
Senyum Caves (Malay: Gua Senyum) are a network of large chambers and caves that lie scattered around the periphery of a fairly large limestone complex. The complex is one of two, the other being the Jebak Puyuh cave complex, that lie within the north-western limits of the Jengka Forest Reserve. The two complexes are surrounded by palm oil plantations and have a swath of lowland forest separating 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
October 23, 2016
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 1, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, Malaysia, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfalls
Jerangkang Waterfall
Jerangkang Waterfall makes up a gorgeous series of cascades and turquoise pools that, in my opinion, is far more worthwhile than its nearby sibling, Berkelah Waterfall. Although you will find huge crowds at the lower levels of both waterfalls, the upper levels of Jerangkang seem to be relatively devoid of people and as such, are far cleaner. Before we go on, please jot down the numbers that are listed below. If you Read more
September 4, 2016
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Class 5, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 1b, Malaysia, Mountains, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfalls