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| Mountain Climbing |
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Mountain climbing is a wonderful way to discover the diversity and uniqueness of Malaysia's natural landscape ranging from the dense tropical rainforest in the lowlands to the montane vegetation in the upper elevation.
Beginners can start with the well-marked trails and less demanding conditions of popular sites such as Gunung Jerai in Kedah, Gunung Angsi in Negeri Sembilan or Gunune Ledang in Johor where outings take several hours a day to finish. These sites are easily accessible and guides are not compulsorily required.
Other mountains like Gunung Berinchang and Gunung Berembun (Cameron Highlands, Pahang) do not only offer an exhilarating journey up, but also reward climbers with cool refreshing air and an enchanting view of the undulating tea and vegetable plantations.
For those looking for bigger challenges, there is 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. Alternatively, there is also Gunung Kinabalu in Sabah, one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia at 4,093 m.
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| Mountain Climbing Sites |
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Gunung Jerai |
1,217m |
Kedah |
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Bukit Bendera (Penang Hill) |
821m |
Penang |
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Gunung Korbu |
2,183m |
Perak |
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Gunung Bubu |
1,568m |
Perak |
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Gunung Angsi |
825m |
Negeri Sembilan |
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Gunung Ledang |
1,276m |
Johor |
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Gunung Belumut |
1,010m |
Johor |
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Gunung Tahan |
2,187m |
Taman Negara, Pahang |
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Gunung Gagau |
1,376m |
Taman Negara, Pahang |
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Gunung Brinchang |
2,032m |
Cameron Highlands, Pahang |
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Gunung Berembun |
2,075m |
Cameron Highlands, Pahang |
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Gunung Jasar |
1,696m |
Cameron Highlands, Pahang |
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Gunung Perdah |
1,529m |
Cameron Highlands, Pahang |
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Gunung Stong |
1,422m |
Kelantan |
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Gunung Chamah |
2,171m |
Kelantan |
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Gunung Silam |
883m |
Lahad Datu, Sabah |
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Gunung Lotong |
1,667m |
Maliau Basin, Sabah |
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Gunung Kinabalu |
4,093m |
Kinabalu Park, Sabah |
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Gunung Tambuyukon |
2,580m |
Kinabalu Park, Sabah |
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Gunung Trusmadi |
2,643m |
Sabah |
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Tama Abu |
2,113m |
Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak |
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Bukit Batu Buli |
2,082m |
Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak |
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Bukit Batu Lawi |
2,046m |
Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak |
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Bukit Batu |
2,092m |
Hose Mountains, Sarawak |
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Gunung Penrissen |
1,329m |
Sarawak |
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Gunung Santubong |
810m |
Sarawak |
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Bukit Batu Iran |
2,018m |
Sarawak |
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Gunung Mulu |
2,376m |
Mulu National Park, Sarawak |
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| Practical Mountain Climbing Tips |
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Comfortable long-sleeved shirts and pants for protection from leech bites, abrasion and the elements. |
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A hat with a wide brim. |
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A pair of gloves and a balaclava will help protect you from cold summit winds |
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A poncho of rain cape. |
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Wear lightweight jungle boots with good ankle supports and a deep-ridged sole and wear two pairs of socks to prevent blisters. |
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A comfortable rucksack with padded shoulder straps, hip belt and internal frame is a must. |
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A compass will be handy for navigating jungle trails. |
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A whistle is a useful tool for attracting attention and signaling others. |
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A basic first aid kit for the treatment of abrasions, insect bites and small wounds. |
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Extra batteries for your torchlight, candles and matches. |
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| Contacts |
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| Sabah Parks |
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First Floor Lot 1-3, Block K, Sinsuran Complex, P.O Box 10626, 88806, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
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(6088) 211881/212508/212719 |
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(6088) 221001/211585 |
| Website: |
http://www.sabahparks.org.my |
National Parks Booking Office
Miri:
Sarawak Information Centre |
| Address: |
452, Jalan Melayu, 98000 Miri |
| Tel: |
(6085) 434180 |
| Fax: |
(6085) 434179 |
Kuching:
Sarawak Information Centre |
| Address: |
Jalan Masjid, 93400, Kuching |
| Tel: |
(6082) 248088/410942 |
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(6082) 256301 |
Bintulu:
Sarawak Forestry Department |
| Address: |
Regional Forest Office, 97000, Bintulu |
| Tel: |
(6086) 331117 |
| Fax: |
(6086) 331923 |
| Endau - Rompin National Park (Site Office) |
| Address: |
Kampung Peta, Johor |
| Tel: |
(607) 696912 |
| Fax: |
(607) 7021101 |
| Mutiara Taman Negara |
| Address: |
Kuala Tahan, 27000, Jerantut, Pahang. |
| Tel: |
(609) 2663500 |
| Fax: |
(609) 2661500 |
| Website: |
http://www.taman-negara.com |
| Utan Bara Adventure Team |
| Address: |
The Heritage, Unit 284-14-03, Jalan Pahang, 53000, Kuala Lumpur |
| Tel: |
(603) 40225142 |
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(603) 40226125 |
| Wildlife and National Parks Department |
| Address: |
Km. 10, Jalan Cheras, 56100, Kuala Lumpur |
| Tel: |
(603) 90752872 |
| Fax: |
(603) 90752873 |
| Website: |
http://www.wildlife.gov.my |
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