Why do I describe both of these
mountains together? Both mountains are
situated close to one another. And if
you are fast enough you can get from
Gunung Charlie Pondok to Gunung Tiga
Negeri within twenty minutes.
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What's so special about these two
mountains? Gunung Tiga Negeri is the
boundaries for three states, Pahang,
Kelantan and Perak, and there's a
triangular marker placed to signifies
the boundaries. One can have one leg
over at Perak, another at Kelantan and
his head at Pahang. Aamzing isn't it.
Some people claim the mountain to be the
coldest in Peninsular Malaysia, with the
fact that winds are blowing from all the
directions. Well, personally I haven't
been to that place after it's dark, and
on my second trip, it was hot, hotter
than most places, maybe because of the
El-Nino effect during that time. The
trees at the summit have been burned or
are burnt. It is speculated that some
rescue operation has been made there and
they have to burn the trees for
helicopter to land. Well, this is a
conflict between to save someone's life
and to protect the environment.
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"Charlie Pondok" means "charlie's hut".
For those who haven't been to that
mountain before, it wll be a temptation
to have a look at the hut. To tell you
the truth, there's no hut built up
there.
You'll pass through these two mountains
if you attempt
Gunung Yong
Belar. Both these mountains
are part of Cameron Highland and don't
forget to get free oranges on your way
back.
Height: -will be available soon-
Location: Cameron Highland, Pahang
Foot: Blue Valley, Cameron highland
Duration: 2 days
Expedition type: Lightweight backpacking
Suggested Rucsac Capacity: 40 liters
Estimated Rucsac Loading: 8-12 kg
Water Supply: Have to be taken from Blue
Valley
Summit temperature: Ranging from 5 to 30
deg Celcius
To get to the foot of mountain:
From Pudu Raya Bus Station (Kuala
Lumpur), take express coach to Tanah
Rata, Cameron Highland. Take another bus
to Kampung Raja. Then, hitch hike to
Blue Valley.( The people here are very
good, and they will be more than happy
to give you a ride.
Mountain Guides:
Not Compulsory
Estimated Budget (From K.L.): RM 50
(Excluding guide)
Emergency:
Make a written police report to the
nearest police station, stating your
exit date.
Mount Charlie Pondok, Pahang