This mountain is remote and unknown to
many people. It is located in Belum
Forest (Hutan Belum). Any Malaysians
will know that Hutan Belum is still
virgin, untouched by the outside world.
If you are lost in this Hutan Belum, the
nearest civilisation is 40/50 kilometers
away and that's about 3 days of trek if
you walked straight. In 1996, the total
number of people summiting this mountain
is still a double digit figure. Till now
the number is still low, considering the
inaccessible nature of that place.
There's abundant supply of flora, high
in medicinal value. Aboriginal tribes,
called Orang Asli still use this forest
as a base for primary living. The only
contact to the outside world is a 3
hours boat ride through Temenggur Lake (Tasik
Temenggur).
Tasik Temenggur is formed when the
government decide to built a dam on a
Temenggur River in 1970s. As a result,
the forest submerged in water to form
the lake. Even now, we can see most of
the dead tree coming out of the water,
still standing proud. This lake has been
a main transport system for the Orang
Asli, linking Grik to Pos Kemar.
Height: 2161 m (Seventh highest in
Peninsular Malaysia)
Location: Hutan Belum, Perak
Foot: Pos Kemar, Perak
Duration (Ulu Kinta-Korbu-Ulu Kinta): 4
days
Expedition type: Midweight backpacking
Suggested Rucsac Capacity: 50 liters
Estimated Rucsac Loading: 12-15 kg
Water Supply: -will be available soon-
Summit temperature: 5-15 deg Celcius
To get to the foot of mountain:
From Pudu Raya Bus Terminal (Kuala
Lumpur), take a express coach to Grik,
Perak. From Grik, hire a taxi to the
Temenggur Dam. From Temenggur Dam, take
a 3 hour boat ride to Pos Kemar.
(Note: Boat ride from Temenggur Dam to
Pos Kemar has to be book few weeks
before departure. Boat rides are
expensive, hiring a boat for one whole
group will be a cheaper option )
Mountain Guides:
Compulsory. Can be obtained from
Persatuan Rekreasi Perak or Orang Asli
village at Pos Kemar.
Estimated Budget (From K.L.): RM 100
(excluding guide and boat ride)
Emergency:
Make a written report to the nearby
police station, stating your estimated
day you exit the jungle.
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