breathtaking view at dawn.
Maybe it's because of the weight on my back, the hike up reminds me of Nuang.
One would be certain
to get lost without a guide as there are too many trails that could appear to be "the way".
Learn more about Gunung Stong here http://kb-backpackers.com.my/mtstong.php
Instead of driving, we opt for a ride on the rail. This is us in the first class cabin.
it's rather comfortable and was above our expectation. The one-way tix was RM190 for two.
Upper deck cost slightly less.
Arrived at 9:30am, almost 2 hours behind schedule.. sigh. Our first meal was of course Kelantan's famous Nasi Kerabu!!! Im missing it already!
A glimpse of Stong from afar. The waterfall is from Gunung Baha if not mistaken.
Arrived with much anticipation
Finally reached base camp after plodding for 1.5 hours. it felt like forever :(
Our dwelling for the night and our rations...
Masak-masak time :P only this time, it's for real :)
The compulsory dip in waterfall was awesome!
Dawn @ baha camp
Mysterious start of the day
Heaven on earth
Dinner. Ikan-bilis-Tomyan-seaweed soup and ketchup tuna :)
Chilling before we hit the sack for tomorrow's summit attack.
Chilling before we hit the sack for tomorrow's summit attack.
Mysterious start of the day
Heaven on earth
the right was flower from the wild ginger. The hairy bud was unknown.
A netting spider, water scorpion and mating flies.
Always my willing subject. I wished I knew all these beauties by name :)
Always my willing subject. I wished I knew all these beauties by name :)
More flora and fungus. the green petite plant was cik kacip fatimah :)
Buah rotan.
Finally, I get to taste some wild fruits :) It tastes a little 'lekit' with slight tint of sweetness.
Something like "mata kucing" :)
According to the guide, there are 3 ways to test whether a fruit is edible.
1. peal it off and rub the fruit on your hand with palm up, the part in between your
wrist and your elbow. if there is no sign of rashes, then move on to step 2.
2. rub the flesh again on your lower lip, if no sign of rashes, then move on to step 3.
3. gently rub on the tip of your tongue, if no reaction still, it's good to eat!
Finally, I get to taste some wild fruits :) It tastes a little 'lekit' with slight tint of sweetness.
Something like "mata kucing" :)
According to the guide, there are 3 ways to test whether a fruit is edible.
1. peal it off and rub the fruit on your hand with palm up, the part in between your
wrist and your elbow. if there is no sign of rashes, then move on to step 2.
2. rub the flesh again on your lower lip, if no sign of rashes, then move on to step 3.
3. gently rub on the tip of your tongue, if no reaction still, it's good to eat!
This bug apparently stays underground for 3 years, and surfaces for 3 days to transform
and die. A life cycle similar to that of a caterpillar.
Love the morning dew
and die. A life cycle similar to that of a caterpillar.
Love the morning dew
Locals hard at work
This is a ladybird on the guide's palm. snapped this with flash and i kinda
like the effect :P
like the effect :P
This was huge!
Finally! 3 hours up from Baha camp
The only thing we did at the summit. We fed it with maggi :P
To extend our hiking experience, Aie, our guide guided us off unbeaten path during the
descend to get to another higher waterfall. The scratches on arms and feet were all worth it!
Sucking on alternative to honey
Get up and venture into the wild. You can call Opi, the local and founder of Gunung Stong
at 019-959 1200. Guide is chargeable at RM100 per day including of porter service for
load less than 25kg. They usually don't tell you about the latter :)
If you can't reach Opi, call Sham 019-956 3969, a free spirited guide who could be your
next best bet.
There are many other things you can do after the hike up Stong, you can even venture
up to Gunung Ayam for another day of camping fun.
Alternatively, ask the guide about caving, which is 45 minutes drive from Stong's base.
If you need suggestions or more guidance, do drop me a comment and see I can help.
Happy hiking!
To extend our hiking experience, Aie, our guide guided us off unbeaten path during the
descend to get to another higher waterfall. The scratches on arms and feet were all worth it!
Sucking on alternative to honey
Get up and venture into the wild. You can call Opi, the local and founder of Gunung Stong
at 019-959 1200. Guide is chargeable at RM100 per day including of porter service for
load less than 25kg. They usually don't tell you about the latter :)
If you can't reach Opi, call Sham 019-956 3969, a free spirited guide who could be your
next best bet.
There are many other things you can do after the hike up Stong, you can even venture
up to Gunung Ayam for another day of camping fun.
Alternatively, ask the guide about caving, which is 45 minutes drive from Stong's base.
If you need suggestions or more guidance, do drop me a comment and see I can help.
Happy hiking!
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