Altitude: 513m / 1683ft
Location: Kota Tinggi, Malaysia
21 – 22 Jan 2012
ITINERARY
Day 1: Jan 21
0630 Meet-up at Woodlands Bus Interchange
0700 Depart from Woodlands Bus Interchange to Larkin
0800 ETA at Larkin / Secure bus ticket going to Kota Tinggi
0830 Larkin to Kota Tinggi
1130 ETA at Kota Tinggi Town Centre Bus Station / Lunch and Secure ticket going back to Singapore
1230 Taxi going to Forest Trail JOP
1330 Start of trek
1530 ETA at Campsite (Leadpack)
1700 ETA at Campsite (Sweeper)
1800 Set-up camp and Prepare for dinner Dinner and Socials
2000 Dinner and Socials
2300 Lights out
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| Bus 950 At Woodlands Interhange |
0630 Wake-up call / Prepare for breakfast
0730 Breakfast
0900 Break Camp
1000 Start descend via Lukut Trail
1200 ETA at Bahay ni Manang to freshen up (1myr) / Prepare back to Kota Tinggi
1330 Taxi to Kota Tinggi Town Centre
1400 Lunch at Kota Tinggi Town Centre (KFC)
1600 Depart from Kota Tinggi to Larkin
1830 ETA at Larkin
2000 Back to Singapore
EXPENSES
KALASAG Fund 5sgd (non-member; 2sgd for members)
Bus: Larkin – Kota Tinggi – Larkin 40myr
Taxi: Kota Tinggi – Forest Trail JOP (Day1) 20myr (based on 4pax sharing per cab)
Taxi: Lukut Trail – Kota Tinggi Town Centre (Day2) 30myr (based on 4pax sharing per cab)
TOTAL 45sgd*
* Food expenses will depend upon groupings; Try to bring extra MYR (ringgit) for your personal expenses in Kota Tinggi
* Estimated Cost (2.3myr = 1sgd)
THINGS TO BRING (NOTE: NO WATER SOURCE ALONG THE TRAIL)
Passport (valid within 6 months)
IC / Pass
Cash (SGD; MYR) / ATM
Phone
Rain Coat (Poncho)
Trail Food
Flash Light / Headlamp
Earth pad / Sleeping Bag
Extra Clothes
Slippers or Sandals
Garbage Bag (waterproofing)
Mess Kit (spoon, fork, plate, and cup)
Toiletries
First Aid Kit / Personal Medicine
Whistle
Camera (optional)
Jacket (optional)
Swiss knife (optional)
This isn't my first time here. (My 4th time, I think. LOL) This 513m mountain has became one of KALASAG's signature trek. Because of its relatively approach, it is really suitable for beginners as well as for the people who (like me) has nothing to do during weekends and loves to go nature trippin' - budget wise and location wise.
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| Arriving at the jump-off point |
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| This sign marks the start of the trek |
Situated about 12km from the small town of Kota Tinggi is the recreational forest of Gunung Panti. The recreational forest is accessible by any modes of transportation and is only a two hour drive from the Causeway. Many people consider Gunung Panti as a training ground for trekkers so that they may proceed to trek tougher mountains in Sabah or the Himalayas. Explorers come here to practice as well. It will be a 2-3 hour walk to the summit, depending on one's physical condition. Prepare to encounter blood sucking insects and creepy crawlies. Weee! Hello limatiks. Which means, bring an insect repellent and an alcohol spray!
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| One of the many limatiks! |
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| John's bloody feet bitten by the limatik. |
One must prepare the final 20m climb to the summit though, as the ground is rather steep.
There was the huge boulder towards the end of the trek just before the summit. To get to the top, you'll have to climb up this boulder using the guide ropes.
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| The big boulder |
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| The breathtaking view at the top |
Although I have been here a few times, this climb bought different experience, different fun and laughter and another one great hell of camaraderie. Till next climb, guys!!
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| KALASAG |
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| Me and pretty Trisha |
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| The Gang - Camaraderie at its best! |
Photo Credits to: John, Koya Cris and Benjie. :)
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