|
|
|
Gunung Batu
Puteh (2131m)
Gunung Batu Puteh is situated in Kuala Woh, Tapah , Perak . Batu
Puteh is one of First day
On the first day, you'll be trekking for about one hour on flat ground,
following the river. After you cross the river (there is a unique orang asli
bridge built across the river) the trek will begin to get steeper and
steeper. There are a lot of bertam trees as Second day
If you spent the night at the cave , take the trail behind or on the other side
of the cave, which will join the main trail further up. If you take the same
trail to get to the main trail, you'll have to hike back up , which is a
waste of time and energy . Within 25 minutes, you should be able to reach the
main trail. After Gunung Batu Kak, there is Third day On
the third day, you can make it back to the dam if you're quick. Sill, I presume
that
|
|
main page
/ list of mountains /
mountain info /
trip reports
/ web board |
the higher mountains and is rather preserved, as the trek is not
too badly spoilt. The thing I have noticed is that on this mountain, many
trekkers like to carve words and other things on the trees. Not like other
mountains, where trees are usually left alone. To get to the starting point of
the trek, you have to go to the Kuala Koh dam , which is a long way from
the main road (the road to Cameron highlands). You will pass some orang asli
villages and also pass beside the dam. There is also a public bus from Tapah ,
I'm, mot sure which one which takes you to the orang asli village, which is
still quite far from the starting point. Perhaps you could ask for a lift
from the orang asli . At the end of the road, there is a small old brick house
where this Pakcik Idris lives. Pakcik Idris can help you find a guide on the
spot , and they usually charge about RM 40.00 per day , excluding shelter and
food. You can also leave your names, IC number and expected day out with
Pakcik Idris.
well as mosquitoes along this
way, and stopping for a few minutes will set you back on your feet in seconds.
Further up, there is a small stream, which is quite suitable to have lunch. The
next water point will be about 2-3 hours away , so make sure you have enough
water . From the water point , it is another 1.5 - 2 hours to the cave,
which can be used as a campsite. The water point is not very visible and you
have to climb down a bit. The water point is between some rocks, and there is
only a small trickle of water . At the cave, there is a small river flowing
behind it , suitable for bathing and washing. To get to the cave, you have to
tee off to the left from the main trail. From the junction, it would take about
45minutes - 1 hour to get to the cave. If you are fast, there is another
campsite further up, at the peak of Gunung Batu Kak, or sometimes known as
Gunung Batu Puteh by the orang asli. Bear in mind that some orang asli call the
real Gunung Batu Puteh as Gunung Lintang , which is further away than Gunung
Batu Kak. From the water point before the cave, it is about 1.5 - 2 hrs to
Gunung Batu Kak. You'll know you're reaching Gunung Batu Kak when you pass some 
huge boulders and the trek suddenly becomes very steep. From Gunung Batu Kak,
you can see the real Gunung Batu Puteh (gun. Lintang to the orang asli) in front
of you. If you look properly, you can see the metal contraption sticking out
from the trees. Next to the campsite on Gunung Batu Kak , there is a small
and very steep peak. I advise you not to climb this peak as it is very
dangerous. Watch your step when walking around Gunung Batu Kak , because there
is a cliff on one side . One wrong step, and you'll be gone.
another campsite about 4-5
hours away. The campsite is rather small and can perhaps fit about 5-6 tents.
There is a cold beautiful waterfall near the campsite, accessible only
after going down a nearly vertical trail. The water there is simply freezing, I
wouldn't even think of bathing...... There is a rather steep climb just before
you get to the campsite. From the campsite, it should take about 2-3 hours to
get to the peak of Gunung Batu Puteh. The peak is very big and can fit about 20
- 30 tents. The peak is not sheltered however , there are no trees to shade you.
There is grass and the taller trees surround the peak, making views of the surrounding
area available only to the tall guys. There is no water at the peak, so
all water has to be carried from the waterfall.
you'll be reaching the dam pretty late in the afternoon . A better way
would be to spend the night at the cave , and head out only the next day (fourth
day). If you spend the night on Gunung Batu Kak, you should be able to reach the
dam comfortably early in the evening.