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Gunung Chamah (2171 M)
Gunung Chamah is one of the harder mountains, because of getting there (to the start of the trek) as well as the trek itself. However,
First day
On the first day , it is advisable to begin as early as possible , as there
Second day.
The second day will not be as tough as the first day, but will pass Third day. Fourth day. On the fourth day, You'll be camping on the logging road, slightly after the place where you camped on day 2. Fifth day. The next day , day
five will be at the same camp site as day one, at |
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it is also one of the best treks , as the place is rather untouched and beautiful (at least it was when I was there in '97). Be
careful, as tigers still roam around the treks there. The trip will usually take about 5 - 6 days. The toughest days are on the first and third
days. Expect loooooong , tiring trekking on those days, and be prepared mentally as well as physically.
it is a 30 minute 4WD ride to Kampung Rantau. There, there is a big hut specially made for trekkers to spend the night, but you'll have to pay about RM3.00 per
night, per head to use it.
is a loooooooong way ahead. The first campsite, which not many people can reach is after climbing Gunung Biong. At the peak of Gunung Biong, there is a small view point. The campsite is at the bottom of Gunung
Biong,on the other side, and there is a small stream with the coldest water I've ever touched.
some logging roads. The trek is rather gradual, and not as steep as the first day. The campsite on the second day is next to a big , fast flowing river about 1 hour after exiting
left of the logging road. The campsite is not very big, but should be able to
accommodate about 20 people.
The third day, the day you'll be reaching the peak will be quite tough. Water will have to be brought up , and once you
reach the ridge, you'll be walking up and down small peaks
until you reach Gunung Chamah, which unfortunately is at the very end of the ridge.
the small cold river. The
sixth day will take you back to Kampung Rantau, where the "luxurious" bamboo bungalow awaits you. Enjoy the hot roasted tapioca , handicraft selling orang asli and your "pain in every movement" legs.........