The group went trekking at the legendary Gunung Ledang on Saturday, 16 April 2016. One way to the peak is about 5 hours; the descent journey took about 3 hours. Starting at 8:15 a.m., the team returned to the base at around 6:45 p.m.
Other than good fitness in going up the mountain, after Checkpoint #5, there are many steep uphill climb aided by thick ropes and metal ladders; as such, the hands muscle must be strong.
In the evening, the group stayed in the homestays in Tangkak town, and returned to Kuala Lumpur the following day, Sunday, 17 April.
Climbing this mountain requires one to engage mountain guides as they will oversee the safety of the team members in the entire journey especially at the steep climb areas.
Overall, it was a good and enjoyable trip with good camaraderie, nice food, and pleasant homestay.
Do CLICK HERE to view 117 photos courtesy of yours truly (KC Leong).
The starting point of the trail leading to the peak of Gunung Ledang
Excited faces at Checkpoint #2 -- another 6 to go !
Checkpoint #3 -- more huge bolsters are seen scattered along the trail; there is also another Gua Kambing here
Beyond this Checkpoint #5, the terrain is getting steeper
Tougher and steeper terrain in the climb aided by metal ladders and thick ropes
Batu Hampar area -- this is by far the steepest climb area
Ban Yu demonstrating the technique to maintain balance by using only one hand
Shu-Lin overcoming fear and taking the challenge one step at a time
Taman Bonsai with a nice view
ChongYF and yours truly (KC) - organizers for this trekking trip
Our teh tarik man, Khoo Ban Yu, tarik kow kow at the peak of Gunung Ledang
Graceful posture by the cliff ... Lana and Adelyn
Soaring high just like the birds above ... Lana
Finally, a group photo at the peak of the legendary Gunung Ledang
The weather was just superb -- while we were up at the peak for almost one hour, the sun was shielded by the sky; when we were above to leave, the sun emerged.
Lana cooling herself with the the cold and clean mountain stream water
Sumptuous dinner in Tangkak town
Clean, comfortable and convenient homestay in Tangkak excellent for big group of trekkers spending one night together
En route to Kuala Lumpur, we stopped by at a premium outlet in Alor Gajah
Posted by KC Leong
