Saturday, March 21, 2020

Gunung Jerai Hiking

Gunung Jerai (Kedah) hiking from 14-16 March 2020 ... this is a difficult trip to organize as it involved carpooling, and getting a driver that can drive long distance from Kuala Lumpur is not an easy task. 

After months of planning and organizing with changes in the participants, the trip was finally proceeded as planned amid the scare of the Covid-19 virus pandemic. We managed to return to Kuala Lumpur just before the lockdown on 18 March 2020, Wedn.

Special thanks to ChewSC, who led the team in the trails.

Do CLICK HERE to view 208 high-resolution photos courtesy of yours truly, KC Leong.

The main activities were:

(1) Hiking Puteri Mandi Waterfall – that was a challenging trail as the rocky terrain was quite steep, one required both hands to pull one up. 
 The trail head to Puteri Mandi Waterfall
 Giant tree along the trail
 Puteri Mandi Waterfall - a huge area
 Due to the dry season, not much water is flowing
Partial group photo at Puteri Mandi Waterfall

(2) Hiking up Gunung Jerai from Titi Hayun trailhead – the first part of the trail involved almost one thousand concrete steps in ascending the steep slope, followed by jungle trails gradually gaining elevation; and almost reaching the resorts, there was a small waterfall where one can have a dip in the cold water. 
 A group photo at Regency Jerai Hill Resort before we were been transferred to the trail head
 At Titi Hayun trail head
The waterfall just before arriving at peak
Arriving at the peak where Regency Jerai Hill Resort is located ... (left) Ivy Wong, Michelle Wong, Shu-Lin, Emily Kam
Putting up a night at the executive units

(3) Overnight at the posh Regency Jerai Hill Resort – this is my favourite resort, overlooking the horizon for its beautiful sunset and sunrise.
 Not much vibrant colour of the sunset at around 7:00 p.m.
 A group photo just before the dinner
 At around 7:30 p.m. while we were having dinner, a colourful hue of the sunset appeared across the sky
 Sunrise the following morning ... photo shoot from the balcony of the room
 Regency Jerai Hill Resort
 Regency Jerai Hill Resort
Yeah! We love Jerai Hill! We will sure to return!


Posted by KC Leong

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