Sungai Pauh Part 3 Camping & Hiking from 3-5 Sept 2024 ... Sungai Pauh Campsite is one of the best campsites in Msia, complete with wooden-plank platform, gazebo/pondok, electricity, hot water bath (with water heaters), and new toilets. Build by the slope of a hill, at the lower end, there is a stream running across the campsite. Another consideration is the affordable fee charges by the Forestry. And the added advantage of a pleasantly cold temperature at night which is located at Cameron Highlands.
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Procedure to apply permit - at the end of this posting.
The Sungai Pauh campsite - this time, we are allocated at Deck B
Team members:
KC Leong, Ong Soon Aun, Tong San Hee, Ng Lay Keong, Chong Yin Fook;
Siew Wey Tyng, Iris Lee, Cheerie Ling, Mei Chew, Joyce Lee, Ai Luan, Yvonne Low;
Chan How Nean and Angie Ng;
Jimmy Teh and Julia Ooi;
Ong Gillian and Steven Lim;
Rocky Chan and Jackie Wong;
Derrick Tan and Yeoh Hooi Keng;
Kishen, Chee Eng Hooi and family.
Clean and flat wooden platform ... NgLK, Ai Luan, Joyce Lee
Tapak / tent lot – the Forestry has drawn up the tapak space for camping so that the 80 persons per night - maximum number - are given fair allocation. As suggested by the Forestry, the dimension of each tapak is able to accommodate two tents of 10'x10' each. Hence, for those who are bringing bungalow tents and a lot of camping accessories, the tapak may not be able to fit well.
Further up is the upper Deck C area
Tents layout – for group activities, it is good to set up a communal flysheet for all to gather and chill out, or a shelter when it rains. The smaller tents (say, 2-man tent) will be set up nearer to the communal flysheet follow by bigger tents (say, 3-man tent). Those tents with personal flysheet would be set up at the far end. The reason for this layout: neater so that the bigger tents are not blocking the smaller tents; setting up flysheet requires many guylines/paracords pin to the ground which may become a hindrance when one walks past.
Day 1 evening is potluck dinner
Day 2 morning in preparing breakfast ... Iris Lee, ChongYF, Wey Tyng, Rocky and Jimmy
Moon Chair – Other than the necessary camping stuff, I find that the foldable low table and moon chair are also good to bring. For example, in the above photo, it would be enjoyable to cook a simple breakfast while seated comfortably. And at night, it is good for chilling out in the cool night of Cameron Highlands.
Getting ready to hike to Gunung Berembun
Taking a breather before arriving at the peak
At Gunung Berembun peak
Timing:
One way to the peak of Gunung Berembun: 2 hr 45 min (normal pace);
Round trip: 6 hours.
Day 3 - visiting Boh Tea Centre, Sungai Palas
At Boh Tea Centre, Sungai Palas
Pahang Forestry Website
Online Application
(a) create an account;
(b) book Sg Pauh campsite via the above website;
(c) wait for approval;
(d) pay fees via online;
(e) Entrance fee - must also pay via online.
Hiking Gunung Berembun: must apply via above website also; pay fees via online; RM10 per person for permit. No need mountain guide. Under the column of Mountain Guide, put team member's name; 7 hikers to one mountain guide.
Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Pauh
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Posted by KC Leong
