Elevation 2,187 m Listing Ultra-prominent peak | Prominence 2,140 m | |
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Location Taman Negara National Park, Pahang, Malaysia Parent ranges Tenasserim Hills, Tahan Range Similar Mount Korbu, Mount Chamah, Mount Yong Yap, Gunung Yong Belar, Mount Gayong | ||
Angeline sings colors of the wind mount tahan malaysia 2187m 103km 4 days 3 camp base 10kg bag load
Mount Tahan (Malay: Gunung Tahan), at 2,187 m, is the highest point in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located within the Taman Negara national forest, in the state of Pahang. The mountain is part of the Tahan Range in the Tenasserim Hills and is popular with local climbers.
Contents
- Angeline sings colors of the wind mount tahan malaysia 2187m 103km 4 days 3 camp base 10kg bag load
- Map of Mount Tahan Pahang Malaysia
- Mount tahan malaysia hiking travelogue photion trip 2016
- Trails
- Temperature
- References
Map of Mount Tahan, Pahang, Malaysia
In the Malay language, ‘gunung’ means ‘mountain’, while ‘tahan’ means ‘endure’. Thus, the name of the mountain suggests that a certain level of physical endurance is required to conquer it. Gunung Tahan is considered by many to be one of the toughest treks in Peninsular Malaysia.
Mount tahan malaysia hiking travelogue photion trip 2016
Trails
There are three trails to the summit, commonly referred to as:
1) Kuala Tahan-Kuala Tahan
2) Merapoh-Kuala Tahan or Kuala Tahan-Merapoh
3) Merapoh-Merapoh
The Kuala Tahan classic trail is the oldest and most scenic trail. A return trip on this trail typically takes seven days. Climbers have to trek across undulating ridges and make several river crossings before finally reaching the foot of the mountain to make the final ascent. Climbers without adequate physical fitness or training are not advised to attempt Gunung Tahan.
The other two trails are from Merapoh (Sungai Relau). The Merapoh-Merapoh trail is significantly shorter than the other two. A return trip on the Merapoh trail takes 3–4 days. A traverse from Kuala Tahan to Merapoh (or the other way around) takes around 5 days.
Temperature
Mount Tahan can be very cold in night. In December to January, its temperature can be from 4 °C to 18 °C. And in June to September, its temperature can be from 7 °C to 27 °C. Frost can sometimes appear at the summit.