L-R: Lim Kee Moon, Ching Neng Bin, Lily Yap, Cindy Chong, Bernard Lee Kar Giap, Silvarajo, Choo Chew Chin. Standing: Ching Jin Yuan, Ching Jin Wei, Mervin Gan at Gunung Nuang's Peak (1,493m/4,898ft).
The two puppies with Casson Ching Jin Yuan at Gunung Nuang's Peak (1,493m/4,898ft).
Gunung Nuang is the highest mountain in Selangor. Normally trekkers always trek up via the Hulu Langat (Pangsun) trail. As for us, we wanted to be different and took the least trekked Janda Baik trail in Pahang. This mountain actually borders three states - Selangor, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan.
It took us 4 hours to the Peak and a 3.5 hours down to the car park. Though we were very tired with sore muscles, we were all very satisfied with the new experience of trekking up Gunung Nuang via the Janda Baik trail. We would salute to all and the two puppies for making to the Peak at 4,898 feet.
06.30am - Ten of us met up at Centre Point car park area for free parking (opposite KBU)
07.00am - Traveled in two cars we headed to Kg. Bukit Tinggi for breakfast
Bukit Tinggi is a small town in Bentong district located along Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway, notable for its famous restaurants that lure visitors coming from Genting Highlands. Bukit Tinggi is located 55 minutes from Kuala Lumpur (54km) and lies 800 metres above sea level. The temperature of the town is between 22 and 26° Celsius.
Kg. Bukit Tinggi main road - at the end is the Police Station.
7.30am - We had very good breakfast in this Mun Chan Mee Stall along the Kg. Bukit Tinggi town main road.
Bernard Lee, Lily Yap and Cindy Chong enjoying the 'char-siew noodle' at Mun Chan Mee Stall, Kg. Bukit Tinggi.
Mervin Gan, Ching Jin Wei, Ching Jin Yuan at Mun Chan Mee Stall, Kg. Bukit Tinggi.
Taking breakfast at Mun Chan Mee Stall, Kg. Bukit Tinggi.
8.00am - Drove to the starting point or end of the road by following the ILMU signboard along the way. After passing by Kg. Janda Baik, we head towards the UMNO training centre called ILMU. At the UMNO training centre on our right, we proceed on for about 4km until we came to a junction where the tar road ends.
8.28am - the trek started at the car park beside the river on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
8.29am - our 1st obstacle was the river crossing on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
8.31am - everybody took out shoes except Ching Neng Bin in the 1st river crossing on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Neng Bin's two sons: Caason Ching Jin Yuan and Kenneth Ching Jin Wei on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Bernard Lee Kar Giap and Silvarajo in the 1st river crossing on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Lily Yap and Cindy Chong in the 1st river crossing on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
8.40am - having crossed the 1st river it was the start of the long trek up Gunung Nuang.
The first stretch of the Gunung Nuang trek was walking through fruit orchard and vegetable farms.
We noticed the three puppies from the farm-house following behind Cindy on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
We noticed the three puppies from the farm-house following behind Cindy on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
We noticed the durian fruits grow on the main branch instead of smaller branches.
We noticed the durian fruits grow on the main branch instead of smaller branches.
The three puppies still following us on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
The vegetable farm on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
The vegetable farm on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
The vegetable farm on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
8.55am - entering the Pahang forest reserved area on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Forest reserve notice on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
A short briefing by Bernard Lee on the Gunung Nuang's trail.
9.07am - Bernard Lee our team leader who trekked up this trail before, ordered us to take the trek on the right which was the beginning of the jungle trail that leads straight up the mountain. We were glad to have someone who could tell us what to expect along the way. Noticed only 2 puppies followed us, the 3rd puppy turned back to the farm.
Ching Jin Yuan and Bernard Lee entering the thick bamboo forest on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
"No problem" Ching Jin Wei shout out and gave a thumb up sign on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Cindy Chong leading all the way on the trek, such a tough lady.
9.18am - The terrain was rough as we had to pass through thick bushes, several fallen trees and through bamboo forest by 'duck walk' underneath some massive fallen bamboo trunks on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Passing through thick bushes, several fallen bamboo trunks on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Neng Bin and Ching Jin Yuan passing through bamboo forest on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Bernard Lee and Ching Neng Bin passing through bamboo forest on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
9.52am - arrived at the 2nd river, noticed the 2 puppies crossing the river on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
After walking for about 1.5 hour, we reached this 2nd river and took a rest. By facing the river, the waterfall is on the right side, and the trail to Nuang is on the left after crossing the river.
Ching Jin Wei's shoes on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Leeches bite on Lily's leg - leeches are aplenty not to mention other crawlies on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
The 2 puppies waiting anxiously and getting ready to trek up Gunung Nuang with us.
This was how the dog climbed! - while taking this shot Ching Neng Bin slipped and fell backwards.
10.06am - After a quick freshen up at the river, we continued to trek up the tough terrain. The trail got tougher and rougher as we ascend which was wet, muddy and very slippery. Along the way we were greeted with more muddy pits, fallen trees, slippery slopes as well as wet mossy shrubs on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
10.55am - Ching Neng bin found this large 'star fruit' look-alike along the trail to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Jin Yuan found this parasite plant and he must have angered a bee and was stung on his right shoulder - nothing serious just a bit swollen and painful along the trail to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
A very bright orange wild flower along the trail to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Silvarajo the sweeper found this biggest tree somewhere along the trail to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Mervin Gan and Ching Neng Bin took a rest at this stone marker 'P' for Pahang along the trail to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
We took a rest at this stone marker 'P' for Pahang along the trail to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Along the way, we were separated into two groups - Bernard Lee leading the fast trekkers while Lim Kee Moon, Silvarajo were with Lily Yap and Cindy Chong. We were about 45 minutes apart.
The puppies also took a rest while we were resting - very smart dog on the trek to Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Jin Wei said that the trek infront is the hardest part to climb beside a rock cliff - almost vertical.
Finally after 4 hours of trekking, we arrived at Gunung Nuang's Peak at 1.00pm sharp.
There were plenty of squirrels at the Gunung Nuang's Peak looking for food.
Ching Neng Bin feeding the squirrel at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Neng Bin feeding the squirrel at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Neng Bin feeding the squirrel at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Jin Yuan also feeding the squirrel at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Jin Wei also feeding the squirrel at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Jin Wei also feeding the squirrel at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
We salute to the two puppies for making to the Gunung Nuang's Peak (1,493m/4,898ft) with us.
The Selangor Pahang border stone marker at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Ching Jin Yuan and Ching Jin Wei enjoying the cool mountain mist at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
The puppies too were enjoying the cool mountain air at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
L-R: Lim Kee Moon, Bernard Lee, Lily Yap, Cindy Chong at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
It was a real challenged for Lily Yap who almost gave up halfway into the journey. With the help and encouragement from Lim Kee Moon and Silvarajo, she kept moving up, step by step. Slowly but surely she was very determined to reach the peak at 1.48pm. Congratulations to you Lily Yap and also to Cindy Chong.
Bernard Lee's Team - a group photo at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
Silvarajo feeding eggs to the puppies for its incredible effort at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
We had lunch at Gunung Nuang's Peak and at about 2.00pm we started our journey down hill.
1.56pm - Singapore trekkers came in from the Hulu Langat trail.
The Singapore team trekkers at Gunung Nuang's Peak.
4.00pm - after 2 hours of descent we reached the Chemperoh Waterfall.
Chemperoh Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfall in Malaysia we have seen so far.
At the Chemperoh Waterfall we took a rest and went for a deep while waiting for other team members to come down
Ching Jin Wei had a swim at the Chemperoh Waterfall.
Ching Neng Bin loved the splashing cool water of Chemperoh Waterfall.
5.00pm - after an hour of rest we continued our descent to the car park.
The farm workers sending their produce by lorry to KL.
6.45pm - we left the place for a restaurant in Kg. Bukit Tinggi for dinner.
7.13pm - arrived at Restoran Mei Sei Ka in Kg. Bukit Tinggi for dinner.
We rewarded ourselves with a good meal for another successful Gunung Nuang's Peak trekking conquest.
We rewarded ourselves with a good meal for another successful Gunung Nuang's Peak trekking conquest.
On the way home, Ching Neng Bin bought some doughnut for supper.
Total expenses was RM30per person for food and transport - free for the two drivers.
Checklist for Trekking
Checklist for Trekking
1. A 25- to 35-litre backpack containing the following items:
- Camera (fully charged)
- First-aid & plasters
- Food: Chocolates, biscuits
- Gloves
- Hand phone (fully charged)
- Insect repellents
- Plastic bags (to keep things dry; in case it rains)
- Raincoat or plastic poncho (compulsory)
- Swiss knife, foldable scissors
- Torchlight (compulsory)
- T-shirts (for changing)
- Wallet/purse
- Water bottle/drinks(2 litres)
- Wind Breaker
3. Wear long trousers or knee-length tights/pants.
4. Keep in the car: Camera charger, extra clothing to change
Sandals, Towel or sarong (for changing), Water to refresh/wash
