Walk With Nature

I visited this Gunung Datuk (883 meters) again on 18 Jan 09 with few friends. It was my second visit since May 2007, not much of changes. A drive from Kuala Lumpur to the small town named Rembau is about 1 hour 15 mins. Using the PLUS highway from Sg Besi and exit at Senawang toll, the total distance is about 57km and the current rate is RM8.20. Just in case you want to know the exit point, have a look at this map. From Senawang, using the small road, it takes another 30 mins to reach the Rembau town. There is a green sigboard of “Gunung Datuk” at the road side, hardly you can miss it.

Once you turn into the direction to Gunung Datuk, you will pass by small malay village and then on a narrow road cutting through rubber plantations to reach the foothill. It was a nice view to enjoy as well, so, drive slowly and carefully.

The parking area.

Hall where you can hold a small function.

This recreation had been taken over by a private corporation since Jan 2007 and climbing permit is at RM3.00 for one person.

The symbol of Gunung Datuk or Mount Datuk.

A brief introduction of Gunung Datuk.

A small pond that you can bring family to enjoy.

For non regular climber, it is quite a challenge but determination can conquer everything.

Rocks are found at the beginning path.

Hi hi, don’t worry, take your time, see you at the top !

Our friend is just too strong to beat.

Just few more steps and I will catch up with you.

We are at 800 meter height now.

The last hurdle to pass.

At last we reached there but to be at the top, we have to climb this stair case.

A great creation from the nature.

We have a very strong wind up here, it could be very dangerous to climb the stair case if one was not careful enough.

Our fittest man up there is showing us how strong the wind was.

Young man sitting there to wait for the right time to climb up.

At last, we are at the top !
883 meters above sea level

How can I miss this beautiful view……

The view of Rembau town and far side is the Straits of Malacca, can you see it ?

Even going down have to be very careful.

Friend, a snap before we go down.

You really need to be careful when climbing or going down using the metal stair case. One step miss and you will land in anywhere as the wind blows.

Don’t know what is the name of these plants, any one can tell ?

The root of this tree is able to let us have an idea how long this forest is already here.

The place where we found a note saying an accident took place here.

Translation…the 2nd victim, left leg broken. I wonder how it could happen !

Another old tree.

Just love the shape of the branches.

Take a rest before we depart to home.