Mount Kinabalu ,Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu
The name Malaysia was derived from a Sanskrit word that means "land of mountains". True to its name, Malaysia has over fifty mountains, of which, the tallest is Mt Kinabalu. Towering at 13,500 feet, Mt Kinabalu is not only the tallest mountain in the country and also the fourth highest in Southeast Asia, it is also home to a tremendous botanical and biological species that are rare to find anywhere else in the world. All these make Mount Kinabalu climbing one of the most rewarding activities that both locals and tourists should not miss in Sabah.
Mt. Kinabalu, which is Located at the high point of the Croker Range, is one of the youngest non-volcanic mountains in the world. Thanks to a wide climactic range, the mountain has very rich and diversified flora and fauna. The mountain is home to over half of the flowering plants in the world, over 500 species of ferns, 700 species of orchids, and some endemic animals like Thomas' pygmy squirrels and Kinabalu shrews. It is also home to the Nepenthes Rajah, the world's largest plant; and home to more than 24 species of a flower called Rhododendrons. Also found in the mountain are 17 of the 29 species of birds endemic to Borneo, including the crimson-headed wood and red-breasted tree partridge.
With all these botanical and biological species found in Mount Kinabalu, it is no wonder why it has become a favourite destination for recognized climbers and why the mountain was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
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Climbing Mount Kinabalu only takes 2-3 days and climbers do not need to have any experience at mountain climbing. However, anyone planning to climb Mt. Kinabalu should watch out for weather conditions in the area as Sabah often experiences rains from the tail-end of typhoons.
For individuals who want to climb Mt Kinabalu, the best option for them is to sign up with Borneo Tours or Mt Kinabalu climbing packages to get started with their Mt Kinabalu trip. Climbing Mount Kinabalu with a group or with experienced climbers guarantees an enjoyable, well-planned, and trouble-free climb. Mount Kinabalu climbing packages already include accommodation, meals and transportation, park entrance, transfer, climbing permit, and mountain guide fees. Packages are not so expensive; in fact, it would only cost you about RM850.00, which is roughly US$280.
In most Mount Kinabalu tour itineraries, guests/climbers usually start at the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu for registration, and then visit the Kinabalu Park World Heritage Site where they can stay for the night. On day 2, they begin the first phase of their trek at the Timpohon Gate. On the third day, they start climbing the summit at 3'oclock in the morning so they get to reach the summit during sunrise, when the sights from the peak are its best.
Cloaked in swirling mists and rich flora and fauna, the marvellous scenery that await climbers and thrill-seekers in Mount Kinabalu indeed make Mount Kinabalu climbing an activity that both locals and tourists should never miss in Malaysia.
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