Malaysia has few peaks that are sure to thrill mountain climbers. Armed with an adventurous spirit, bountiful energy and strong willpower, one can try climbing any of these peaks. For few whom do not feel energetic enough, they can try climbing a hill as an excellent alternative.
All those exhaustion and effort will easily be replaced with a feeling of jubilation and victory once they see the breathtaking sights. There are certain places like Gunung Tahan which is only recommended for those who are truly fit. You will encounter rapids with extremely fast currents, traverse through dense jungle and wade through waist-deep swamps teeming with hidden activity that might put off the squeamish.
You have to undergo all these hardships and obstacles to see the peak. It can be done at a relaxed and leisurely pace. Like the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, Mount Kinabalu.
Also known as Mount Ophir, Gunung Ledang (Mount Ledang) is steep both in height and the legend and folklore that surrounds it. Named after a beautiful princess who spurned the hand of the Sultan of Malacca - Gusti Puteri, it is glorious in natural beauty; a magnet for picnickers, hard-core nature lovers, birdwatchers, rock-climbers and jungle trekkers.
Getting its name from the Kadazandusun words “Aki” (meaning ancestor) and “Nabalu” (Mountain), Mount Kinabalu (or Gunung Kinabalu) is considered a sacred resting place of the ancestral spirits.The Kinabalu Park is known for the abundance and diversity of its plant life with over 1,200 species of flora and fauna.
This is Kelantan's highest mountain at 1422m. Located here is a cave, Gua Ikan (Fish Cave). Its name is derived from a solitary rock that looks like a fish.
Trusmadi Mount, at 2,462m, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu but is said to offer a much more challenging climb. Its richly forested slopes, inhabited by a myriad species of birds and animals, are a trekker's dream.
This national park is situated in the rugged Crocker Range is crisscrossed with numerous streams and waterfalls. It offers fantastic opportunities for mountain climbing, trekking, bird watching and animal sightings
