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This is the ninth highest peak in Peninsula Malaysia and is located in the Krau Wildlife Reserve near Jerantut in Pahang."
This is the ninth highest peak in Peninsula Malaysia and is located in the Krau Wildlife Reserve near Jerantut in Pahang.
The most established route is from the northeastern boundary of the reserve through Kampong Tengah, which is the starting point to access the trail to Gunung Benom.
Entry permit must be obtained from the Department of Wildlife and National Park or from the local police.
It can take five days to climb this mountain and be prepared for muddy and slippery conditions as well as low night temperatures of the higher altitudes.
The summit is heavy with vegetation, which restricts any panoramic views. The trails are also often covered with vegetation.
The highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, Mount Tahan in the Taman Negara National Park is also one of the toughest to climb. There are two climbing routes, one from Kuala Tahan, which can take up to nine days to complete.
