"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."
Go north to Kelantan and spend a weekend at the ever-popular Stong complex; make a trip to the Gua Ikan (Fish Cave), named after a fish-like rock formation inside. Rumour has it that this cave still houses the horde of gold left behind during the Japanese occupation.
Sweat it out hiking (2hrs) from the majestic Stong mountain (1,442 metres high), crossing the waterfall (one of seven in the Jelawang area) route to Jelawang camp where campers camp out in the wild.
You could visit the upper waterfalls and take a well-deserved swim in the cool waters collected in pools at the feet of these waterfalls. Or you can just enjoy the massaging effect of the waterfall as the water hits your skin. Such tranquility and natural beauty merits the Stong complex to be proposed as Kelantan's state park.
Several guesthouses in Kota Bharu can arrange for a trip to the Stong complex which will normally take two or three days - a trip worth the sweat for a glimpse into this natural heritage.
Last viewed - July 20, 2008
Getting there
By Rail
From Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station, the northbound express train to Kota Bharu in Kelantan will take you through several small towns including Dabong. From there, you'll need to cross Sungai Galas and head to Jelawang, which is only 3km away.
A new 60km road from Gua Musang (with a 5km unpaved section) now connects Jelawang and Kuala Lumpur. From Gua Musang, you can board one of the local trains that winds its way through forests and remote hamlets to arrive at Dabong 2 1/2 hours later. From there, you'll need to cross Sungai Galas and head to Jelawang, which is only 3km away.
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"ems.. kat situ la kenangan paling best dlm hidup just imagine dr upm naik bus upm pkl 8 a.m.. pas tu naik plak komuter serdang.. naik keretapi g dabong.. waduh 1st time naik ketapi tu yg bes w'pun lame. smpai jer sane dah 6 a.m. member sume tarik muke sian sbb ngatuk banget. kol 9.00 jln kaki g tepi sg. pas tu naik bot ngn team wahhh!!! best!! smpai jer s'berang naik bas tp ari tu aku naik van hehehe.. jeng2 dah pun smpai.. ari dh pn gelap bile tibe kat basecamp. besok nak panjat 3 gunung skaligus!!! waahhh giler punye syok tp paling best kalu nak tau hah.. bermain kat air terjun laa.. main luncur kat batu2 licin tu.. kire cam fear factor la.. ekeke.. alamak time is running out nanti smbung part 2.. sape2 nak pegi sane meh kontek aku k.. aku leh bg plan camner travel cam team kiteorg nh.. 0196957570. aku nh org swk ekeke.. tp dah duk swk laa" by huraizul
"The waterfall is superb but the track was not challenging enough and it requires only one day to reach the top." by Adehasuzra
"I like the big and beautiful waterfall there!! really exciting. The environment nearby is so nice and serene. nice place to watch sunrise." by Lay Tiong
"no comment?? that great's.." by acad
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"HUGE WATERFALL! great view from peak, Bahas' Camp is great place to stay, a not so tough hiking track while youre there, youn shoul conquer Mount Ayams peak too, camp at the top n ready to experience sleeping with your bones chattering!" by Rozzaiti
"Keadaan calet yang berada tinggi menyukarkan perjalanan. airnya yang laju tidak sesuai mandi manda" by Mohaz Ismail
"4 - great, must go to the top, great mountain view + big waterfall + good place to enjoy sunrise!" by Gracy T
