Mount Tahan, Mount Tahan (2 187 m / 7 175 ft)

Trekking Gunung Tahan is one of toughest and adventurous activities in Taman Negara Malaysia. This activity is suitable, if you are physically and mentally fit. The trail is well known as one of the most challenging routes to trek in Malaysia. If you have enough courage to ascend and descend mountains, cross the rivers, long distance trekking, and camp for a few nights in the jungle, this is might be the best hiking experience you will ever make in your hiking life experience.

Gunung Tahan), at 2,187 m, is the highest point in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located within the Taman Negara national forest, in the state of Pahang. The mountain is part of the Tahan Range in the Tenasserim Hills and is popular with local climbers. Gunung Tahan is considered by many to be one of the toughest treks in Peninsular Malaysia. Reaching the summit involves battling kilometers of thick foliage, crossing fast-flowing rivers and scrambling along muddy trails – and this is just to get to the base of the mountain. Anticipate between four days to a week (return) of grueling conditions, slogging through one of the world’s oldest rain-forests. Despite lacking the height of its sister Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, the challenge of scaling Mount Tahan is on another level.

There are 2 approaches to the mountain. The traditional route is from Kuala Tahan in the south. It is a 55km trek. Guided trips generally advertise a minimum of 7 days for the round trip. The alternate approach is from Merapoh in the west. It is 46km from this direction although the first 14km is along a paved access-controlled single lane road. Guided trips on this route generally go at 5 days. Guides are compulsory from either direction.

Fees : *Park entrance fee is RM10.00 *Camera fee is RM50 per camera. *Camping site RM5 per person per day *Guide RM300 per day (cost can be shared by 12 people)

Hikers without adequate physical fitness or training are not advised to attempt Gunung Tahan.

Cellular Network: Yes (Accomodation)

Mobile Internet: No

Base Camp Elevation:	Please update
Summit Camp Elevation:	Please update
Accommodation in Base Camp:	Both - huts and tents
Accommodation above Base Camp:	Huts only
Number of Camps:	8
Avg. Cost:	400 USD
Age Restrictions:	12
Soloing:	No, at least 2 people
Descent Route:	Another Route -Please update
Specify descent time:	4 Day(s)

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