How to get there :
Travel time : 1.5 hours from Sg Besi tol to Gunung Datuk base
On North South Expressway, take exit 223 to Pedas/Linggi
After tol, at the junction, turn left (road sign lead to Rembau)
Go straight until roundabout, take the 3 o'clock turn
Follow the road until you come to a set of traffic lights - turn right
Go straight and look out for signs that lead to Gunung Datuk - the last sign (sort of a tower will say Gunung Datuk 500m turn left)
Travel approximately 4km and turn left (road sign is visible) - this will take you through the rubber estate
When you come to a fork, take the left one and it will take you to the Gunung Datuk base
At the base :
Register and pay RM 3 as entrance
Proper shower and toilet facilities available for use
For those who are collecting climbing certificates, its available at RM 5
Trekking time and terrain :
On moderate speed with some photography - up 1 hour 35 mins, down 50 mins
Terrain rating 4/10
Description of terrain : About 30 degrees uphill all the way, one way, no visible forks
At the peak :
Huge boulders visible with ladders to climb up to the peak
A 360 degrees view
Straits of Malacca can be seen on a clear day
Windy, can be cold at times. Make sure one is always firmly on the ground as the wind can be very strong!
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| 35 mins to this landmark |
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| At this point its only 2 mins away from the lower peak which is also a campsite (If you are camping, there is no water source at the peak) |
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| The huge boulders and ladders to climb |
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| View from the peak |
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| On top of the boulder |
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| Feeling on top of the world! |
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