GUNUNG TOK WAN & BROGA HILL

Gunung Tok Wan and Broga Hill are located at Semenyih, Selangor. Together with my two sons and a friend of mine, we went there on 13th April 2013.

From Melaka, we departed a bit late due to a commitment the night before and reached at the parking at about 9.45 am.

At the parking before starting our hike

After some preparation, we started our hiking at around 10.00am. The temperature was really hot at that time which made me having a tough time to summit Broga Hill. Along the way, a number of other visitors warned us that there are a lot of bees up there but , we still continue.

Rest along the way to Puncak Broga

The view along the way to Puncak Broga

Another view

Panoramic view

Hot weather really tired us

A lot of mosquitoes as well...wondering why???

After 45 minutes of hiking we, reached Puncak Broga at 400 a.s.l. We had a 15 minutes break before continuing our hiking to Gunung Tok Wan.

At Puncak Broga 400m a.s.l

Had some snacks

Activity at Puncak Broga

Panoramic view at Puncak Broga

After 15 minutes rest at Puncak Broga we resumed our hiking to Gunung Tok Wan. It was a long way to the peak. We reached the peak after 2 hours of hiking at around 12.50 pm. Many of the facilities at the peak are no longer there as compared to the last time I went there somewhere in 2011. 

At the peak of Gunung Tok Wan...Congratulations!

Gunung Tok Wan 675 a.s.l.

The remaining facility...a number of benches are no longer there

You made me proud..

On the whole, it was a very challenging trip. The boys seemed like to give up due to the boring trek to the peak. After some motivating words, they kept on moving. Anyway, we made it to the top. Congratulations to all for your strong will and mindset.

See you in the next trip.

TANJUNG TUAN, MELAKA or N. SEMBILAN?

A short visit to Tg. Tuan Lighthouse.

Located at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan but surprisingly belongs to Melaka. Don't believe it? See these photos...

RUMAH API TANJUNG TUAN, NEGERI SEMBILAN

NAMA TEMPAT: TANJUNG TUAN, MELAKA ; NEGERI : MELAKA???

Any explanation for it?

What else are there?

View from the Lighthouse

The Melaka Straits from the Lighthouse

Migratory Birds Route

Wild Life Sanctuary

Stairs to the Lighthouse

The Lighthouse

History of wildlife reserve at Tg Tuan

Just sharing. TQ.

BUKIT SAGA : SCHOOL HOLIDAY EDITION

Shortly after the first trip to Gunung Datuk, I planned a three-in-one trip (hiking + kenduri + jalan2). Our next target is Bukit Saga, Ampang. It was Saturday 30th March 2013.

We departed from Melaka around 7.00 a.m and stop at R&R for breakfast. We reached Bukit Saga at around 9.00 a.m. and started hiking at 9.20 a.m. We were very lucky because on that day the Chinese community was celebrating a festival, so, not many people were there on that day.

Parked our car in front of the kindergarten not far from the starting point

From the car park, walk straight up to the starting point

Some of the visitors went down already

The steel stairs at Jalan Saga 28 marked the starting point

Early part of the trek

Cemented stairs at the early stage

Steep hiking...rest for a while

Next phase

1st check point...rest for a while

Thanks to those who provided this resting area

After 45 minutes hike, we reached the hill top

Well maintained

Not so many people on the hill top...but there were dogs around

Tongkat from Gunung Kinabalu...helped to shoo away dogs

Beware of dogs!

After 10 minutes rest, we resumed our hiking to the waterfall...we took this route

On the way to the waterfall

After 45 minutes of ups and down, we finally reached the waterfall...the trek was a bit muddy and slippery

There were a few people up there...most of them were preparing to go back when we arrived

Cool down first before taking the plunge

Job well done!

Rewarding ourselves..

Sejukkk...

 After 40 minutes at the waterfall, we started our hiking down. Otw down, we found this...there is a beirut if take C trail.

Menara besi (beirut) written with liquid paper

Washing ourselves at the end of the trekking

Tougher than Gunung Datuk they said...huhu

The starting/end point. Got people selling nasik lemak, fruit and drinks....

Hot Air Balloon Festival at Putrajaya

Our last destination before headed back to Melaka

One thing I have in my mind for the boys is to strengthen them physically and mentally. I believe this kind of activity helps to materialize the intention. Anyway, the kids enjoyed the trip so much especially the waterfall part at Bukit Saga but I think it was a bit too tough for them. Next trip maybe...Bukit Broga + G. Tok Wan. I've told them and they have agreed.

GUNUNG DATUK: SCHOOL HOLIDAY EDITION

It was one-week school holiday. So, I planned a simple hiking trip for my two sons. On the 26th March 2013 we went to Gunung Datuk, Rembau. It was a great trip for both of them since this is their first time joining me for a hiking trip.

Pit stop at R&R Rembia for a breakfast

Bakso for energy

Since it was on weekday, there were not many people going up. A group from KL joined us since it was their first trip there. The trip was easy for both of the boys except during the last part where they had to climb the ladder to the peak. Anyway, they enjoyed the trip.

On top of Gunung Datuk

Muhammad Zaid

Muhammad Ubaidullah

Easy...hehe

Next trip??

The three of us

I need to plan more easy trips like this for my boys. They enjoyed it very much. Congratulations Along & Angah!!

Next trip in mind:

1. Bukit Saga
2. Bukit Broga & G. Tok Wan
3. .....
4. .....