An IntroductionThe GSSP lies in central Kelantan and

covers an area of 21,950ha and is surrounded by the Basor Forest Reserve, Gunung Stong Utara Forest Reserve, Gunung Stong Selatan Forest Reserve, Balah Forest Reserve and Berangkat Forest Reserve; totally 157,087ha of forest.

GSSP is popular with visitor , who have been hiking to the mountain since the early 90s, and is on the map of Malaysian and Singaporean outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

continue…Prior to 1985, GSSP were not known for

recreation, as the emphasis was on logging, and the clearing up of forestlands for agriculture schemes under KESEDAR. It was only sometime in the 1980s that a retired Special Forces officer, a Major Yusoff, conducted outdoor recreation training programs in the area. His charges introduced their friends and by late 1980s, GSSP was already on the map of local hikers.

Baha a local guide, started taking foreign hikers and backpackers in the early 1990s, and by 1992, decided to construct several basic huts with dining area. Baha died in 2002 and this basecamp known as Baha Camp.

2007, GSSP gazetted as state park.

GETTING THERE Road: From Kuala Lumpur, take the North-

South Expressway heading north and exit at Kuala Kangsar. From the exit, head towards Gerik and then proceed along Eaast-West highway towards Jeli. At Jeli town, follow Route 66 leading to Dabong.Alternately, take the East Coast Expressway from KL towards Bentong. From there, follow Route 8 to Gua Musang, and then get on Route D29 to Dabong.

Rail: From KL Sentral Station, the north-bounThis area is accessible by four wheel drive. The “Tar” road from town turns into a muddy logging track, which is made worse by the procession of trucks taking out logs from the forest.express train to Kota Bharu will take you through several small settlements including Dabong. From there, you’ll need local transport to Jelawang.

Places of Interest The Jelawang Waterfall, an impressive

seven-tier waterfall is o one of the highest waterfall in Malaysia.

Bogo Rock Shelter, a cave-like formation, is a suitable resting point on the way to the summit of Gunung Stong, which can be reached within four hours of trekking.

Gunung Ayam, the highest peak in the area, standing at 1,504m is the ideal spot to watch both sunset and sunrise, a campsite is available for overnight stays.

Visit the breathtaking 225 million year-old limestone caves at Dabong that house several bat species and rare flora, including an endemic balsam.

Hiperendermic species Holttumochloa publescens and Licuala stongensis, (found only here ).

GSSP also harbours a diverse range of wild ginger species including wildlife habitat like elephants, tigers, tapirs, Gabons & hornbills.

WE PROVIDETent (4 persons)Mess tin, Plate, Cup & SpoonLicense nature guide (Tourism

Department)Stove or solid fuelTransport (Cave / Jelawang)Requirements: Anyone age 16 to 60 may

come on our trips. You don’t need to be an athlete or a hiker. What you need, however, is a spirit of adventure.

Note: Forestry fees, entrance fees and campsite charges is separately.

THING TO BRING WITH YOUTrekking, Hiking and camping is nature

business and you would be wise to bring along the following:

Lightweight clothes such as T-Shirt, short or leggings.

Sleeping matt and sleeping begTouch light or headlampSandal or slipperProper Shoes and stokingHaversack (min 45L) or backpackWater and junk foodCo0kset and lanternLighter, Knife and plate / cup / spoonA spirit of adventure and a sense of

humors.

What will be happened!Something difference……Exciting!Challenging!Learning and experiences…..

PACKAGE : FULL BOARDFULL BOARDPackage included:Experience lisence nature guides Ground transportAccomodation – Tent 3-4 PersonMeal & Refreshment during expedition- 2D/1N : Lunch / Dinner / Breakfast- 3D/2N : 2 Lunch / 2 Dinner / 2 Breakfast

FULL BOARD

2-3 pax 4-6 pax 7-10 pax 11-20 pax

2D/1N RM250.00 RM240.00 RM230.00 RM220.00

3D/2N RM360.00 RM350.00 RM340.00 RM330.00

PACKAGE : FREE & EASYFREE & EASYPackage included:Experience lisence nature guides Ground transportAccomodation – Tent 3-4 Person

FREE & EASY

2-3 pax 4-6 pax 7-10 pax 11-20 pax

2D/1N RM170.00 RM160.00 RM150.00 RM120.00

3D/2N RM210.00 RM200.00 RM190.00 RM180.00

STUDENTS PACKAGE3DAYS / 2NIGHTSPackage included:Experience lisence nature guides GSSP Permits & campsite fees.Accomodation – Tent 4 PersonsRation Packs (2 Lunch / 2 Dinner / 2 Breakfast)Cooking set, Stove & fuels.

3D/2N 6- 10 pax 11-20 pax 21-30 pax

31-40 pax

FREE & EASY

RM170.00 RM160.00 RM150.00 RM120.00

HALFBOARD

RM220.00 RM210.00 RM195.00 RM185.00

ITINERARY I : 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHTPACKAGE : 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT (Mt. Stong Summit)

1st Day 08.00am: Briefing from guide and register to forestry 09.00am: Trekking to Stong Summit 01.00pm: Lunch 02.00pm: Rest (Stong Summit) 03.00pm: Return trek to Base Camp Jelawang Waterfall 06.30pm: Rest at Base Camp 07.00pm: Dinner and night view from waterfall Jelawang

2nd Day 07.00am Sunrise at Base camp Jelawang and Breakfast 10.00am Packing 11.00am: Trekking to Gunung Stong State Park Resort 12.00am: Bathing at Waterfall Jelawang 01.00pm: Lunch 03.00pm: Exploration Gua Keris, Gua Pagar & Gua Gelap 05.00pm: Rest at Dabong Village / Resort 06.00pm: End of travel

ITINERARY II : 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHTPACKAGE : 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT (Gunung Stong State Park Adventure )

1st Day 08.00am: Briefing from guide 09.00am: Exploration Gua Keris, Gua Pagar & Gua Gelap 12.00am: Lunch at Dabong / Jelawang 02.00pm: Trekking to Jelawang Waterfall 05.00pm: Rest at Base Camp / Bathing / Slide at waterfall 07.00pm: Dinner 08.00pm: Night view from waterfall Jelawang 10.00pm: Rest

2nd Day 07.00am Sunrise at Base camp Jelawang 08.00am Breakfast 09.00am Trekking to Seven Tier, Gua Rantai & Last waterfall 11.00am Packing and trekking down to Gunung Stong State Park Resort 12.00am: Bathing at Waterfall Jelawang 01.00pm: Lunch 03.00pm: Rest at Dabong Village / Resort 05.00pm: End of travel

ITINERARY I : 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTPACKAGE : 3 DAY / 2 NIGHT (Mt. Stong Summit)

1st Day08.00am: Briefing from guide09.00am: Exploration Gua Keris, Gua Pagar & Gua Gelap 12.00am: Lunch at Dabong / Jelawang02.00pm: Trekking to Jelawang Waterfall05.00pm: Rest at Base Camp / Bathing / Slide at waterfall07.00pm: Dinner & Night view from waterfall Jelawang10.00pm: Rest

2nd Day07.00am Sunrise at Base camp Jelawang and Breakfast08.00am Trekking to Mt. Stong summit01.00pm: Lunch at Mt. Stong summit02.00pm: Return trek to Basecamp Jelawang07.00pm: Dinner & Night view from waterfall Jelawang10.00pm: Rest

Continue……3rd Day 07.00am: Sunrise at Base camp Jelawang 08.00am: Breakfast 09.00am: Trekking to Seven Tier, Gua Rantai & Last waterfall 12.00am: Lunch 01.00pm: Packing and trekking down to Gunung Stong State Park Resort 02.00am: Bathing at Waterfall Jelawang 03.00pm: Rest at Dabong Village / Resort 05.00pm: End of travel

ITINERARY II : 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTPACKAGE : 3 DAY / 2 NIGHT (Mt. Ayam Summit)

1st Day08.00am: Briefing from guide09.00am: Exploration Gua Keris, Gua Pagar & Gua Gelap 12.00am: Lunch at Dabong / Jelawang02.00pm: Trekking to Jelawang Waterfall05.00pm: Rest at Base Camp / Bathing / Slide at waterfall07.00pm: Dinner & Night view from waterfall Jelawang10.00pm: Rest

2nd Day07.00am Sunrise at Base camp Jelawang and Breakfast08.00am Trekking to Mt. Ayam summit01.00pm: Lunch at Mt. Ayam summit02.00pm: Return trek to Basecamp Jelawang07.00pm: Dinner & Night view from waterfall Jelawang10.00pm: Rest

Continue……3rd Day 07.00am: Sunrise at Base camp Jelawang 08.00am: Breakfast 09.00am: Trekking to Seven Tier, Gua Rantai & Last waterfall 12.00am: Lunch 01.00pm: Packing and trekking down to Gunung Stong State Park Resort 02.00am: Bathing at Waterfall Jelawang 03.00pm: Rest at Dabong Village / Resort 05.00pm: End of travel

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