On the 8th May 2014 - The fans & sports & recreation for members of Perlis State has started expidition to Mount Stong ( 1421 Meters) and Mount Ayam ( 1503 Meters ) in rainforest Kelantan State, Malaysia.Promote course by the Department of Youth & Sports Perlis State.
Activities In Expidition
Hiking, Nature Walk Night Trekking Climbing,Caving,Biodiversity,Leave No Trace, Does & Dont Concept Team Building,Safety & Awareness.KBS Program Guiding by Nature Guide `Ja Bogo & Nik, Opie ( Baha Base Camp )
The Gunung Stong State Park (GSSP) is The Highest 7 tier Waterfall in S.E.Asia, gazeted as state park on October 2005 is listed among the top five unique ecotourism destinations in Malaysia.
GSSP covers an area of 21,950 hectares of land dotted with high peaks, dense forest, a variety of caves, rivers and waterfalls. Its thick jungle is home to elephants, tigers, bears, gibbons, hornbills and a range of other exotic wildlife, as well as a variety of flora and fauna including the world’s largest flower, the rafflesia of the kerii meyer species, and the endemic long-sectioned bamboo, a type of purple herb (Didymocarpus calcareous) and a unique palm species (Licuala stongesis).
With the assistance of a qualified and knowledgeable trekking guide, the journey uphill is made more meaningful as he points out species of wildlife sighted along the way. In good weather conditions, an experienced guide can take travelers along the scenic route of the waterfalls from the foot of Gunung Stong at least halfway before continuing inland for the rest of the hike up. This route showcases the waterfall cascading down from great heights along the solid granite rock structure, a breath-taking sight to behold.
At the peak of Stong Waterfalls is Baha’s Camp – and much-appreciated rest for tired legs. Weary travellers often make Baha’s Camp their pit stop for the night before continuing up Gunung Stong the following day. It has six wooden huts and two camping grounds that can accommodate between 150 and 200 people at one time. From here, one can sit at the edge of smooth, large rocks and watch the crystal-clear waters of Stong river rush down over the steep edge of the mountain. In the mornings, a thick fog floats in the air creating the dreamy effect of walking on clouds. By noon, the fog clears to reveal a magical view of the lush green valley below. When night descends, snuggle up by the campfire as the mysterious legends and folklores about the origins of Gunung Stong are unraveled.
From Baha’s Camp, it only takes a minute to walk over to the Kolam Tuan Puteri (Princess Pool) where one can enjoy a refreshing dip by the falls. About 25 minutes trek from Baha’s Camp is the Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells), a series of smaller waterfalls that empty into mini pools.Other places worth visiting and easily accessible from Baha’s Camp are:
The Y Waterfalls, also known as the “Last Waterfalls”, where separate waterfalls from two mountains, Gunung Stong and Gunung Ayam, meet. Legends abound that it is the proverbial fountain of youth as those who drink from it are said to retain a youthful appearance.Nice to swimming in the waterfall pool that is in a older 150 million years rainforest ( 30 minutes away from Baha's Camp)
Cave Expiditon - Gua Ikan,Gua Pagar,Gua Gelap & Gua Keris is famous in this area for caving to look a nature stalagtite & stalagmite.
In Jeli town to Dabong,Kuala Krai can use transport Gerik Highway & Train from Kuala Lumpur to Dabong in near Jelawang small town.The Malays villagers in this area have a Gunong Stong Park Resort.
Waterfall 450meter
Black Millipede
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