Mount Tahan

Mount Tahan (Malay: 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.

Mount Tahan
Gunung Tahan
ڬونوڠ تاهن
Highest point
Elevation2,187 m (7,175 ft) [1]
Prominence2,140 m (7,020 ft) [1]
ListingUltra
Ribu
Coordinates4°37′57″N 102°14′03″E [1]
Geography
Mount Tahan
Malaysia
LocationTaman Negara National Park, Pahang, Malaysia
Parent rangeTahan Range

Gunung Tahan is considered by many to be one of the toughest treks in Peninsular Malaysia.

Trails

There are three trails to the summit, commonly referred to as:

  • Kuala Tahan-Kuala Tahan
  • Merapoh-Kuala Tahan or Kuala Tahan-Merapoh
  • Merapoh-Merapoh

The Kuala Tahan classic trail is the oldest and most scenic trail. A return trip on this trail typically takes seven days. Climbers have to trek across undulating ridges and make several river crossings before finally reaching the foot of the mountain to make the final ascent. Climbers without adequate physical fitness or training are not advised to attempt Gunung Tahan.

The other two trails are from Merapoh (Sungai Relau). The Merapoh-Merapoh trail is significantly shorter than the other two. A return trip on the Merapoh trail takes 3–4 days. A traverse from Kuala Tahan to Merapoh (or the other way around) takes around 5 days.

Temperature

Mount Tahan can be very cold at night. Temperatures can range from 4 °C to 18 °C between December and January, and 7 °C to 27 °C between June and September. Frost can sometimes appear at the summit.

  • River crossing near Kuala Juram
  • Sunset near Kem Botak
  • View at dawn near Kem Botak
  • Unnamed lesser peak, viewed from Kem Botak
  • Wooden signboard at the peak. The roof has been torn off due to severe weather in recent years
  • Lembah Teku, above Kem Gedung
  • Kem Gedung
  • Steep descent via a series of metal ladders at Gunung Tangga Lima Belas
  • Usnea near the peak
  • Orchids near the peak
  • Rafflesia near Wray's Camp

See also

References
  1. "Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Peninsular Malaysia". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
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