We reached Tanjung Malim at 8.20 a.m. after an hour drive from Petaling Jaya. Immediately upon arrival we headed towards the market for our breakfast and to buy packed food for our trek.
At 9.15 a.m., we proceeded towards our destination which is at Kampung Orang Asli Chinggung settlement. The drive along the narrow lane which criss-crosses orchards and a few camping resorts (providing tube rafting activities) to the trail head took about 45 minutes. From here, we trekked about 1 hour to the picnic "island" spot. The clear trail, which runs parallel to a river, cuts through the jungle forest, bamboo groves and lalang clearing. Along the way, we spotted many towering durian trees but alas luck was not with us as we only found unripe fruits on the ground.
Our group, comprising 10 adults and 4 kids, set up camp on the "island" which is actually a vast collection of boulders, rocks and sand with shrubs and trees in the middle of Sg Perah. The "island" is large enough to accommodate 50 over picnickers. On that day, we were lucky to have the whole place to ourselves. The place is pristine and shady while the flowing river water is clear.
After spending 2½ hours lazying around, we packed and left at 1.30 p.m. and reached the trail head at 2 p.m. Immediately, thereafter we followed the durian lovers in search for the famed kampung durian basai. We came away disappointed as the 100-year old tree did not shed any fruits that day.
Overall, it is a relaxing and pleasant hiking cum picnicking trip. The round trip clocked 200 km and RM16.40 in toll cost.
For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/3239.
thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteInteresting report, thanks for sharing. Does the trail end at the "island"? Any idea if there could be waterfalls around?
ReplyDeleteThe trail runs parallel to the river. There is one unmarked spot where we turned off to the riverbank to cross the shallow flowing river to the "island" sitting right in the middle of the wide river.
ReplyDeleteThe organiser, Mr Tee informed me that there are 2 waterfalls unknown even to the locals. If you are keen, you are invited to join him to recce the 3-tier waterfall at Sg. Lempong, a tributary of Sg. Bernam, originating from G Semangkok. I will PM you his contacts.
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