What we’re about
Go take a HIKE!
I grew up in the beautiful wooded hills of Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur till my teens. Somehow, 35 years later, I found myself once again living next to the lush 160 acres wooded forests of Gasing Hills.
Gasing Hills, is a beginner friendly hike site for anyone who seeks to venture into hiking and I have been hiking there with my two children since 35 years ago. Kids grew up enjoying the wildlife, forests and flora. We bonded together with nature just as how I bonded growing up at & my Historical Heritage Hike is a personal journey of my life & my most popular FREE Hike.
14 years ago, in search of a healthy quasi-retirement hobby, I began hiking every weekend. However, hiking alone was boring and so I formed a group “Happy Hikers’. A few like-minded outdoor-loving folks joined and we began small hikes at Gasing Hills. Soon the group grew bigger, now 3000!
Our eager bunch of hikers, consisting of both Malaysians and foreigners soon got bored of the same tracks and ventured out further outside the Klang Valley and climbed dozens LOCAL mountains; first was Nuang which stands at 1,493 meters above sea level, followed by Datuk, Bukit Tabur, Pine Tree, Ledang, Rajah, Bunga Buah, Kinabalu, Repin, Kutu, Galla, Irau, Berembun, Hitam, Raka, Brinchang, Jasar, Broga and many other mountains not once anymore but over 13 years, several times each year!.
Hiking become a family affair, my supportive wife (now EX) has been with me on the adventures and on her 55th Birthday, she summitted Mt Kilimanjaro. I was leading 45 Climbers at Mt, Halasan Jeju Korea 0n my 60th Birthday! Both my children, who are now working adults in the 30's are ardent hikers too.
I am proud to say that Happy Hikers have had great adventures, more than a 1,500, amongst them, Mt Pulag in Manila Thrice (many times, Mt Kinabalu, Gunung Agung, Bali, Gunung Ranjani, ( five times) Pangkubang Perahu (twice), Doi Pui, Doi Sutep (Chiangmai-Twice), Mt Fansipan, Vietnam, Mt Fuji, Japan (8 times) Mt Homan, Mt Takao ( a dozen times) , Mt Apo, Philippines, Shiva Puri (Nepal), Hampta Pass (thrice), India, Tibet-Kailashm, Pulchowki, Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal, (7 times) & Everest Base Camp which I did 6 times, going 5th!
I also have had hikes all over Europe. Having done many climbs till 6,000 meters, my sights on now on peaks above 7,200 meters in 2023. I never imagined that at retirement age of 63! (Now 666 years old) I could attempt and succeed at such feats.
Hiking builds confidence and self-esteem, which leads to managing issues, business or personal life an easy breeze. My group members are healthier, fitter, feeling better and are full of enthusiasm and confidence. Together we have made a difference in several hundreds of us, on health, friendships, self-esteem & personal growth.
Our hikes are Sundays, Saturdays and Wednesdays, usually lasting for a duration of three to six hours and we organize one or two major hike up a mountain twice a month & overseas every month. I found the morning hikes to be really beneficial. We hardly have any temptations to skip the mornings as opposed to the evening, we may be tired or stressed. In the mornings the mind is fresh and open for any exercise hikes which are technically, walking and climbing that requires no special skills!
What is it in for me? A great start to the day, less stress, better sleep, weight loss, overall muscular strength, increase in brain power, raises good cholesterol HDL levels in blood, lowers LDL or bad cholesterol levels, makes back pain or any pain disappear, boosts immune system, strengthens joints and better sexual health.
Only pain I feel on my local climbs and hikes, I loathe the wanton destruction of nature for development, agriculture and timber. I wonder in generations to come the beauty that we now enjoy would ever exist at the pace the jungle environment is mowed down.
Happy hikers contribute to nature by organizing annual jungle clean up, we have done SEVEN, 8th is soon. Happy Hikers is an Enterprise now, Happy Hikers Kuala Lumpur & being in Government Regulations has since morphed into Lifetime Adventures Holidays SDN BHD, a licensed Travel Agency!
As we all age, I would like to say, embrace the great outdoors, it’s FREE! Only if you hike or simply exercise Any ailments can be kept at bay and one will feel wonderful and years younger; I find that amongst all my holidays, when a nature hike is thrown in, it makes all the positive difference in life, work, family and most importantly health. Go take a HIKE!
Ganesan S Pillay
019 228 6666 or 012 203 8889
Founder & Lead Hike Captain
Happy Hikers Kuala Lumpur
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Exotic Kenya-30 May-5 June-Safari-Tours-Flights-Hotels RM8,800Needs location
7 Days 6 nights 3 Star *Lodge Outside the Amboseli National Park
Arrival Date Day 1 : 30th June , The Clients arrive at midnight- Meet and greet and transfer to a Hotel in Nairobi CBD or another at Westlands area
Destination: Africa - Nairobi · Accommodation: https://kijeplace.com/
or the Lotos inn and Suites · Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast · Transfer: By Road Van / Bus
Day 2: 31st June Nairobi City Tour
Giraffe Centre,
National Museum. Mall for Lunch at your own cost.
Day 3: 1st May Nairobi to Amboseli National Park In the morning at 0630Hrs, you'll be picked up from your hotel, embark on a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, which is approximately a 4-hour journey from Nairobi.
Elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and various antelope species. Amboseli is also home to predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals, so there's always the possibility of witnessing a thrilling wildlife interaction.
Day 4: 2nd May - Full Day Exploring Amboseli Rise early to catch the spectacular sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro before setting off on a full day of exploration in Amboseli National Park.
Day 5: 3rd May Amboseli -- Nairobi Rise early to catch the spectacular sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro before setting down for a delicious breakfast. At 0900 am check out and bid farewell to AA Amboseli Lodge /National Park.
Day 6: 4th May Nairobi City. This day is an extra day for the group; No specific program. the day is set for clients shopping and self-arranged Excursion. Destination: Nairobi · Accommodation: Kije Place or the Lotos inn and Suites · Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast · Transfer: Not Arranged by us
Day 7: 5th May Nairobi- Airport Transfer Pick from your hotel and transfer to the Airport for your flight back to Malaysia Transfer: By Road Van / Bus Cost Based on Size of the Group and the Dates of travel (Season) January 2025
Cost will Inclusive • All activities (unless labelled as optional) • Park Entry fee. (Amboseli National Park) https://www.kws.go.ke/amboseli-national-park • A professional driver/guide 4x4 Land Cruiser /Van depending on Choice • All transportation (unless labelled as optional) • All Government taxes/vat • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section) • Complimentary drinking water in the vehicle (on all days) • 2 Nights in Nairobi before Safari and 2 Nights after Safari (Total 4 Nights) • 2 Nights in https://aalodges.com/aa-lodges/aa-amboseli/
Does Not Include • Visit to Masai Village, Lunch & Dinner in Nairobi & Visa
