[Hiking Series] M'sia-Gunung Belumut(1,010m) + Rimau: Full-Day Training Hike!

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As we don't just wish to do Belumut, we are going to do an extension which includes going to another "peak" Gua Rimau. Gunung Belumut (1,010m) is an excellent (some say challenging) day-hike near Kluang, which is around 2 hours from Singapore. It is often used as a training hike to keep up in fitness, or as preparation for other hikes as it gives you experience and preparation for other tougher hike in Malaysia, like Ophir, other G7 mountains in Malaysia, or Kinabalu. Due to its location, makes it a solid day hike, still have a good dinner and be back in SG in 1 day.

It is located in the Hutan Lipur Gunung Lumut (Mount Belumut Recreational Forest). There are 4 ‘checkpoints’ on the way to the peak. The trail is a forest trail which gets steeper, and some roped sections here and there. It serves as good training as the route is reasonably straight forward, and keeps ascending with little flat ground. The extension to Gua Rimau is an additional 3-4km (an additional ~1-2h total)

Most fit hikers can reach Belumut Summit in less than 4 hours, and Rimau in around 5h, and be back down in less than 4h, but average hikes take around 4h one way.

It is slightly longer than Lambak, Datuk or Angsi, but not as long as Ophir or Kinabalu. However, that also depends on the terrain conditions, so its at least solid day of hiking (8-11h)! Do note that there are leeches on this trail, and rain can make it slipper and muddy!

Who is this for?

It is most suitable for those who want to test their fitness and mental strength, experience a tougher hike other than Lambak or Datuk, or to do another hike other than the usual ones. It is also shorter than Ophir.

It serves as a good training or progressive hike for those who wish to do more hiking. Most do it as general training for other hikes.

How tough is it/How fit do I have to be?

The trek is inclduing the extension is around 5h up and 4h down, and can be 8-11h depending on your pace.

It is generally tropical forest trail, can be muddy, and there are some rope portions. The route is quite straight forward, but it just ascends all the way up.

However, if you have done Gunung Datuk/Lambak/Angsi before, the terrain is not that much of a surprise.

This is okay for newbies, as long as you have some level of fitness, if not it might be fun and challenging for those who are first time in Malaysia!

How many pax for the trip to happen?

Minimum 12 pax to start the trip!

Once confirmed, a Whatsapp group/info-session will be set up.

Estimated Itinerary: (Saturday)
~1.00 am : Meet @ Marsiling MRT
5.00 am : Breakfast
6.30 am : Reach Belumut Trailhead, prepare for the hike
7.00 am : Start hike
11.00 am : Arrive at the peak, head to Rimau
12:30 pm : Reach Rimau, descent to Trailhead
5:00 pm : Reach back Belumut Trailhead, Wash up and exit.
6.30 pm : Dinner (cost not included)
8.30 pm++ : Head back to Singapore.

Itinerary is subject to changes based on conditions and group speed and trek leader's discretion

Price: $140 per pax.

Price includes:
2-ways Transport
All associated Park Permits/ Fees
LMT Trek Leader
Guides

Price excludes:
All Personal expenses/Meals
Visa Application (if any)
Other personal expenses

This event is organized by
LITTLE MONSTERS TRAVEL PTE LTD
Travel Agent Licence No: 03117
Contact : +65 88842635
Email: info@littlemonsterstravel.net