Facts & Legend about Gunung Tahan Gunung Tahan, 'the Forbidden Mountain', has long been the source of local myth and legend. A vast monkey standing guard over two pots of magic stones lives on the summit, according to the folk fore of Taman Neegara's indigenous people. The Orang Asli people of Taman Negara, the Batek., believe the forest is the home of their ancestors. They hold great respect for their natural environments and only take from it what is necessary for their survival. It is taboo or lavoc for them to destroy their natural heritage. Originally the Orang Asli had no need to travel and explore the hills because all they needed for survival could be found in the lowland valleys. Today, guides will willingly escort tourist to the summit of Taman Negara's hill and mountains. The summit of Gunung Tahan defeated the first expedition to attempt to gain it in 1863 when the Sultan of Pahang's team was blocked by the awesome Teku Gorge. Only in 1905 was it finally conquered by a British-Malay expedition led by the explorer Leonard Wray. The history of climbing Gunung Tahan 1875-The first European to hear of Gunung Tahan was a Russian Explorer, Baron Von Mikluho-maclay who "noticed at some distance from Kampung Penghulu Gedong Kelantan a remarkable mountain which was pointed out to me as Gunung Tahan " (skinner,1878) 1880-The first 2 expeditions were sent by Sultan Ahmad of Pahang on an unknown date in search for magic stones at the summit. these stone could well very related to a popular folktale about two pots containing gold and silver, and guarded by a monkey as big as rhinoceros on mountain tahan. an attempt via the 1000m teku george which seemed be the easiest way up. however, both parties failed due to steep cliff and revine. 1884-Sir F.A Swettenham, on a visit to main range in Perak, reported: "within a very few minutes of sightings the mountain is no longer visible, and even the cloud seemed to have merged in the haze of horizon, making it difficult o believe that we have really seen there a far more imposing height than I have yet beheld in peninsular." 1890-Expedition led by H.N.Ridley, only got as far as few kilometers upstream from Kuala Tahan. 1899-W.W.Sket as the first to get the farther than the lowlands. After planted some durians and rambutans somewhere along the Tahan River, he ascended as far as the spot known today as Gunung Pangkin.(1463m ) which he marked as a flag. 1902-Expedition led by a naturalist Mr Waterstrad, who claimed to reach Tahan range, but his descriptions differed greatly from the area's featured. 1905-Robinson expedition was the famous and successful European expeditions to mountain tahan. They set off by boat on the morning of 17 may, 1905 to Kuala Tembeling and later to Kuala Tahan. The party set off up the Tahan River in 14 dugout canoes to Kuala Teku, which takes 4 day to complete. The whole party consisting 65 people, carrying food supplies that include 15bags of rice (25kg each), salted fish, and some fowl. The supplies were carried in basket made of rattan and wide palm leaves. The first week of June 1905 was spent to make progress along the unchartered ridged before finally reaching "observations hill". They noticed two small hills before a great plateau. These two peaks later were known as Gunung Tangga 15 and Gunung Reskit. On June 7,two Malay guides planted a flag on the shoulder of Gunung Gedong, which is 3 km away from observations hill. As recorded by later expeditions team, four of of robinson's Malay helpers; Cik Nik, Mu'min, Mat Aris and Balang were the first people o reach summit of gunung tahan at 10.15am on July 16th 1905. Two months later after leaving Kuala Tahan .(scrivenor,1912) 1906-The survey department constructed the survey beacon and steel plates and fixed the mountain's height at 7050 feet. 1912-Gunung Tahan was rightfully granted its stature of 7186 ft.(scrivenor,1912). The figure stands at 7'182 ft today.
Gunung Tahan Maps, Trail & Profile Gunung Tahan at 2'187 metres above sea level is located in the Tahan Range and is the largest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. There are three routes up to Gunung Tahan: from Kuala Tahan, from Merapoh and from Kuala Koh. These are arduous trek demanding good physical fitness and mental determination, in addition to well maintained equipment, thorough preparation, and sound leadership if a large group is involved. Weight is crucial when it has to be carried for many days, so food should have minimal packaging and moisture content. To protect the forest, timber fires are not permissible and cooking gas or fuel must, therefore, be carried as well. All rubbish must be accounted for, except materials that can be burned. It is best to eliminate all non-essential packaging before leaving Kuala Tahan. The 110 kilometres return walk from Kuala Tahan to the mountain summit normally takes eight to nine days. The trail passes several river crossings, sometimes hazardous, and traverses long dry ridges demanding rationing of every last drop of water. The climatic extremes are daunting, as conditions on the Gunung Tahan plateau can be very cold, whereas in lowlands, the high humidity is debilitating. Rains can be very heavy and prolonged.
To The Summit
Complete Trail Map From Kuala Tahan-Summit- to Sg Realu (Click to enlarge) There have 3 trail to reach the summit of Gunung Tahan 1. Kuala Tahan Entrance (classic trail) The original Kuala Tahan Trail is the longer & challenging trail to reach the summit by using 4 days time. By using this original trail, you need to pass 27 peak of mountain and 7 time of river crossing. Trail Map From Kuala Tahan to Summit (Click to enlarge)
2. Merapoh Entrance (Sungai Relau) Merapoh trail open since August 1993,it is the shorter & easy trail by only using 2 days time to reach the summit. Trail Map From Sg Relau to Summit (Click to enlarge)
3. Kuala Koh Entrance is the latest mountain trail opened to public. It takes at least 16 days and required a very good experience & planning. Mountain Climbing Safety Tips (Descriptions in Bahasa Malaysia) TIPS KESELAMATAN PENDAKIAN GUNUNG “Jangan Memperkecil Alam Semulajadi” Pendakian gunung di kawasan hutan tropika telah menjadi salah satu pengisian pilihan ramai bagi aktiviti lasak rekreasi luar di Malaysia. Rata-rata aktiviti pendakian atau jelajah gunung (mountain trekking) dijalankan di persekitaran hutan semulajadi yang berlatarbelakangkan sumber rekreasi dan ekopelancongan yang masih asli. Kebanyakan rentis gunung atau rentis di hutan semulajadi telah wujud sejak sekian lama dan mungkin telah digunakan oleh generasi terdahulu sebagai laluan perhubungan dan mungkin juga ia turut dikongsi sama oleh hidupan liar sebagai denai dan kawasan keliaran. Walaupun rentis pendakian menuju puncak Gunung Tahan dan puncak Gunung Benom tidak memerlukan individu mempunyai kemahiran teknikal pendakian (seperti penggunaan tali, kapak ais, mendaki tembok batu dll) beberapa kemahiran seperti penggunaan alat perkhemahan dan asas pertolongan cemas adalah sangat penting. Perlu diingatkan laluan pendakian yang akan ditempuhi adalah pelbagai situasi (menaik-menurun-memanjat-menyeberang sungai) yang mana ia mampu memberi tekanan berlebihan terhadap buku lali, lutut dan seluruh anggota badan oleh itu pendaki perlu sentiasa berhati-hati serta mendengar arahan atau mendapatkan pandangan pemandu arah/ guide. 1. Berjalan/ Trekking Dengan Selamat
2. Tips Kesihatan · Digalakkan kepada bakal pendaki membuat persediaan fizikal sebelum cuba menawan Gunung Tahan dan Gunung Benom, antaranya latihan jogging atau berjalan, berbasikal, berlari, berenang dan senaman adalah baik untuk menguatkan sistem kardiovaskular individu. Secara amnya apa-apa senaman atau pergerakan fizikal yang meningkatkan kadar degupan jantung selama lebih kurang 20 minit sehari mampu mambantu.
ü Gunung Tahan dan Gunung Benom terletak di Semenanjung Malaysia dalam Asia Tenggara merupakan salah satu kawasan yang mempunyai endemik malaria di dunia ini. ü Apa itu Malaria:
ü Teknik pencegahan adalah dengan cara mengambil ubat antimalaria atau mengelak dari digigit nyamuk. Pil antimalaria boleh didapati dari farmasi. ü Tanda-tanda dijangkiti malaria:
ü Rawatan perubatan boleh didapati dengan mendapat nasihat dari doktor. 3. Iklim dan Cuaca
4. Leave No Trace Ethics (Etika Beraktiviti di Kawasan Semulajadi) Take Nothing But Picture, Leave Nothing But Foot Prints Peningkatan populariti aktiviti lasak terutamanya pendakian gunung membawa kepada peningkatan jumlah pendaki. Dimana kebanyakkan kita tertarik untuk melibatkan diri kerana kecantikan, keaslian, dan keterpencilan sumber, bentuk muka bumi yang pelbagai serta cabaran yang terhidang adalah unik disamping pengalaman yang bakal ditempuhi menjadi kenangan seumur hidup. Gunung-gunung ini adalah sumber semulajadi yang perlu dilindungi dan seharusnya tidak dikorbankan hanya untuk memenuhi keperluan dan kehendak manusia. Jabatan berusaha menyedarkan orang ramai melalui penyebaran maklumat dan percaya jika masyarakat dididik mereka pasti akan membantu dalam usaha-usaha yang dibuat untuk melindungi dan mengekalkan sumber semulajadi. a. Membuat Perancangan & Sentiasa Bersedia
b. Berjalan & Berkhemah Di Atas Permukaan Sedia Ada Dan Tahan Lasak
c. Pelupusan Sampah & Sisa Manusia
d. Tinggalkan Apa Yang Anda Lihat & Jumpa
e. Kurangkan Impak Unggun Api
f. Hormati Hidupan Liar
g. Bertimbang Rasa Terhadap Pendaki Lain
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