Before entering the park, we had to pay RM10 per person and a deposit of RM50 for the camping gear and food. The park authorities were quite strict about picnickers/campers littering the area. The deposit would be forfeited if the park rangers noticed that campers did not clean up after themselves. With all the administrative details out of the way, we headed towards our destination at Kolam Gajah. It was an easy trail even though it was high noon by the time we started our hike because the tall keruing and meranti trees shaded us from the scorching sun.
Along the way, leafy shrubs and vegetation, some with brilliant red and yellow blossoms, grew in abundance on both sides of the trail. Colourful butterflies fluttered among the flowers searching for nectar. After about 20 minutes, we arrived at Kolam Puteri which has a beautiful waterfall. The waters thundered down from a height of more than 100 feet above, crashing over boulders and rocks before hitting the pool at the bottom and then meandering gently down the hill. Since it was near to the entrance of the park, tons of picnickers were already there.
The flora we saw on the way up was amazing - the monkey cup hanging off the trees. After walking for about another hour, finally we reached Kolam Gajah. We were about 2000 feet above sea level, and the air was chilly. Our organiser not allowed us to continue the hike because he said that it is dangerous, so we had no choice but to have a picnic and swam at Kolam Gajah.
Starting Point
Kolam Gajah
Four beautiful girls with an old man
Note: Photos supplied by WH Wong
1 comment:
haha.. why didnt bring me go? -6th month-
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