Sunday, 5 August 2012

Gunung Bunga Buah - Gohtong Jaya (Pahang)

The Trek

  • Height :  4690 feet (1430 meter)
  • Location : Gohtong Jaya (Pahang)
  • Usually it takes 3 to 4 hours
  • Distance : about 7.2 KM
  • GPS Coordinate : N3.37413 E101.73973

Getting there

  • From Karak Highway towards Kuantan
  • Take exit to Genting Highlands
  • Take first exist on the roundabout towards Gohtong Jaya road
  • You would see the shop lot on your left hand side
  • Turn left after the 7-11 shop
  • You can park your car at the end of the road N3.39546 E101.76724

Facilities and Fees

GPX in Google Map

Gunung Bunga Buah Trail Map

GPX Download Link

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Exploring Gunung Bunga Buah

August, 05 2012


Gunung Bunga Buah located in Gohtong Jaya with the height of 1430 meter a.s.l.  It offers a moderate climb as the trail itself starts with high in elevation. The trail start from a small farm, with a short climb will leads you to an abandoned road, along the way with old quarry before the proper trail head appears at your right  which leads you to the mossy forest.

0825   Start Trekking
0845   Reached Abandoned Road
0855   Reached Old Quarry
0935   Reached Trail Head Entrance to Mossy Forest
1050   Reached False Peak
1155   Reach Summit


1317   Start Decent
1346   Reached False Peak

1440   Reached Trail Head Entrance
1519   Reached Old Quarry
1531   Reached Main Road
1600   Reached Car Park





Starting Point


Stage 1

Stage 2 Abandoned Road



Stage 3 Old Quarry






Signboard show the direction of Gunung Bunga Buah Entrance Point

Gunung Bunga Buah Entrance Point



False Peak








False Peak

Summit of Gunung Bunga Buah










10 comments:

  1. TEBING TINGGI BACAKPACKER(fb)TTB OUT DOOR
    MOUNT GUIDE SERVICES LICENCED(TG 9024)

    WILL ARRANGE:
    -forestry permit
    -police report
    -nature guider licenced
    -emergency kit(basic)
    -walkie talkie
    -4x4 to trail head

    ANDY
    017-9997790
    call/whataps/sms

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  2. Is it still available? Cant find much information online.

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    1. Hi JL,

      Yes, it still available. My friend just hiked it few weeks ago.

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  3. Hi, is there any permit require to hike this Gunung buah?

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  4. i need to join the hike this sat 29th July, can some one reply to my email address: hotwingrepublic@gmail.com
    thank you

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  5. Yes. Must get landowners' consent.

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  6. Hey McHiker,

    I plan to hike Gunung Bunga Buah with my friends on this coming weekend, may I know the trail still available now?

    Regards,
    Mountain Ranger

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  8. Any latest update (2023) on this mount buah bunga need any permit? or remain no need permit?

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