Gunung Rajah Day Trip - Bentong, Pahang

The Trek

• Height : 5528 feets (1685 meters)
• Location : Bentong (Pahang)
• Usually it takes 6 hours to 7 hours from car park to reach the summit
• Distance : about 16.3 KM
• GPS Coordinate : N3.54959 E101.80580

Getting there

•  Go on the MRR2 towards Kuantan direction
•  Follow the signs to Bentong on Karak highway (42.7 KM)
•  Exit Bentong  towards Jalan Kuala Lumpur (0.4 KM)
•  Turn right onto Jalan Kuala Lumpur (4.2 KM)
•  Turn left onto Jalan Ketari (2.1 KM)
•  Jalan Ketari turns slightly left and becomes Jalan Ah Peng (0.7 KM)
•  Turn right onto Jalan Padang (0.07 KM)
•  Slight left onto Jalan Tras (0.8 KM)
•  Turn left onto Jalan Chamang (8.0 KM)
•  The trail head in Chamang Waterfall  (N3.50948 E101.85799)

Facilities and Fees

• Toilet and Bathroom : RM 1.00 (before 7:00 p.m.)
• Parking : Parking Area 
• Guide : No
• Permit : RM 10.00 (Apply in advance)
• JPSM Permit Information  
• JPSM Contact Information

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Gunung Rajah Trail Map

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Exploring Gunung Rajah Summit Day Trip

February, 23 2013

Conquer Gunung Rajah in a single day was one of my aim in 2013.  The first attempt was not able to make it on January 2013 so we would like to a second try again a month after. This was my first time joining KL Hiking Group, they set the cut off time of 7 hours max to reach the summit or else we got to U turn back wherever we were (event just 5 minutes more to reach the top).  

The distance and time frame limit was really trained my mental strength on ascent to ensure that I could reach the peak within 6 hours 25 minutes (late started15 minutes + wrong trail wasted 20 minutes), descent time was really trained my physical fitness to ensure that I could walk back to the trail head.

Yes! I did it. I must admit that this hike tested my limit to the max with 13 hours hiked and rest at the summit for 30 minutes.

0615   Start Trekking
0630   Orang Asli Settlement
0705   End of logging road
0833   Reached “Y” River (Lost about 20 minutes went to wrong trail)
0911   Lata Naning Waterfall
0918   Reached Open Area (Signboard)
0954   Reached Rescue Point
1014   Reached Lata Hijau
1131   Reached False Peak
1201   Reached Face Rock
1255   Reached Gunung Rajah Summit (5 minutes before the cut off time)

1325   Start descent
1435   Reached False Peak
1530   Reached Lata Hijau
1710   Reached “Y” River
1840   Reached Logging Road
1950   Back to Car Park

Started in the dark

Logging Road

End of Logged Road

Y River

Lata Naning

Open area with Signboard

Lata Hijau

False Peak

Gunung Rajah Summit still far away

Rock Face

Finally....the Summit of Gunung Rajah!

Finally...back to car park

Gunung Rajah Trail Map

Gunung Rajah Trail Profile

Second attempt for Gunung Rajah Day Trip

October, 25 2014

On the first half of the journey ascent to the peak was really enjoyed.  Started our journey a bit late, reached to the peak about 1:50 p.m. On the way back rain started while we almost reached Lata Hijau campsite. By the time we reached Y river about 5:40 p.m. the water has been raised up more than 8 feet. Trying a few attempts but failed, stuck in the river crossing for 12 hours and experienced the longest night ever in my life with cool weather, heavy rain, water raised up again at mid night, rush up to upper part. Luckily all of us with extra food, water and emergency blanket. Managed to came out next day morning. 

Car Park Wash room

Journey Start

Viewing Gunung Rajah in End of Log Road Area

Crossing Y River

Lata Naning campsite

 

Lata Hijau campsite

False Peak

Rock Face Area (Bring your own rope)

Gunung Rajah Summit

 

On the way back to Lata Hijau...Raining

Lata Naning

By the time reached Y River, totally different view!

Before and After

Morning vs. evening

Waiting for one hour only drop a bit

Last time vs. now