INFORMATION ON MT. ULU SEPAT 2

GUNUNG ULU SEPAT This mountain is remote and unknown to many people. It is located in Belum Forest (Hutan Belum). Any Malaysians will know that Hutan Belum is still virgin, untouched by the outside world. If you are lost in this Hutan Belum, the nearest civilisation is 40/50 kilometers away and that's about 3 days of trek if you walked straight. In 1996, the total number of people summiting this mountain is still a double digit figure. Till now the number is still low, considering the inaccessible nature of that place. There's abundant supply of flora, high in medicinal value. Aboriginal tribes, called Orang Asli still use this forest as a base for primary living. The only contact to the outside world is a 3 hours boat ride through Temenggur Lake (Tasik Temenggur). Tasik Temenggur is formed when the government decide to built a dam on a Temenggur River in 1970s. As a result, the forest submerged in water to form the lake. Even now, we can see most of the dead tree coming out of the water, still standing proud. This lake has been a main transport system for the Orang Asli, linking Grik to Pos Kemar. Floating Restaurant at Tasik Temenggur

 

Height: 2161 m (Seventh highest in Peninsular Malaysia) Location: Hutan Belum, Perak Foot: Pos Kemar, Perak Duration (Ulu Kinta-Korbu-Ulu Kinta): 4 days Expedition type: Midweight backpacking Suggested Rucsac Capacity: 50 liters Estimated Rucsac Loading: 12-15 kg Water Supply: -will be available soon- Summit temperature: 5-15 deg Celcius To get to the foot of mountain: From Pudu Raya Bus Terminal (Kuala Lumpur), take a express coach to Grik, Perak. From Grik, hire a taxi to the Temenggur Dam. From Temenggur Dam, take a 3 hour boat ride to Pos Kemar. (Note: Boat ride from Temenggur Dam to Pos Kemar has to be book few weeks before departure. Boat rides are expensive, hiring a boat for one whole group will be a cheaper option )  Mountain Guides: Compulsory. Can be obtained from Persatuan Rekreasi Perak or Orang Asli village at Pos Kemar. Estimated Budget (From K.L.): RM 100 (excluding guide and boat ride)  Emergency: Make a written report to the nearby police station, stating your estimated day you exit the jungle.