GUNUNG BERINCHANG

If anyboone tells you that he has climbed Gunung Berinchang, ask him how he do it. This is because, the summit of Gunung Berinchang can be accessed by car. Standing at 2032 meters, the summit provide the highest point that can be reached by road in peninsular Malaysia, and the view from this point is simply breathtaking. Rows and rows of vegetable plots and tea on hill slopes offer a scenic view. There's even a tower at the summit to make all those camera to work. 


Tea plantation

Gunung Berinchang can also be access by jungle trekking, This normally will take 2 to 3 hours of accent and another 2 hours descent. For the more adventurous, they can continue their trek to Gunung Irau nearby. The trek will take another 2 hours.
 

Height: 2032 meters

Location: Cameron Highland, Pahang

Foot: Berinchang Town, Cameron Highland

Duration: 4 hours

Expedition type: Day Pack

Suggested Rucsac Capacity: 30 liters

Estimated Rucsac Loading: 3-6 kg

Water Supply: Not needed

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 Tanah Rata, Cameron Highland. Then take another bus to town of Berinchang.

Mountain Guides:
Not needed.

Estimated Budget (From K.L.): RM 60 (excluding guide)

Emergency:
Not needed

Ratings
Physical Light                                                                                                   Fit
View Poor                                                     Excellent
Conservation Polluted                                                                Unspoilt
Accessibility Accessible                                                      Inaccessible
Technical Low                                                                       High
OVERALL Poor                                                                  E xcellent