The locals always considered this mountain as one of Malaysia's most Legendary mountain. The Legend tells about a beautiful princess escape from marrying a man she doesn’t love to Pulau Besar. With sadness in her heart and tears in her eyes, she left the land of her birth and come to this remote island in the straits of Malacca. Later, she made her way to Gunung Ledang. Ever since, folks have come to know her as Puteri Gunung Ledang (the Princessof Mount Ophir/ Gunung Ledang). Some of the people still believe that Puteri Gunung Ledang is still alive, and there are people who claim that they've seen the Puteri.

The legend is famous for the princess bizarre terms of marriage to Sultan Mansor Shah: that is a gold and silver bridge across jungle from Malacca to Ledang, seven trays of mosquitoes hearts, seven of mites jugs of areca nut water and juices of tears, one cup of the sultan’s blood and one from his son's. the wooer Sultan Mansor Shah however could not fulfil the condition laid down by the princess. 

Gunung Ledang is believed to have the richest flora species in the world. It has a 50 metres high waterfall with a wide drop of 50 metres, its icy cool water charge down upon large boulders, then break into rushing  rapids before plugging into the large sandy pool below. This waterfall, discovered some 50 years ago, is name the "Puteri Waterfalls" Over the period it has witnessed thousands of tourists almost every week, picnicking, backpacking or just bathing in the refreshing water of the pool.

Gunung Ledang International Challenge is held here every year, and lucrative prizes are up for grab. There two known ways of reaching the summit. One is from Sagil, a town in Johor, the other is through Asahan, Melaka. The shorter route is from Asahan. Gunung Ledang is the most visited mountain in Malaysia. It is not peculiar to find people who has climb the mountain more than 10 times. The reason being, the place is easily accessible and suitable for beginers who wants to feel what mountains in Malaysia are really like.Some groups are using this mountain as a training ground for other challenging venues.

Location: Asahan, Melaka

Summit temperature: 10-20 deg Celcius (Including chill and damp factor)

Mountain Guides:
Not Compulsory. Hiring one will qualify for a certificate. Cost: RM 30 per day 

To hire:

Gunung Ledang Resort, Tangkak
Bt, 26 Sagil, 84900 Tangkak,
Johor, Malaysia.
06-977 2888

Johor Tourism Department 
Suite 4-5, JOTIC
No 2, Jalan Ayer Molek,
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Tel: 07-223 4935, 07-224 9960
Fax: 07-223 7554

Emergency:
Rangers at gunung Ledang Resort

Comments:
Suitable for beginners