Exploring Malaysia 
A day’s hike up Bukit Kutu in Kuala Kubu Baru will leave you exhausted, but happy.
A mountain a day to keep the doctor away? It’s just something I made up but having been sitting on my laurels for the past few months, I was beginning to feel a bit sluggish.
I jumped at the chance of heading to Bukit Kutu, Kuala Kubu Baru, when a friend posted the suggestion on Facebook. It’s so difficult to find like-minded people to climb with and I wasn’t too keen on joining big, organised groups.
An avid naturalist I met in Cameron Highlands told me that he limits his group to about eight or 10 people so that he is able to make sure everyone is safe. There is a danger of losing people in a big group if some take a toilet break and are not able to catch up with the group once they are done. With that advice in mind, I agreed to join my friend as there would only be eight people in the group.
Location: Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor Adventure description (class 2+ to 4+ during normal water flow, some 5 during high water). This is the whitewater experience in Malaysia and will be challenged by its superb yet, steep and technical rapids. Generally, the river flows in abundance through spectacularly beautiful riverine flora and fauna, a result of the high rainfall and relatively undisturbed ca...
The Chiling Falls are probably the most beautiful waterfalls of Selangor. They can be reached after an adventurous trek along the river, which has to be crossed many times. To reach the trail head, you take the road from Kuala Kubu Baru to the Gap. After passing the Selangor Dam, you cross the bridge on the Chiling river. Just after this bridge you can park you car. Follow the road for about 100 m...
Located in Gerik and covering 15,200 hectares, Tasik Temenggor is the largest man-made lake in Perak. The panoramic beauty of the lake is complemented by the diverse flora and fauna. This enchanting atmosphere is further enhanced by the unique lifestyle of the ‘orang asli' who make their homes in the jungles surrounding the lake.The lake has a rich source of freshwater fish like Kelah, Tenggalan...
Gua Tempurung (literally, cave of the coconut shell), is one of the most extensive cave systems in peninsula Malaysia. Located in Gopeng, Perak, Gua Tempurung is accessible from the North South Highway by exiting the Gopeng Interchange approximately 25 kilometers south of Ipoh. The Gua Temperung caves are some of the most beautiful caves in Malaysia though not enough visited, if you ask me. While ...
