Apau... my benchmark on how I want to look like in 15-20 years suggested a weekend trip to Stong Waterfall. As at now, we are looking at the possibility of organising this trip from 10 - 13 August 2007.
My first reaction, "Kat mana tu?". I did a quick search on the web and gathered the following info:
The tallest Waterfall in South East Asia – Stong
Most non-Kelantanese will find it difficult to comprehend landmarks mentioned to fix the where about of this waterfall. But, do not be despair, it is not difficult to reach. Study these possibilities.
Option 1] By car, from the junction town of Jeli on the East-West Highway, take the road south - 48 kilometers towards Kampong Jelawang. This tiny settlement may not appear on most map, most locals along the way can guide you to this famous landmark. After a third of the way, the Pergau river runs parallel on the left to join the Sungei Galas. The road passes through very sparsely populated area with riverside villages. Landmark at destination? This is an open land, a couple of shop houses, a Y junction and a big Waterfall in the hills on your right. From here on follow the signage!
Option 2] By car. - Reachable by road from the new Gua Musang/Kuala Krai Trunk Road. Head for Dabong, a 48 kilometers after a right turn off from the north bound Trunk Road. There an easy river crossing send passengers to the Jelawang side.
Option 3] The easiest way. Reaching Stong long ago and for those who depends on public transport means taking an overnight train to stop in Dabong. This is a quaint township with almost no traffic and narrow roads. You can reach the resort by moving or walking along beautifully paved "kampong" road for 5 kilometers. More details repeated below.
Some facts - Highest peak in that vicinity is Gunong Noring Timor -1,861 meters overshadowed by the taller Gunong Noring - 1,889 meters to the west.
Long before entering the town of Dabong, from the east, this waterfall can be seen over 8 kilometers away. It releases water from the Stong Mountain Range at a saddle. The word "Stong" actually derived from the English word "stone" Early travelers were fascinated that the mountain range is made up of one huge boulder. The name of "stone hill" was gradually accepted and cut short to "Stong"!
For those not interested in climbing, the area around the resort is a perfect retreat. We have seen a tree with unusual anchorage. A suspension bridge taking visitor across the gorge.
Offering them a panoramic view of the basin plus the base of yet another waterfall area. A nice pool with clear water to has made the vicinity wholesome.Note:- Most holiday makers come by train. Get yourself to Dabong, Kelantan, it is a long haul from Tampin. From the train station, it is a 5 minutes walk to boat crossing at Sungei Galas. Taxi drivers stationed across the river are available at the train station to solicit for business and will guide you to the river crossing. If not, you cannot get lost. Ferry crossing is RM2. Then the taxi fare to the resort is RM3. If you have booked in advance, someone will even pick you up. If not, there will be others on freelance.
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I quickly volunteered to join the trip. We need to form a group of 10 to enjoy the rates offered by the Baha Camp. All we need is another 7 nature aficionados as AAA (my cycling mate) and Apau have already indicated their interest to join the trip.
Apau, proactive as ever...has come up with the draft intinerary for the trip:
GUNUNG STONG
aktiviti di air terjun kem baha (2 hari 1 malam)
full box (RM 190.00 1orang)
min (10 orang)
hari pertama
7.45pagi :
tiba di Dabong
sarapan pagi
8.30 :
ke kpg Jelawang
kemas diri
10.00 :
taklimat ringkas
bertolak ke Kem Baha
12.30pm :
di jangka tiba di kem Baha
makan tengah hari
pasang kemah
aktiviti bebas
4.00 :
minum petang
aktiviti bebas
8.00mlm :
makan malam
9.30 :
suai kenal
aktiviti bebas
hari kedua
5.30pagi :
sunrise
7.30 :
sarapan pagi
8.30 :
ke kolam 7
flying fox
minum pagi
12.00pm :
makan tengah hari
kemas diri
2.00 :
berangkat turun ke kpg Jelawang (Resort)
3.30 :
dijangka tiba di Kpg Jelawang
minum petang
kemas diri
aktiviti bebas
6.30ptg :
berangkat ke stesen keretapi Dabong
kelengkapan yang perlu dibawa:
beg hiking yang sesuai
baju hujan
pinggan dan gelas serta sudu garpu
pakaian semasa aktiviti
sleeping bag dan lampu suluh
ubat persendirian
Jom!!
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