[Hiking Series] M'sia-Gunung Bekok (953m): Forest + 4 Rivers Training Hike!

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Come join us for our first Gunung Bekok (953m) hike of LMT! This is an excellent (some say challenging) training day-hike in the Endau-Rompin region region of Johor, relatively near Kluang in which is around 2.5 hours from Singapore. Gunung Bekok is the 3rd highest mountain in Johor after Ophir and Belumut, which makes sense given its a similar day-hike to them. It is often used as a training hike to keep up in fitness, or train you mentally for Malaysia forest and leeches. It is also good if you are bored of the other full-day hikes, or wish to prepare for other hikes other tougher hikes like G7 mountains in Malaysia, or Kinabalu. Due to its location, this makes it a solid day hike, still have a good dinner and be back in SG in 1 day.

Starting from Sungai Bantang Recreational Forest, there are various ‘checkpoints’ on the way to the peak which includes 4 small river crossings. The trail is primarily a forest trail which gets steeper, with some roped sections here and there. It serves as good training as the route is relatively straight forward, with lots of ascents and some descents. This is not a hike known of its views, so be prepared to see forests + lots of CP checkpoint signs! This also means you can end off with a splash in one of the pools/rivers!

Who is this for? => People who just wish to have a solid day hike => People who have done full day hikes (e.g. Ophir) and are bored of them => Training for tough hikes (long distance, high altitude hikes etc) => Just want to hike and have no other 'R&R' activities => Love jungle + water!

*Hike Details* *The total distance is \~14km* *The hike is around 7-9h in total, depending on your speed.*

This is good for people who have some level of fitness and hiking experience. Most fit hikers can reach Bekok Summit in less than 4h, but average hikes take around 4h one way.

It is slightly longer than Lambak, Datuk or Angsi, and more similar to Ophir or Belumut. However, that also depends on the terrain conditions. Do note that there are leeches on this trail, and rain can make it slipper and muddy!

Technically okay for first-timers, as long as you have some level of fitness, although it might come as a shock, if not it might be fun and challenging for those who are first time in Malaysia!

How many pax for the trip to happen? Minimum 12 pax to start the trip!

Estimated Itinerary: (Saturday) \~12.30 am: Meet @ Marsiling MRT 4.00 am: Breakfast 6.15 am: Reach Bekok Trailhead, prepare for the hike 6.45 am: Start hike 12.00 pm: Arrive at the Bekok Summit (953m) 5:00 pm: Reach back Bekok Trailhead, Wash up and exit. 6.30 pm: Dinner (cost not included) 8.30 pm++: Head back to Singapore.

*Itinerary is subject to changes based on conditions and group speed and trek leader's discretion***

Price: $140 per pax.

Price includes: 2-ways Transport All associated Park Permits/ Fees LMT Trek Leader Local Guides

Price excludes: Personal Travel Insurance All Personal expenses/Meals Visa Application (if any) Other personal expenses

This event is organized by LITTLE MONSTERS TRAVEL PTE LTD Travel Agent Licence No: 03117 Contact: +65 88842635 Email: info@littlemonsterstravel.net