"Borneo Highland" Taman Negara Kinabalu by yeikloen

Taman Negara Kinabalu Travel Guide: 271 reviews and 543 photos

Kinabalu Park

I was in Kota Kinabalu 2 years ago and wanted to climb Mount Kinabalu, The Heaven Of Borneo, but didn't have enough time so this time I came to conquer it but unfortunately I did not reach the peak which stands at 4095m but I am happy to be able to reach 11,000ft Gunting Lagadan guesthouse for an overnight stay.

It Was Just Raining Up And Down

Our climb wasn't that good, I think the worst day of my life, it was raining so heavily that you just feel like climbing up a waterfall then rocks... The water was just rushing down and you could actually hear water pouring down nearby. BE PREPARED

Look Out For

1) Frog - a size of a cricket located
2) Squirrel
3) Pitcher Plant - mostly located at 4-5km red in colour
4) WORMS - 5 inch long blueish, greyish in colour

no photo due to heavy rain

Pros and Cons

Pros:The Toilet are just amazingly clean...!!!!
Cons:Better be prepared.... km4 - 6 is the killer....!!!! even worst when it rains....!!!!
In a nutshell:Its a must even if you do not reach the peak

Last visit to Taman Negara Kinabalu: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Apr 1, 2003
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Second Best Hotels (2)

This is located at the 11,000ft marker but but with minimal amenities. Beautiful scenery if the fog doesn't block the... more travel advice

Best At 11,000 Feet Hotels (2)

Very basic guesthouse but its also the most equip at this level. 1) Restaurant 2) Hot Water Bath 3) Board Game for... more travel advice

Light! Light! Light! What to Pack (1)

Back Pack 1 Long Sleeve T 1 Walking Stick 1 Raincoat (in case of rain) Deep Heat or Yoko Yoko 1 small bottle of... more travel advice

Kinabalu Park Reception - Timpohon Gate Transportation (2)

It cost you about RM4 per way, don't try to save this money, its about 1 km walk up and down hill to get to timpohon... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
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Written Apr 1, 2003

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dlclim Nov 16, 2004 at 5:14 AM

Simple page, but not much beautiful shots from the top?
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muddybok Nov 8, 2004 at 11:53 PM

Simple but accurate tips.
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mtncorg Apr 15, 2004 at 1:19 PM

Nice try on Mt Kinabalu. I guess the Gods are trying to turn your attentions back to the Ocean depths? ;-\
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dsantosh Mar 31, 2003 at 11:24 PM

nice page..awaiting more