The Trek
- Height : 7123 feet ( 2171 meter) N5.22735 E101.57393
- Location : Kuala Betis (Kelantan)
- Usually it takes 3D2N
- Distance : about 14 KM
Getting there
- From North-South highway, take exit 137 toward Simpang Pulai.
- Turn right and follow route 185 to Gua Musang.
- Turn left to Kuala Betis at route 185 "T" Junction.
- Engage 4x4 to Pos Simpoh / drop off point.
Facilities and Fees
- Toilet and Bathroom : -
- Parking Fee : -
- Climbing Fee : -
- Camping Fee : -
- Permit Fee : -
Exploring Gunung Chamah
April, 26~28 2016
Mount Chamah is located in Titiwangsa Mountains Range and the fifth highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, standing at 2,171 meter. To access to the start of trekking point is not easy, you may need to arrange a 4x4 transport travelunder the hot sun for 3~4 hours, followby another 3 hours expose to hot sun trek all the way to Pos Rekom.
There are two ways could go to Gunung Chamah :-
- Via Ulu Sepat Trail (Pos Lelar) : Trans Ulu Sepat~Chamah
- Via Chamah Trail (Pos Rekom) : Chamah only / Trans Chamah ~ Ulu Sepat
You could plan few options:-
- Trans Ulu Sepat ~ Chamah 6D5N (Pos Lelar - Camp Sungai Leweng - Ulu Sepat Summit - Camp Sungai Leper - Camp Sempadan - Camp Maggi - Camp Peres - Pos Rekom - Camp Tengah - Camp Tongat Ali - Anak Chamah - Chamah Summit - Anak Chamah - Camp Tongat Ali - Camp Tengah - Pos Rekom - 4x4 Pickup Point - Kuala Betis)
- Trans Chamah ~ Ulu Sepat 6D5N (Reverse direction as above)
- Chamah3D2N (Kuala Betis - 4x4 Drop off Point - Pos Rekom - Camp Tengah - Camp Tongkat Ali - Anak Chamah - Chamah Summit - Anak Chamah - Camp Tongkat Ali - Camp Tengah - Pos Rekom - 4x4 Pickup Point - Kuala Betis)
We decided to do Chamah alone this round for more relax trip by not carrying a heavy backpack all the way up to Chamah and return back to the same starting point - Pos Rekom. We arranged the 4x4 transport in Kuala Betis, a OA guide from Pos Simpoh and accommodation arrangement in Pos Rekom which make the whole trip more relaxby just focus on meal preparation, "short distance" backpack (14 KM two ways) and day hike to Chamah Summit (28 KM two ways).
Day 1 : Kuala Betis - Gua Cha - Pos Simpoh - Pos Rekom
A total distance of 50 KM from Kuala Betis all the way to 4x4 drop off point, follow by 3 hours trekking to Pos Rekom. We reached Pos Rekom at 18:01 and enjoyed our 1st night party.
Day 2 : Pos Rekom - Camp Tengah - Camp Tongkat Ali - Anak Chamah - Chamah - Return to Pos Rekom
A long day hike with approx. 14 KM (one way) to Chamah Peak and night walk after Camp Tengah. Ascent time with all the way up from Camp Tongkat Ali to Anak Chamah followed by never ending road to Chamah Peak.
Day 3 : Pos Rekom - 4x4 Drop Off Point - Kuala Betis
Trekked and travelled under the hot sun for 5 hours plus.
Day 1 : Kuala Betis - Gua Cha - Pos Simpoh - Pos Rekom
A total distance of 50 KM from Kuala Betis all the way to 4x4 drop off point, follow by 3 hours trekking to Pos Rekom. We reached Pos Rekom at 18:01 and enjoyed our 1st night party.
Day 2 : Pos Rekom - Camp Tengah - Camp Tongkat Ali - Anak Chamah - Chamah - Return to Pos Rekom
A long day hike with approx. 14 KM (one way) to Chamah Peak and night walk after Camp Tengah. Ascent time with all the way up from Camp Tongkat Ali to Anak Chamah followed by never ending road to Chamah Peak.
Day 3 : Pos Rekom - 4x4 Drop Off Point - Kuala Betis
Trekked and travelled under the hot sun for 5 hours plus.
Stage 1: Kuala Betis - Gua Cha - Pos Simpoh - 4x4 Drop off Point (Day 1 - 4x4)
10:27 Kuala Betis
11::10 Visiting Gua Cha
11:29 Continue from Gua Cha
12:58 Telco Tower
13:24 Pos Simpoh for Lunch and Engage OA guide
14:30 Continue to 4x4 Drop Off Point
14:50 End of 4x4
Stage 2: 4x4 Drop Off Point - Pos Rekom (Day 1 - Trekking)
15:01 Start Trekking to Pos Rekom
18:01 Reached Pos Rekom
Stage 3: Pos Rekom - Camp Tengah - Camp Tongkat Ali (Day 2 - Trekking)
07:30 Start Trekking
08:30 Camp Tengah (Just after the first river)
08:47 Continue from Camp Tengah
09:04 Sarsi Tree
09:36 Camp Tongkat Ali (Just after the second river)
Stage 4: Camp Tongkat Ali - Anak Chamah - Few False Peak - Chamah Summit (Day 2 - Trekking)
09:57 Continue from Camp Tongkat Ali
11:09 Anak Chamah
11:28 Continue from Anak Chamah
11:38 1st False Peak
11:44 2nd False Peak
12:04 3rd False Peak
13:53 Chamah Summit
Descent from Chamah Summit to Pos Rekom (Day 2 - Trekking)
15:07 Start Descent
16:15 3rd False Peak
16:31 2nd False Peak
16:36 1st False Peak
16:50 Anak Chamah
17:35 Camp Tongkat Ali
17:53 Continue from Camp Tongkat Ali
18:46 Camp Tengah
20:13 Pos Rekom
Pos Rekom - 4x4 Drop Off - Kuala Betis (Day 3 Trekking and 4x4)
09:43 Start Trekking
12:38 End of Trekking - 4x4 Drop Off Point
13:38 Start 4x4
16:38 Kuala Betis
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| Journey Start from Kampung Kuala Betis |
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| 4x4 Road |
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| Visiting Gua Cha |
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| Pos Tohoi |
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| Still have 3G coverage |
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| Pos Simpoh |
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| On the way to 4x4 Drop Off Point after Pos Simpoh |
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| Start Trekking |
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| They need to travel (70 KM) and walk (7 KM) back to their hometown during school holiday / long weekend |
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| River crossing before Pos Rekom |
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| Pos Rekom |
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| No water, no electricity...luckily still have solar power to turn on a small bulb at night |
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| Water source in Pos Rekom |
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| Ready for dayhike to Gunung Chamah |
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| River is always on your left during ascent |
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| Water source in Camp Tengah |
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| Camp Tengah |
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| Sarsi Tree |
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| Crystal clear water source in Camp Tongkat Ali |
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| All the way up from here onward till Anak Chamah |
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| Hardly find a flat path |
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| Turn left at the "T" junction |
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| Anak Chamah |
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| False Peak |
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| Finally .... |
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| Yes! |
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| Gunung Chamah Peak |
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| Mission Completed!!! |
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| Gunung Chamah Trail Map (FULL) |
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| Gunung Chamah Trail Map (Pos Rekom - Chamah Summit) |
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| Chamah Full Trail Profile (Kuala Betis - Chamah Peak) |
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| 4x4 Kuala Betis to Pos Simpoh Trail Profile |
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| 4x4 Drop Off To Pos Rekom Trail Profile |
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| Pos Rekom To Chamah Summit Trail Profile |