01_Malaysia National Parks, Sarawak, Mulu 姆禄国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚
Malaysia National
Parks, Sarawak, Mulu 姆禄国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚
Gunung Mulu National Park is one
of Nature’s most spectacular achievements and the ‘Jewels in the Crown’ of
Sarawak’s expanding network of national park. It is also the largest national
park, covering 544 sq km of primary rainforest; which is crass-crossed by fast
flowing rivers and clear jungle streams. Mulu is dominated by three mountains –
Gunung Mulu (2,376 m), Gunung Api (1,750 m) and Gunung Benarat (1,858 m). Yet
many of Mulu’s greatest attractions lie deep below the surface. Hidden
underneath the forested slopes of these mountains is one of the largest
limestone cave system in the world.
This system, a breath-taking
natural wonder, contains a number of record breaking caves. With the world’s
largest cave passage (Deer Cave), the world’s largest natural chamber (Sarawak
Chamber), and the longest cave in Southeast Asia (Clearwater Cave), it is not
surprising that Mulu is now world-famous. Over 200 Km of cave passages have
been surveyed but this is thought to represent just 30-40% of the actual total.
The oldest of Mulu’s caves
started to form about 5 million years ago when sideways earth movements
resulted in the formation of both limestone and sandstone mountains, lying side
by side. Millions of years of heavy rain and the action of rivers and running
water carved out the vast subterranean system that exists today. The weathering
process still continues; dripping water creates new rock features, limestone is
slowly worn away, and underground rivers carve and sculpt the caves,
transporting limestone debris to the cave mouth or redistributing it within the
system.
Although Mulu is the synonymous
with caves, the ‘Mulu experience’ is not limited to underground attractions;
above ground there is plenty to and do. The is covered in rich primary
rainforest and offers a whole range of nature-based activities. There are some
excellent jungle treks and mountain hikes, including the challenging trek to
view the Pinnacles – 45 meter high, razor sharp limestone spikes that sit
majestically on the slopes of Gunung Api.
With its rich bio-diversity, and
world-famous caves, Mulu offers the adventurous traveler an exhilarating cave
and rainforest experience, possibly unmatched anywhere else on Earth.
Getting
There
The easier way to reach Mulu is by air.
There are daily flights from Miri to Mulu and also connections from Kuching and
Kota Kinabalu by MASWings. Alternatively, you can travel by boats. Express boat
from Kuala Baram takes you up to Baram river arriving in Marudi and connects to
Long Terawan in a smaller boat to eventually reach the park. It is also
possible to hike into Mulu via the "Head Hunter's Trail" from Limbang
by trekking down through Camp 5 and then onto Mulu Park headquarters.
By Air
DAILY FLIGHTS FROM MIRI TO MULU AND THREE TIMES EACH
WEEK FROM KUCHING AND KOTA KINABALU BY MASWings, a wholly owned subsidiary of
the National Carrier – Malaysian Airline Services.
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By Boat
Alternatively,
a ten hour river trip from Miri to Mulu is possible. First catch an early
morning taxi from Miri to Kuala Baram where an express boat takes you up the
Baram River to arrive at Marudi around lunch time.
Here
you must change to a second, smaller boat to take you to Long Terawan, a small
community of Berawan people on the Tutoh River, where you must hire an even
smaller local longboat to bring you to the Park.
This
is not a very reliable service as boats between Marudi and Long Terawan can be
cancelled without warning if the river level is too low or there simply aren’t
enough passengers. Visit the Visitor Information Centre in Miri if you want
assistance to organize this trip or call
By Foot
It
is possible to walk into Mulu via ‘The Headhunter’s Trail’ which takes its name
from its historical role as the route taken by warring parties between the
Tutoh and Medalam rivers. The trail runs between Limbang, a picturesque town on
the Limbang River, entering Mulu on its northern boundary and trekking down
through Camp 5 and then onto Mulu Park Head Quarters. (or visa versa).
The
area is very isolated and the nearest town is many hours away, the trail is
well marked and maintained but tree falls and river floods can cause confusion.
If you want to travel the Headhunters Trail you must contact a licensed tour
operator to make arrangements for you.
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