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

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.



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.

Planning your Malaysia Nature & Adventure with Cheng Pai Voyage 
城派梦想旅游策划您的马来西亚 大自然和极限探险

Cheng Pai Voyage 城派梦想旅游,
Dennis Loh, +6 012-359 1886
Ice Looi, +6 012-631 7638  

Email : chengpai@gmail.com 
Facebook : Cheng Pai Voyage

Wechat : chengpai60123591886 / icelooi33
Whatspp / Line : 0123591886
We Welcome The World !

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

02_Malaysia State Parks, Johor, Pulau Kukup 龟咯岛州级公园, 柔佛州属, 马来西亚

Malaysia National Parks, Sarawak, Niah 尼亚国家公园, 砂拉越州属, 马来西亚

02_Malaysia Agriculture Park, Selangor 农业公园, 雪兰莪州属, 马来西亚