A month before the magnitude 6.0 earth quake hit Mt. Kinabalu on 05June killing 4 mountain guides and 14 people climbers, we were at the Mesilau Nature Park located at the foot of the mountain.
This is one of the best locations to enjoy the mountain view.
From Mesilau Nature Park, climbers can take the Mesilau Trail, an alternative to conquer the summit of Mt.Kinabalu. Climbers who are to challenge this trail must be fit and sturdy as it is tougher and 2 km longer than the Tempohon Trail.
The registration office, the starting point of Mesilau Trail.
Restaurants and cafes at Park.
This "Chestnut-crested yuhina" was having lunch too!
Road leading to the Park.
Sparse population of trees, verdant ferns as well as other medium-height vegetation are found here because of the chilly climate.
From Mesilau Nature Park, climbers can take the Mesilau Trail, an alternative to conquer the summit of Mt.Kinabalu. Climbers who are to challenge this trail must be fit and sturdy as it is tougher and 2 km longer than the Tempohon Trail.
There are also basic and deluxe accommodation in the park managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodge.
It's a good place to relax, enjoy the fresh air and the "Springtime" temperature. We stayed for an hour or so and left for Kinabalu park HQ.
The mist was moving in as we arrived at the Kinabalu park.
We had lunch at the Liwagu restaurant.
My favourite fried rice (Kampong Nasi Goreng)
While having lunch I spotted a few birds.
The "Little Pied Flycatcher"
We headed for home in the late afternoon leaving Mt.Kinabalu behind.
Note: Sabah Park has closed all trails for climbing and trekking activities until further notice. Parts of the Poring hot Spring and Mesilau Nature park are also closed because of the damage.
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