Mount. Kinabalu is the iconic mountain of Sabah in Borneo and it's located within the Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site. The summit is known as Low's Peak at the height of 4,096 metres
(13,438 ft) above sea level and It's the highest peak in South East Asia and also the 20th most prominent mountain in the world. The original height was 4,101 metres (13,455 ft) as previously published.
Mount Kinabalu includes the Kinabalu montane alpine meadows ecoregion in the montane grasslands and shrublands biome.
The mountain and its surrounding areas are the most important biological sites in the world, with between 5,000 and 6,000 species of plants, 326 species of birds, and more than 100 mammalian species identified. Among this rich collection of wildlife are famous species such as the Rafflesia plants and orangutans.
Magnificent view of Mount Kinabalu in the morning.
This spectacular mountain is opened for anyone, both local and foreigner who is interested to challenge the summit. It's the best way to discover the breathtaking wonders during climb.
Low's Peak can be climbed quite easily by a person in good physical condition and there is no need for mountaineering equipment at any point on the main route. Other peaks along the massif, however, require some rock climbing skills.
The common climb tour is the 2D/1N or the 3D/2N package which is inclusive of transfer from the city, climb permit, Mountain guide, food and accommodation at Laban Rata located at 3,270 metres or 10,730 ft. The package price is around RM1350 per person more or less basing a minimum 2-3 persons.
No specialized mountain climbing skills are required to climb, though along some sections on the summit trail, you need to rely on guide ropes to make the ascent and descent. Definitely, one will enjoy the climb depending how fit you are and how well you acclimate to thin air at the higher levels.
Returning to Laban Rata.
Descending to Park HQ
Just before the sunset - view from the mountain.
For those who are to the climb of Mount Kinabalu, I wish you all the best and success in challenging this spectacular mountain.
The common climb tour is the 2D/1N or the 3D/2N package which is inclusive of transfer from the city, climb permit, Mountain guide, food and accommodation at Laban Rata located at 3,270 metres or 10,730 ft. The package price is around RM1350 per person more or less basing a minimum 2-3 persons.
No specialized mountain climbing skills are required to climb, though along some sections on the summit trail, you need to rely on guide ropes to make the ascent and descent. Definitely, one will enjoy the climb depending how fit you are and how well you acclimate to thin air at the higher levels.
Just a precaution, this mountain can be a dangerous place, especially
during the rain or when there is mist. The higher slopes can be very slippery when it rains
and dense fog reduces visibility to a few feet. Following strictly to the instructions of the mountain guides, the climb can be a piece of cake.
Trekking up to Laban Rata.(average 6 hours)
The final climb to the summit from Laban Rata usually is from 2:00-2:30am in complete darkness in order to catch the sunrise when reaching the summit. These pictures, taken after 06:00am show a clearer view of the rope climb as our team started the climb after 05:30AM.
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