Blog Of A Blogger: Trip To Mount Kinabalu (Masilau Trail)

So we went to Mount Kinabalu yesterday, my family, cousins, and auntie. Its sort of like a family yearly activity for us. This is personally my third time hiking Mount Kinabalu but the first time of using the Mesilau Trail(8km to Laban Rata). People usually prefer using the Timpohon Trail(6.5KM) because the route is much more shorter.
Our plan was to go and stay in Kundasang a day earlier, go up to Gunting Lagadan Hut the next day, and then climb top of the mountain the next day, and the same day go down and go home.
Before this, one have to pay many fees like Climbing Permits, Mountain Guides Fee, etc etc. Since it has been privatized, you only have to pay RM370, or USD100 for everything. This exclude RM3 (local) or RM15 (foreigner) for entrance fee to the park and Porter Fee (RM9 per Kilogram).

Here, Dad's packing for the trip:

We meet up with the rest of the team in Tamparuli:

A shot I took from the place we were staying called Villa Homestay (I think):

Nice flower I got to shot:

Another Nice flower:

Here Dad and Uncle is performing the famous culture thing of Sabahan called Moginum, joined by Reid, an Aussie they just met. The guy in the background is the homestay owner.

The very next day, we went straight to Kinabalu Park HQ to take our transport to Mesilau Nature Resort. Its about 10 Minutes away. This sign said 'Selamat Datang Ke Kampung Mesilau', or 'Welcome To Mesilau Village'. Mesilau means Yellow in Dusun.

Mesilau Nature Resort Plan Site:

The team after 10 minutes of walking:

A friendly squirrel on one of the hut. Feed them some bread.

A Yellowish stream on the way. Now thats why this place is called Mesilau.

Along the way, you would encounter some easy path.

Medium hard path.

Hard path

And Even Harder Path.

Some Nepenthes I saw on the way:

One of the most breathtaking view I have ever seen. I've seen this place before in my dream.

Then we reach Laban Rata. The place was literally packed. This place provide buffet dinner included in the RM370 Mount Kinabalu Hike Package.

Long story short, we didn't manage to reach the top this time because of the strong wind and rain. According to our mountain guide, no one reach the top on the day. Honestly for me, I'd think twice of going up because of three reasons. One, the weather and two, I'm too exhausted and three, my right hamstring hurt like hell. But never mind, there will always be another attempt. Maybe this year with some friends.

On the way down. Behind is Laban rata: