Mount Datuk
Malaysia · Asia
About Mount Datuk
Mount Datuk (Gunung Rembau) located at Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The highest point of this mountain is around 2,900 ft (880 m). Mount Datuk is one of a favorite place for nature lovers and adventure seekers to do some exercise or relaxing during their weekend. It holds many treasures of the natural tropical rainforests. As you can see in the picture, there's a formation of big rocks at the summit.
The trail is not so tough that require trekkers to overnight somewhere. From Intake/Starting Point, it takes about 2-3 hours for a non-hiker to reach the summit. Regular hiker that is fit enough easily can make it in 45 minutes to the summit. It is recommended for you to hire a guide if you're new in these activities.
Mount Datuk travel guide
Understand
History A long time ago, before Tanah Melayu became Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan was ruled by the Minangkabau, a people originally from West Sumatra (in present-day Indonesia). There's a system called Adat Perpatih that was introduced by a leader named Datuk Perpatih Nan Sebatang. Local people believe that long ago, this mountain used to be a place where these people gathered and selected their leader. There are also a footprints at the summit which represent the legendary warrior called Hang Tuah. Myths (Hikayat, in Malay) state that he used to move from one place to another just by jumping from mountain to mountain.
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Getting there
Public transportation From Kuala Lumpur
By bus - Take a bus to Seremban from Hang Tuah Bus Station (at the back of Pudu Bus Station); cost around RM6. By train - Take a train (KTM Komuter) from KL Sentral to Seremban; cost around RM6. From Seremban
By bus - Take a bus to Rembau from Terminal 1 Bus Station and stop at Kota; cost around RM4.
Driving From Kuala Lumpur
Use North-South Highway (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan) head straight towards Seremban Bypass Exit Seremban and take Exit to Pedas Continue journey to Rembau-Kota Junction to Mount Datuk is just after Rembau Town
See
Magnificent view of sunrise (if you are lucky) Great view of the Strait of Malacca (if the weather is nice)
Do
Check with the administration office to check the traffic of people hiking on that day Register your name before climbing Start trekking before noon Make sure you have trekking buddy for safety reason Bring enough water, food or snacks for your next 6 hours Take the straight track that will lead you to the summit Take a guide if you're not confident and for safety reason Administration Office for Mount Datuk:-
Koperasi Gunung Datuk Rembau Berhad, Kampung Batang Nyamor, ☏ +60 64381046, [email protected]. Mountain guide services:
Wild Junction, ☏ +60 16 2525848, [email protected]. - Professional Mountain Guide (all guides are licensed and registered with Ministry of Tourism Malaysia)
Drink & nightlife
Water, that is. During the hike to the top it's important to stay well hydrated. Please bring your own water to drink because there's no 'treated' water supply along the trail. Thus, it's unnecessary to bring lots of heavy bottles of water along; one container will suffice. Suggested 2 liter must be carried for each person.
Sleep
If you would like to stay overnight before or after climbing this mountain, there are several options you can choose when you get there.
Lodging Chalets for rental are available for half-day (RM30) and full-day (RM50), depending on availability. To secure a booking you can contact the administration.
Camping Campsites are available at the intake to the mountain. Camping plots are separated to fit a 4-men Dome Tent that will cost RM3/tent. Camping tents also available for rental at RM5 per tent per day.
Backcountry
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.