Jungle tracking on Perhentian Island

Normally, when we go to island, the first few things on our mind should be the white-sandy beach, crystal-clear-blue water and doing some common activities when you are on island such as snorkeling, diving and others. But if you are on Perhentian Island, there is something else you can do which is go for jungle tracking. The below is some story about jungle tracking experience on Perhentian Island. Here is what I’ve read from a website.

“Perhentian Island has always been one of my favourite places. Normally when you go to an island, you want to go snorkeling or play in the water. The mainland is for jungle trekking. Upon checking in at Perhentian Island Resort on the Big Island, we asked about trekking activities and found out that two types are available. The first one is on your own, for 45 minutes, going through a very short route near the resort where you can see some nice forest trees along the way. The second one requires a guide, for about two hours or more, depending on your “durability”. Of course the latter is more challenging and potentially more interesting with a lot more natural flora and fauna to see.

Three guides accompanied six of us. As employees of the resort, they are experienced in taking tourist on various trails in the forest. We choose a trail that was considered medium in terms of difficulty. As we started our journey, we saw that the trail was well maintained.

They have a few rules during activities in the jungle: No cutting trees. No disturbing or killing wildlife. The first set of trails were not too difficult, not as hilly as the ones up ahead. Huge rainforest trees surrounded us on each side. We could feel the freshness of nature and hear the sounds of birds and insects in the air. After 15 minutes, we came upon a stream. The water was very cooling and refreshing. It was our first “checkpoint” and after a 5-minute break we continued the second leg of the journey. Our guide mentioned that there was a cave - Gua Kelawar or bat cave – on this trail, but that it was farther off from the route we were taking.

The trail became more difficult as we climbed up from one ledge to another, holding on to tree roots and branches. At times we noticed arrows on trees pointing in the right direction, but placement was inconsistent. The forest became thicker with shrubs and smaller trees as we reached the fence that marks the boundary of the water reservoir. We then reached a well-paved road before heading towards the beach, where we encountered the mangroves.
When we got to the beach, I was stunned at its beauty. It was isolated with white sands and a breathtaking view of the horizon and the Perhentian Kecil Island. During high tide, the beach is inaccessible, except by boat. After resting, we walked along the beach, passing a small resort where locals hung out.”
Source of Article: www.wildasia.net

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