Kinabalu Park
Tuesday, 9 January 2007
I miss Kinabalu Park. I used to stay in Kota Kinabalu in the years 1982 and 1983 with my last visit in 2003 and I had fond memories of family trips up to Kinabalu Park. Kinabalu Park is located about 1,500 metres above sea level and is the starting point for those intending to climb Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in South East Asia. At the park, however, visitors get to enjoy cooling temperature of between 13 to 20 degrees whilst feasting their eyes on the flora and fauna. There are trails to follow or just simply take a stroll and breath the fresh mountain air.
There are many types of accomodation available ranging from hostels to chalets to hotels. We used to stay in the chalets in the picture immediately above which come with a fireplace and I fondly remember my excitedness with going to collect some firewood conveniently placed in a basket outside the chalet to be used as fuel for our fireplace. The older men would gather round the table for a round of poker whilst the whilst the womenfolk would cook up a storm in the kitchen. Having a steaming piece of bread dunked in chicken curry at that kind of weather in front of the fireplace is an experience never to be forgotten.
Kinabalu Park is well-connected by a road and approximately 2 hours' ride from Kota Kinabalu. For those interested in climbing up Mount Kinabalu (for which a certificate of achievement will be given by the authorities), a permit will be required from Sabah Parks.
Visit Sutera Sanctuary Lodges for more details on accomodation rates which start from RM46 nett per person.
Technorati Tags : Malaysia , Hotels , Accomodation , Holiday , Sabah , Travel
There are many types of accomodation available ranging from hostels to chalets to hotels. We used to stay in the chalets in the picture immediately above which come with a fireplace and I fondly remember my excitedness with going to collect some firewood conveniently placed in a basket outside the chalet to be used as fuel for our fireplace. The older men would gather round the table for a round of poker whilst the whilst the womenfolk would cook up a storm in the kitchen. Having a steaming piece of bread dunked in chicken curry at that kind of weather in front of the fireplace is an experience never to be forgotten.
Kinabalu Park is well-connected by a road and approximately 2 hours' ride from Kota Kinabalu. For those interested in climbing up Mount Kinabalu (for which a certificate of achievement will be given by the authorities), a permit will be required from Sabah Parks.
Visit Sutera Sanctuary Lodges for more details on accomodation rates which start from RM46 nett per person.
Technorati Tags : Malaysia , Hotels , Accomodation , Holiday , Sabah , Travel
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