Monday, December 5, 2011

South East Asia highest peak - Mount Kinabalu






 Mt. Kinabalu from Kundasang

Mount Kinabalu (4,095m) is the highest peak in South East Asia.

Mount Kinabalu and its surrounding area covers 754 sq. km has been gazetted as Kinabalu National Park in 1964. 
 Mt. Kinabalu from Kinabalu Park headquarters

Kinabalu Park is Malaysia's first World Heritage site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its 'outstanding values and role as one of the world most important biological sites'.

World Heritage site declaration monument

It is a botanical paradise blessed with astonishing variety of flora and fauna ranges over 4 climate zones. Visitors can enjoy the cool invigorating air and the serenity of this park.

 
 

 
 
 
 Flora that growth and planted around the Kinabalu Park

Most facilities for the climbers and visitors are provided by the Kinabalu Park management i.e. lodging, meals, information centre, registration etc.

 Lodging

Route to the summit signage in the Park













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