Friday, June 15, 2007

POST SEMINAR TRIP

2 days one night Endau Rompin Advanture -25 to 27 August 2007

Introduction

Endau-Rompin Johor National Park is located in the state of Johor and managed by the Johor national park corporation, covering a vast area of 48,905 hectar along the Johor Pahang border, the park is named after the two major rivers that flow through the park. Being among the oldest rainforest in the world, the park’s rock formation date back some 240 milllion years. The Endau Rompin Johor National Park is home to no less than 230 species of birds including hornbills and the Argus pheasant and many species of insects including 179 species of butterflies. Scientific studies have reported the existence of large mammals such as the Malayan tiger, the Asian elephant, and the Malayan tapir as well as promotes such as the dusky leaf monkey. There is rich diversity of flora including orchids, pitcher plants and wild gingers, mangy new species of plants were discovered along the streams and on the hills in the park, among which is an endemic fan palm species Livistona endauensis. Attraction and activities There are numerous rapids and waterfalls in the area among which are Upeh Guling Falls and Buaya Sangkut fall. Endau Rompin has 26 km of trails and several campsites that provide access to various destinations sucah as Kuala Marong, batu Hampar, Janing Barat and Buaya Sangkut. Endau Rompin is also home to the Orang Asli people of the Jakun tribe and visitors stand to gain valuable insights into their culture and lifestyle.

Day One


8.00 am - Depart from Pan Pacific Hotel
10.30 am - Registration at Kahang and transfer either by 4WD or Van
12.00 pm - Reach Endau Rompin and Lunch
Boat ride to Pacau
Trek to Kuala Jasin campsite
Treking to Janing Barat, Jungle walk- identifying medicinal plants and edible plants.
5.00 pm - Return to Kuala Jasin Campsite, Leisure, Dinner, Night walk
10.00 pm - Light out

Day two

07.00 am - Breakfast
8.00 am - Trek to upeh Guling waterfall, Observe orchid and pitcher plant at Pulau Jasin and explore flora and fauna around the areas.
12.00 pm - Picnic lunch at Upeh Guling Waterfall, Swimming at Blue Lake, Return to Kuala Jasin Campsite
Water rafting at Sungai Endau and back to Kampung Peta
5.00 pm - Return to Kahang.
9.00 pm - Return to Johor Bahru

  • Packages
  • Duration
  • Price per person
    ( minimum 20 people)
  • Endau Rompin Advanture
    2 day 1 night
  • RM 225.00
  • The packages inclusive: Transport from Johor Bahru Food Guide Accommodation – Hostel Insurance Park Fee



1 comment:

fernantupas said...

Hi! I am Fernan P. Tupas, a teacher in Biology at Ajuy National High School. I am member of the Mangrooves organization in our country. To enhance my awareness and importance of mangroove eduaction in the Philippines, I would like toa sk if your allowing private individuals to join in the seminars you have planned for this year. Please, email me with the details and can I get a sponsors for this trip.
I am planning to ask governmnt own magroove site to made footwalk or a semi park for the start to encourage my students and parents as well to value the imprtance of mangroove a bestr components of our ecosystem