March Monthly Meet: Gunung Datuk

Nestled at about 800m above sea level, Gunung Datuk divulge about a magnificent of Rembau, Putrajaya and the Straits of Malacca.

In this March Monthly meet, we, Raleighians, spent our time hiking up Gunung Datuk to inhale the freshness and richness of nature. In midst of doing so, we also enjoyed splendid time with new acquaintances and friends!

View from the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk 

At the foothill of Gunung Datuk, we had brief self-introduction and discussion on ongoing projects and expedition! The trekking started after briefing on some cautious and safety issues. Wait no more….Everyone seemed to be excited!

 CK, our skills officer conducting the monthly meet

Trekking and trekking! It was not an easy trek especially for first timer but neither it was a hard trek. After all nothing is impossible. Giggling and jokes were surrounding us while we were taking on this terrain; it definitely bonded us as we stride our way up to the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk.

 Group shot during the trekking journey

 Almost there! Heading to the peak!

Before reaching the summit, we had reached to an open, unoccupied space mainly used for campsite, just right below the summit. Next, numerous wobbly ladders were placed for us to go further to the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk. Indeed it was not for the faint-hearted.

Voila!!!!!, finally we had reached to the pinnacle of Gunung Datuk. Everyone was just relaxing while enjoying the view in the vicinity of our friends. We indulged ourselves with some light snacks, freshly cut watermelon! And some even choose to cook the best food ever! Mi SEDAP, instant noodle at the acclivity. What could we ask for more while some people were strongly attracted to corn crackers?

It definitely diverts our attention from a sudden ambush of bees!

Bees attack!

Group shot at the peak

Verdict! It is all worthwhile, even it was a bit of a challenging and strenuous while hiking up Gunung Datuk. But then we were rewarded with impeccable view of Straits of Malacca could be seen clearly on that day and nothing will dispirit us for more!