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If you are a novice mountain trekker and intend to enhance your skills in mountaineering then Mount Kinabalu, is the best choice for you. Located in Sabah, Malaysia, with the lofty height of 4,095.2 metres, it is one of the most prominent mountain in South East Asia.
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The best way to arrive here is by taking a flight from either Changi Airport or Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu. The road journey begins from Kota Kinabalu that is a 90km zigzag track to Kinabalu Park. The main peak of the Kinabalu requires no climbing skills and mountaineering equipments a person with a good physical health can ascend the mountain. However, other peaks require greater skill. mounamentjpg11_62

The Kinabalu is one of the highest mountain on the earth but its friendly climbing makes it different from others. The weather conditions are always unpredictable here therefore appropriate dressing is always suggested.

The mountain is full of flora and fauna and you will find some wild pitcher plants and orchids. Local adventure groups organize regular trekking throughout the year and you can take their services. mountain1_62

Recently enlisted in World Heritage sites by UNESCO, Mount Kinabalu is now fascinating the trekkers worldwide.

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Via: boac-online