Second day in Mulu. Our planning is to explore; The Mulu Canopy Skywalk, The
Paku Waterfall and proceed with the Deer Cave and Lang Cave and end with Bat
Exodus. I read that, the Gunung Mulu National Park covers an area of about 544
sq. km; being as big as Singapore.
The morning was very calm and cold. The mist is still covering most of the
area where we are staying. Wahhh….feel the air, exhale and inhale, uhhh….it
feel FRESH…
Good Morning and let start the day with stretching and jumping..muahaha
The Mulu Canopy Skywalk
The package cost RM35 per person. Started at 7am, walk along the pathway for
about 1.5km from the waiting point (infront of the office). Enjoy the green
along the pathway.
The starting point.
Guided by Mdm Susan, we hike up to start the skywalk. Thanks to Mdm Susan for letting us joining the group as we thought we are already late. At first, we decided to join the next walk scheduled at 8.30am. But then, one of the guide told us that we can manage to join the earlier group and Mdm Susan will wait for us at the Starting point. We were there earlier doing our streching and jumping. Referring to my watch, we are already in front of the office (waiting point) 4 minutes before 7am, and as we saw, no one was there. But then, we were told by Mdm Susan, they had been waiting for us for about 7 minutes. Hahahaha....Things to learn here, make sure next time, adjust your time watch according to the time at the place you are going. Mine was about 12 minutes late than the time at Mulu HQ... We apologize for it. We saw some are not satisfy (can see from the face of the girls) because we are late, and we are very very very sorry for that.. Peace.
Magnificent view of limestone
The Paku Waterfall
You can walk to Paku Waterfall without paying for the entrance fee. It is free. Walk through the pathway until you see the signboard of Paku Waterfall. You can go without a guide but it is advice that you register/inform the Park Security of your estimated return time (for your own security, in-case of any emergency).
Deer Cave And Lang Cave
Among 44 caves found inside Mulu National Park area, only
4 caves are open to the public. They are the Deer Cave, Lang Cave, Clearwater Cave and Wind Cave. Not to worry about the trail. Just get ready of your physical fitness. The caves are easy to explore and can be visited as day trips from Mulu Park
HQ. There are steps and a plank-walk, complete with railings and lighted at
strategic spots,
connecting all the interesting spots in each cave.You can booked the package of "The Deer Cave + The Garden of Eden + The Lang Cave + Bat Exodus" for RM75 per person.
"Deer Cave is a through-going passage, with two huge entrances
surrounded by lush jungle with trees several hundred years old. The rock
formation at one opening resembles the profile of Abraham Lincoln; at 100
metres wide and 120 metres high, this entrance is the largest cave passage
known to man. It can actually contain St. Paul's Cathedral 5 times over.
The other opening is known as the Garden of Eden because of the lush
greenery just outside the entrance. Deer cave is also the home of the
world's largest bat colony." ...quoted from http://www.ecomedia-software.com/details/parkmulu/parkmulu.htm
"Lang is the smallest, but it has the most intricate carvings on its
walls, resembling crepe ribbons and meteorites."...quoted from http://www.ecomedia-software.com/details/parkmulu/parkmulu.htm
The Garden of Eden situated in between the Deer Cave and the Green Cave. After a long walk, you can enjoy swimming in the river near the garden. The water was cold. I still remember this word from this canadian lady who is together in our group "this is not cold, this is COOL...." and then, she straight away dive into the river. wow..she was really cool and awesome...oh ya, his girl-friend look alike Cameron Diaz..yeah...haha...