MY Back to Nature

31/12/2024

29/12/2024

𝟯𝗗𝟮𝗡 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗻, 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗿 (𝗖𝗕𝗟)

Known as the little JiuZhaiGou of Malaysia, its a gem not to be missed.

Few more slots available. Permit applied.

15-17 Mar 2025
https://www.facebook.com/events/862540585634753/

26/12/2024

𝟲𝗗𝟱𝗡 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 - 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲

We will be visiting the thousand year old Waerebo Traditional Village, Ruteng Paddy Spiderweb, Culang Waterfall, Rangko Cave, 3D2N Phinisi cruise around Komodo visiting Kelor, Kalong and Padar Island, Pink Beach, hunting the Komodo Dragon and few snorkeling sessions. Top of it fabulous yummiliciois food including seafood 🦞 🍢 🐟

Trip is suitable for families and children

Choose from these dates:
A - 1-6 Mar 2025
B - 6-11 Mar 2025
C - 15-20 Mar 2025
D - 20-25 Mar 2025
Click this link for detailed itinerary, pricing and other details https://www.facebook.com/events/851935363762702/

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25/12/2024

Deciding on Annapurna BC or Everest BC? Checkout the graphical differences between these two.

MY B2N is planning for the following
27/Mar - 7/Apr: 12D ABC via PoonHill
10-25/Oct: 16D EBC with Chola Pass and Gyoki Ri

Whatsapp https://wa.me/60143385407 to discuss which options suits you.

23/12/2024

2K Hotspring at Ulu Yam is one of the few campsites with natural hotspring within its vicinity. 2nd time returning to this campsite - this time with 15pax going back to nature for a 2D1N camping.

3 different temperatures of man-made hotspring pools available with water being flowed by the nearby natural hotspring.

Ample toilet and shower facility with various zone within an old palm oil estate. Oh ya - Its a pet friendly 🐕🐈 campsite.

As usual yummilicious food - this time with gourmet lamb/beef/fish burgers for dinner - not forgetting tea break and breakfast too.

Last camp for the year. See you for more camping in 2025.

Pictures credit to Kitz, Jackie and Doreen. Thanks

20/12/2024

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽

🏔️ Where: Mt Changbai (North and West Slope), Mt Sun, Mt Mao'er and surrounding areas of Harbin, known as the "Little Paris of the East" in Northeastern China 🇨🇳
📆 When: 5-11 March 2025 (7D6N)
🎚️ Difficulty Level: Easy with total distance of 30km spread over 3 days with total EG of approx 1000m. Highest elevation 2100m asl
💰At cost price: CNY3880/pax (approx RM2440)
🛫 Flight: approx RM1200/pax/return to Harbin Taiping Airport

✅ Includes: Local guide, ground transport, permits, 6*Nights 3½ stars twin-bedded, meals (1*dinner, 6*breakfast)

❌ Excludes: Flights in/out of Harbin, lunch and dinners, any form of transportation in the attractions area (snowmobile, boat ride, animal ride, lifts, etc), tips

WhatsApp for full planned itinerary https://wa.me/60143385407

09/12/2024

Super weather ☁️ with sunny ☀️😎 and clear skies 🌅 at Royal Belum State Park despite risk of raining in Klang Valley and the east coast.

Its also a fishing 🎣 galore for our anglers as they caught many Toman and Sebarau on top of our already yummilicious meals and BBQ.

Not to forget our visit to Jahai Orang Asli village, Sg Ko'oi waterfall, Sg Papan Salt Lick, Sg Ruok Kelah Sanctuary and the fun watersports with bamboo rafting and canoe.

Was indeed an unforgettable Royal Belum Boathouse trip with eating, singing, dancing, playing games, chit-chatting and importantly doing nothing and just enjoying going back to nature.

Spendid everyone!

Some pictures credit to Kitz and HK. Thanks 👍

28/11/2024

Another great trip with awesome group to Yubeng Village, 雨崩 on 17-24/November. Weather🌡️was perfect with sun 🌞 and not too cold temperature, hovering between -5°C at night to about 12°C during the day.

The group hiked a total of 60km with some taking jeep where available on certain sections of hikes covering Lower and Upper Yubeng Village, Glacial Lake and the Sacred Waterfall.

Congratulations 👏 🎉 to everyone that made it. You should be proud of yourself enduring long hikes, steep elevation, differing weather and thin O² level.

Some also extended the trip to include Songzhanlin Monastery, Napa Lake, Dukezong Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, LiJiang Ancient Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley and the LiJiang Impression Show.

Had a great time in China 🇨🇳 leading groups in Yunnan. Surely we are going again next year 2025. PM me at https://wa.me/60143385407 to inquire or if you can assemble your own private group - I can have it materialize for you.

21/11/2024

Still having places on our upcoming 3D2N Royal Belum Boathouse on 6-8 Dec 2024.

Checkout the details https://www.facebook.com/events/1969228456861600/

Car Pooling and last minute discount available. Do enquire via WhatsApp https://wa.me/60143385407

14/11/2024

Yubeng Village, surrounded by mountains on all sides, is located within the Yubeng Scenic Area 雨崩景区境 of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 迪庆藏族自治州 in Yunnan Province 云南省, China 🇨🇳. The village sits at an elevation above 3000m asl. Its described by hikers as the last paradise on Earth 地球上最后一片世外桃源” and a secluded place beneath the sacred mountain and holy water 神山圣水下的世外之地

Two roads connect Yubeng to the outside world: one from Xidang 西当 and the other from Ninong 尼农. As the route from Xidang is closed, this trip we took the Ninong route. Yubeng Village is subdivided into the Upper Village and Lower Village.

Our trip are divided into the following days
Day 1: Arrival to LiJiang. Flights from KL goes to Kunming so there is a need to take a domestic flight or a High Speed Train.

Day 2: Travel to Deqin, followed by FeiLaiSi. Altitude acclimatization.

Day 3: Travel to Ninong and start hiking to Upper Yubeng Village (17.5km, approx 8h, ↑1120m, ↓80m)

Day 4: Day hike to the Glacial Lake (16km, 10h, ↑↓920m)

Day 5: Day hike to the Sacred Waterfall (15.5km, 7h, ↑↓1550m)

Day 6: Hike out from Yubeng to Ninong, and travel to Shangrila (17.5km, 6h, ↑80m, ↓1,120m)

Day 7: Spend our time visiting Songzhanlin Monastery, Napa Lake and Dukezong Ancient Town.

Day 8: Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge on the way back to LiJiang. Spend time visiting LiJiang Ancient Town. Thereafter everyone head back to KL on their best outbound flight.

Weather this time during the hike and stay at YuBeng was sunny yet cold ❄️ with temperature 🌡️ -5°C to 12°C.

Best time to visit is between Jun to Aug for a good weather and flowering pastures but that would be the most expensive and the need to deal with massive Chinese crowds. Sept till Nov is the next best season but the need to deal with cold weather

We are going again next year 2025 at both periods. PM me at https://wa.me/60143385407 to inquire or if you can assemble your own private group - I can have it materialize for you.

06/11/2024

16D15N Everest Base Camp (EBC) with Chola Pass and Gyoki Ri

Day 13 to 16 out of 16 days

Day 13 - We continue our hike to lower altitude from Phortse to Monjo. The hike spans over 6 hours through the dense forest of Rhododendrons and pine trees. We opt not to stay in Namche Bazaar in order to arrive Lukla ahead of schedule in anticipation of bad weather in Lukla.

Day 14 - Final hike day from Monjo to Lukla. Last few kilometers to admire the Himalayan range before arriving at Lukla. Weather was indeed cloudy with airport closed for 2 days already. We continue enjoying the local bazaar at Lukla with dinner celebration on the successful completion of our journey.

Day 15 and Day 16 - Spent waiting for our domestic flight out of Lukla. Really a frustrating affair as weather have their own opinion. We finally flew out of Lukla on Day 16 and needless to say our outbound international flights was affected. That however didn't hinder the great achievement the team endured in these 16 days adventure.

Bravo comrades 🎉👏. Its a proud moment for everyone!

05/11/2024

16D15N Everest Base Camp (EBC) with Chola Pass and Gyoki Ri

Day 9 to 12 out of 16 days

Day 9 - First we hiked 9km from Lobuche to GorakShep, a small settlement at an elevation of 5164m. Small and slow steps all the way as air was thin and deep breathing was needed. We arrived GorakShep by noon, had quick lunch and rest before we head out again to the highlight destination of our trip - the Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 5364m. Took a good 3hrs to the base camp and what a sight to behold - the visibility of Everest main peak just behind the southern peak. Everyone is awe with many photos before we return back to GorakShep for the night.

Day 10 - Late breakfast and we hike towards Jongla (4900m) for a 6km 4-5hrs journey. Took an early rest for a difficult journey the next day.

Day 11 - Today, we attempt to go Gyoko Lakes via Chola Pass - an icy glacier between two valleys at height at 5400m. Here we need to use microspikes as we hiked on snow and ice. We arrive Gyoko Lakes by sundown for a tiring 12hrs hike. We are rewarded with a beautiful teahouse overlooking the famous Gyoko Lake.

Day 12 - We got up to a mesmerizing Gyoko Lake. Pictures are worth a thousand words. After many pictures and breakfast, we hiked down 6hrs to Phortse (3500m) for a good rest.

04/11/2024

16D15N Everest Base Camp (EBC) with Chola Pass and Gyoko Ri.

Day 5 to 8 out of 16 days

Day 5 - We hiked from Namche Bazaar to Deboche for a 9km distance to 3820m. On the way we will passed by the Monastery of Tengboche and also many ethnic village of Sherpas. Temperature🌡️during sun down is nearing 0°. Sun rays is always welcome at every corner of hike

Day 6 - We hiked from Deboche to Dingboche for another 9km to 4360m. The thin air makes every hike a difficult step.

Day 7 - Today we get acclimatized to the altitude of 4360m at Dingboche. Acclimatization is an essential part of our journey to EBC. Here we hiked up for 2km to Nakarsang hill and back to Dingboche. The hill is famous for its magnificent and up close view of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tabuche among others.

Day 8 - We hiked from Dingboche to Lobuche over a span of 4-5 hours and reach a altitude of 4940m. Lobuche, a mountain which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier and the settlement of Lobuche have two main peaks, Lobuche East and Lobuche West. On the way we passed by the Everest Memorial Park where many climbers are remembered here for their perished but heroic attempt at the many mountains in Himalaya.

02/11/2024

16D15N Everest Base Camp (EBC) with Chola Pass and Gyoki Ri

Day 1 to 4 out of 16 days

Day1 - We arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and immediately did a hotel checkin, money exchange and dinner. We are also briefed about our upcoming expedition and be introduced to our local guide. We then embarked on a 7hrs road journey to Ramechapp - the airport gateway to Lukla.

Day2 - The flight to Lukla was suspended for at least 4 days prior - one of the many risks of flight interruptions wheb heading to the Himalayas. We spend the day just lazing around in this small town of Ramechapp.

Day3 - Good news! Flight resumed and we are off on the first flight of the day to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla - one of the nist dangerous airport in the world at 2846m asl. Yo catch-up on our journey we then embark to trek directly to Namche Bazaar (skipping stay at Phakding) - a gruelling distance of 18km to the height of 3438m asl. We arrived Namche Bazaar just after sunset at 730pm.

Day 4 - Its acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar where we do a 3km return hike to Everest View Hotel 3800m asl and enjoy spectacular view of a wide range of peaks including Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tabuche, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Everest itself. Then back to Namche Bazaar for a rest before the real hike in upcoming days.

08/10/2024

We still have places on our 3D2N Royal Belum Boathouse on 6-8 Dec 2024
https://www.facebook.com/events/1969228456861600/

And Mt Kinabalu 2025 permit by Sabah Park will open on 20 Oct 2024. The permit will be snapped up fast. Place your booking NOW. More details at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/jAAtsUBmJQPNBp5L/?mibextid=oFDknk

Do WhatsApp https://wa.me/60143385407 to discuss

06/10/2024

Since 2020, we have been making Hike and Hunt for this largest flower of the beautiful Rafflesia Kerrii in Lojing, Kelantan. Those times a hunt will result in 2-3 sightings of these flowers and sometimes even as many as 5 blooming flowers.

The last one year or so, these numbers dwindled down to one blooming flower per hunt and at times hunt is cancelled because there are no blooming flowers. These are despite great effort by our Orang Asal people to conserve the baby flowers.

Many attained the lack of flowers due to the many farming activities happening to the surrounding area 😭😢

We are still grateful that we saw a beautiful flower in today's hike. Perhaps a matter of time before this Rafflesia of Lojing remains only part of our history.