Mount Chamah
| Mount Chamah | |
|---|---|
 Sunrise on the summit | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,172 m (7,126 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Coordinates | 5°13′43.34″N 101°34′24.41″E / 5.2287056°N 101.5734472°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Gunung Chamah (Malay) |
| Geography | |
  Mount Chamah Location in Malaysia | |
| Location | Gua Musang District, Kelantan |
| Parent range | Titiwangsa Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Rekom Trail (east) |
Mount Chamah is a mountain in northwestern Gua Musang District in the Malaysian state of Kelantan, close to the border with Perak. Nestled within the northern section of the Titiwangsa Mountains, it is the second highest point in the state of Kelantan and the fifth highest mountain in the Malay Peninsula at 2,172 m (7,126 ft)[1] above sea level.
History
During the period of the
Hiking
Mount Chamah, being one of the G7 mountains, is considered by experts to be a challenging mountain to climb due to its limited access points. The area is mostly uncharted and hosts a population of Malayan tigers. Care should be taken when attempting any ascent, due to these factors.
See also
References
- ^ a b Malayan Nature Society (2001). Malaysian Naturalist. Malaysian Nature Society. p. 14. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Boon Kheng, Cheah (2009). "The Communist Insurgency in Malaysia, 1948-90: Contesting the Nation-State and Social Change". New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies.
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