When you are in Perlis, please check out the lookout area of Wang Kelian Viewpoint. The entrance fee is RM2 and RM3 for the budgie ride. From the Wang Kelian lookout area, you could easily spot the Bukit Chabang and Timah Tasoh Lake.

Bukit Chabang is located at Padang Besar, Perlis near Timah Tasoh Lake.

Tbh just like Bukit Kodiang, Bukit Chabang is not for hiking but for rock climbing activities. It is only 248 meters in height but the panoramic view of the surrounding area of Timah Tasoh Dam and of the agricultural landscape is a view that you should not miss. The best time to view the surrounding area from the peak (for me) is during sunset while facing Timah Tasoh Lake.

• Location: Bukit Chabang, Padang Besar, Perlis (248 meters)
• How to go: Waze for ” Santuari Ikan Air Tawar Timah Tasoh”
• Attraction: Sunset view of Timah Tasoh Dam and sunrise view of Perlis agriculture landscape aka paddy fields
• Difficulty: Moderate hike. It is not for beginners as this place is more rock climbing than hiking
• Distance out and back: 1.6 km
• Time spent: Estimated 1 hour 30 min to reach the peak depending on your fitness levels, a half-day trip
• Caution: 80% is rock climbing with sharp and steep edges rock
• Tips: Gorgeous view during sunset and sunrise. Discuss with your guide how to maximize your experience while hiking here
• Leech level: None during the dry season
• Entrance Fee: None
• Require Permit: Yes
• Local Guide: Abang Long Naser 019-506 8667
• Hiking date: 26 January 2024

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Be extra cautious when hiking or rock climbing around limestone formations. The rock formation is a sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate that constantly evolves through the process of erosion and weathering by water.

Of late, our tropical country received a high volume of rainwater due to climate change. The Bukit Chabang trail can be craggy and unstable due to loose rock or terrain and the situation would increase the risk of slips and falls.

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After our morning hike at Bukit Kodiang, we drove to the nearby cafe for our brunch aka lunch. Had our quick showers, packed our bags, checked out of our homestay and drove to the Santuari Ikan Air Tawar Timah Tasoh. The campsite was our meeting point with the local guides for Bukit Chabang.

We started our hike at 3:30 pm and reached the campsite again at 8:30 pm.

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We spent a night at the campsite. The campsite strategically sits in front of the Timah Tasoh Lake waterfront. Most of us stayed in the tents while two others preferred sleeping in their hammocks. I booked 2 camping sites for 10 of us, RM55 for each camping site.

Whenever I get the chance to explore outside of my home, I want my experience to be colourful and not monotone. My mind is flexible and always open to a new adventure. During the 4 nights that we spent on the road for this trip, I tried to design it to be flexible and different. The first night we spent in our car driving to Bukit Berekeh for a 4:00 am hike, the second night we stayed at a homestay in Jitra, the third night we spent at the Santuari Ikan Air Tawar Timah Tasoh campsite and the fourth night we were at the Serimahawangsa Boathouse in Tasik Pedu.

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While camping and hiking here, please don’t forget to explore the lake. The reason why we decided to drive in a different car was to allow us to roam independently after our hike and explore the place as and when we liked it.

As long as everybody respectfully sticks to the agreed timeline.

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Okay, time to move on to my next adventure. If you have any comments or suggestions for my next hiking trip, please feel free to leave it below ya.

I’ll see you in my next posting. Thank you for reading.

Cheers

MM

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