Tag: Gunung Fakir Terbang

Hiking Gunung Fakir Terbang

Matsuda Mashimaru2 Comments

Gunung Fakir Terbang is located at Tasik Pedu, Padang Terap, Kedah.

It sits next to the Malaysia and Thailand border. You will witness a golden panorama view of Pedu Lake during sunset on Malaysia’s side and a gorgeous view of the green forestry landscape of the Yala province of Thailand during sunrise. The easiest entrance to the trail is through the Mutiara Tasik Pedu main gate. Mutiara Tasik Pedu Resort has long ago closed for business (closed in 2010) but the landowner is still actively guarding the area.

  • Location: Gunung Fakir Terbang, Mutiara Pedu Lake, Tasik Pedu, Kedah (570 meter)
  • How to go: Waze for “Seri Mahawangsa Boathouse” or “Gate Mutiara”, Tasik Pedu
  • Attraction: Thailand and Malaysia border. Panorama view of Tasik Pedu during sunset
  • Difficulty: Moderate hike
  • Distance out and back: ~ 4 km
  • Time spent: half-day trip
  • Caution: Kutu babi/ tick and leeches during the rainy season
  • Tips: Gorgeous view during sunset and sunrise. Discuss with your guide how to maximize your experience while hiking the mountain
  • Leech level: Minimal during the dry season
  • Entrance Fee: No
  • Require Permit: Yes
  • Local Guide: Abang Long Naser 019-506 8667
  • Hiking date: 27 January 2024
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Hiking 1.0

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Being a Doer and not a Talker, I gathered 10 friends and family for a 5D 4N hiking trip to 3 different hills and 1 mountain in Perak, Perlis and Kedah. Do you still remember my ranting about my trip last year (in 2023) to Mong Gajah in Tasik Pedu, Kedah?

Click >> here to read about my first time in >> Mong Gajah.

While I was enjoying my morning light at Mong Gajah, I saw a glimpse of the highest peak of Gunung Fakir Terbang (574 m) located in Tasik Pedu Kedah, hiding behind the thick morning mist. It is a part of the Trans Singgora (Banjaran Kedah Singgora), located at the border of Malaysia and Thailand. Amir, the owner of Tasik Pedu SeriMahawangsa boathouse used to share old folk stories about Tasik Pedu and its surroundings including Gunung Fakir Terbang, relating to the history of the Singgora Sultanate era.

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