Mount Tahan

Mount Tahan rises to 2,187 meters within Taman Negara National Park, featuring dense rainforest terrain and multiple hiking trails through diverse ecological zones.

A 1905 expedition led by Leonard Wray Jr gathered biological specimens over five months, requiring sixty-five people to navigate the challenging landscape.

The mountain's name translates to 'endurance' in Malay, reflecting the physical demands required to reach its peak through extensive multi-day hikes.

Climbers must register at local police stations, hire certified guides, and prepare for temperature variations between 4°C to 27°C throughout different seasons.

The mountain sits within a 100-million-year-old rainforest, containing specific flora species that exist only in Malaysia's highland environments.

Location: Pahang

Elevation above the sea: 2,187 m

GPS coordinates: 4.63305,102.23499

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:55