Gunung Bunga Buah

Gunung Bunga Buah is a mountain in Gohtong Jaya, a satellite town of Genting Highlands about 40km away from Kuala Lumpur. At 1,430m, it offers a moderate one to two hour climb as the trail itself starts high up in elevation, Gohtong Jaya being approximately 900m. Popular with visitors from the Klang Valley due to its easy accessibly by highway, the entry point can be found at the lone farm behind Gohtong Jaya's stretch of shophouses. The path is located on a steep slope facing some vegetable patches; ask the locals around for directions if you're not sure. A steep but short muddy ascent later and you will find yourself on the old trunk road to Genting.

Long abandoned in favour of the current highway, this tarred road is now infested with thick undergrowth and leeches, especially after rainfall. Follow the road past a former quarry (a series of barren granite outcrops at right) until an intersection into the forest, marked by ribbons. A short climb later will take you to another abandoned road, fringed by copious wild orchids, while the peak of Gunung Bunga Buah can be seen if the mist is light. The road leads downhill until the proper trailhead appears at right, which enters a mossy forest. Head inside and where the trail splits, take right (also marked by ribbons) and follow it all the way to the summit. Unfortunately, the peak is almost always shrouded in mist, which hampers amazing views of Kuala Lumpur and Genting Resort. The best chance for a clear view is the early mornings or even at night, where you can see the city lit up brightly.