29-07-2007 02:32 Kinabalu Mountain
World Heritage Site. Bird watching, exploring forest trails (lower montane forests and lowlands). Climbing Mt. Kinabalu. Spectacular photographic opportunities. Opportunities to see Rafflesias in bloom (Poring) and the largest pitcher plant in the world (Nepenthes rajah; Mesilau). Very good bird watching in montane (park headquarters and towards the peak) and lowland areas (Poring). Few large mammals. Many curious botanical delights (e.g., pitcher plants, rafflesias, orchids).
Destination Guide for Kinabalu Mountain
Location
About 60 km (37 miles) northeast of Kota Kinabalu.
When to go
Any time of year. For ascents up to the peak, its is best to avoid the rainy periods of the year (November to February).
Access
Overland for Kota Kinabalu or from the south (i.e., Sandakan/Tawau). The main park entrance lies just off the main Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan highway. The largest towns nearby are Kundasang or Ranau. From Kundasang, it is possible to access the Mesilau Visitors Center. South of Ranau are the Poring Hot Springs.
Permits
A nominal entrance fee is charged at the park entrance (at Park HQ, Mesilau or Poring). A permit and guide fees are compulsory for those wishing to climb Mt. Kinabalu. Guides are both compulsory and a necessity in case something goes wrong on the peak (altitude sickness, fatigue or injury; these guides are prepared to carry you off the mountain!)
Equipment
Light clothing in the lowlands (Poring) and warmer clothes if you intend to stay at the park (Park HQ and Mesilau). For those climbing the mountain, warmer clothes (including stout footwear, windproof jackets, gloves) will be handy as the exposed peaks in the early morning can be very cold.
Facilities
Information center, a bookshop, and restaurants. Accommodation (simple chalets & dorms) are available at the Park HQ, Mesilau and Poring. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance at Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan (managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges). Sign-posted trails around the Park HQ and Mesilau area. At the Park HQ a wonderful mountain garden with guided tours at certain times of the day. On the mountain, basic accommodation and restaurant facilities [e.g., Panar Laban at 3,300 m (10, 850 feet)], and simpler accommodations at slightly higher elevation. At Poring, accommodation is available, also a restaurant, hot spring bathing tubs, canopy walkway, butterfly enclosure, an orchid garden and marked forested trails. You can also find accommodation and restaurants outside the park area (Park HQ and Poring).
Nature
Very good bird watching in montane (park hedquarters and towards the peak) and lowland areas (Poring). Few large mammals. Many curious botanical delights (e.g., pitcher plants, rafflesias, orchids) -- Rafflesia (Poring) and Nepenthes rajah (Mesilau).
Visitor Activities
Recreation at high altitudes. Birdwatching, exploring forest trails (lower montane forests and lowlands). Climbing Mt. Kinabalu. You may climb from either the Park HQs or from Mesilau. The latter is more demanding but will take you on a more scenic route up to Laban Rata (your resting point before the accent). Spectacular photographic opportunities. Opportunities to see Rafflesias in bloom (Poring) or Nepenthes rajah, the largest pitcher plant in the world (Mesilau). 
Destination Guide for Kinabalu Mountain
Location
About 60 km (37 miles) northeast of Kota Kinabalu.
When to go
Any time of year. For ascents up to the peak, its is best to avoid the rainy periods of the year (November to February).
Access
Overland for Kota Kinabalu or from the south (i.e., Sandakan/Tawau). The main park entrance lies just off the main Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan highway. The largest towns nearby are Kundasang or Ranau. From Kundasang, it is possible to access the Mesilau Visitors Center. South of Ranau are the Poring Hot Springs.
Permits
A nominal entrance fee is charged at the park entrance (at Park HQ, Mesilau or Poring). A permit and guide fees are compulsory for those wishing to climb Mt. Kinabalu. Guides are both compulsory and a necessity in case something goes wrong on the peak (altitude sickness, fatigue or injury; these guides are prepared to carry you off the mountain!)
Equipment
Light clothing in the lowlands (Poring) and warmer clothes if you intend to stay at the park (Park HQ and Mesilau). For those climbing the mountain, warmer clothes (including stout footwear, windproof jackets, gloves) will be handy as the exposed peaks in the early morning can be very cold.
Facilities
Information center, a bookshop, and restaurants. Accommodation (simple chalets & dorms) are available at the Park HQ, Mesilau and Poring. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance at Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan (managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges). Sign-posted trails around the Park HQ and Mesilau area. At the Park HQ a wonderful mountain garden with guided tours at certain times of the day. On the mountain, basic accommodation and restaurant facilities [e.g., Panar Laban at 3,300 m (10, 850 feet)], and simpler accommodations at slightly higher elevation. At Poring, accommodation is available, also a restaurant, hot spring bathing tubs, canopy walkway, butterfly enclosure, an orchid garden and marked forested trails. You can also find accommodation and restaurants outside the park area (Park HQ and Poring).
Nature
Very good bird watching in montane (park hedquarters and towards the peak) and lowland areas (Poring). Few large mammals. Many curious botanical delights (e.g., pitcher plants, rafflesias, orchids) -- Rafflesia (Poring) and Nepenthes rajah (Mesilau).
Visitor Activities
Recreation at high altitudes. Birdwatching, exploring forest trails (lower montane forests and lowlands). Climbing Mt. Kinabalu. You may climb from either the Park HQs or from Mesilau. The latter is more demanding but will take you on a more scenic route up to Laban Rata (your resting point before the accent). Spectacular photographic opportunities. Opportunities to see Rafflesias in bloom (Poring) or Nepenthes rajah, the largest pitcher plant in the world (Mesilau).
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