Mount Murud a mountain hike to heal the soul 14 days Sarawak Borneo
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It was time for a change of scenery. The sandstone mountain in northeast Sarawak bordering Kalimantan stands at 2,423m. Over the decades, the mountain has hosted many scientists who come to study its flora and fauna.
But Mount Murud is deemed a holy mountain by the Lun Bawang and Kelabit people who inhabit the area, mainly in Long Semado, Bakelalan and Bario. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from the Borneo Evangelical Church (Sidang Injil Borneo), as well as other churches, ascend to Church Camp (1,829m) for a retreat. Tour description:
This tour is designed for those who wish to stay with the villager in the highlands of Sarawak and experience their way of life. The Lun Bawang people are the ethnic minorities in Sarawak and the are predominantly farmers. Participating in farming or providing lessons for the village kids with some music lessons or English language, mathematics or science will be our way of showing gratitude for their hospitality. During our stay we will participate in jungle tracking, hot spring, swimming and a visit to the waterfalls. After spending several days in Long Semado we will prepare to hike Mount Murud.
From Long Semado we will proceed to Ba' Kelalan by 4WD and the adventure to Mount Murus starts from Ba' Kelalan. Overnight at Lepo Bunga and the next day proceed back to Ba' Kelalan. From Ba' Kelalan to Bario and from Bario to Miri by flight.
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