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Ulu Perdik - Revisited III |
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Written by Dr Kamy
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Sunday, 27 January 2008 |
 It comes back full cycle again. This is again that time of the year when we customary bring all the new batch of postgraduate students for outing activity to the tropical rainforest of Ulu Perdik at Batu 18, Ulu Langat, Selangor.
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Everyone having a light breakfast at the camping site at the base of the hill.
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The Sg Perdik camping site is located nearby Batu 18 in Hulu Langat. You can access Hulu Langat via highway heading towards Cheras/ Semenyih / Kajang. At the end of the tarmac road, proceed further and follow the gravel road to the jungle trail along the stream that will lead you to Sungai perdik Waterfall.
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Dr.Baha briefing all participants on safety and the etiquette of jungle trekking
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The begining of the jungle trail crosses clear water streams
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In some areas, the water crossing may be of knee deep
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The early ascending up the hill
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The climb get steeper and more slippery
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Some of the forest habitants up early in search for food.
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On the forest floor, surviving off decaying logs are the Cup mushroom
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Transversing uphill through and around the base of the bamboo clusters
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Leaves whithering away
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The termites infesting the base of the bamboo trees.
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The secluded Sg Perdik waterfall is in a little-known area of Hulu Langat that is still less frequented by tourist and is just the ideal location to expose the postgraduate students to the impressive wilderness experience. Yet the site is quickly and easily assessable even for large and less fit groups. A short river hike of 15-20 minutes gets the participants to the spectacular 30 meter high waterfall.
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The sense of accomplishment upon reaching the waterfall
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A relief on everyone's face after scaling up the steep hill trail
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Dr.Wan chatting with students.
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Mazlan wasting no time capturing the beauty of the surrounding.
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The jungle green is in clear contrast to the bright blue afternoon sky.
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The top end of the bamboo tree soaring high up into the sky.
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The view looking up to the top of the waterfall
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The cool, crystal clear gushing of the waterfall.
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Out with the tracking shoes......
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...... a refreshing dip into the cool water to wash of the sweats.
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Dr. Baha discussing with participants.
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Basking in the afternoon sun
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While some would rather be resting under the bamboo shades
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The chirping of birds and the shrieks of the cicadas is a music of a kind
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By 1.00pm, everyone is ready to descend back to the base campsite.
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The downhill descend is more easy and quicker.
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Now, more smiles can be seen on everyone's faces
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Still, it is vital to ensure to have a firm footing on the slippery slopes.
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There is more talking and smiling now, than of during the ascend earlier
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The last leg of the trail before reaching the base camp at the foot of the hill.
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Again, this half day trip has achieved its objective of exposing to the postgrads about loving nature and conservation, as well as cultivating a strong bonding amongst each other as a member of the postgraduate team.
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A heafty lunchpack awaits to passify the now growling stomach.
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The impact of the green will continuously lingers on
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