Mount Ophir ( Gunung Ledang ) - Asahan / Malacca Trek

This is the easiest Gunung Ledang ( or Mount Ophir as it is otherwise better known ) trek on our portfolio as it is a day trek without the need to carry heavy overnight camping equipment.

We will be ascending by the less-taken Asahan Trail from the Malacca side of the mountain. The trail starts besides the Asahan waterwork near Asahan village and is more straight forward and shorter compared to the Johor side. Although not as physically demanding as the other Ophir trek options, trek members still need to be reasonably fit as we will be trekking up to the summit and after a short rest, back down again by the same Asahan trail. Up to 8 - 10 hours of trekking is expected.

Upon our descent ( in the evening ), we shall head for Malacca town where we'll spend the night in a backpacker hostel on REAL cushy beds.

As in our standard Ophir trek, you do not need to take leave for this outing. The trip arrangement is a comfortable one: by chartered vehicle to bring you all the way right to the foot of the mountain.

Arrangement Includes: Trek leaders, private charter transport, group camping gear, all meals except one breakfast.

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The climate is tropically humid and a trek in such condition is physically draining. The night in camp can be chilly in the early morning just before dawn. Everyone needs to be prepared for bad weather with basic waterproofing gear ( ponchos, rain-coats, even umbrellas are helpful ...! ). Waterproofing for your backpack is a must.

The trek up to camp can be very slippery when it rains. Having a pair of good hiking boots will make a lot of difference and gives you better grip on wet / muddy grounds. A walking stick is especially useful in such conditions. Those going to summit need to be prepared to handle more technical terrain such as pulling yourself up ( and down ) 2-storey high boulders using fixed ropes so the trek is obviously not for those with height phobia.

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