- Address: Sarawak, Malaysia
- Phone: +60 85 792 300
- Official website: mulupark.com
- Area: 528.6 sq. M. km
- Year of foundation: 1974
The Gunung Mulu National Park is one of the most impressive works of nature. It is located in the state of Sarawak. The park is very large and covers almost 530 square meters. km of primary rainforest.
Features of the park
In Gunung Mulu there are three mountains:
- Gunung Mul (2376 m);
- Gunung Api (1750 m);
- Gunung Benarat (1858 m).
A large limestone ridge and steep canyons of Mulu Park in Malaysia , which are called "Pinnacles", attract fans of difficult climbs. However, the main attractions of the park lie deep underground. The hidden in the wooded slopes of the mountains are the world's largest caves .
What to see in the park?
Travelers can hike in the jungle or in the mountains, enjoy a rich biodiversity and visit the caves. It is necessary to behave very carefully and always wear comfortable shoes. So, what's interesting for tourists in Gunung Mulu:
- Rain forest. It is a dense tropical thicket with trees of different heights and sizes. Travelers are not advised to depart from paved paths. During the hike you can hear the chirping of birds, the knock of a woodpecker, the cries of monkeys, the sound of thousands of cicadas. Also here you can find protein and snakes. Around fly smart butterflies, full of centipedes.
- The deer cave. To get to it, you need to overcome about 3 km of the jungle. The path passes through the swamps and is lined with boards. On the way to the cave you can see a lot of interesting and very unusual insects. Very useful camera. When approaching the cave it becomes clear how big it is. Its length is more than 2 km. The width of the cave reaches 174 m, and the height - 122 m. A paved path leads to the cave and winds further. To move on it, you need to have a flashlight.
- Garden of Eden. A further path leads to a camera with such an unusual name. In this place there is a hole in the ceiling, which allows you to penetrate here the rays of the sun and flourish rich vegetation. Another feature is the famous profile of Abraham Lincoln, which guards the southern entrance to the cave.
- The bats. It is not surprising that the caves of Park Gunun Mulu are home to many species of these bats. Between 5 and 7 pm, if the weather is good, visitors can see black clouds of bats that fly out in search of food.
- Lang's Cave. It is located near the Deer Cave. This is the smallest of the caves. Here it is worth looking at rock formations. Spotlights illuminate stalactites and stalagmites. In the cave you can see its inhabitants: bats, salangan and cave snakes.
- The Pure Water Cave is the longest in Asia. Its length is about 107 km. A river flows along the grotto. There are two ways to get here. Firstly, you can walk 4 km along the trail, which will take about 1.5 hours. The second way is to sail on a boat. Cave of Pure water with an underground river is fascinating. Wooden walkways and floating bridges make traveling on it easy and enjoyable. You can take pictures, and after the inspection - go down the steps to the picnic area. Nearby is a swimming pool with crystal clear water, which flows from the cave of Pure Water. This is a great place to swim. Near the bank of the river you can see flocks of fairy butterflies.
- Cave of the Winds. It is so named because of the cool breezes, which can be felt in narrow areas. In fact, it is part of the Pure Water Cave. There are many impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
How to get there?
The easiest way to get to Mulu National Park is by plane flying Malaysia. Flights are made every day from Miri. Also you can get by boat. He comes from Marudi in Kuala-Aloha. In Marudi you can also arrive by boat from Kuala-Baram.