One of the most popular Borneo destinations will probably be Kinabalu National Park, where Mount Kinabalu resides. Each year, thousands of visitors seen Kinabalu National Park for the refreshing National Park Vacation to escape the hot hawaii's warm sun and catch a glimpse on the highest mountain in Southern East Asia, or to conquer the mystical Mount Kinabalu.
Nevertheless, for a specialized National Park Vacation in Borneo, you must make sure that you drop by at the less popular Mesilau Nature Park, which is just about 30 minutes by road clear of Kinabalu National Park. From Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo, it only takes approximately 2. 5 hour drive to reach Mesilau Nature Park.
Mesilau Nature Park is located within the vicinity involving Kinabalu National Park on the Pinosok Plateau near Kundasang town. The stretch of the street from Kundasang town so that you can Mesilau Nature Park, which is about 2, 000 metres above sea level, is extremely steep and winding. However, the road condition has improved immensely in recent times, which makes the ascending ride really easy.
On the way, you will surely be captivated by spectacular views of the actual Kundasang valley with terraced hillside slopes planted with highlands fresh vegetables, and parts of the scenic beauty of the Kundasang Mount Kinabalu Greens, a challenging 18-hole golf course for avid golfers, undeniably, the highest golf study course in South East Asian countries.
But once you are able to Mesilau Nature Park, you will notice that the place is definitely more natural and "virgin" versus now "commercialized" Kinabalu Country's Park. As the Park lies along at the base of Mount Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu will look even more spectacular with a sheer wall of granite towering some thousand meters from any virgin forest floor in addition to ending in jagged highs. This breathtaking sight is usually aptly called the Mesilau Pinnacles.
To experience the best of what Mesilau can offer, you will need to spend a night or two along at the eco-friendly Mesilau Nature Lodge, which is nestled between the trees at the foot on the mountain within the Meadow. The Resort itself is amazing since it was carefully planned and manufactured to blend into its all natural surrounding.
The chalets are for slopes surrounded by trees with the full view of a Mesilau River flowing following. And for food, the Kedamaian Restaurant is famous for its piping hot steamboat, and barbecue dinners, which makes it a good excuse to live overnight.
Mesilau Nature Park is also the starting point for the alternative and more challenging route up Mount Kinabalu. If you are of an adventurous variety, do trek the route up to a kilometres or two even when you are not planning that will climb Mount Kinabalu. Since the Mesilau Summit Trail is definitely relatively newer and less crowded versus the old summit trail, your chance of encountering (tamed) wildlife is likewise brighter.
One prominent feature of the route is the relatively abundance of orchids (Rhododendrons) not to mention pitcher plants. The world’ s largest pitcher plant, the “ Nepenthes Rajah”, is recorded to grow in abundance here. For most visitors, a less taxing guided nature walk around the Park is recommended. It will leave you with prolonged "natural" memories.
Mesilau will not fail to enchant you with the nation's cool temperate climate (temperatures vary around 17-21 degree Celcius during the day and 10-15 degree Celcius on night) and serene surroundings for a truly astonishing nature’ s paradise. Mesilau Nature Park and its Resort is an excellent venue for relaxation and also retreat.
The bio-diversity of the flora and fauna found here makes Mesilau a new haven for naturalists. It is one of the best locations in Borneo to have unforgettable National Park Holiday.
