The massive Mount Serapi sandstone ridge with its three mountain peaks – the 911m high Gunung Serapi and the slightly smaller Gunung Selang and Gunung Sendok – is
clearly visible from the Kuching Waterfront. This most accessible National Park is situated only 22 kilometres from Kuching. Kubah National Park is located on the slopes of Gunung Serapi, the tallest mountain in the landscape of Sarawak's capital Kuching. The park has six jungle trails, and a path that leads to the summit of Gunung Serapi (5-6 hours return trip). Wooden shelters are located along the various trails. The Main Trail passes through dipterocarp forest and links the various trails of the park. The Park HQ has 5 large bungalows with 2 bedrooms (6 beds), rest houses (10 beds), hostel (12 beds), all with air-con, TV, hot, water, a verandah and full kitchen facilities. There is also a spacious BBQ area near the bungalows.
Getting There:
Bus No.K21 [City Public Link]. Bus Station near Saujana car park. Bus Fare RM3.50 one way.Time: 8.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm & 5.00pm (Check with the station for latest schedule). Taxis can also be chartered for the 40 minute trip to the park. Alternatively, a number of travel operators in Kuching run guided tours to the park.
Kubah National Park:
Entrance to Kubah National Park from the main roadThe road leading to Ticketing booth and main admin block of the KNPKubah National Park (KNP)The signage leading to Chalet, rest house and Hostel of the KNPThe most popular Trail; The Summit Trail with 5-6 hours return tripThe Orchid Garden near the Ticketing BoothThe start of the Summit Trail at 400 feetThe warning signage about streams in KNPStream and jungle flows in KNP
Ascending The Summit Trails:
Natural Frogs Pond at the KNP. Located above 300m from sea level and about half an hour from Park HQ. There are identified 61 species of Frogs in KNP.This pool provides a breeding ground for numerous frog species. The delicate amphibians are especially active at night, especially when it’s raining hard and during day time just go hiding among the hole in the trees.The Rayu Trail located at 900 feet mark on the Summit Trail, takes about 3-4 hours (one way), turning right to begin a relatively easy descent through the rainforest. Mid-way along the trail you’ll find some rainforest giants, and pass numerous Bintangor trees which are currently the subject of Aids research.A gentle reminderThe most popular trail in the park and passes through mixed dipterocarp forest and incorporates a number of plankwalk sections that cross streams and swampy land. From the HQ, it takes about 1 hr 30 mins to reach the waterfall. Care must be taken on the final section to the falls, where you'll have climb up slippery wooden stairs, and along slick bare rock. The falls are formed by the clear Sungai Rayu, which drops over a sheer sandstone wall as a beautiful curtain of water.Numerous rest shelter along the Summit Trail.The Summit TrailKubah’s most famous feature is its palms. Almost a hundred different palm species can be found in an area of just over 22 sq km, making Kubah probably the richest palm habitat for its size anywhere in the world.At 2300 feet marks with the TV antenna station at the background.The entrance to the Viewing TowerThe peak of Mount SerapiThe trail to the viewing towerThe "cable car" to the topThe cable car function as fastest and convenient transporter to the topAnother gentle reminder for the hikers.The viewing shelter on Mount Serapi overlooking Indonesian Border of Kalimantan.At the viewing shelter with Antenna Station at the background.The viewing shelter / rest hutThe magnifient view in front of the rest hutTrails to the viewing towerThe wooden tower that fit to 6 persons at one time.
