Kubah National Park
Kubah National Park
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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mel7155
Singapore, Singapore1,355 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We hiked in this mountain as an alternative as the park to climb mount Santubong was closed without notice. So we were in our hiking outfit without any mountain to climb . As such, asked our driver to drop us off at this mountain to hike up the metal road for 5.4km .
It is 30minutes away from Kuching or Mount Santubung so make sure to arrange for transport there and return transport as it is very difficult to get a ride hail there .
Entrance fee is US$4 per foreign person and US$2 for locals . You need to register , log in and log out at the park office . Thereafter hike up 700m to the near peak on a steep mountain road that never seem to flatten . The views from the top is nice and there are benches and covered pavilion to rest enroute . The waterfall route and jungle route is disable if they did not close it off . Otherwise a very good place to workout and hike . Good for a 4 hour hike . It is not Mount santubung, but a little safer to hike in a rainy day which is very common in this area where it rains literally everyday around the year . The only difference is how intense the rain is that they shut the mountains from climbers - especially Mount Sabtubung .
It is 30minutes away from Kuching or Mount Santubung so make sure to arrange for transport there and return transport as it is very difficult to get a ride hail there .
Entrance fee is US$4 per foreign person and US$2 for locals . You need to register , log in and log out at the park office . Thereafter hike up 700m to the near peak on a steep mountain road that never seem to flatten . The views from the top is nice and there are benches and covered pavilion to rest enroute . The waterfall route and jungle route is disable if they did not close it off . Otherwise a very good place to workout and hike . Good for a 4 hour hike . It is not Mount santubung, but a little safer to hike in a rainy day which is very common in this area where it rains literally everyday around the year . The only difference is how intense the rain is that they shut the mountains from climbers - especially Mount Sabtubung .
Written 1 July 2024
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Elle Ceee
Australia20 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We headed out to Kubah NP to hike Gunung (Mt) Serapi. We had to hire a taxi as grab drivers don’t like going there or waiting for you to finish.
The entry fee was RM$20 which is fairly reparable for a paved 10km trip.
The jungle was beautiful, and it wasn’t actually that hot as you are in the shade for almost all of the hike.
It didn’t rain when we were out there, but I can imagine the concrete becomes slippery when wet.
We saw many many butterflies, and the jungle felt alive and fresh.
I highly recommend this hike.
It took us 1hr & 20mins to reach the top and 50mins to come back down.
The tax driver charged us RM$170 - but securing a trip home was important, so we just paid the $$!
The entry fee was RM$20 which is fairly reparable for a paved 10km trip.
The jungle was beautiful, and it wasn’t actually that hot as you are in the shade for almost all of the hike.
It didn’t rain when we were out there, but I can imagine the concrete becomes slippery when wet.
We saw many many butterflies, and the jungle felt alive and fresh.
I highly recommend this hike.
It took us 1hr & 20mins to reach the top and 50mins to come back down.
The tax driver charged us RM$170 - but securing a trip home was important, so we just paid the $$!
Written 16 April 2024
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Sylvester
Kuching, Malaysia159 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Took me about 2 hours to get to the summit but I'm sure seasoned hikers would take probably around 1 hour 45 minutes or maybe less. There are apparently 4 trails to choose from so you might wanna plan your time wisely if you'd like to get the full experience. I barely saw any wildlife other than a few types of lizards and snakes but maybe I wasn't looking in the right place. Might come back in the future to try the other trails. "Life is like a mountain. Hard to climb, but once you get to the top, the view is beautiful."
Written 20 April 2024
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Docs On Vacay
Malaysia3,087 contributions
Apr 2020
📍Kubah Waterfall, Kuching
When we had our pre-wedding photoshoot 3 years ago, we knew it had to be different..
We hiked in Kubah National Park all the way in to the waterfall, about an hour of journeying, together with 2 family friends who are amazing photographers. We brought formal attire, and changed there and there, just to immerse ourselves in the wonders of Borneo's Rainforests.
🌸The waterfall was magical.. It's not the gushing type with thundering waters, but instead, a gentle cascading fall with beautiful serenity pools, perfect for cool-water dipping. What makes this waterfall ethereal is how lush vines and ferns of different greens line the side of the cascades, flourishing and thriving with the constant gentle patters of water. The photography there was well worth all the effort.
🚗How to get there?
Drive by car (or rent) to Kubah National Park, using Waze or Google Maps. From Kuching, the journey will take about an hour or so. Upon arrival, Malaysians only have to pay RM 10 per entry, Foreigners at Rm 20. You will receive a map with 2 main destinations - the top of the mountain, and Kubah waterfall.
🌄You can give the top of the mountain journey a miss. From what I hear, there isn't even a view to enjoy, and it's just a tar road journey all the way.
Kubah Waterfall is to me the main attraction here.
⏲Come by morning; by afternoon, you might be denied entry because the rangers would have no one inside the rainforests after 6pm.
*Special thanks to Gabriel Diong and Julieann for the amazing photoshoot!
When we had our pre-wedding photoshoot 3 years ago, we knew it had to be different..
We hiked in Kubah National Park all the way in to the waterfall, about an hour of journeying, together with 2 family friends who are amazing photographers. We brought formal attire, and changed there and there, just to immerse ourselves in the wonders of Borneo's Rainforests.
🌸The waterfall was magical.. It's not the gushing type with thundering waters, but instead, a gentle cascading fall with beautiful serenity pools, perfect for cool-water dipping. What makes this waterfall ethereal is how lush vines and ferns of different greens line the side of the cascades, flourishing and thriving with the constant gentle patters of water. The photography there was well worth all the effort.
🚗How to get there?
Drive by car (or rent) to Kubah National Park, using Waze or Google Maps. From Kuching, the journey will take about an hour or so. Upon arrival, Malaysians only have to pay RM 10 per entry, Foreigners at Rm 20. You will receive a map with 2 main destinations - the top of the mountain, and Kubah waterfall.
🌄You can give the top of the mountain journey a miss. From what I hear, there isn't even a view to enjoy, and it's just a tar road journey all the way.
Kubah Waterfall is to me the main attraction here.
⏲Come by morning; by afternoon, you might be denied entry because the rangers would have no one inside the rainforests after 6pm.
*Special thanks to Gabriel Diong and Julieann for the amazing photoshoot!
Written 16 March 2021
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HTH
Kuching, Malaysia144 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
One of the reserved dipterocarpaceae forest park, taking 35 minutes distance from Kuching city centre.
This is an landmark and visitors worth spending time a day to come closely with wildlife which over 93 species as recorded by authorities.
Stop deforestation and avoid soil erosion was the first step to be caring about.
This is an landmark and visitors worth spending time a day to come closely with wildlife which over 93 species as recorded by authorities.
Stop deforestation and avoid soil erosion was the first step to be caring about.
Written 21 March 2020
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Larissa R
6 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The nationalpark offers nice trails, which are very good signaled and clean. For the entrance you pay 20rm and you have to sign in and out at the headquarter. The staff at the headquarter is very friendly and helpful, they explain you the trails. They show you a good map (with the trails and emergency callnumbers) of which you can take a picture
Written 3 March 2020
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Erica V
Sydney, Australia18 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I went on a night time frog spotting tour with Lucien (Sarawak private Tours and cooking class at Indah House). Lucien was extremely knowledgeable, and amazing at spotting frogs. We saw 9 different kinds. Walking in the forest after dark was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend doing it.
Written 16 May 2023
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RVB1991
Birmingham98 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Travelled from Kuching via K21 bus (4 ringgit each way), the bus drops you a couple of hundred metres from the gate, 20 ringgit entry fee (for non Malaysian adults). The park staff were very helpful with choice of trail for our time frame.
We then had a very peaceful walk to the waterfall, along well marked and maintained trails. Waterfall was beautiful and has some shallow pools you may dip your feet in. Highly recommend this walk. It will take 1-1.5 hours to walk to the waterfall from Park HQ.
We then joined the Selang trail which goes through the jungle and takes you to an excellent viewing platform - don't miss it- it is up a 90 degree ladder (5 steps).
Remember to take sensible walking shoes and food and drink (there isn't a shop there, the only thing for sale is mineral water).
Had a lovely day, definitely do if in Kuching- closer than any other national park to the city!
We then had a very peaceful walk to the waterfall, along well marked and maintained trails. Waterfall was beautiful and has some shallow pools you may dip your feet in. Highly recommend this walk. It will take 1-1.5 hours to walk to the waterfall from Park HQ.
We then joined the Selang trail which goes through the jungle and takes you to an excellent viewing platform - don't miss it- it is up a 90 degree ladder (5 steps).
Remember to take sensible walking shoes and food and drink (there isn't a shop there, the only thing for sale is mineral water).
Had a lovely day, definitely do if in Kuching- closer than any other national park to the city!
Written 29 May 2014
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betholia
kota kinabalu19 contributions
Jan 2011
I was in Kuching for only 3 nites, so, I really don't have that much time except for sightseeing around town and some shopping, but since I'm there, I decided to go for a nice day trip in one of Kuching's many national parks and decided on Kubah National Park. To me the main attraction of Kubah National Park was its waterfall. Took about 15 to 20 minutes to reach the national park from Kuching and chartered a van for return transport costing RM60. At that time it was only me and my brother in the van, so we had the van all to ourselves, but it would be cheaper if only we have 8 more people to share the transport cost with except the waiting part will cost us precious time of trekking. Once at the park headquarter, the park ranger gave us a list of trails and we paid MYR10.00 each person as park entrance fee. Went for the waterfall trail and its about 2000m walk one-way of which the park office headquarter was the starting point. Once I've reached the waterfall, heavy rain already started..swimming or dipping was just a bit difficult..However, i like the trail leading towards the waterfall, its a nice trek.. Waterfall is nice too..may not be the best i've ever seen out there but because of its seclusion, the place itself is good for a quick getaway.. quiet too, and no one else was there besides the two of us.. completely surrounded by nature.. furthermore, for ease of trekking, the trail is easy to follow as now and then I could see trees had been colour coded. Since we didn't get to swim, we decided to head for the view point at Selang trail.. its like another 2000m walk from the waterfall, and once I'm at the summit or watch tower of Selang trail, the view of Santubong River was quite nice and since camera was not with me at that time, I ended up with using my cellphone's camera to capture the view...overall, i like it and it was a short and fun day trip.
Written 17 January 2011
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Dottie M
Gloucester, UK27 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
We (being two females ages 30 & 55 years old) caught the public bus (N21 to the polytechnic) from Kuching to Kubah National Park, about a 40 min ride, drops you off at the bottom of the hill, short steep walk up to the entrance. Really friendly welcome by the warden who recommended the Waterfall trek however we decided to be a bit more adventurous and do the Selang Trail as we had been told the water levels were low at the waterfall. If you are happy with steep, and we mean steep walking, this is a very good trail with excellent variety of flora and fauna but don't forget you have to come down again! There are ropes to help you on the more difficult down bits and occasionally steps. The view from the viewing point at the top makes it all worthwhile though - we had our lunch here and a rest ready for the descent. Wear good boots as slippery in parts. We missed the last public bus but one of the wardens willingly drove us back to Kuching (RM40) rather than us having to call a taxi. A really enjoyable day out trekking and a good alternative (but without the wildlife) to Bako National Park.
Written 16 September 2013
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Hello do you know if there is a bus from Kuching to Kubat national park? If there is one, where can I find the timetable?
Thank you so much
Written 29 July 2019
stephanie fairchild rony
Kuching, Malaysia
no bus but you can take grab or taxi go to kubah national park.
Written 27 August 2019
The distance is about 14 miles. So thats quite near. However getting there and back has better be planned as public transport to that location is limited. Suggest you hitch a ride back. There are many visitors and many of them are locals driving up there for a short day trek
Written 6 July 2019
Arif N
Pontianak, Indonesia
Is there any bus we can use to visit Kubah NP? if yes what is the bus number and where is the station?
Written 8 May 2019
I booked a private walking tour for my Kubah National Park hike as the public transport options are fairly limited.
The Sarawak Tourism website on Kubah National Park states:
"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."
You have to check at the station for the schedule as to when you can board the bus for the return journey. I couldn't find the return journey times online. As for taxis, I had read a number of forums and ascertained that, while it is easy to charter a taxi to go out to Kubah National Park, finding a taxi for the return journey isn't that easy. That's why I opted for the paid tour.
Hope this helps.
Written 8 May 2019
What's the latest check-in time for the hostel within Kubah National Park, and is there a way to get here from Buntal esplanade?
Written 2 January 2019
Can you do the night frog pond walk with a park ranger/guide hired from the main gate or do you have to go on an organised tour? Also is it too slippery in April to do carrying a 2 year old in a backpack?
Written 1 October 2018
Hey, i would suggest catching a uber using the app, Grab will be difficult because drivers are scarce in the area as it's pretty remote. There is a bus you can catch but i forget the number as we missed it, it stops running at 3pm!!! Also we didn't go to the park from the airport but arranged a car through our hotel. hope this helps? :/
Written 8 August 2018
Hi, if a guide is not needed for this park, is it safe for non-expect hiker ?
Written 12 October 2017
Yes it is quite safe. The man where you sign into the park was very helpful with information and maps.
Written 12 October 2017
Is there a way to get from Kubah HQ to Matang without hiking 3.5 hours? Do minibuses go between the two sites?
Written 8 August 2017
You can Uber if you really want to. Cheap.
Written 6 September 2017
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