Gunung Ledang Johor National Park Experience

Finally, here at Gunung Ledang (Lagenda) Johor National Park! Heard about the famous legend of Puteri Gunung Ledang, the mythical and beautiful princess. In the most famous version chronicled in Sejarah Melayu, the princess spurns the advances of the Sultan of Melaka by setting seven impossible demands for her hand in marriage.

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The name “Gunung Ledang” is likely to have been coined during the reign of the Majapahit empire. In Old Javanese, “Ledang” may be translated as “high”, “faraway”, or “showy”. Puteri Gunung Ledang real name is Gusti Putri Retno Dumilah.

Gunung Ledang Johor National Park

The mountain goes by several names. Chinese sailors plying the Straits of Melaka in the 14th century called it Kim Sua, which literally means “gold mountain” in Hokkien. Also alluding to the gold deposits rumoured to be present on the mountain, British cartographers named it Mount Ophir, after the lost mines of Ophir that supplied King Solomon‘s treasure.

Gunung Ledang Johor National Park

Upon arrival we had a briefing by the national park officers about the Gunung Ledang Johor National Park history, surrounding, myth, activities, facilities, and more.

Gerbang Kayangan at Gunung Ledang Johor National Park

Taman Negara Gunung Ledang (Lagenda) is located in Sagil Town, Tangkak District, Johor. Gunung Ledang Johor National Park began operating in July 2003 and was gazetted as a Johor National Park on 3 October 2005. The size of the National Park is 8,611 hectares. The height of Mount Ledang is 1276m at sea level.

The main entrance to the park, which is also known as Taman Hutan Lagenda, is situated at the southern foot of the mountain, near the town of Sagil in Tangkak district.

Gunung Ledang Johor National Park Experience

After that we began to explore the surrounding but this round we did not hike up to the top due to hot weather and time constrains. Immersed myself with nature, the lush flora and landscape.

While most visitors come here to climb the mountain, the park entrance itself is a great place for less strenuous activities such as a picnic or camping trip by the river. It’s a particularly suitable destination for families, school or company groups.

There is a range of accommodation available, including chalets, dormitories, jungle huts and campsites; whereas there a number of group packages are on offer, with fun activities such as obstacle course, paintball and nature walks.

Gunung Ledang Johor National Park

For those who love nature, hiking, and would like to find out the lagend of Puteri Gunung Ledang I will recommend you to visit Gunung Ledang Johor National Park. Meanwhile, I will plan another trip to camp and hike in Gunung Ledang Johor National Park.

Gunung Ledang Johor National Park Trails

Gunung Ledang is one of the most popular mountains climbing destinations in the country. While the summit can be reached in half a day, it is not any easy climb by any means.

Activities

Recreation (waterfall, picnic)

Camping

Accommodation (chalets, dorms, huts, and tent sites)

Hiking (Kolam Gajah, Sg. Tiga Segi, Bukit Botak)

Nature education activities

Group activities

Military training