boon's log 2104.01: Pantai Kerachut

There is a sudden influx of interest in hiking-cum-jungle-trekking. Possibly because of the fact that the northern part of Penang has been declared as part of the Malaysian National Park... Another possibility is that I bought this really nice and cheap hiking shoes from our very own Bata shoppe! "Belilah barangan buatan Malaysia" :)

Four of us trekked for about an hour from "End of the World" to Pantai Kerachut. Yeah, it was a shorter hike compared to the Muka Head one (~2hrs). Less physical challenges as compared to the Muka Head trail as well. It was a "brisk walk through the jungle" compared to that. :P

Pantai Kerachut has better facilities as well; with fresh water and the toilets are really (surprisingly, may I add) clean. There is also a Patrol Guard stationed there to make sure that everything is safe. The beach is slightly cleaner than Muka Head. Only thing is that there are a lot of steps/stairs which is quite bad for the knee on the way down.

Seems like that there are a lot of money being dumped into making this National Park a success, most of which are not yet materialized (or at least visible). Hopefully the plan sustains and will bring in more "ringgits" into Penang.


The journey begins from the "End of the World"


Lake by Pantai Kerachut


Pantai Kerachut


Fern shadow along the way


Flora and fauna


Peek-thru with "End of the World" fishermen village at the background


Waves at Pantai Kerachut

boon out...