Mt. Patukan Silent Hiking (Happy Trekkers)

A novel and extremely challenging hiking destination is Mt. Patukan in the province of Kalinga. It is so new that there are no established trails and the pioneering climbers only rely on hunter footpaths. The environment is comprised of dense, mossy jungles, where animals such as wild boars and deer roam, and where limatik (blood leeches) are a constant menace. it is like going back to the prehistoric world…and the numerous obstacles to hurdle in the trail makes it a truly epic adventure. Aside from the fantastic trails, another remarkable feature is the breathtaking U-Ud ng Gappo waterfalls, with an estimated height of 120 meters. Rappelling down this falls is one of the highlights of the trek. The summit of Mt. Patukan is a rock with a small cave. Here, the views comprise of the mountains of Tinglayan (W), Tanudan (E), the rest of Kalinga (N), as well as the Bangad rice terraces (W).
Mt. Patukan is rich in both legend and culture. The mountain is considered the forehead of what is known as the “Sleeping Beauty”, a mountain range in the Kalinga province so colorfully named as such. It was the Lubo tribes that christened the mountain as ‘Patukan’; these Lubo tribesmen are known for their hospitality. Strangers in their land are considered as their guests, and you can stay at the house of a bodong holder, or the barangay captain or anybody’s house. You will be considered one of the tribes once you are under their territorial land, anything that happens to you is their responsibility.

Видео Mt. Patukan Silent Hiking (Happy Trekkers) канала jeffrey hermogeno