Monday, July 30, 2007

Mt. Manalmon, San Miguel, Bulacan






How to get there

Mt. Manalmon is located at San, Miguel Bulacan at Baranggay Madlum. Travel time will be around three hours and the hike to the summit will cost you another 1 to 2 hours.
To go to San Miguel, Bulacan you can ride a bus going to Cabanatuan, The bus will pass by San Miguel Bulacan and be sure to go down at baranggay Camias. This will take you 1 1/2 to 2 hours

From there you can then ride a tricycle to go to Madlum, just tell the driver that your going to Manalmon.

Tips and Guide
The bus fare will cost you around 112 pesos if you take the 5 star busline in Tramo Pasay, The tryke will cost you 50 pesos per head. Plus a guide is required, so you'll have to pay around 300 to 500 depends on the itinerary and the numbers of person in your group. You can go to the training center to ask for a guide.

A campsite is located at the foot of Manalmon which is just beside the river for those who want to take it the easy way. But for those who want to see the beauty of the place and willing to sacrifice sweat, a campsite near the summit that can pretty much accommodates 8 to 15 tents is advisable.

Please keep in mind that during the rainy season this place tends to be very slippery. Bring insect repellent and extra water if you are camping at the summit. There is no water source at the summit and even though the water is clear make sure to treat the water first when you plan on drinking it

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