It's been a long time since i published my last blog post. I have been very busy in my work these past few months. Although I travelled one waterfalls in june and one in July, I have no time to post my experience here in my blog.
I'm just dropping by...actually, I'm busy today finishing my report for tommorow.
I'll try to post my trips anytime soon.
Silence
Bobo'ong falls
T minus 3 weeks ago, we have a plan to conquer again another falls. A waterfalls that no one of us know about where to start hiking, how far it is. We just know that in a certain baranggay, Brgy. Ilomavis, there is a falls. At T minus 2 hours, we arrive at Lake Agco, where we can search for a guide. We waited and ask different residents there who can guide us to the falls. Until, one resident help us find our guide. Then at T minus 1 hour, we started hiking an 80 degree 50 meter upslope then going down 80 degree 500 meter downslope and cross a rushing river. After we cross the Marble river, there where no trail anymore because it is quite sometime that the falls where visited, the guide said. We jumped, slide (most of us) and even crawl(ate.hehe.) to reach the falls. At T equals swimming in the falls' vicinity, we take pictures chilling because the area is so cold because of the mist of the rushing water. We spend time there to be drunk, "by che2x.hahaha".
It was really a good hike, it released my work-tensions and drop a couple of sweats.
Bongolanon Falls
Our first destination for the first week of the year was the Bongolanon. It is located at Magpet, North Cotabato that is fully accessible to SUV, AUV, Pick-ups and motorcycles. Some of the road going there is not limestoned which is slippery when rain comes. Most motorcycles don't dare to reach the destination if the road is wet like in our case, although we ride a motorcycle, we are forced to hike to reach to destination. Cottages are present in the falls area as well as restrooms and a small sari-sari store. As far as the amenities is concern, this is the only developed falls that we visited. At the top of the falls is a boulder that is big enough to handle all the river.
Two falls
To refresh..
Pag mata nako ganina buntag, nahiubos ko sa pagbasa sa inbox sa akong cellphone. Gi text dayon nako akong strolling buddy, che2x para lagaw lagaw mi. Nakita mn namo sa internet dati n naa daw falls sa Balabag, kaya mao n to ron among tumong. Bag abot sa Balabag, wala mn mi mkatuod sa falls unya murag dilikado p jud ang dalan. Nag disisyon na lang mi nga sa Lake Agco nlang mi. Pag abot sa Lake Agco, nangutana mi sa bata kung nka adto n ba sila sa Mawig falls, ana cla nga layo daw kaay to pero naa daw falls n medyo duol lang, duha kabuok. Giadtoan dayon namo ang falls uban ang isa ka bata nga nag volunteer nga ubanan daw mi niya. Una nakita namo ang alanganin nga falls kay 85 degree slope lng man pero gi conclude namo nga falls na ni, Falling water lang man gihapon. Ikaduha nga falls amo giadtoan kay falls jud pero hinay lang. Okay lang gihapon, taas pud n falls, dili lang kaayo tugnaw ang tubig. Namalik pud mi dayon sa Lake Agco resort para mag Steam Jacuzzi ug mag langoy sa ilang Pool. Nagpasalamat mi sa bata na gihatagan mi niya ug impormasyon bahin sa mga falls ug ana pud siya n naa daw ayos n falls, Marble falls uf Bob'ong falls. Mao n pud na nga falls among adtoan sunod ug kadtong bata gihapon among guide. Duha lang mn daw ka oras nga baklay. Nahuman among adlaw na nangabasa ug ulan pero nalingaw mi miski napaso pa si che2x sa tambotso kay nangatomba mi, danlog man gud ang dalan (sorry bro). Sundi lang among adventures sa sunod. Dili nako ikadumot nga iBahin sa inyo akong sugilanon.
Ang Lake Agco makita sa Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, 26 ka kilometro gkan sa town. 75 ang pamasahe kong mag skylab.
Busay Falls (Perez, Kidapawan)
We're lost...
We are searching for the falls that our friend told us but we are unable to find it. Our guide directed us to the falls which is near to their house, around 30 minutes hike. there are two cascading falls we found. The first is about 30 feet and the second is about 50 feet. Although the water is not so good, not cold and not drinkable, we found our excited on the trail. We make our way to the falls. The trek is almost 90 degree slope with no hard trees to grab on, only shrubs. Actually, our guide forgot the trail because nobody is coming there, except us.
Lapaan Falls
so fresh...so cold..
Its the spring that supplies the water of whole kidapawan. The Metro Kidapawan Water District's pipelines protrudes as you are going down to the falls. It is just less than an hour hike from the nearest accesible road but in our case, we hiked for to almost two hours because the tricycle we rode had trouble so are forced to hike. If you're riding a "skylab", just tell the driver that you are about to go to "dam falls", "Lapaan falls". The skylab cost Php30 per pereson and 12 pesos if tricycle but far from falls. Please feel free to watch our video http://youtube.com/watch?v=nt6mM__LzEg .
Kamandag Falls 3, Makilala
We're sandwiched..
Our third trip to Kamandag is the best. Aside from the beauty of the falls, the trail is also exciting. I rode a horse plus trekking the trail for almost 2 hours.
Kamandag Falls 2, Makilala
Our Second trip to Sitio Kamandag was also very exciting because we visited 3 waterfalls.
We arrive at crossing Old Bulatukan around 9am and we started to walk immediately to Sitio Darapuay which is 4 km away and almost 45 minutes hike. On hour first trip, we hike it for one hour and for our 3rd trip, we did it for less than 45 minutes. But as we arrive at the Sitio, no one could guide us because most of the people there have work during morning. After we decided that we go for it on our own, Kgd Clarito barred us from going to the waterfalls because it is so far and there is a great probability that we will be lost. Then, she called his son and his nephews to guide us.
The First waterfall we saw is 1 hour and 30 minutes hike where you could encounter 90 degree slopes going down. It was so amazing, we arrive at the head of the falls and did have no chance to see the bootom because it is so high, about 100 ft. After a minute, we start hiking again to the second falls. It is near for only about 15 minute hike. We ate there and explore the beuty of it. The falls is only about 20-30 feet high and you can climb to it through rocks beside it. You can jump from top to bottom but at first im so hesitant to jump it because it is high.
The 3rd waterfall is only about 30 meters away but it takes time to reach it because you'll cross the river using "baging" at the river bank. the falls is twin, although small, 10-15feet, but it is stronger.
We arrive at crossing Old Bulatukan around 9am and we started to walk immediately to Sitio Darapuay which is 4 km away and almost 45 minutes hike. On hour first trip, we hike it for one hour and for our 3rd trip, we did it for less than 45 minutes. But as we arrive at the Sitio, no one could guide us because most of the people there have work during morning. After we decided that we go for it on our own, Kgd Clarito barred us from going to the waterfalls because it is so far and there is a great probability that we will be lost. Then, she called his son and his nephews to guide us.
The First waterfall we saw is 1 hour and 30 minutes hike where you could encounter 90 degree slopes going down. It was so amazing, we arrive at the head of the falls and did have no chance to see the bootom because it is so high, about 100 ft. After a minute, we start hiking again to the second falls. It is near for only about 15 minute hike. We ate there and explore the beuty of it. The falls is only about 20-30 feet high and you can climb to it through rocks beside it. You can jump from top to bottom but at first im so hesitant to jump it because it is high.
The 3rd waterfall is only about 30 meters away but it takes time to reach it because you'll cross the river using "baging" at the river bank. the falls is twin, although small, 10-15feet, but it is stronger.
Samal Island
Samal Island
It was February 16, that our group decided to have a party in Talicud Island, a part of samal group of islands located near davao. The gateway for samal is in Davao City which have different ports. There is port in Sasa 11 bound for Babak, port in Waterfront bound for paradise island resort, port for barge which is somewhere in Sasa bound for Penaplata and in Sta. Ana port bound fo kaputian and Talicud Island.
Kamandag Falls, Makilala
Kamandag Falls, Makilala Kamandag Falls is least explored falls in Makilala. In fact, there is no shed for overnight stay and stores to buy food. There is no official name for the falls but I named after the sitio where is is situated. It is located in the boundary of Davao and Cotabato Province specifically in Old Bulatukan. There are 9 Falls all in one river that make us exciting to visit and it is also a potable falls/river.
Old Bulatukan is 2 hours away from Davao City or 20 minutes away from Kidapawan City (the nearest city). If you are from Davao City, you can stop in the crossing after the boy scout camp or in crossing in front of MAABC (Mt. Apo Aliance Bible College) and ride a motorcycle(habal-habal) going to sitio Kamandag. The nearest falls is 30-minute hike from the road accessible by the motocycle. It is recommended that you will get a guide in residents there because the falls are hidden and for security reasons. From the first falls you will visit, it will take another 5 hours to view all the 5 falls. You will trek the path of the river, jump to the falls of about 5m to reach to the other falls. The tallest falls is about 20m high and it is not accessible to the bottom.
Cost Budget:
Fare(from Old Bulatukan) = P100 (back and forth)
Guide = depends on you (100 is enough)
. P100 + + food
Trail Summary:
9am = arrival in Old Bulatukan
10am = arrival in the first falls
4pm = time to leave
Old Bulatukan is 2 hours away from Davao City or 20 minutes away from Kidapawan City (the nearest city). If you are from Davao City, you can stop in the crossing after the boy scout camp or in crossing in front of MAABC (Mt. Apo Aliance Bible College) and ride a motorcycle(habal-habal) going to sitio Kamandag. The nearest falls is 30-minute hike from the road accessible by the motocycle. It is recommended that you will get a guide in residents there because the falls are hidden and for security reasons. From the first falls you will visit, it will take another 5 hours to view all the 5 falls. You will trek the path of the river, jump to the falls of about 5m to reach to the other falls. The tallest falls is about 20m high and it is not accessible to the bottom.
Cost Budget:
Fare(from Old Bulatukan) = P100 (back and forth)
Guide = depends on you (100 is enough)
. P100 + + food
Trail Summary:
9am = arrival in Old Bulatukan
10am = arrival in the first falls
4pm = time to leave
Mt. Apo
Mt. Apo is the highest mountain in the Phiippines and second in Southeast Asia. It rises 10, 311 feet above sea level with area of 72,796 hectares. There are many trails going to top such as Kidapawan, Makilala, Magpet, Bansalan, Digos. But the least time you arrive is via Kidapawan.
First Day. 8am from Lake Agco
In Kidapawan, the best starting point is the City Investments and Tourism Office located at city Plaza to have a registration and briefing for the climb. Registration fee is P250 if student or 500 if professional. Assuming that you are from Davao, take a ride of either Weena bus in Ecoland or Van in SM City and stop at the Kidapawan City Plaza. From City Investments, take a tricycle to the motorcycle(habal-habal) terminal bound for Lake Agco(a hot spring), Ilomavis. The ride will take 20-30 minutes in a limestoned road. Lake Agco guards can provide registered porters if you wish to. Porters cost P250 per day for a 30-kilo baggage. From Lake Agco, the nearest campsite is ____ which is 4 hours away. There's no much attration at the campsite, just at least 200 sq.mtr of flat space and a potable water. But on the trail, you'll cross the raging marble river and cool koong creek. Marble river can't be cross if there is heavy rain that will cause floods. I would suggest to beat the Venado camp site rather than staying at _____campsite. Venado campsite is only 7-8 hours of hike from Lake Agco so it's recommended that you should start hiking before 9 am at Lake Agco. The trail to Venado has a 90-degree stiff which you should grasp to roots of the trees and be cautious to your step as there are cliffs beside the trail.
Second Day. 9am
Venado is the 2nd campsite which is 7,200 feet above sea level. The area of Venado can hold as much 100 mountainers and has a potable drinking water. You can take a bath at the lake however, be cautious because the lake is undercurrent. It will only take 3 hours from the Venado to Peak. The peak is also a campsite which can also hold many mountainers.
And around 12 noon, Alas!!you did it!
Cost Budget:
Registration: 500
Porter: 250 x 3 = 750
Fare: to Lake Agco = 150 (Back and Forth)
1400 + food
Trail Summary:
9am = arrival in lake Agco
5pm = arrival in Lake Venado
9am = start climb to peak
12nn = Peak
*you can arrive early if you walk faster and less rest
First Day. 8am from Lake Agco
In Kidapawan, the best starting point is the City Investments and Tourism Office located at city Plaza to have a registration and briefing for the climb. Registration fee is P250 if student or 500 if professional. Assuming that you are from Davao, take a ride of either Weena bus in Ecoland or Van in SM City and stop at the Kidapawan City Plaza. From City Investments, take a tricycle to the motorcycle(habal-habal) terminal bound for Lake Agco(a hot spring), Ilomavis. The ride will take 20-30 minutes in a limestoned road. Lake Agco guards can provide registered porters if you wish to. Porters cost P250 per day for a 30-kilo baggage. From Lake Agco, the nearest campsite is ____ which is 4 hours away. There's no much attration at the campsite, just at least 200 sq.mtr of flat space and a potable water. But on the trail, you'll cross the raging marble river and cool koong creek. Marble river can't be cross if there is heavy rain that will cause floods. I would suggest to beat the Venado camp site rather than staying at _____campsite. Venado campsite is only 7-8 hours of hike from Lake Agco so it's recommended that you should start hiking before 9 am at Lake Agco. The trail to Venado has a 90-degree stiff which you should grasp to roots of the trees and be cautious to your step as there are cliffs beside the trail.
Second Day. 9am
Venado is the 2nd campsite which is 7,200 feet above sea level. The area of Venado can hold as much 100 mountainers and has a potable drinking water. You can take a bath at the lake however, be cautious because the lake is undercurrent. It will only take 3 hours from the Venado to Peak. The peak is also a campsite which can also hold many mountainers.
And around 12 noon, Alas!!you did it!
Cost Budget:
Registration: 500
Porter: 250 x 3 = 750
Fare: to Lake Agco = 150 (Back and Forth)
1400 + food
Trail Summary:
9am = arrival in lake Agco
5pm = arrival in Lake Venado
9am = start climb to peak
12nn = Peak
*you can arrive early if you walk faster and less rest
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