Lawit Terengganu

Facts

• Elevation: 1,519 m (4,984 ft)
• Prominence: 1,292 m
• Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi
• Province: Peninsular Malaysia
• Malaysian state: Terengganu
• Range: Banjaran Pantai Timur
• Google Earth: kml
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• Other names: none.

Surprisingly little information is available on this mountain. It has been a hiked on a small number of occasions including in 2023, always via Gunung Batil (1,444m) to the south-west of the peak, and sometimes also taking in a third peak, Bukit Susu Dara (1,452m), which lies several kilometres further south. A few hikers have managed to bag Gunung Lawit in a single day, though an exhausting 15-hour outing.

A more popular peak to visit further north in the range is Gunung Tebu (1,039m with a prominence of around 501m). Near the top the vegetation is low-growing like bonsai, so views to the ocean and the Perhentian islands plus Pulau Redang and Pulau Lang Tengah are possible. Most hikers seem to spend one night camping up there so they can enjoy the sunrise over the South China Sea but it can be done as a day-hike. A permit and local guide are required as standard. The trail starts at Lata Belatan and passes Sungai Chakah Dua, Batu Mat Hasan and Jendela Pandang (viewpoint).

Practicalities

• • Getting there: For Malaysian domestic flights and flights within Southeast Asia, for example to Kuala Lumpur, we recommend Baolau.
  • Permits: You can register and pay for an e-Permit online from the Forestry Department of Malaysia website.
  • Water sources: Unknown
  • Accommodation: Try the Booking.com map above or use this link to search for suitable hotels, homestays, resorts and apartments for your trip.
  • We recommend Safety Wing as travel insurance for overseas travellers and tourists hiking up to elevations not exceeding 4500 metres.

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