Gunung Kelam is a huge granite dome near Sintang in central West Kalimantan province famous for its pitcher plants. It was first written about by German botanist Johannes Gottfried Hallier in 1894. Everyone has heard of the mighty Ayers Rock in Australia. But if Gunung Kelam can be considered one huge rock, then West Kalimantan is home to what just might be the largest rock on the planet.
Facts Elevation: 650 m (2,133 ft) Prominence: 650 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Central Philippines Island: Busuanga Coordinates: 12.0297, 120.2322 Rating: Bagging It! Mount Tundalara is the highest peak on Busuanga Island, specifically in the Calamian Islands group of Mimaropa. There’s a route up from the west near Dipulao river (50m) and the south-east near Calindo (20m).
Facts Elevation: 886 m (2,907 ft) Prominence: 886 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra) Island: Nias Coordinates: 0.9225, 97.7103 Rating:
Facts Elevation: 565 m (1,854 ft) Prominence: 565 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Southern Vietnam Island: Phú Quoc Coordinates: 10.3756, 104.0417 Rating: Bagging It! Unknown at present, but it appears to be occasionally hiked. Practicalities Getting there: Unknown at present. Permits: Unknown at present. Water sources: Unknown at present. Local Average Monthly Rainfall (in Ho Chi Minh
Facts Elevation: 577 m (1,893 ft) Prominence: 577 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Southern Vietnam Island: Côn Đảo Coordinates: 8.6669, 106.5794 Rating: Bagging It! The highest peak in the Côn Đảo archipelago. Access unclear as it is either military or communications at the very top. A road leads all the way up. Practicalities Getting there: Unknown at
Facts Elevation: 627 m (2,057 ft) Prominence: 627 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Southern Thailand Island: Ko Pha-ngan Coordinates: 9.7617, 100.0214 Rating: Bagging It! Khao Ra is the highest point on Koh Pha Ngan making it the island’s peak landmark. It’s a moderate jungle ascent from the west near Khao Ra waterfall. Most hikes need around 2 hours
Facts Elevation: 635 m (2,083 ft) Prominence: 635 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Southern Thailand Island: Koh Samui Coordinates: 9.4925, 99.9872 Rating: Bagging It! Khao Pom is the highest peak on Koh Samui, located in Surat Thani Province. A road leads all the way to the summit but it’s not clear if it is open to the
Facts Elevation: 744 m (2,441 ft) Prominence: 744 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Central Thailand Island: Koh Chang Coordinates: 12.0225, 102.3397 Rating: Bagging It! Khao Salak Phet is the highest peak on Ko Chang Island, in Trat Province. The mountain is usually climbed from the south and offers panoramic views of the island and surrounding sea. The
Facts Elevation: 644 m (2,113 ft) Prominence: 568 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Central Thailand Coordinates: 14.9617, 100.7105 Rating: Bagging It! Khao Wong Prachan (aka Khao Wong Phrachan) is the highest peak in Lopburi Province and crowned by the mountain temple Wat Khao Wong Prachan. It is famed locally as the “Heaven Mountain” with 3,790 stepped stairs
Facts Elevation: 1,316 m (4,318 ft) Prominence: 775 m Peak category: Spesial Region: Northern Thailand Coordinates: 16.8733, 101.7175 Rating: Bagging It! Phu Kradueng, also known by its summit name Khok Moei, is one of Loei Province’s most distinctive mesa‑type mountains and the second national park established in Thailand after Khao Yai. This sandstone plateau covers around 60
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