The Beautiful Sea of Clouds at Mount Pulag - 3rd to the highest Mountain in the Philippines.

The Beautiful Sea of Clouds at Mount Pulag 3rd to the highest Mountain in the Philippines.

Mount Pulag is the highest peak in Luzon at 2,928 meters above sea level, the third highest mountain in the Philippines, and the 26th highest island on Earth. It is the second most famous mountain in the Philippines, and it is a dormant Volcano.

Mount Pulag has four different kinds of trail

• Ambangeg Trail- is good and suitable for beginners.

• Akiki Trail- is ideal for those with mountaineering experience.

• Tawangan Trail-  is perfect for those who have the experience and expertise of mountain climbing.

• Ambaguio Trail- has the same terrain as Tawangan trail but among the four trails, this is the longest trail.

"Mt. Pulag National Wildlife Treasure Map"

For mountaineering enthusiasts, this is the ideal mountain for you.

there are a number of mountains here in the Philippines but this is the one we chose to climb, because of its beauty courtesy of Mother Nature.

Let me share with you our unforgettable experience on this mountain. but first of all, you need to prepare yourself before you trek Mount Pulag, you must have experience in climbing mountains and you should also be physically fit. For beginners, it can be climbed, but what I can advise you to use on the trail is Ambangeg trail.

Since we have a travel organizer (Mr Alfredo Sulangi), we don't have to worry about the permits needed before climbing Mount Pulag, and also you have to attend your group pre-climb meeting and pay attention to the information. This meeting provides everything you need to know about the hike and what to prepare. 

Cost of Trekking Mount Pulag

We spend on this climb worth Php 3,000 per person, it will be used for Van Transportation, Guide fee, Registration fee, LGU  Fee, Monster Jeep, Tent Accommodation, and Free Boodle Fight, so we have nothing else to worry about. 

 

The Essential for Mount Pulag

• Hiking Clothes- Be sure to wear or bring warm clothing because this mountain is quite high, you will experience the super cold temperature, based on weather temperature that time it was -4°.

• Personal Hiking Gear- Also be sure to bring the following gear, Hiking Backpack, Hiking Boots or shoes, Plenty Food, Plenty Water, Knife or Multi-tool, Flashlight, Rain coat, toiletries, Lipbalm, first aid kit and also a camera.

• Trail Food-Make sure to bring trail food “don’t forget” I recommend Trail mix, nuts, seeds, nut-based bar or nut butter packs, chews or Jelly ,ready- made rice tuna in Can and more water.

• Group Equipment- Tent, Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and camping pillow.

In February 2018 my friends and I decided to climb the mountain of Mount Pulag, for the experience of witnessing the beautiful sea of clouds, from Manila, we traveled about 7 or 8 hours heading to the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources of La Trinidad, Itogon Benguet, when we got here we still had to travel and take a Monster jeep to get to Akiki Ranger Station for about an hour.

"Topload of Monster Jeep"

When we arrived at Akiki Ranger Station we registered first and started the preparation to climb, as we already have mountaineering experience we chose this Akiki Trail. 

"Akiki Ranger Station"

"Crossing Eddet River"

"Pine Forest"

"Enjoying the beautiful View"

After a tiring climb, we reached the Malboro Camp Site in 4 - 5 hours, and we started to pitch our tent, then started to cook and eat, we finished dinner by 7 pm and Slept, we had to wake up at 1 am to start walking to the mossy forest, and grassland in order to reach the sea of clouds.

"Malboro Campsite"

"unforgettable rainbow clouds"

"Grass Land "

After more than 4 hours of walking, we reached the summit of Mount Pulag and everyone was amazed because we saw the beautiful sea of clouds.

"Group Photo at Mt Pulag Summit"

"Mount Pulag Sea of Clouds"

"Mount Pulag Sunrise"

After experiencing the beauty of the sea of Clouds, we started walking to Ambangeg Ranger Station, it took us about 3 hours. When we arrived there, we took a bath, had a meal, and prepared for our trip back to Manila, and to finish everything, we were given a Climb Certificate because have Climbed Mount Pulag.

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