Hiking Philippines: Mount Romelo Trek

 

 

My first real mountain trek here in Philippines is in Mount Romelo, which is  located in Siniloan, Laguna. Mount Romelo is more popularly called Mount Famy because of maybe of the misconception that the mountain is located in Famy, Laguna. I’m not sure though, haha. Anyway, my friends were able to persuade me to climb this mountain because they say it’s for beginners. And indeed, the trail was relatively easy.

 

 

 

Trekking Mount Romelo gave me new sense of adventure. While the trail is easy enough for beginners, it does not fall short of giving us a view of majestic waterfalls. Surprisingly, the mountain has over three waterfalls – Buruwisan, Batya-Batya and Lanzones Falls. It is truly amazing to come close to nature again by swimming on Mount Romelo’s prisitne waters. 

 

 

 

 

This mountain is a favorite among hikers.  When we reached the summit, it’s like a community up there since there are many mountaineers. There are even stores that sell basic necessity like water, noodles, canned foods and many more. Being just a minor climb means that friends who are not that highly experienced in climbing can easily hike in this place. There are even horses which you can rent in order to carry your things. Indeed, friends can bond while trekking this mountain because of its beautiful scenery. This is also perfect for photographers.

 

There are already hikers/organizers who can accompany you if you want to climb this mountain. I can recommend one, if you need. But doing it yourself is also possible. From Manila, you need to take the train (LRT2) and go down in Legarda Station. From here, you will take a bus (Raymund Bus) going to Infanta. You need to go down on the intersection of Famy and Infanta (landmark: Caltex) and take a tricycle. Just tell the driver of the tricycle that you will go to Buruwisan Falls so that he can take you to the jump-off point.

 

 

Here are some links to books that you can read to further enrich your knowledge on mountain climbing:

 

 

Technorati Tags: mountain climbing,mt. climbing,climbing books,summit mountain,mountaineering course