{"id":8534,"date":"2017-06-27T19:32:20","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T11:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/?p=8534"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T02:46:47","slug":"climbing-mount-nombuyukong-gunung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/climbing-mount-nombuyukong-gunung\/","title":{"rendered":"Climbing Mount Nambuyukong (1,603.57 Meters)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a dreadful climb to Mount Tambuyukon<\/a>, the fourth highest mountain of Malaysia, I rested on a high ground where I could enjoy a panoramic view of rolling mountain range. Then I noticed Mt. Nambuyukong (Gunung Nambuyukong), which has a pointy peak like a witch hat. I was bewitched by its beautiful tit<\/del> tip and wanted to climb it since then, and I did, after 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n

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View of Nambuyukong (or Nombuyukong) Peak from Mt. Tambuyukon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Compared to Mt. Tambuyukon (2,579M), Mt. Nambuyukong’s height at 1,603.57 M is less intimidating and can be conquered within half-day. Since it’s on the same mountain range with higher Mt. Tambuyukon, technically it’s a peak, but people call it Mount Nambuyukong anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n

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View of Mount Nambuyukong behind the chalet in Serinsim park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Managed by Sabah Parks<\/a>, Mt. Nambuyukong is located in Serinsim Park substation (in Kota Marudu) at north of Kinabalu Park. The park is highly accessible by paved road and about 130 KM away from Kota Kinabalu City (KK), the capital of Sabah, Malaysia. Currently, this mountain is not well-known, and most climbers are hardcore adventurers from Peninsular Malaysia, who would try to conquer Mt. Tambuyukon and Nambuyukong in one trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary of Mt. Nambuyukong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height:<\/strong> 1,603.57 Meters (5,261 feet)
\nStarting Point:<\/strong> Serinsim Park, Kota Marudu. GPS:<\/strong> 6.292631, 116.707422 (see Location Map<\/a>) (130 KM away from Kota Kinabalu City)
\nHiking Distance to Summit:<\/strong> 6.47 KM one way (You will use the same route to ascend & descend)
\nTime:<\/strong> Return trip (nearly 13 KM) normally takes 9 or more hours<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Peak<\/a>
Peak of Mt. Nambuyukong in the cloud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Difficulty:<\/strong> 3.5 out of 5 (I’m a seasoned hiker)
Temperature:<\/strong> about 27\u00b0C. On the Peak: 20-24\u00b0C
Minimum Cost of Climbing:<\/strong> MYR60 (Malaysian) or MYR140 (Non-Malaysian) per adult (approximately USD$15 and 35 respectively). More details on this later.
Notes:<\/strong> Register and pay first before climbing. Sabah Parks requires climbers to start climbing before 7:00am, and you must hire a guide from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 6-min video below will show you how the climb looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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