Are you a hiking junkie? Well you might not want to miss hiking in here. Mamut is a secluded area located at Ranau, Sabah. Ramai orang tidak tahu kewujudan lombong ini.
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Mamut dahulu adalah sebuah bekas lombong tembaga . Lombong ini adalah antara yang terbesar di dunia. Memulakan operasi pada tahun 1975 dan ditutup sekitar tahun 1999 kerana berlaku limpahan air bercampur tembaga mengalir ke sawah, merosakkan tanaman dan membunuh haiwan peliharaan dan berhektar-hektar tanah rosak. Akibat pencemaran dari lombong ini, ramai petani yang kehilangan kebun dan rumah. Lombong ini akhirnya muflis kerana terpaksa membayar pampasan yang banyak kepada penduduk terlibat.
Begitulah sedikit sebanyak kisah mengenai Lombong Mamut, Ranau. For more information boleh click SINI
We started our journey from Ranau Town at 7am and arrived at the gate around 7.20-7.30 a.m . From Ranau Town, after crossing the bridge, take the second left where it led you to Kg Sinarut . You will see a shoplot at the corner. Go straight and you will find two different road. Take the first left (naik bukit ) until you see a gate. You may park your car there and start your journey! If you are not sure where are you going, just ask the local for the direction, they are very friendly and helpful!
We parked our vehicle in front of the gate. It is better to use 4 wheel drive because of the gravel road.
En route to Mamut.
It may take around 2-3hours by walking.
Psst...actually there is a shortcut to go there *wink* but we did not use it because we LOVE adventure!
My hiking buddy.
The perks of hiking early in the morning. You get to see the majestic Mount Kinabalu behind!
Sikiiit lagi!
KISAH TAYAR
AL KISAHNYA dahulu ada satu traktor gergasi yang dinamakan T-REX kerana saiznya yang besar digunakan untuk menggali lombong ni. T-REX dikeluarkan oleh salah sebuah syarikat di Jepun. Setelah lombong ini ditutup, T- REX jdibawa balik ke Jepun. Sekarang yang tinggal hanyalah tayar-tayar gergasi ini.
There is a lake nearby but because we were exhausted and hungry we decided not to go there.
On our way back, we came across a junction which lead us to Mt Kinabalu Holiday Camp.
At that time, there was no one around . The owner left the place with his dogs. At first, we thought that they may bite us but then they only barked at us and later became friendly!
Interested? click here for more info about MT. KINABALU HOLIDAY CAMP
We come back to our starting point around 1230pm . It was a great journey indeed. Taking lots of picture. Discovering new adventure. Burning up calories. Bonding with friends. Looking forward for the next trip! I was thinking to come again soon to see the lake. Inshaa Allah.
P/S : Sunblock is necessary.
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