Gunung Ledang: Where Waterfalls Whisper & Your Thighs Scream" 🏔️💦

#johorbahrutrip Hiking **Gunung Ledang** (aka Mount Ophir) isn’t a walk—it’s a **full-on jungle negotiation** with gravity, sweat, and the occasional monkey judge. But ohhh, when those clouds part at the summit? *Magical.* Here’s how to survive (and love) Johor’s legendary mountain. **First Reality Check**: The **"3KM" marker** is a liar. Those switchbacks feel like a StairMaster set to "vengeance mode." My legs were *audibly sobbing* by Km 2. **Jungle Magic**: - **Waterfalls** with pools so clear you’ll question if they’re filtered (they’re not—nature just shows off here). - **500-year-old trees** wrapped in vines like grandpas in scarves. - The **smell**: earthy dampness + wild ginger flowers = best natural aromatherapy. **"Oops" Moment**: I tried to **feed a macaque** my trail mix. Big mistake. He called his *entire family*, and suddenly I was in a *Planet of the Apes* reboot. 🐒 **Secret Spot**: Near Km 4, there’s a **hidden viewpoint** off the main trail (look for pink ribbons). The reward? A private cliff-edge panorama *without* the summit crowds. **Post-Hike Feast**: The **kampung-style nasi lemak** at the base—coconut rice with *ikan bilis* so crispy, it could wake the dead. Eat it sprawled on the grass like a victorious (exhausted) warrior. **Climb Smart Itinerary**: ⏰ **5:30 AM**: Start in cool darkness (headlamp required!). ⏰ **8:00 AM**: Swim at **Puteri Falls**—ice-cold therapy for screaming muscles. ⏰ **12:00 PM**: Summit selfie (if clouds cooperate). **Survival Kit**: - **Trekking poles** (your knees will thank you). - **2L water** (dehydration is *not* a vibe). - **RM50 cash** for guides/meals (mandatory for summit attempts). Gunung Ledang doesn’t just test your fitness—it **rewires your soul**. And yes, I *did* whisper *"never again"*… while secretly planning my next climb. 🙃