Mountains in Malaysia

Few places in Malaysia can evoke the emotions and awe that have come to be associated with mountains. Whether gazing at their structure from a distance or standing on top of a peak, mountains offer a special experience unlike no other natural heritage in Malaysia. The mountains here are also considered some of the best in Southeast Asia, offering challenging climbs and new discoveries encompassing flora and fauna. The Titiwangsa Range contains most of the country's mountains, forming a majestic landscape across the country.

This vast stretch of hills and mountains cuts across the center from the north till near the south, providing a blockade to the strong monsoons winds from the east that would easily overwhelm the west during the rainy seasons. Along this long stretch of mountains are some peaks that beg to be explored; many new wildlife species encompassing snakes, lizards and frogs have been discovered from these mountains. Today, many more flora and fauna species are still waiting to be described and explored from these majestic places.