About Broga Hill..
Bukit Broga, also known as 'Bukit
Lalang', after the local species of grass that grows abundatly here, is a hill
in Semenyih, about 40 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur. It can be reached a short
distance after the University of Nottingham, where the entrance trail starts
from an oil palm estate facing a rabbit park across the road. Its easy
accessibility means that there are many visitors on the weekend. As far as
nature is concerned, the hill is composed mostly of lalang grass while some
lower areas are covered with palm oil trees or young secondary forest.
Squirrels and birds such as swifts are common sights around these parts.
The View of Broga Hill..
Our Team On Broga Hill..
What is truly appealing about hiking up to the
peak is the panoramic view of the landscape. In fact, the view from the top of
Broga Hill has been described as incredible and offering one of the best sights
from such a low hill. Lush valleys of green rainforest, peppered with flat palm
oil plantations and a few towns, can be seen vibrantly on a clear day, with the
backdrop of several mountains in the far distance. During the mornings, mists
rising from the ground from the warmth of the sun envelop the landscape in a
carpet of white, providing a surreal atmosphere. This is why most hikers
come up during the early mornings and wait for the sunrise to catch the breath
taking view. The hike itself is relatively easy, taking between 20-45 minutes to reach
the highest peak depending on how fit you are.
There are a few steep ascents, but nothing to
hard to conquer. There are three peaks in total; each one ascends above the
other through a clear path fringed by the tall grass at each side. The trails
are well marked and trodden, so it's pretty hard to get lost or even lose sight
of the way. The best times to climb Broga Hill is during the weekdays, as weekends
will see a huge glut of hikers clogging the various peaks. It is best not to walk around on the grass, as this species in
particular will cast an itchy sensation on bare skin. In the evenings, swifts
and swallows will dart around the hill in large numbers, riding on the breeze
that so often blows across the peaks. During windy periods, the tall grass will
rustle like waves across the sea, providing a spectacle to behold.
Peak Of Broga Hill...
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