Most of Tioman is rainforest, and a few paths cut through it. They are short but steep, humid and slippery after rain.
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Tekek to Juara
- Distance: about 7 km across the island.
- Time: 2.5 to 4 hours depending on pace.
- Start: north of the airstrip in Tekek, signposted to Juara; the trail roughly follows the power line.
- Difficulty: a long climb through forest with stream crossings, then a steep, slippery descent to Juara.
Start early: it gets dark quickly under the canopy. Carry water and plan how you will return, either on foot, by 4×4 taxi on the road, or by boat.
ABC, Monkey Bay and Salang
A path runs north from Air Batang over the headlands to Monkey Bay and on to Salang. It is an easy way to see several bays in a morning and swim at the end.
Asah waterfall
In the south of the island, near Mukut, Asah waterfall drops into pools surrounded by forest. It is reached by boat to Mukut or the old Asah landing, then a walk of 20 to 40 minutes uphill on a muddy path. It is often said to appear in the 1958 film South Pacific.
The Dragon's Horns
Two granite peaks above Mukut, known locally as Bukit Nenek Semukut, are the island's best-known landmark. They are seen best from a boat along the southern coast.
Gunung Kajang
The island's highest peak, 1,038 m, is not a casual walk. Ask locally about a guide if you want to attempt it.
Safety
- Walk in daylight and tell your chalet where you are going.
- Paths become streams in heavy rain; turn back if water is rising.
- Monitor lizards and monkeys are common; keep food out of reach.