Mt. Pamitinan | Twin Hike

  Date : November 15, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Travel Blog

(Left) Mt. Pamitinan & Mt. Binacayan (Right)

When you think of Rodriguez (formerly Montalban) Rizal, the first thing that comes to your mind is the word mountainous. This province is famous from different mountains, rivers, caves and other nature paradise. This province is just 2 hours away from the Metro Manila so it’s really easy to plan a travel getaway here. 

How to get there: The best way is in Farmers, Cubao beside Jollibee. Ride a UV Express bound to Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal (fare is Php 50.00 and approximately 1 1/2 hours travel time). Drop off in Eastwood  then ride a Jeepney going to Brgy. Wawa, fare is Php 7.00 only and additional 10 mins. travel time. 

Once you arrived in the Brgy. Wawa, register in Wawa Tourism Office and pay an entrance fee of Php 20.00 pr head. There will be an assigned tour guide for you since it's required by the management. One of the famous mountain that can be found in Rodriguez is Mt. Pamitinan. It’s one of the mountain being handled by the DENR and Tourism Office in Wawa. The other attractions here are Mt. Binacayan, Mt. Hapunang Banoi and Wawa Dam. The visitors are allowed to hike all the three mountains with a corresponding payment to guide.

Mt. Pamitinan's Peak

Hanging Bridge

You need to use this hanging bridge in order to reach the jump point area going to Mt. Pamitinan. It used by the local people for their safety especially during rainy season. The stunning view of the river and the mountains will definitely mesmerize you.

Limestone And Rock Formation

The image of the wall in the picture is not just an ordinary rock formation. There are two interesting rock formations that you need to see because of its uniqueness. Aside from it, a lot of attractions are can be seen throughout the trek.

Rocky Portion

The trail going to the peak of Mt. Pamitinan is steeper than in Mt. Binacayan. It is surrounded by Bamboos and rocks with sharp edges. It is advisable to wear a gloves because you might get pricked by the rock and trekking shoes.

Rocky Peak of Mt. Pamitinan

The Tour Guides of the Wawa Tourism Office are great in taking pictures. You will be amazed by the results of their shots. They know how to direct every angle of the subject in accordance to the view. Truly one of the reasons why this mountain experience is a very satisfying one.

Travel | JePar

--Reminder--

As a Travel Blogger, I am sharing all my experiences, guides and the expenses in every trip I have been so that you can also experience this trip to specific place with your friends or family. Be responsible enough by: following the rules and regulations of the place, learn to protect and maintain its genuine beauty, be nice and respectful to local people, observe cleanliness, leave no trace

--Contact--

-Municipality of Rodriguez, Rizal : (02) 948-9221

-Tour Guide :  Bernie – 0939 792 8073

--Itinerary--

0515 - Meet Up (Farmers, Cubao)
0530 - ETD Manila via Public Vehicle

0700 - ETA Rodriguez, Rizal (Eastwood)

0715 -  Brgy. Wawa Tourism Office

0720 - Registration Area

0730 - Breakfast

0800 - Start Trek

0915 - Summit (Pamitinan)

1015 - Descend via Same Route

1100 - Turn Left (going to Mt. Binacayan)

1145 - Summit (Binacayan)

1200 - Lunch (trail foods)

1300 - Descend via Same Route

1415 -  ETA (jump-off area)

1430 - ETD Registration Area

1445 - ETA Rodriguez (Eastwood)

1700 - ETA Manila (w/ traffic delays)

--Budget--

Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice
Option 1

VEHICLE	FROM	TO	FARE	TIMEFRAME
Bus	Novaliches	Cubao (Farmers)	Php 28.00	30 min.
UV Express	Farmers	Rodriguez, Rizal	Php 50.00	1 ½ hours
Jeepney	Eastwood	Wawa Reg. Hall	Php 8.00	10 mins

Option 2

VEHICLE	FROM	TO	FARE	TIMEFRAME
Jeepney	Novaliches	Fairview (Litex)	Php 14.00	30 min.
UV Express	Litex	Rodriguez, Rizal	Php 30.00	1 hour
Jeepney	Eastwood	Wawa Reg. Hall	Php 8.00	10 mins

Donation	No FIXED rate
Registration Fee	Php 2.00
Tour Guide	Php 400.00/additional if twin hike
ESTIMATED EXPENSES (group of 4)	Php 600.00/head

Updated Expenses as of April 2016 approved by PAMB, PPL last November. 18, 2015

-Entrance Fee : Php 20.00/head

-Trekking Fee : Php 50.00/head

-Caving Fee    : Php 20.00/head

-Tour Guide    : Php 500.00/group of 5 (Hiking Adventures Only)

-Cottage Rent : Php 200.00/cap.of 10 persons

-Floating Cot. : Php 350.00/day

"PARKING FEE"

-Motorcycle : Php 15.00/day

-Cars/Jeeps  : Php 30.00/day

-Bus             : Php 150.00/day