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| Mt. Sipit Ulang |
Wondering why this mountain called as Mt. Sipit Ulang ? Asking the meaning of Sipit and Ulang ? It is located in Brgy. Mascap, Rodriguez Rizal under the protection of AKFA Association (Ayaas Kayrufa Farmers Assn.) and Mascap Tourism Office.
The local people named it as Mt. Sipit Ulang because of its physical appearance. When you take a look closer to it, you will visualized the claw-like formation. Sipit term is came from "Claw" and Ulang is from a kind of shrimp with a claw. In other opinions, it's just like a "U" without any description.
The local people named it as Mt. Sipit Ulang because of its physical appearance. When you take a look closer to it, you will visualized the claw-like formation. Sipit term is came from "Claw" and Ulang is from a kind of shrimp with a claw. In other opinions, it's just like a "U" without any description.
It is the smallest mountain from the known "Pentalogy / Pentahike Mountains" with an elevation of 252+ and considered as a minor climb depending on the trail. You can do Twin hike with Mt. Ayaas or even Pentalogy during weekends. In terms of trail, you have two options (1) Paniki Trail (Pure) or Paniki Trail + Supertrail and the (2) new one (Banayad Trail). If you want something challenging and adventurous, better ask your guide to use the Paniki Trail. It will give you an exciting trail from cave-like pathway, a ladder in tow and more assault. It will take 2-3 hours to reach the summit. On the other hand, (2) new trail also known as Banayad trail is easier and made especially for the beginners. The trail is more of ascending in an easy way (unlike in Paniki) and it's just a matter of 1 hour to reach the peak.
How to get there: If you're planning to do twin hike, better to visit the place as early as 4 AM for you to escape the crowd. There is a terminal of UV Express (Rodriguez, Rizal) in Farmers, Cubao beside the Jollibee (Php 50.00), travel time is 1 1/2 hours before you reach the place. Tell the driver that you're going to Brgy. Mascap, drop off at San Isidro where you can hire a tricycle going to Brgy. Mascap (Php 150.00/5 persons-Fixed) and it will take a matter of 20 minutes before reaching the jump-off area. Once you arrived in Brgy. Mascap (Barangay Hall itself), register and pay an environmental fee of Php 50.00 per person. In terms of tour guide, you have two options (1) referred guide (2) in-charged guide on that specific date. You will pay a fixed rate guide fee of Php 500.00 per group (5-10 max.) for Mt. Ayaas and additional Php 400.00 for Mt. Sipit Ulang. If you want to try the Payaran Falls, you will pay an additional Php 200.00 per group.
Once you arrived in the peak, you will see the bench made of bamboo where you can take a rest and wait for your turn. Ask for an assistance before climbing the Sipit Ulang rock formation. It is advisable for the hiker to wear a gloves for the hand protection. The rocks have sharp tips and edges that can cause unwanted happenings. Mt. Sipit Ulang is exposed to sun so it is better if you put a sunscreen first before climbing those rocks.
Once you arrived in the peak, you will see the bench made of bamboo where you can take a rest and wait for your turn. Ask for an assistance before climbing the Sipit Ulang rock formation. It is advisable for the hiker to wear a gloves for the hand protection. The rocks have sharp tips and edges that can cause unwanted happenings. Mt. Sipit Ulang is exposed to sun so it is better if you put a sunscreen first before climbing those rocks.
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| Famous Sipit Ulang |
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| Top View At Sipit Ulang |
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| Scenic View |
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--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--
For more inquiries, you can coordinate with these people under the management of Brgy. Mascap and Ayaas Kayrufa Farmers Association (AKFA): - 0917 9790 477 (Sir. Marianito Nicasio)
- 0919 8821 487 (Kuya Mark)
- 0905 6705 943 (Ms. Jessica Francisco)
- 0946 6970 054 (Sir. Jhon Ibay)
- 0950 126 7967(Christopher, our guide)
--Itinerary--
0500 - Meet Up (Farmers, Cubao)
0510 - ETD via UV Express (going to Rodriguez, Rizal)
0640 - ETA, Drop off at Brgy. San Isidro
0645 - ETD via Tricycle (going to Brgy. Mascap)
0710 - ETA Brgy. Mascap (Hall)
0715 - Start of Registration
0730 - Star Trek (banayad trail)
0830 - ETA Summit
0840 - Breakfast
0900 - Rest
0910 - Sipit Ulang Experience
1010 - Descend (same route)
1055 - ETA Brgy. Hall
1100 - Cleaning Time
1130 - Lunch
1200 - ETD Brgy. Hall
1230 - ETA Eastwood (UV Express Terminal)
1400 - ETA Manila
0510 - ETD via UV Express (going to Rodriguez, Rizal)
0640 - ETA, Drop off at Brgy. San Isidro
0645 - ETD via Tricycle (going to Brgy. Mascap)
0710 - ETA Brgy. Mascap (Hall)
0715 - Start of Registration
0730 - Star Trek (banayad trail)
0830 - ETA Summit
0840 - Breakfast
0900 - Rest
0910 - Sipit Ulang Experience
1010 - Descend (same route)
1055 - ETA Brgy. Hall
1100 - Cleaning Time
1130 - Lunch
1200 - ETD Brgy. Hall
1230 - ETA Eastwood (UV Express Terminal)
1400 - ETA Manila
--Budget--
Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice
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