【Expedition BAS (Baha–Ayam–Stong)｜3D2N Hiking & Camping · Day 1】

We took an overnight bus from Kuala Lumpur and arrived at Dabong, Kelantan around 7:00 AM after several hours of travel. After a local breakfast, our long-awaited adventure officially began — entering Gunung Stong State Park!

Today’s mission was to reach our campsite — Baha Camp. The hike from the trailhead was short, around 2 km, but with nearly 300 meters of elevation gain — a good warm-up for the days ahead.

Along the way, we passed the base of the awe-inspiring Jelawang Waterfall, also known as Stong Waterfall. Standing at approximately 303 meters tall, it is one of the highest waterfalls in Southeast Asia — truly a majestic sight.

After about 2 hours of hiking, we arrived at Baha Camp, located above the waterfall. Since it was still early, we had the whole day free to enjoy the area — swimming at the waterfall, taking photos, sipping tea, and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of the jungle.

As night fell, we had our dinner at the campsite. Then we made our way to the nearby viewpoint for some stargazing and Milky Way photography. Being surrounded by mountains and staring up at a sky full of stars was truly a magical experience.

And just like that, Day 1 came to a perfect end — a great start to an adventure that’s only just beginning!