There are many breathtaking caves found across the natural wonder of Gunung Mulu National Park. It is not unexpected that Mulu has gained worldwide recognition given that it is home to the longest cave in Southeast Asia (Clearwater Cave), the largest natural chamber in the world (Sarawak Cave), and the largest cave tunnel in the world (Deer Cave).

If you are planning to visit this destination, here are a few attractions you can explore!

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Table of Content

1. Gunung Mulu Height
2. The Pinnacles
3. Deer Cave
4. Sarawak Chamber
5. Clearwater Cave
6. Bat Exodus
7. Accommodations & Facilities
8. How to Get to Gunung Mulu National Park
9. Contact Information

Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Gunung Mulu Height

Gunung Mulu is the second-highest mountain in Sarawak after Gunung Murud. Located in Miri, Gunung Mulu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that surrounds a towering equatorial rainforest landscape with caverns and karst formations. The park is well-known for its caves, and many adventurers have come to explore them and the surrounding forest.

Although Gunung Mulu is often associated with caves, there is a wealth of things to see and do above ground. You can find a wide variety of outdoor activities here within the lush rainforest. Excellent mountain and rainforest climbs are available, including the strenuous trek to see the Pinnacles.

Discover lush tropical rainforest at Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Walk on a suspension bridge at 30 meters above ground near the entrance of the national park

The Pinnacles 

Measuring 45 meter high, the Pinnacles trail is a challenging ascent. Due to the fact that the climb is a high-risk and extreme activity, the Gunung Mulu National Park only offers it as a three-day, two-night excursion to properly prepare the climbers both mentally and physically. If you are scared of heights, we advise you to skip this one. Also, please be mindful that you must have a licensed guide you in your quest to conquer the razor-sharp Pinnacles.

 

Tour Package Price: Approximately RM443 including a guide, accommodations for two nights, and a long boat ride back.

The Pinnacles at Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Deer Cave

There are as many as two to three million bats from 12 different species that live in Deer Cave. They cling to the roof in a raging black mass as they prepare for their night-time patrol. It takes 3 kilometers of walk through the rainforest to reach this cave. You are advised to bring along a poncho, non-slip shoes, insect repellent, and, of course, a torchlight to ease your journey.

 

Tour Package Price: Approximately RM35 per person, including guide fees.

Deer Cave at Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Deer Cave at Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Sarawak Chamber

Sarawak Chamber is widely known as the world's biggest subterranean chamber, measuring 600 meters by 415 meters with a height of 80 meters. Even for the most seasoned cavers, the adventure through the Sarawak Chamber is exceptionally hard and requires a mandatory one-night stay at Camp 1. Another thing to take note of is that you will also be required to swim as you traverse along a ledge.

Clearwater Cave 

Clearwater Cave is known to be one of the world's largest cave systems, featuring an underground river. It is advised that you show respect by not disturbing the rock formations because the locals originally interred the dead there. With 110 kilometers of documented and studied passages, the Clearwater Cave System holds the world record for being the longest cave in the whole of Asia. You must board a traditional longboat in order to arrive at the Clearwater Caves.

Clearwater Cave at Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Bat Exodus

You must traverse approximately 3.8 kilometers of dense forest and winding rivers on an elevated plank walkway to catch the bat exodus. The trip to the bat observatory region will take about 45 minutes. Most evenings, between 17:30 and 18:30, the bats exit the cave; but, on rare occasions, they do not leave at all. Each bat is thought to eat up to ten grams of insects each night. As a result, 3 million bats will return in the morning to leave a significant amount of guano in the cave and create a distinctive ecosystem that will serve as a haven for millions of insects and the predators that live there.

Witness millions of bats as they leave the caves of Gunung Mulu National Park at dusk

Accommodations & Facilities

There are several types of accommodations that you may choose from at the Gunung Mulu National Park. Options include Deluxe Garden Bungalows which can fit up to 3 person, Longhouse or Rumah Panjang which can fit up to 5 person, Rainforest Lodge which comes with 2 super single beds, and a shared dormitory with 10 beds. Each room comes with a private bathroom, ceiling fans, and air conditioning.

How to Get to Gunung Mulu National Park

By Boat

Catch a taxi early in the morning to Kuala Baram, then take the express boat to Marudi. You are then required to change to a smaller boat to go to Long Terawan. Once you have arrived at Long Terawan, hire a small boat and head straight to the park.

By Air

You may book a flight ticket with Maswings, which is a subsidy of MAS airline. Duration of Maswings flights to Mulu from Miri takes approximately 30 minutes, and 55 minutes from Kota Kinabalu.

Contact Information

Address: No 11, Mulu National Park Pekan Mulu 98070, Miri, Sarawak

Website: https://mulupark.com/

Contact number: +6085792600

Gunung Mulu provides an amazing cave and rainforest experience to the adventurous tourist that may be unsurpassed anyplace else on Earth because to its rich biodiversity and famed caves.

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