{"id":1460,"date":"2011-07-17T21:57:32","date_gmt":"2011-07-17T13:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/?p=1460"},"modified":"2013-03-09T07:46:13","modified_gmt":"2013-03-08T23:46:13","slug":"exploring-niah-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2011\/07\/17\/exploring-niah-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Niah National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After spending a day exploring Miri (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2011\/07\/09\/miri-beyond-an-ordinary-oil-town\/\">click here<\/a> to read my blog post on Miri), it was time to proceed with our main mission of the trip which is to conquer the Niah National Park. Located about 110km from Miri City Centre, Niah National Park is famous for its role as one of the birthplaces of civilisation in the region. According to Sarawak Forest Department, the oldest modern human remains discovered in Southeast Asia were found at Niah, making the park one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. <\/p>\n<p>By 8am my friend and I were all set to start the 110km, 90 minutes\u2019 drive.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I am so used to driving on smooth and well-maintained highway, so it was kind of nice to travel on normal road that comes with holes and bumps here and there. The kind of drive that can really test your manoeuvring skills in avoiding potholes and overtaking busses and lorries.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located on the Sungai Niah, Niah National Park is the famous attraction for visitors to Miri. According to Sarawak&#8217;s Forest Department, the park was first gazetted as a National Historic Monument in 1958, gazetted as National Park on 23 November 1974 and was published to the public on 1 January 1975.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Niah National Park HQ. Visitor has to pay RM10 of conservation fee and register before the start of the journey.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A 1 minute boat ride marks that start of the journey to the caves in Niah National Park. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My friend casually asked the boatsman, &#8220;sungai Niah ni ada buaya?&#8221;, the guy gave a smile and nodded. I just kept quiet and be thankful that it\u2019s a short ride! Haha<\/p>\n<p>The 4.5 km walk to the caves. These are the pit stops and attractions along the way.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was 11am on a clear hot Saturday morning but the canopy of trees provided a good shelter from the sun and it was a nice walk with continuous sound of nature providing a great ambience.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some flora and fauna<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There was only about 20-30 visitors at that time throughout the 4.5 km stretch so we hardly see anyone else and it was really nice to walk at our own speed and chit chat while enjoying the surrounding.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/14.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First stop, after about 40 minutes walk, the souvenir stalls.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/15.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sumpit aka blowpipe.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/16.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a 5 minutes rest and couple of cans of 100 plus, it was time to move into the caves.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/17.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Starting with the Trader\u2019s Cave.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/18.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trader\u2019s Cave is an extended rock overhang rather than a cave proper. This is where the birds nest and quano traders conduct their business, hence the name. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/19.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next was the archaeological excavation site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/20.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Followed by the stunning Great Cave! <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/21.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At over 60m high and 250m wide, it is one of the world&#8217;s most spectacular cave entrance leading to an even larger chamber within.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/22.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For many families with children on that day, this was the final stop before turning back. The journey from The Great Cave to The Painters Cave is in total darkness and requires a bit of energy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/23.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The best way to describe the journey from this point is dark, bats and swiftlets\u2019 droppings, lots of stairs! <\/p>\n<p>Equipped with headlights rented from the park, we pushed on towards the Painted Cave.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/24.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SubhanAllah&#8230; a very beautiful God&#8217;s creation. The sight at The Large Chamber (Padang) on the way towards Painting Cave. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/25.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It took me only 5 minutes before I got hit by bats\u2019 droppings. Thankfully I had my cap on!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/26.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In one of the smaller passage inside the caves&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/27.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;..camera flash and my headlight are the only source of lighting! The sound of disembodied voices mingles with the squeaking of millions of bats and swiftlets to create an eerie atmosphere!<\/p>\n<p>Light at the end of the <del datetime=\"2011-07-17T13:48:59+00:00\">tunnel<\/del> cave.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/28.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After about an hour from the last pitstop, we had another few hundred meters of walking outdoor before reaching the final line, the Painted Cave.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/29.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>and we conquered Niah!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/30.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The painting on the wall!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/31.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The good news is that we had covered 4.5 km in roughly about 2.5 hours, a typical average time for first time visitor. The bad news is that we have to backtrack the same exact route back to the park&#8217;s HQ.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v37\/azuan1880\/blogs\/2011\/niahpark\/32.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We finally returned back to our car after walking\/climbing stairs covering a total distance of 9km in a 5 hours stretch. Not bad for someone like me who seldom exercise and can&#8217;t even find where I placed my sports show in my house! Oh not to forget the 90 minutes\u2019 drive back to Miri!<\/p>\n<p>I am glad that I went on with the plan to explore Niah. Though it is not as sexy as Mulu Caves, i take this trip as a warming up trip in preparation for bigger and more challenging destinations \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Like this blog post? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/my-travel-stories-2\/\">Click here<\/a> for my other Travel Stories!<\/p>\n<p>Planning for a trip to Miri and Niah? Not sure where to stay? Check out AGODA&#8217;s website (click the banner below) for a one-stop comparison of all hotels in Miri and other places in Malaysia from budget to 5-star. I am personally an AGODA fan and have saved a lot on my accommodation cost for my travels. <\/p>\n<p><a href='http:\/\/www.agoda.com\/asia\/malaysia\/miri.html?CID=1437595' rel='nofollow'><img src='http:\/\/img.agoda.net\/banners\/agoda.com\/198\/my_en_panel.jpg'\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Share this story at your Facebook and Twitter<\/p>\n<p>[facebook]https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2011\/07\/17\/exploring-niah-national-park\/[\/facebook]<\/p>\n<p>[retweet]https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2011\/07\/17\/exploring-niah-national-park\/[\/retweet]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After spending a day exploring Miri (click here to read my blog post on Miri), it was time to proceed with our main mission of the trip which is to conquer the Niah National Park. 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