Philippines Tourist Spots: MT. TALINIS ( Cuernos de Negros)

MT. TALINIS

 ( Cuernos de Negros)

     This is an  ITINERARY taking the Bediao Route, considered to be the easiest  trail.

DAY 1     

6:00 AM – Depart to Magsaysay, Dauin Negros Oriental

7:00 AM – Trek to Bediao. Register in the Log –book. Jump Off.

8:00 AM – Trek to Lake Yagumyum. Passing by the ridge which give you          a

                scenic overlooking view of Dumguete City and neighboring                               islands.

10:00 AM – ETA at Lake Yagumyum. Lunch.

12:00 NN – Trek to Lake Nailig.

2:00 PM – ETA at Lake Nailig. Assault the highest peak 1,800 masl.

5:00 PM – Camp.

6:00 PM – Dinner. Socials with guides. EARTH HOUR.

9:00 PM – LIGHTS OFF

DAY 2

6:00 AM – WAKE-UP CALL. Prepare breakfast and pack lunch.

7:00 AM – Breakfast. Then, BREAK CAMP.

8:00 AM – Start Trek.

10:00 AM - ETA at Kaipuhan Sulfur Vent. Proceed to Camp Vendiola (               “Rancho”).

        10:30AM - 11:30 AM  - Side trip to TWIN FALLS, 30 mins trek from Camp Vendiola.

        10:00AM - 11:30 AM - Proceed trekking to Banica River and enjoy swimming, then lunch.

1:00 PM – Proceed trekking to Casaroro jump off in Apolong, Valencia Negros Oriental.

4:00 PM – Apolong to Valencia town proper.

6:00 PM – ETA in Dumaguete City.

                A word of caution however, to the prospective new visitor(s) of Mt. Talinis. Never venture into the wilds of Mt. Talinis without taking along experienced guide to help you find your way, and to assist you in reaching your targeted destination. Without guide, it is easy for one to lose one’s way in Mt. Talinis.

               

SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION & PROTECTION INITIATIVES OF THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING MT. TALINIS BY APPRECIATING NATURE THROUGH:

1. Hiring the service of trained forest guide.
2. Registry entry and exit at the designated community centers.
3. Taking the identified nature trail.
4. Observing “NO HUNTING” in the whole Mt. Talinis area.
5. Observing “NO UTILIZATION” in the delineated Forest Reserves in Lunga and Bediao Routes.
6. PRACTICING PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL.

GETTING THERE . . .

                There are 4 mountain trails to reach the Talinis peaks, trails passing on either points of Valencia, Bacong , and Dauin, Negros Oriental.

BEDIAO ROUTE

                There is a regular trip from Dumaguete to Magsaysay, Dauin.  You can either walk the remaining 2 kilometers from Magsaysay to PNOC drilling site in Bediao or hire a jeep which would bring you directly to Bediao.

                This route is considered to be the easiest and the main spots includes the Nacolon peak (the highest peak – 1,800 masl) and Lake Yagumyum. It takes 4 hours from Bediao to Talinis peak.

TIMBAO ROUTE

                There is a regular jeep from Dumaguete to Timbao, Bacong.  The trail is considered to be the hardest but the shortest route.  It only takes 3 hours to reach Talinis peak. It’s the same trail used if you passed through the PT&T route in Bongbong, Valencia.

APOLONG ROUTE

                You can take a jeep from Dumaguete to Valencia.  Upon reaching Valencia, you can ride a jeep bound for Apolong or hire a jeep which would take you to Casaroro.

                The Apolong route is considered to be moderately difficult.  Before reaching Talinis peak, main spots are Kaipuhan, Tutoy Dalaga and Lake Yagumgum.  It is estimated to take seven hours to reach the peak.

LUNGA ROUTE

                You can take a jeep from Dumaguete to Valencia.  Since there’s no regular trip in going to Lunga, you can hire jeepneys up to Upper Lunga.

                 This route can also be considered difficult and challenging since it is the longest route in going to the Talinis peak which would take a maximum of 10 to 12 hours. Major tourist spots along the way are Dakong Sapa, Dakong Datag, Kaipuhan,Camp Vendiola, Tutoy Dalaga, and Lake Yagumyom. PT&T route is taken in going down from the Talinis peak.

OUTDOOR  SHOPS:

-    ISLAND LIFE

San Jose Street Besides Skin Botanicals and Fronting Sans Rival

Look for Mr Antonio “Babu” Wenceslao for referral of guides. He is a certified member of Cuernos de Negros Mountaineering Inc.

-    EL AMIGO Grill

Silliman Avenue Fronting Silliman Hall and Beside Café Memento

Look for Mr Antonio “Babu” Wenceslao for referral of guides.

-     YAGUMYUMAN OUTDOOR SHOP

Meciano Rd. Before reaching Foundation University

-     DUMGUETE OUTDOOR CENTRAL

Orchids Daro Dumguete City

Fronting Vensil Homes