Rexy Prakash Chacko

is an electronic engineer by profession and nature lover by passion, he works at Bayan Lepas during the week and spends weekends reflecting and recharging on Penang's green hills.

35 posts

Penang Slipper Orchid: The Crowning Jewel of Penang's Floral Diversity

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The lush and verdant hills of Penang are home to a plethora of flora and fauna, which have enthused many naturalists over the generations. Much like some local fauna which have inspired awe and popular appeal, certain species of flora too have aroused fascination and intrigue.

Bukit Langkap: A Modest Hill With a Splendid View

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SLIGHTLY NORTH OF Bukit Mertajam is a low cluster of peaks, including Bukit Gua Gempas and Bukit Langkap, with the…

Bukit Susu: A Hike through Penang’s History and Agricultural Heritage

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THE NARROW AND densely populated Paya Terubong valley is characterised by steep hills to its east and west. The eastern flank rises to the peaks of Bukit Kukus...

A Perfect Hike on Pulau Rimau

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JUST OFF THE southern tip of Penang Island sits the lush tree-covered isle of Pulau Rimau. Having ticked off all the other large isles around Penang, Pulau Rima...

The Crowning Jewels of Penang's Biodiversity: Wild Orchids of Penang Hill

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PENANG HILL, with its cooler climes and dense forest coverage, is a renowned tourist destination and a favourite hiking spot. It harbours rich biodiversity, key...

Terrific Sights on Offer Up Bukit Seraya

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Hike At A GlanceLength: 3 hours 30 minutes to the Tualang tree (it takes almost as long to get back the same way. An alternate, shorter route through the orchar...

How Not To Get Lost On A Hike and What To Do If You Do

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“AREN’T YOU SCARED of getting lost in the jungle?” I have lost count of how many times I’ve been asked this question, and I am sure many other hikers would have...

Carla’s Peak: A Gem on the North Coast of Penang Island

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THE PICTURESQUE NORTH coast of Penang is the poster child for the island’s natural beauty, featuring golden beaches flanked by steep, densely forested hills. Jo...

Exploring the Twin Islets We Know as Pulau Betong

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SOUTHWEST OF Balik Pulau lies the little settlement of Pulau Betong, surrounded by hills colonised by durian plantations and a flat plain dominated by lush padd...

Surveying the Lower Slopes of Penang Hill

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AFTER THREE MONTHS of the many MCO phases, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow finally announced that recreational parks and hiking spots were to be reopened on...

Penang’s Ultimate Challenge to Hikers

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Penang Hill Forest Challenge signboard.EVER WONDERED IF there is a hike in Penang that would push you to your mental and physical limits? One that is chal...

Bukit Cendana: A Hike Through History

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Bukit Cendana is a popular hiking area – its peak rises just above 520m from sea level, and there are at least a dozen different ways of getting up there....