Rexy Prakash Chacko - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

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

6 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

A Perfect Hike on Pulau Rimau

5 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

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

7 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Terrific Sights on Offer Up Bukit Seraya

5 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

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

6 min read

“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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

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

5 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Exploring the Twin Islets We Know as Pulau Betong

5 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Surveying the Lower Slopes of Penang Hill

6 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Penang’s Ultimate Challenge to Hikers

7 min read

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...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Bukit Cendana: A Hike Through History

5 min read

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....

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Protected and Precious

6 min read

In Penang’s early days, botanists and naturalists from around the world came to scour its hills for their flora. While the rest of Malaysia’s forest...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko

Much to Learn on this Walk in the Forest

5 min read

A tall forest tree spotted along the walkway at Air Hitam Dalam.Nestled in the heart of Seberang Perai North is one of the last vestiges of mainland Penan...

by Rexy Prakash Chacko