Mt. Daguldol Itinerary on April 24, 2010

Mt. Daguldul (April 24-25)
San Juan, Batangas
Major jump-off: Brgy. Hugom, San Juan
LLA: 13°40.380N 121°19.160E, 672 MASL (+ 672 m)
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3

A nice trek in southern Batangas is the coastal mountain of San Juan, Mt. Daguldul. The name 'Daguldul' or 'Daguldol' has been used since olden days. It has an onomatopoeic feeling – that of suspense and grandness. Maybe it describes the grandeur of the range and the abrupt rolling of its slopes.

Actually a small mountain range, Mt. Daguldul has several 'gems' to offer. First, there is the unique seascape that greets the hiker on the intial beach trail. Then, there is trail, moderate in difficulty, passing by woodlands and light forests. In some parts, the greenery is total. Of course there is the peak, which, although not really spectacular in terms of views, has a refreshing feel. Finally, there are excellent sidetrip choices such as the unique Naambon Falls and the acclaimed Laiya beach.


Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1
0530 Assembly time at Taft-Buendia
0600 Take Lipa-bound bus from Manila (Taft-Buendia)
0830 At Lipa, buy market needs, ride rented jeep to Brgy. Hugom
1130 ETA Brgy. Hugom; arrange for guides and register; lunch
1300 Start Trek - beach front
1530 ETA Mang Lizardo's place
1730 ETA Niyugan Campsite; set camp; prepare dinner
1900 Dinner; socials
2100 Lights out

Day 2
0430 Wakeup call/light breakfast
0500 Start Trek going to summit
0530 ETA summit
0600 ETD from summit
0630 Breakfast
0730 Break Camp
0800 Start Descent
0900 Back at Mang Lizardo's place
1000 Take Naambon Falls - sidetrip (1 hr)
1100 Resume descent
1200 Back at Brgy. Hugom; head to beach resorts; lunch
1700 Rent jeep back to Lipa or Batangas City en route to Manila


Estimated cost (from Taft-Buendia and vice versa) – meals not included
Solo:
Bus - Php 120.00 x 2
Registration Fee - Php 35.00

Group:
Rented Jeep - Php 2,800.00
Guide - Php 350.00 (additional fee if the group is more than 10)
Food - To be discussed

Meals:
Date - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
April 24, 2010 (Saturday) - Before heading to Lipa or breakfast at Lipa At Brgy. Hugom, - before start trek - At Mt. Daguldol campsite
April 25, 2010 (Sunday) At Mt. Daguldol campsite - At Naambon falls or at Brgy. Hugom/beach - n/a

Equipment/Things to Bring:

• Backpack (at least 40 liters)
• Sandals/Slippers/Shoes
• Headlamp/Flashlight
• Tent (can be shared)
• Cookset (stove, pots and pans)
• Water (there is a water source in the campsite)
• Food/Viand (to be discussed)
• Meryenda foods, slice bread
• Extra Clothes
• Cold Gear/Sweater
• Swimming Attire
• Kikay Kit/Tissue/Soap/Alcohol/Sun block/Towel
• Medicine Kit
• CAMERA
• Small garbage bag
• Lantern


For more information, you can check the link below.
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/11/mt-daguldul-670.html