Mount Talamitam, Nasugbu, Batangas 630+ MASL
Jump-off point: Sitio Bayabasan, Brgy. Aga, Nasugbu (KM. 83)
LLA: 14.1158° N; 120.7577° N; 630 MASL
Days required/ Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-2.2 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3 with steep assault (100m)
http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-talamitam-630.html
It was a gloomy Sunday and we were really itching to climb. We are already in Amadeo, Cavite area and it will just be less than an hour bus ride from Tagaytay to Nasugbu.
After arriving at Sitio Bayabasan, we went at the registration site and paid Php40 and a required guide of Php300.
Talamitam has a reputation of being a hot mountain because of being treeless but I hope that the locality has its plan to rehabilitate the mountain and have trees planted.
After arriving at Sitio Bayabasan, we went at the registration site and paid Php40 and a required guide of Php300.
Talamitam has a reputation of being a hot mountain because of being treeless but I hope that the locality has its plan to rehabilitate the mountain and have trees planted.
The rain just poured to its most powerful level and we just stayed first for an hour at a roofed area and when the rain subsided, we proceeded with the hike...
My brother-in-law, Raymart, have hiked Talamitam before that's why even if it's raining, he said "Saglit lang yan akyatin!"
The rain temporarily stopped and we continued with the hike. The trail is so easy especially during cold seasons. It will only take you 2 to 2 1/2 hours to reach the summit.
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| crossing Talamitam River |
The first part of the trek is crossing the Talamitam River. The bridge is made of slippery bamboo so caution is advised.
There are plenty of cows and horses along the way. Be very observant on what you are stepping on.
Around 70 to 80 percent of the trail is just plain flat, the only thing that will make this hike difficult is direct exposure to sunlight because of the shade-less trek. You can bring umbrella to protect you from the unforgiving sun.
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| dad with Ayen and Marlon |
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Caviteño hikers we've met along the way, hello guyz <3
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At the half of the trek is a mini store selling coffee, bread, noodles, buko, softdrinks and chicheria. They sell coffee at Php25.
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| jump shot at the foggy mountain |
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| the most difficult part of the trek |
There is a little challenge along the trail. It is the 60-70 degrees slope summit assault and will take you around 20-30 minutes to reach it.
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| the family who hike together |
If it is not foggy you can see Mount Batulao to the southeast, Mount Pico de Loro and Mount Marami to the northwest . You can also see Mount Makiling from the peak.
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| Josh and JP at the foggy summit |
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| wet and rainy hike |
Going down will only take you one and a half hour. It was a very relaxing hike since we went on a rainy season.
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| wet but happy =) |
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| picture with Rey our guide |
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| enjoy the views by staying here for a while |
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| Team jayshelle <3 |
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| my second born, Josh, with an amazing view as a backdrop =) |
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| JP enjoying selfies at magpapicture sa mommy with Talamitam peak as a backdrop =) |
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| one last groupie pose |
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| one last shot na talaga =) |
Things to Consider:
- No water source throughout the trail
- Overnight is allowed
- trekking during dry season will drought you, bring 3 liters of water for a dayhike
- estimated budget is from Php700-800 if Mount Talamitam is your only itinerary
- cooked food can be bought at the jump-off
How to get to Kilometer 83, Sitio Bayabasan, Brgy Aga, Nasugbu?
Nasugbu bound buses are in Buendia and Coastal Mall. Tell the conductor to drop you at Mount Talamitam jump-off in Sitio Bayabasan. A/C bus fare is around Php 180.
We came from Tagaytay and from there we rode the bus up to Km 83, bus fare is Php40.
Dayhike Itinerary:
Nasugbu bound buses are in Buendia and Coastal Mall. Tell the conductor to drop you at Mount Talamitam jump-off in Sitio Bayabasan. A/C bus fare is around Php 180.
We came from Tagaytay and from there we rode the bus up to Km 83, bus fare is Php40.
Dayhike Itinerary:
6:00 to 8:00 - Coastal Mall to Brgy. Bayabasan, Nasugbu, Batangas
8:00 to 8:15 - Register and hire a guide
8:15 to 10:00 - Jump-off to Summit
10:00 to 10:30 - Stay at the Summit
10:30 to 12:00 noon - Summit to Jump-off
12:00 nn to 2:00pm - Nasugbu to Pasay
Proceeding to Mount Batulao for twin dayhike or a sidetrip to Tagaytay is a great idea!
Contact our guide Reynaldo Yu at 0975-6236917
10:00 to 10:30 - Stay at the Summit
10:30 to 12:00 noon - Summit to Jump-off
12:00 nn to 2:00pm - Nasugbu to Pasay
Proceeding to Mount Batulao for twin dayhike or a sidetrip to Tagaytay is a great idea!
Contact our guide Reynaldo Yu at 0975-6236917
