Trekking Chu Nam is an activity loved by travel enthusiasts, this mountain is the place to make short trekking trips, hunt clouds, and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the highland.
Referring to the beautiful mountains of Gia Lai, visitors will probably only remember Chu Dang Ya, the familiar check-in point on the travel map of young people. However, Gia Lai still has another wonderful mountain, Chu Nam, which is located not far away and has a beautiful landscape, especially this is a high point for millions of likes” for those who are passionate about nature. enchantment of the great Central Highlands. Trekking Chu Nam is the choice that is very popular with young people to conquer the highest mountain in the West of this Pleiku plateau.
Trekking Chu Nam and enjoying the peaceful scenery on the top of the mountain is a great experience. Photo: FB/Chu Nam Mountain Tour
Trekking Chu Nam, an exciting journey to find amazing scenery
Chu Nam mountain peak is located in the area of Chu Pah district, about 30km from Pleiku city center. Compared to other mountains in the Central Highlands, Chu Nam has the distinctive feature of being quite close to the center, so trekking and conquering is not too difficult. Chu Nam is the highest mountain to the west of the Pleiku plateau and is the “brother” of the famous Chu Dang Ya mountain, but higher, more difficult to conquer, and especially the view from here is more beautiful.
Chu Nam is the highest mountain in the west of Pleiku plateau. Photo: Addicted to Gia Lai Tat Tan Tat
Normally, the Chu Nam trekking journey will last 2 days and 1 night, this is the most ideal time for you to conquer the 1,470m high mountain and discover all the beauty and interesting experiences in this place. this.
Chu Nam peak is 1,470m high. Photo: Chu Nam mountain climbing tour
From the foothills, you can trek Chu Nam in two directions, from the side of Chu Dang Ya volcano or from the direction of Tan Son dam. In the area of Tan Son dam, there is no parking space, so most people will choose to trek from the side of Chu Dang Ya volcano because there is a small village of the Jrai people, visitors can park their car overnight and move around. Move another 1km to reach the foothill area and start your trekking journey to discover Chu Nam .
The trekking journey will start from Chu Dang Ya side. Photo: vietoytourist
The trekking route to Chu Nam mountain is mainly a trail, it is easy to go, but in some sections the slope is very high, and there are many rocks, so it will take you a bit of effort for these stages. From the Jrai village to the top of Chu Nam, it will take about 6 to 8 hours to travel depending on the time of sightseeing along the way.
The road to the mountain is extremely poetic, you will pass through green lawns, beautiful like a deep green plain with lawns, rice fields full of flowers and grass. Up to the height of 1000 meters, you will admire the breathtaking scenery under your eyes, where there are villages far away, the green color of clouds and mountains makes you unable to leave.
The terrain is quite steep and many sections are available. Photo: FB/ Chu Nam mountain climbing tour
Beautiful scenery along the way. Photo: Adventure Whit Nature
Up to the top of the mountain, you will enjoy a vast and beautiful landscape, this mountain top has a very large and empty land that is convenient for you to camp overnight and enjoy the scenery. From Chu Nam you can see Yaly hydropower plant, Ham Rong mountain, Iagrai town, An Khe town and part of Kon Tum.
View from the top of Chu Nam. Photo:@tung.nggg_
The best experience when trekking Chu Nam on the first day is that you will see the sunset on the top of the mountain. The scene at sunset from the top of the mountain is like a perfect picture with magical transformations and colors that evoke many emotions.
The sunset time on the top of Chu Nam is very much to look forward to. Photo: @nat_reality__
“Touch” the sun. Photo: FB. Chu Nam mountain climbing tour
When the sunset has just turned off, it is also the time when the mountain town of Pleiku lights up, looking at the city from the top of the mountain the shimmering lights in the distance bring a strange feeling, you definitely feel extremely peaceful but also full of strangeness. Evening activities when trekking in Chu Nam are also very interesting, you can light a campfire, gather with friends to chat and enjoy delicious meals in the quiet space of the hills and look at the city. colored lights.
Quiet dinner in the mountains. Photo: Addicted to Gia Lai Tat Tan Tat
The morning of the second day of the Chu Nam trekking journey will greet you with a beautiful scene, dawn when the first rays of sunlight fall on the red sky, a misty landscape, clouds in shadow. Water appears, on favorable weather days you can also hunt clouds with a romantic scene no less than Da Lat.
Beautiful cloud hunting in Chu Nam. Photo: Addicted to Gia Lai Tat Tan Tat
When the sun gradually clears, the scenery becomes sharper, you can see the scenery on the top of the mountain more clearly, check-in the wolf’s muzzle and enjoy breakfast with a cup of hot highland coffee by the cliff first. when starting down the mountain. An interesting thing when trekking Chu Nam is that the journey down the mountain is always faster, your travel time only takes about 3 hours.
Chu Nam trekking experience you must know
First you need to choose the right time, ideally from August to May next year, at this time, in Gia Lai is the dry season so the weather is favorable, very little rain, cold at night. and early in the morning it was foggy. In November, in addition to Chu Dang Ya, you can also trek Chu Nam to see the wild sunflowers fluttering in the wind.
It is recommended to trek in August to May every year. Photo: @GhienGiaLaiTatTanTat
Before the trip, you should note to prepare well because the road to Chu Nam Gia Lai mountain is quite steep. In addition, please actively contact to book a tour early because the road is not difficult to go, but still needs a guide to ensure safety.
The necessary luggage for the complete Chu Nam trekking trip is lightweight clothes, climbing shoes, hats, gloves, sunglasses, personal items, tents, food and especially don’t forget to prepare tools. Basic medical and insect repellent.
Chu Nam trekking experience will be very memorable in your Gia Lai travel itinerary. Photo: vietoytourist
Trekking Chu Nam is an exciting journey that takes you to a peaceful and tranquil setting where you can shake off all your worries and immerse yourself in the wonderful nature. When traveling to Gia Lai, remember to immediately note that Chu Nam is an indispensable destination and conquer this mountain to have more interesting experiences in your journey.
Chu Nam Mountain is located in the territory of Chu Pah district (Gia Lai), about 30 minutes by motorbike from the city center. This is the highest mountain of the Pleiku Plateau in the West. In particular, it is considered a brother of Chu Dang Ya volcano – a remnant of a volcanic basin, which is famous for wild sunflowers. Chu Nam is located right next to Chu Dang Ya but is higher and more difficult to conquer.
From the foot of the mountain, you can climb to the top of Chu Nam from two directions: Tan Son dam or Chu Dang Ya volcano. If going from Tan Son dam side, it is convenient to “check-in” at this irrigation dam, but it is not convenient for motorbike groups because there is no parking space here.
From Chu Dang Ya commune, look to the right to see the highest mountain range, which is Chu Nam. In Chu Dang Ya, there is a village of J’rai people living, you can ask to park your car overnight in the village and move about 1km to reach the foot of Chu Nam mountain.
The way up the mountain is mainly a fairly easy trail. From people’s houses to the top of the mountain takes about 6 to 8 hours, if you just climb and admire the scenery, down the mountain, it only takes about 3 hours. Near the top of Chu Nam, there will be a large and empty land where you can set up a tent overnight, cook and welcome the sunrise the next morning.
From the top of Chu Nam, you can see Yaly hydroelectricity, An Khe town, Ham Rong mountain, Iagrai town and part of Kon Tum. Although not in the famous trekking routes in the Central Highlands such as Ta Nang – Phan Dung, Lang Biang, Chu Yang Sin or Bidoup – Nui Ba … but because of its pristine features, it has not been exploited too much so this place has attracted attract many young people with passion to explore nature.
According to Mr. Nguyen Trung (Tiger) – a leader who has designed many trekking tours in Gia Lai, the best time to “watch the sunrise on Chu Nam peak” is from August to May next year. During this period, Gia Lai is entering the dry season, with little rain, strong wind, cold weather at night and foggy early morning – an ideal time to be able to feel the deep beauty of the “sunny” giant. and wind”.
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