This trip began with the desire to climb Khao Lom Muak, which was opened for climbing by the 5th Air Wing only on specific dates.

Half a year has passed, and the only remaining period is the Buddhist Lent, followed by December.

I decided to take a day off and go.

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The table below is from the website http://www.thetrippacker.com.

I actually arrived on July 17th at 10:35 am, but when I got there, the officer told me that they were closed and I couldn't go up. The soldiers are very strict about time.

The reason for this is that he had soldiers assisting him along the way, and he started climbing at 6:00 AM and didn't come down until 12:00 PM, so we must sympathize with him.

He didn't charge any entrance fees (according to today's inquiry, 800 people attended).

We had to go to sleep and start over.

We woke up at 4 am to find food at the market, but there was almost nothing. We each got a box of fried chicken from Phatthalung.

Tofu with youtiao, fried chicken with sticky rice (very soft), 25 baht per box.

Upon arriving at the entrance at 5:50 AM, we were not permitted entry by the military personnel. We waited with a sizable crowd, initially believing that there would be no other attendees.

Upon reaching the base of the mountain, they registered. However, they were not yet allowed to ascend as they had to wait for the soldiers to go up first.

Before you start your climb, here are some recommendations:

1 Long-sleeved shirt and long pants. The long sleeves will protect you from the sun when you are at the top, and the long pants will protect you from the sharp rocks, which can hurt you even when you are just sitting down.

Two pairs of gloves. Actually, you don't need them, but the rocks here are quite sharp, and you might hurt your hands when you grab them. If you buy them at the registration point, they cost 20 baht per pair, which is considered a donation to the soldiers.

I only brought one small bottle of water because it would be very inconvenient if I needed to pee.

These four sneakers are essential because without them, the soldiers will not allow you to board.

Alright, we've reached the starting point at 6:10 AM, and the weather is pleasant.

The fitness groups were practically sprinting uphill.

Personally, I believe in taking things at my own pace, but never stopping.

It is recommended to avoid walking too fast. Observe your heart rate and ensure it does not become too elevated to prevent excessive fatigue.

Walk about 100 meters and you will find the first service point.

Take a look at the view to refresh yourself.

Continue walking to reach the second service point.

When asked if it was steep, he replied that it was like climbing an ordinary staircase.

Turn around and look at the view for a bit of encouragement (I don't see any difference at all).

And then we come to the third turning point in life.

Gentlemen, do you see the rope? That's what you've all been waiting for.

Our vision will be broader now.

From the halfway point at point 3, there will be a rope for us to climb to the top of the mountain.

Translation:

The terrain is difficult to describe. In some places, it could be considered a 90-degree incline, as climbers ascend vertically.

However, it was not scary because there were soldiers to help us all the way, especially at the steep points.

Let's take a look at the picture.

We have now reached the final section, where we can see theยอดศาลา and the footprint of the Buddha.

This is the summit of Lom Muak. Congratulations!

And here is a picture from the top (crowded).

Arrival time: 6:49 AM, travel time: 40 minutes.

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Circular Fish-eye View

Let's review the descent. It was actually quite fast because we only had a rope. We just turned our backs and pretended to rappel.

However, there are limitations, as only one person can ascend or descend at a time at certain points. Soldiers stationed at these points act as traffic controllers, ensuring the smooth flow of movement.

When I arrived around 8 am, there were already many people waiting by the roadside. I thought to myself that it was a good thing I had left early.

Translation:

This concludes my review for now. In the next episode, I will be reviewing a trip to Prachuap Khiri Khan, including a visit to Khao Lom Muak.