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BENGUET, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE The Second Highest Peak
Take nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footprints, Kill nothing but time.
Mt. Pulag is considered the 2nd highest mountain in the Philippines, next to Mt. Apo of Mindanao with only a few meters difference. It is considered as one of the most beautiful National Parks in the Cordillera Area.
Mt. Pulag is the best place in Luzon for capturing the beauty both the sunrise and sunset and viewing both the east and west coasts. With its peak at 9,640 feet above sea level, Mount Pulag is only several feet lower than Mount Apo in Mindanao. Protected Areas Management Board (PAMB) overseas the mountain. The Mt. Pulag peak is accessible through Kabayan, outside Baguio, 450Km or a 6 hour bus ride north of Manila.
MT.PULOG or (Pulag).-
Declared as a Protected area and National Park by Presidential Proclamation #75 On Feb 20,1987, During President Cory Aquino Administration Located within the Municipality of Kabayan and Bocod in Benguet Nestled in the Majestic Mountain ranges of Cordellera and is Recently Concluded Third highest mountain in archiphelago second to Mt.Dulang Dulang.it towers at the height of 2,922 meters above sea level, With the Total Land Area of 11,550 Hectares Mt. Pulag is Blessed with Lush Forest and Wonderful Wildlife..it is Home to some of Philippines indemic species of high alttitude Flora and Fauna.
Location and Political Subdivisions
Some of Northern Luzon Ethnic Tribes inhabits the place Specially the IBALOIS with their preserved Cultures and Traditions. They Consider Mount Pulag as a sacred Place, a Resting Place of Their Goddess...Panoramic views High Peaks Gorges,Deep Ravines and Rugged terrain embrace by Wonderful Weather Conditon characterize's Mt Pulag.
How to Get There
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 8-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio.
This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip.
The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take.
Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet.
There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail).
Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
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