Muka Head is my favorite place to go hiking, picnic, nature watching and swimming. It's about 2 hours hike from Teluk Bahang jetty, you can also reach there by boat. There's a lot of visitors on Saturday and Sunday.

The hiking trail is along the costal line and it's cover with thick vegetation. First you will reach Sungai Tukun forest reserve. There are chalets for you to rent if you want to spend a night there (see picture left). From here you can choose to hike to Muka Head or Pantai Kerachut. After about an hour hike you will reach the Universiti Sains Malaysia Marine Research Center, Muka Head. Another hour hike, then you will reach Teluk Duyung. Most of the time, we refer Teluk Duyung as Muka Head. 

There are rubbish everywhere on the beach and the water is not as clear compare to Redang or Payar island. After a long hike, a swim in the ocean is the best way to cool yourself down. The beach also known as Monkey Beach cause there are many monkeys there. You have to take good care of your picnic basket or else they will steal it from you! I  have been there 3 times and I still enjoy going there again.

To get back home, you might not want to hike back anymore because it's too tiring. Well, don't worry cause there is a boat to take you back to Teluk Bahang jetty, and it will cost you RM4 per person.

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