Madlum River and Mt. Manalmon in Bulacan

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MADLUM RIVER & MT. MANALMON

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Madlum River runs through the feet of Mt. Manalmon. Its clean waters are inviting. The river is also surrounded by boulders and rock formations where one can try diving from the cliffs. To get to the jump off point of Mt. Manalmon hike, either you cross the river via a bamboo raft or via a monkey bridge. While Madlum River and Mt. Manalmon offer a handful of extreme activities, it is also interesting to note that along with the caves of Madlum, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read More: http://jonas.ph/blog/2014/04/02/madlum-river/

Part of the historical Biak-na-Bato National Park is an outdoor destination called Mt. Manalmon, in San Miguel, Bulacan. Although merely a hill, strictly speaking, Mt. Manalmon possesses novel landscapes, including those of Madlum River, whose rock formations compensate for an otherwise unremarkable environ. Also, nearby sites such as the Bayukbok Caves (a 2-hr exploration from the River) and Madlum cave (historical due to an 18th century relic) can be coupled with a trip to Mt. Manalmon to maximize the Biak-na-Bato experience. Read More: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/10/mt-manalmon-196.html

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Manalmon is a minor mountain and climb that everyone can accomplish in two hours. It is located in San Miguel, Bulacan. It is a part of the Biak-na-Bato National Park. Walk with pleasure and see the beautiful landscapes of Mt. Manalmon. One day stay is more than enough to explore this place, you can also do a short caving trip to Madlum Cave on your way to the mountain peak. After your trekking adventure, you can stay for the whole day or overnight and enjoy the pristine and cool water of Madlum River. There are other activities this place offers like monkey trail and zip line. Just be informed that visiting this mountain requires a guide. So, better include the guide fee on your budget. Read More: http://www.manillenials.com/mountains-near-manila-for-your-summer-adventure/

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If you have plans to climb Mt. Manalmon, you have to go to the other side by crossing this part of the River. People there will help you cross via “Balsa” (bamboo raft in English) for free. But if you want something exciting, you can cross using the Monkey Bridge which is also free. Read More: http://lakwatsalovers.blogspot.com/2011/12/bulacan-madlum-river.html