Mt. Manabu
Mt. Manabu stands 760 MASL and is a good climb for beginners because of its relatively easy trail. This time around my friends and I decided not to get a guide and go up and down the mountain ourselves. True enough the trail was easy to navigate and follow. There were 8 stations overall and the final assault up the summit was by far the challenging part of the climb, while the rest of the mountain was an easy trek and climb through the woods.
I liked the trail of Mt. Manabu because of the shade that the forest provided. It was unlike Mt. Batulao and Talamitam wherein there was little to no shade. Mt. Manabu was dubbed 'mataas na bundok' in short Manabu. This mountain is also a famous spot for camping, and Visita Iglesia because of the grotto and cross.
The mostly forested trail was a welcome relief from the heat.
The summit provided a spectacular view of the countryside and other mountains in the area.
Finally at the summit!
Conquering a mountain with good company.
How to get to Mt. Manabu
Ride a bus bound for Lipa at the Buendia terminal, get down or walk to Robinson's Mall then hire a tricycle to take you to the jump-off point in Sulok, Brgy. Sta. Cruz.
Expenses for Mt. Manabu
P124 - Bus to Lipa
P100 - Hired tricycle to jump-off point and back to the bus terminal
P119 - Bus back to Manila
P20 - Entrance fee for Mt. Manabu
P363 - Excluding food and water during the ascent
