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ITINERARIES
| LOCATION : | Negros Oriental Province |
| ELEVATION : | 1,903 meters above sea level |
| LEVEL : | Major Climb, Level II, Strenuous |
| JUMP OFF POINTS : | Valencia, Negros Oriental |
| AVERAGE DAYS REQUIRED : | 3 Days (including travel time from Dumaguete) |
| MINIMUM DAYS REQUIRED : | 2 Days (including travel time from Dumaguete) |
| IT CREATED BY : | Long Henson |
| DISTINCT CHARACTERISTICS : | Volcanic Lakes and Sulfuric Vents |
| LAST EDITED : | March 6, 2000 |
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INFORMATION |
The next popular destination in Negros after Mt. Canlaon, Mt. Talinis is also known as Cuernos de Negros or "Horns of Negros." It has three peaks and numerous lakes formed from volcanic vents. Standing 1,903 meters above sea level, it is located 9 kilometers southwest of Valencia and is a reservation area under the protection of PNOC. This mountain can be reached either through Apolong or Lunga, Valencia; Bidjao, Dauin or Calungan, Bacong. In its vicinity are five lakes where wild ornamental plants and wild orchids abound. Animals such as monkeys, civets, wild pigs and ducks abound the place. Rare species of a spotted deer is believed to exist only in this mountain and in Panay Island. Mt. Talinis is the object of mountain treks by mountain climbing enthusiasts. The mountain is covered by thick forest and is an ideal trekking destination since it is easily accessible and has no law and order or insurgency problems. Talinis is an in-active volcano.
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WHEN AND HOW TO GO |
As mentioned, Talinis has 5-entry point, Apolong and Lunga in Valencia and Dauin, Bidjao and Calungan in Bacong. From Manila, Bacolod can be reached either by plane or by ship (28-30 hours). From Bacolod, a 6-hour trip will take you to Dumagete. You can already gather information and secure guides in Dumagate courtesy of local groups particularly the Cuernos de Negros Mountaineers. From Dumagete, take jeeps bound for Valencia. The route begins at Sitio Lunga, Valencia. You can also hire porters and guides from here. The first part of the hikes is on exposed part of the mountain before entering forested area. Then proceed through rolling hills towards a deep ravine called Dakong Sapa. A little longer you will reach Kaipuhan which is a barren area due to sulfuric fumes. Winding up around the peak called Totoy Dalaga (Maiden’s breast), you will pass by Lake Malingin towards the campsite within Lake Nailig. Summit assulat can be made early the next day before finally descending down the mountain. You can take different route on your way down passing by Lake Yagumyum towards Sitio Bidjao or Sitio Maiti in Valencia.
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POINTS OF INTEREST |
Negros has a lot of tourist destinations which includes both man-made and natural :
Provincial Capitol (Dumaguete City), Dumaguete City Hall, Dumaguete Bell Tower, Filipino-Japanese-American Amity Shrine (Valencia, Bacong Church and Tower, San Antonio de Padua Church (Sibulan), Looc Memorial Shrine in Sibulan, Spanish Fortress (Ayungon), Sidlakang Negros Showroom I & II (Dumaguete), The Sinco Memorabilia Museum of Foundation University, Silliman University, SU Ethnographic Museum, SU Luce Auditorium,
Camp Look Out (Dumaguete City), Banica Swimming Lagoon, Wuthering Heights, CENTROP (Center for Tropical Studies), Talisay Beach and Tree House (Bacong), Lag-it Beach in Bais, White Sand Reef in Bais, Taņon Strait, Mina's Undersea World, Dolphin and Whale Watching at Tanon Strait, Bais Bay Coral Reefs,
Bird Sanctuary and Mangrove Park, Pasaka-an Spring (Basay), Nagbo-alao Cave and Beach Resort, Camangyawon Beach and Fish Port Complex , Balatong Point, Canlaon Volcano, Quipot Waterfalls (Canlaon), Bucalan Spring (Canlaon), Camp Mapot and Mountain Park (Canlaon), Canlaon Makawiwili Ridge (Canlaon), Mayon Zigzag (Canlaon), Inyawan Enchanted Falls (Canlaon), Oiscamodel Farm, Apo Island (Dauin), SU Marine Biological Laboratory, Cayaso Cave (Mabinay), Mabinay Caves, Mabinay Spring, Tambobo Beach, Antuiang Beach, San Moritz Beach, San Isidro Hot Spring (Tanjay), Kankui Rice Terraces, Pulangbato Falls, Casaroro Falls, Veranda of the World, Zoo Paradise World
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY (From Dumagete) |
DAY 1
07:00 - ETD for Jump-off
Point in Valencia
08:30 - ETA Jump-off Point
09:00 - Start Trek
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Resume Trek
16:00 - ETA Campsite at Lake Nailig
18:00 - Dinner
21:00 - Light’s Out
DAY 2
08:00 - Wake-up Call, Breakfast
09:00 - Start Trek
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Resume Trek
16:00 - ETA Dauin Passing by Lake Yagumyum
17:00 - ETD for Dumagete
19:00 - ETA Dumagete
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CLIMBING |
You can contact the local mountaineering group to assist you on your trip. No permits are required to scale Talinis. It’s advisable to spend an extra day within the summit area for exploration.
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