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The COMMANDO TRAIL
Tringgus - Semban- Bengoh

There were two significant events that rocked Sarawak's otherwise peaceful history. They were World War II (1941-1945) and Confrontation with Indonesia (1963-65). We have heard it rumored that some commandoes and their native trekkers had gone through this trail to engage the enemy in both instances. 

For the local natives, this was the only way for them to visit one another before the advent of roads and motor vehicles. Our local village host Taya's uncle was the person who frequently walked and maintained this trail until his demise over 10 years ago.

The trail starts in the Bau area from the village of Tringgus where we ascend the Victory Pass - a significant V in the mountain range. We then descend into a crater like bowl and trek on undulating terrain until we hit the Semban river where our ascend begins on the Stairmaster Challenge, a three tier 400 meter ascend to the Village of Semban. We'll stay with our local host at his homestay. It takes about 10 hours to walk this trail.

The following morning, its an early wake up call to trek up 100 meters to see the sun rise over Bengoh Valley. After we'll return back down for breakfast and then head out to the waterfall for a swim and relaxation. After lunch back at the homestay, we'll head down to past Eagle's Point and the village of Bohjong to the Dam where vans will be waiting for us.

The elevation profile of the trail to Semban. It does not include the descend on day 2.

Google earth of the trail to Semban,
where part of the bowl can be seen.

The Victory Pass as seen from Tringgus
village in the early morning light

Beginning part of the trail, scenic rolling hills.

Coming over the Victory Pass, elevation 800m

The Stairmaster Challenge

Scenic rolling hill on the early part of the trek.

Stairmaster Part II, hard going but nearer to Semban

Clearing the top of all the climbs, relief!

Looking back at the Victory Pass from
the other side.. "that was where we were

Sight of relief.. coming to the top of the Stairmaster Challenge

Regroup at the benches before the
village to wait for other trekkers

Nothing like a 100Plus- at the village
canteen after the 10 hour slough.

R&R at homestay.. nice place to cool down and relax

A hearty dinner is served for big appetites.