Mt. Kaanducian - the newest outdoor destination in Pantabangan Nueva Ecija!
Pantabangan Nueva Ecija is famous for being home to one of
the largest dams in Southeast Asia. Tourists from different parts of the region
visit this place to appreciate the beauty and engineering wonder
of the historic dam, savour original Novo
Ecijano delicacies, go fishing at Pantabangan lake, enjoy the Pandawan festival
and most importantly to experience the simple yet colorful culture of the
Pantabangeños. Located within Central Luzon and surrounded by both Sierra Madre
and Caraballo mountain ranges , Pantabangan is an accessible and an affordable
destination perfect for any family or barkada getaways.
There are many places in Pantabangan that we already know
about but there are still plenty of which we are about to discover. Just
recently, the local government unit of Pantabangan in partnership with Nueva
Ecija Backpackers and Mountaineers Community Inc. (NEBMCI) began exploring Mt.
Kaanducian in Brgy. Liberty which will be opened very soon for outdoor
adventures such as camping, hiking and boat riding.
Hiking destinations in Nueva Ecija:
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| NEBMCI and Pantabangan LGU exploration team |
A. Mt. Kaanducian Background
Mt. Kaanducian is reforestation site located close to
Pantabangan Dam. There is a Nursery in the 1st Monitoring Station where
seedlings are grown and propagated. Tourists during during planting season will take charge of planting these seedlings thru the "1 Hiker, 1 Tree" program while tourists during summer season will perform the nurturing duties for the plants.
At the summit of Mt. Kaanducian, visitors will enjoy a bird’s eye view
of the lake, the nearby communities and surrounding mountains. Another
contributing factor that will give tourists a holistic outdoor experience are
the friendly and hospitable local people. Visitors will find it very convenient
as Mt. Kaanducian is located in close proximity from Hospital, Restaurants and
Public Transport facilities. Visiting Mt. Kaanducian is going to be an exciting
adventure filled with fun and fulfillment as tourists take part in the advocacy
to preserve the mountain and the area surrounding it thru reforestation,
clean-up drives and tree nurturing activities.
B. Mt. Kaanducian Features
Mountain Name: Mt. Kaanducion
Location: Brgy Liberty, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
Summit Coordinates: N15.8668 E121.1543
Elevation: 430+ MASL
Difficulty: Minor Climb (Moderate)
Hours to Summit: 2-3hrs
Water source: None
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| Mt. Kaanducian Hybrid Map |
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| Mt. Kaanducian Elevation Waypoint |
C. Itinerary
0300H – in Cubao take a bus bound to Cabanatuan
0700H - ETA Cabanatuan Central Terminal (Take Breakfast)
0730H – ETD Going to Pantabangan
0900H - ETA Pantabangan Mun. Hall (Registration, Briefing,
Secure Boat and Climb Permit)
0930H – ETD Going to Intang (Via Tricycle)
0945H – ETA JOP Pantabangan Lake
*Boat ride Going to Entry Point
1015H – ETA Entry Point / Start Ascend
1030H - ETA 1st
Monitoring Station (Log-in) (Take Seedlings)
1130H – ETA 2nd Monitoring Station
1145H - ETA Summit
1230H - Start Descent
1245H - 2nd Monitoring Station
1315H - 1st Monitoring Station (Log-Out)
1320H - Ride a Boat Going Back to Intang
1350H - ETA Intang / Wash-up
1430H - Going back to Cabanatuan
1600H - ETA Cabanatuan Central Terminal
Damage:
Environmental/Registration Fee = 30 per head
Guide Fee = 300/day (Ratio 1:10)
Seedlings fee = 10
Cubao to Cabanatuan = 185 per head
Cabanatuan to Pantabangan = 75 per head
Pantabangan Mun. Hall to Intang = 15 per head
Boat Rental Fee = 500 (Ratio 1:10)
Contact Person: Tourism Pantabangan Emy Gante - +63 995 890
0852 emisoniagante@yahoo.com
D. Photo Gallery (by JE Bautista, Marty Cellona and Anthony
Awat)
Mt. Kaanducian Summit
Camping At Mt. Kaanducian Summit
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| Camp setup featuring a hammock and tarp shelter from Off The Grid Outdoor Co. |
Pantabangan Lake
Mt. Kaanducian Trail
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May mountain din po malapit sa cuyapo na dinarayo ng kapag mahal na araw. It's mt.bangcay, pag dating po sa may krus or sa taas nya may magbibigay ng rosary and i think may maliit na grotto na pwedeng magdasal.And yung Mt. Bulaylay also in cuyapo na pwede kang mag zipline.
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