Mount Nopungguk, Gansurai Village, Kadamaian

Nopungguk Homestay is located 29 kilometre from Kota Belud town, or roughly a two-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu City. This homestay is located adjacent to three villages; Kg. Gansurai, Kg. Podos and Kg. Tinata.

The name of Nopungguk Homestay derives from the name of the nearest mountain “Mount Nopungguk” which is 1430m above sea level. Various plant species, including wild orchids, nepenthes and pitcher plants can be found here. Feast your eyes on the refreshing greens of the paddy fields which can be seen - which makes great photo opportunities.

When visiting the homestay, you could witness the culture of the Dusun tribe in their traditional dance called “Tigol and Sumayau”. Variety of traditional food can be sampled and you can get souvenirs made from local resources too.

Programmes and activities

  • Mt. Nopungguk (Hiking)
  • Mirolian Stone & Rafflesia Park (jungle trekking, rafflesia visit)
  • Wasai Waterfall
  • Local handicraft (exhibition & demonstration)
  • Traditional food (demonstration)
  • Culture (traditional dance, traditional music & traditional game)
  • Fish Spa
  • Cycling
  • Survival camp

Facilities

  • BBQ Set
  • Karaoke Set
  • In-House Game (Dart)
  • Public Toilet
  • Parking Area
  • Meeting Point (Balai Raya)

Getting There

It’s about 68.1km from Kota Kinabalu or about 1 hour 35 minutes’ drive. You can opt to take an Express Bus (bas ekspres) from the Terminal Bus Station at Jalan Padang, Bandaran Berjaya. The departure time will be from 8.30am until 2.00pm with an estimated cost of RM10.00. Upon reaching Kota Belud town or the taxi stand, find a taxi and get to Gansurai Village which is about 24.9km or 50 minutes’ drive away from Kota Belud town.

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