Tukad Gonipis, Tudan Village, Ranau
For those who love tough challenges, Tukad Gonipis, Kg. Tudan can be used as a test of endurance. The Community at Kampung Tudan initiated to create and develop a tourism product called ‘Tukad Gonipis’ (Gonipis Stairs) up on Gonipis Hill that consist of 502 steps.
It was opened to the public in 2016 and has attracted many visitors from around Sabah. Beautification and upgrading of Tukad Gonipis is ongoing and in future visitors will be able to stay overnight once the planned traditional accommodation materialized. The view from the top of Gonipis Hill is breath-taking and you can be mesmerised by the view of scattered Kampung houses perched on the hill, surrounded by hill paddy and pineapple farm.
Programmes and activities
- Hiking
Facilities
- Toilets
- Information desk / ticket counter
- Parking area
Getting There
It’s about 105.8km away from Kota Kinabalu and about 2 hours 35 minutes’ drive. You can opt to take an Express Bus (bas ekspres) or a Taxi from the Terminal Bus Station at Jalan Padang, Bandaran Berjaya. The departure time for the bus will be from 6.30am until 6.00pm with an estimated cost of RM15.00 meanwhile as for the taxi fare, it will be about RM19.00 per person. Upon reaching Ranau town or the taxi stand, find a taxi and get to Tudan Village. If you are taking a taxi all the way from Kota Kinabalu City, just inform the driver to send you to Tudan Village with extra charges which is about 44.9km or 1 hour 10 minutes’ drive away from Ranau town.
