Enjoy Backpacking in Kota Kinabalu

If you are someone who loves adventure and can handle a backpacking trip, there are many backpacking routes in Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, a Malaysian state. Kota Kinabalu is located on the island of Borneo and is ideally located with all the right connections to leading resorts and hotels, whether you are traveling on a budget or you don't have a limit. For backpackers in Kota Kinabalu, there are some awesome trails that you can take across the island that will lead through amazing scenery that allows you to explore the nature and beauty of the island. Overall, the island will provide you with an adventure, whether you are traveling across the whole island, or staying in Kota Kinabalu.

When you arrive in the city, you will find that you are always within 5 -10 minutes from the main city center. Since you have opted to travel backpacker style, you will take the road less traveled alongside other backpackers in Kota Kinabalu. There are many excursions and trips that you can participate in on the backpacker route around the island of Borneo. If you decide that you will trek the whole way, you will find the island's 30 ethnic groups enlightening and you might even learn a thing or two from them.

There are many places that you can visit on your trip. The Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is considered one of the best parks and areas for water sports. Kinabalu National Park is another great location that you can visit. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain on the island and has many trails that you can follow. You may want to take into account that the Kinabalu National Park and the mountain itself are sacred to the local people, who have a sacrificial practice of offering up chickens to their ancestors.

Since the mountain is accessible to most people, you can easily find one of the trails to trek on. The mountain is not difficult to climb so no mountain climbing experience is needed. Finding accommodation is not very difficult once you arrive in Kinabalu. There are many kinds of backpacker lodges available. You would be better off staying in a registered lodge unless your budget is really tight, then maybe you can opt out. For any Sabah Backpackers, you will find that the Sabah State Museum will provide you with a broad view of the history of the island and its people. You might also want to visit the Kundasang War Memorial which is located about 2 hours outside of Kota Kinabalu.

With many options and backpacker excursions available, you might even decide to bunk in any of the many Kota Kinabalu Hostels that are around the area for a real backpacker experience. The key to really enjoying this interesting city and island is to maximize your time on the road. If you love backpacking, joining other fellow Kota Kinabalu Backpackers will only add to your pleasure. If nothing else, you will be able to enjoy the culture of the area.