DO YOU WANT TO SEE A SURPRISE? COME AND VISIT THIS SURPRISE MOUNTAIN OF MT. AYNGAT
This mountain good for beginners and open to public. Mt. Ayngat is becoming one of the most popular mountain in Tanay, Rizal. It is best known for the droplet shaped seat and the sea of clouds view, which many climbers find Instagramable.
Mt. Ayngat is located in Brgy. Cayabu of Tanay, Rizal. It stand at 600 MASL which isn’t very high. Still, the jump of point is low so you have to do the bulk of climbing! Brgy. Cayabu is further down the road of other mountains jump of points such as the equally popular of Mt. Mapalad.
When you wake up here in the morning the mountain breeze will greet you. The ascent to the summit of Mt. Ayngat was hard especially when you were nearing the peak. You can pitch your tents in the summit and have an overnight stay. Then to a foot of the mountain there is a falls called Asmican falls you can swim there and enjoy the nature.
THINGS TO DO IN MT. AYNGAT
Feel the nature, enjoy yourself, breath in the fresh air, and don’t forget to take a pictures of the famous droplets and the sea of cloud.
Here is the Mt. Ayngat Itinerary we followed.
| Time | Notes | Expense |
| 12:00 AM | Meet up at Cubao. Ride at Aurora Boulevard for Jeeps going to Cogeo Public Market | 26 pesos |
| 1:00 AM | Arrive at Cogeo Gate II/Public Market. The first trip going to Cayabu is around 3-4AM But you can choose to ride tricycle going to San Andres | P45-P50 per pax JeepP200 per pax for tricycle |
| 2:30 AM | Arrive at San Andres. Ride another tricycle going to Barangay Cayabu. | P200 per tricycle. 3-4 person per trike |
| 3:00 AM | Barangay Cayabu Jump off. Registration. Get Guide | P100 Registration fee P500 per guide for 5 person |
| 3:30 AM | Start trek. Package 3. Mt. Ayngat with Asmican Falls | |
| 4:40 AM | Arrive at the summit wait for the sun rise | |
| 7:00 AM | Head down going to Asmican Falls | |
| 8:30 AM | Back at Barangay Cayabu Jump off. Wash up | P20 pesos for taking a bath |
| 9:00 AM | Ride tricycle going to the highway to ride jeepney going back to Cogeo Take note, Jeepneys passing by maybe full but you can opt to sit on the middle or Top Load | P200 per trike Cayabu to Highway P44 Jeepney San Andres to Cogeo |
| 11:00 AM | Arrive at Cogeo. Lunch time. Or you can ride jeepneys going back to Cubao | P26 pesos Cogeo to Cubao |
Don’t miss to visit this beautiful place in Tanay Rizal. I hope it helps you to find a place to get some fresh air.
Disclaimer: Credit to the rightful owners, we do not intent copyright infringement with these photos
Rowenalyn Panong
When in Rizal INTERN
AB Journalism
University of Rizal System
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