Negros Island's Chimney: Mount Kanlaon

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Mount Kanlaon: a view from the Municipality of Moises Padilla

Known to be the highest peak in Central Visayas, Mount Kanlaon is about 24,577 hectares with an elevation of 2,456  meters or about 8,100 feet which is surrounded by the towns of  Murcia, Bago, 
La Carlota, San Carlos, La Castellana in Negros Occidental and 
the City of Canlaon in Negros Oriental.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  It is always fun to be motoring around the volcano when the sky is clear and its beauty is shown in different angles. Where forest cover is rich in natural resources from tobacco, rice, coffee, corn and other root crops are cultivated including fruit bearing trees, as you climb higher at an elevation of 4,000 ft. the forest is composed of very tall trees reaching a  height of 120 ft. with shrubs, moss, and ferns and small palms. The higher the elevation the lesser the vegetation is, that is why when climbing the mountain one should be in proper 
attire and shoes to protect trekkers from the heat of the sun or from being soaked when it rains. This is what  makes the volcano interesting, its biodiversity with the presence of  plants, trees and  endemic species such as the bleeding heart pigeon, king fishers, tarictic hornbill, civet cat, leopard cats, hawk eagle, wild boars and spotted deer's .

The mountains in Negros Island is basically volcanic which is the reason why  60% of the land area is basically agricultural and dominantly planted with sugarcane, producing 50% of the sugar consumption of the Philippines. 

view of Mount Kanlaon from La Castellana

View of Mount Kanlaon  from Isabela 
The road trip  thru the towns  of  Bago, La Carlota, 
La Castellana and Moises Padilla takes you to a tour around the volcano from afar, the sight of the mountain differs depending on which way you pass thru, the sight of  the mountain on a clear day is inspiring plus you get to buy sweet corn along the road in Bago just at crossing Maao, one can buy  three packs for Php 100.00 .
         In La Carlota, you may drop by for photo opportunity at the plaza  and grab some delicacies @ Quan. When you pass by some barangays in La Castellana, you may find fresh vegetables and fruits at a reasonable price. You actually have an alternative route passing thru Cabacungan where you can take a dip into the cool swimming  pools from springs and falls and taste the homegrown coffee from the foot of the mountain. Another route is to passby the town hall of La Castellana  thru a cemented highway towards Moises Padilla. 
Be sure to be ready with your camera as the clouds may cover the mountain anytime. A lucky day indeed, as this  was sunny, clouds were clear giving way for a beautiful shot of  Mount Kanlaon.

Be physically fit for the challenge and a memorable four day climb. A trained mountain guide can also be arranged and porter and  be sure to get a permit with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

   
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