History Of The Headhunters’ Trail

History Of The Headhunters’ Trail GEOFFREY WEBBER

History Of The Headhunters’ Trail Located in the Gunung Mulu National Park (a designated World Heritage Site) in Borneo, this challenging hike’s name originates from the bloodthirsty practices of the warriors of the Kayan people, who inhabited the area and raided into neighboring territory.

NAVIGATING THE TRAIL At present, the National Park doesn’t offer guided tours of the Headhunters’ Trail, but there are a number of options in terms of booking a guide through a private operator, and there are sections of the trail that can be walked without a guide. River travel forms an essential part of the route, and can also be booked with a tour operator.

There are a number of camps along the way, run by the National Park, and sleeping space can be reserved at one of these bases directly through the National Park itself.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HIKE Climbing the impressive stone spires of the Pinnacles is a highlight of the Headhunters’ Trail for many walkers. Now that the trail is rarely used for motorized transport, wildlife has proliferated in the area, and there are ample opportunities to spot the various inhabitants of the forest.

Palatine Hill is one of the oldest parts of the city of Rome. The site was once home to imperial palaces and houses of the wealthy, and today is mainly an open-air museum.

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