Ascend the Giluwe Adventures

By Norman John Puk

The ascending of Giluwe will include the listening of Giluwe Singing Dog, the climbing of the world highest volcanic summit and the viewing of the beautiful flora and fauna. The wild Giluwe singing Dog possess unique features such as Continuous barking. The second Highest Mountain in Papua New Guinea is so unique with its amazing geography. The summit is surrounded by savannah grassland, little streams flow in between the peak and two water falls alongside the Highest Volcanic Summit in the Oceania- Pacific Region. The savannah grassland is occupied by scatted trees and varies flowing plants. .  Giluwe is the home of colorful and beautiful flora and fauna. There were rare plant and animal species found in Mount Giluwe. The flowers bloom brightly and the plants including grass, trees, orchards and so on.

Flowers found at M,ount Giluwe

Water flows beside the Peak of Mount Giluwe

The magnificent and yet outstanding peak is one of the most attracting volcanic summit on earth. The Giluwe Summit is located at fringes of Western Highlands and the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. It is elevated about 4368 metres above sea level. The second highest peak in the country was formed as a result of volcanic activity. The extinct volcanic gave rise to the great Mountain of fame.  Tourists frequently visited the Giluwe for its marvelous natural features. The inspiring and diverse Giluwe is a most challenging and overwhelming summit to ascend

Rian Mentor from Queensland, Australia with a Guide ascending the Giluwe

Trekking Giluwe

There were foretold stories of Human Race and Dogs originated from a cave found beneath the foot of the peak. The cave is still there and people used it for camping and sleeping. The Dog can be heard singing today out there. The Dog naturally intercedes with the surrounding environment and it does bark when something unusual happens. The barking can be heard from distant but the dog cannot be seen physically. The dog’s feet is visible and it is noticed clearly with its foot prints. The astonishing characteristics of the wild creature are not fully understood. On the contrary, The Giluwe Singing Dog is famous among other wild animals in the vast and dense forest beneath the Summit.

As you set foot on the tip of the Mount Giluwe, you will notice that the Central Highlands is under your nose. The climate up there is so frozen during pro-longed dry seasons. The cool breeze of the two waterfalls yields the sense of humour; they are ever fresh, clean and worth refreshing. Certainly, the water enriches the essential minerals and it’s vital for both Human Beings and the animals. The World’s famous Volcanic Summit is the home of many different plant and animal species. Giggling streams flows the savannah grassland seasonally, birds sing beautiful morning hymns and insects captivate the vast grassland of scattered trees. The fan full and loving peak needs adventuring. Leisure and recreational hotspot in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea within every second of your time, you will learn to appreciate the wonders of the earth. The rich breccia found in the foot of Giluwe create a natural platform for visitors to sit and watch the vast tropical rainforest of Giluwe. The wildlife and fantastic discoveries certainly paves way for frequent visits.  The lifestyle of wild animals and insects is so natural that every moment is memorable. There are many new things in life you need to explore and discover before you reach brink of your destination.

Tour guides Drinking from wonderful water

Volcanic Brecias

Water fall at GILUWE

The backpacker Bart Napierala from Poland, a Travel Journalist and the two from World’s summit Club climbed Mount Giluwe as seen from the photos inserted. They really enjoyed themselves here in Papua New Guinea. The people were very friendly and the country is very rich and unique. There are more than 830 languages with diverse cultures. The following attached are picturesque of the beautiful flowing plants and the onset look. One may ask as to how and why Mount Giluwe is outstanding? The answer is very simple; it is the Highest Volcanic Summit in the Oceania-Pacific Region and the Seventh Highest in the World. Furthermore, it is the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. In addition, the Giluwe is the only mountain in the world that has a singing Dog. The Singing Dog cannot be seen but the singing and barking can be heard from a distant. The Highest Giluwe Summit is also one of the Bird Watching Site in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. It has over 46 different species of birds which can be found. There are many exciting and new experiences Giluwe offers to the world. Giluwe is also known for trekking, hunting and harvesting wild.  

Experience the nature by yourself, the real feeling of being alive out there. There will be certain scheduled activities at the peak like cooking, hiking, washing,   celebrating the new year(216)and so on.  Come join us and enjoy the beauty of Giluwe. The adventure will take four days. You will celebrate your new year at Giluwe, a lot new and wonderful experience. The fascinating event will come on this Christmas. Don’t miss out, there will be a climbing event taking place at mount Giluwe. All interesting parties are most welcome. The event will take place on the 30^th of December 2015 to 2^nd of January, 2016.

Inserted: Photo Courtesy of Niugini Exotic Tours

For more information about ascending the Giluwe, contact the writer, email: puk.norman@gmail.com/ howarigmedia@gmail.com or sms;(+675)73668740

Exotic Adventure: To the peak of Mount Giluwe (PART: THREE)

Story by Sophia Lee Taylor

 At 6am in the morning, I suddenly heard: “HELLOOO. HELLOOOO!”

 Up again, daylight. Out to meet the boss. Luke was outside my tent, gazing at me balefully as he stood in the heavy drizzle.

A creek at the camp site, few miles away from the peak. Photo courtesy of Niugini Exotic Tours/2015.

  “It is raining. It will be slippy at the top,” he said.

 I felt about as keen as he to tromp about in the mud and clamber through wet reeds and fog.

 “I’m sorry, but I have to go. I’ve come so far, I can’t turn back now.”

 He peered at me, “OK.” He was obviously not feeling good, and I felt for him.

 We set off after half an hour. The conditions were not great – there was thick fog all around, and every step submerged my Salomon’s into ankle-deep muddy water, to the point where my feet were constantly immersed within the boots. It wasn’t exactly cold, but the wind and drizzle didn’t help. For some insane reason I hadn’t packed my hard-shells pants and before long I was soaked to the bone from the waist down. Curses. 

A creek at the camp site, few miles away from the peak. Photo courtesy of Niugini Exotic Tours/2015.

“It is cold,” said Luke.

 We trudged on.

 Before long we were joined by Simpson and Gideon, who had given us a half hour’s head start.

 For the next two hours we trudged uphill. Every half an hour:

 “Is that Giluwe?”

 “No. It’s behind.”

 Trudge.

 “How about that one?”

 “No. Behind.”

 A creek at the camp site, few miles away from the peak. Photo courtesy of Niugini Exotic Tours/2014.

  Weird shadowy hulking forms appeared out of the mist covered with reeds and rock. It wasn’t until we were actually on the summit stretch that we could glimpse Mt. Giluwe through the fog. Things got steeper, to the point where we eventually had to climb without poles using our hands and feet to grip the wet rock. Simpson was beside me every step of the way, watching carefully, sure-footed, and helping me over the slippery rock.

 I was so focused on balance and grip that I was surprised to hear, “we are at the top!” 

 And we were!

 There was absolutely no view. It was cold and windy. But we sublated all the same, and took photos.

Me and Simpson at the summit

It was fantastic.

 The walk back to base camp was easy. We merrily toasted our socks in the fire, dried out our sodden shoes (except Simpson, who dried his feet) and ate lots of rice. The guides seemed happy with the speed of the climb, and I realised how acclimatised I still was. It was such a pleasure not to be gasping for breath for once. And after Antarctica, nothing seemed that cold anymore.

Then we set out back for the village, and it was a whole other story.

Heading back. There’s always time for photos!

Ten (10) hours of marching again! Through jetlag and fatigue! And through a dark jungle.

We were slipping down the muddy paths and sliding across fallen tree trunks in our haste to get back, and still we got caught after dark. Just as dusk turned to night, the insects started up and the jungle took on a chilling life of its own. It became very, very clear that humans had no place in a place like this.

Around 7pm, a blood-curdling screeching started up. It sounded like a mixture of a fire alarm and someone screaming in terror. I was horrified. It had to be something man-eating.

“What is that?” I asked Luke.

“Houseflies,” he said.

Man-eating houseflies then.

I won’t go into the rest. Suffice to say, two hours later I was blessedly back at the hut, having thanked and said goodbye to Gideon, Stan and Simpson, ridden in the van for an hour, thrown up in the bushes, and eaten dinner. All that mattered was that we’d achieved our goal and were tired but back safe.

Stayed a night in the wonderful Airways hotel, and then flew back to the UK. All in all, I had a wonderful time. Though I will admit Port Moresby felt iffy at times, I was very well looked after and felt pretty safe. And no Raskols in sight. If you're looking to travel to Papua New Guinea, I'd say definitely look past the sensationalist headlines, play it safe and take it all in. 

Thank you.

• The writer is the Director of Seven Volcanoes Project in the UK and a former journalist. Seven Volcanoes Project is a bid to raise funds for cancer research by climbing the highest volcano on each of the seven continents in the World. This project is dedicated to the memory of Sophie's father, Anthony Richard Taylor. She has raised over £14,000 for a cancer research from climbing mountains. The second part of the article is on the hectic journey, trekking through the thick jungles and tropical rainforest of Giluwe to the peak. Queries regarding this article contact Howarig Traders - Tourism Marketing Agent via email at: howarigc@gmail.com