Mount Purro Nature reserve
10-Sep-2016
We were excited for this trip, especially me, because I kept all my trip plans on hold for long time. Still we were not able to finalize our destination for two day getaway.
After consulting few of local friends and research on internet, finally we, a group of 5 friends, decided to make a trip to "Mount Purro" just 50KM away from Makati, 2 hour ride in public transport.
Mount Purro Nature reserve is a resort very close to nature. It is being maintained by a family and I must say that they were very friendly and accommodating.
The resort got an sports area, swimming pool, mountain hiking and lot of peaceful play in the lap of nature.
Walk out of resort and you can enjoy village cool relax air and kids playing around, sari sari stores for your small taste of local foods and culture.
We also found a local unlimited supply of liquor there. On small request we got calamansi and lemon drink supply which made our evening even great to awesome.
How to Go there:
Since we took all public transport, it cost us around 150 Per head to reach there.
Costliest was two tricycle rides at the end.
What to carry:
Other than your general stuffs, swimming costume(for water fall), sports camera, mosquito repellent, sun screen(mountain hiking), hiking shoes, Jacket(night is colder).
Best part:
No mobile network, you can have complete peaceful time.
Very friendly and accomodating hosts. you will no find any reason to complain.
Delicious and balanced food included in package.
We reached around 8:30AM which was still early while check-in time was 12 noon.
It would be better if you can book room in advance. Our plan was decided at the last moment(as usual) so we just took the adventure risk.
We sat in a nicely decorated dining hall of reserve early morning, couldn't resist taking photos of interior.
A light chit chat started with the owner, I guess he wanted to make us comfortable there.
We found that all rooms are full.
He requested us to settle down in a hall, big enough to accommodate 50 people, which was like a personal room for 5 of us.
Package he offered was 950 Per head which included Lunch, dinner and next day breakfast which we readily agreed.
Rooms were supposed to be ready by 12 noon, so we decided to go on mountain hike. Mount Purro provided guide for hiking but we were too confident and denied to get one.
Climbing up was full of fun and entertainment. All fun disappeared while returning, when we found that we lost our way. all plants and rocks looked familiar as if we crossed the path while going up.
After little of panic and much of re calculation we managed to get back to reserve. There was no network signal so couldn't ask for help.
Rooms were ready. After a tedious "treasure hunt" hiking, we took bath and headed straight for lunch. Lunch was basic but still a full contained meal.
They took care of food preferences of each members.
Evening time was more in sports room trying various games and sitting around campfire.
After a full awesome day, we decided to drink a little.
There was not much option available inside resort. It was 8PM. Darkness engulfed the village completely, unlike city where darkness is a rare thing.
We walked down to few small shops twinkling with small light analyzing the options there. Finally ended up trying local rice and coconut wine.
It was pretty nice drink. We sat on the benches in front of small store. Requested for lemon drink, calamansi and salt which was made available.
One of our friend turned bartender was up with his mixing skills. Chit chat and fun started warming. Dark night turned more and more beautiful with each gulp. That was one of the best drinking session.
every now and then village kids will appear holding 1 or 2 Peso coins in their small hands and leaving satisfied. That reminded us of those days when small money was enough to keep us happy all day.
It was 10PM when resort sent someone looking for us. :) we walked down to our room, took bath again and went in deep sleep hoping more fun next day.
All guests were ready to go for waterfall. We took our breakfast quickly. This time we decided to follow the guide.
It was quite waterfall and view was amazing. We spent couple of hours till they started chasing us to go back.
We took lunch and spent few more hours in resort before heading back to Makati.
A perfect place for family getaway or for a group of friends.
Thanks to Mount Purro owner and their team for keeping the place very cozy, friendly and clean.
After consulting few of local friends and research on internet, finally we, a group of 5 friends, decided to make a trip to "Mount Purro" just 50KM away from Makati, 2 hour ride in public transport.
Mount Purro Nature reserve is a resort very close to nature. It is being maintained by a family and I must say that they were very friendly and accommodating.
The resort got an sports area, swimming pool, mountain hiking and lot of peaceful play in the lap of nature.
Walk out of resort and you can enjoy village cool relax air and kids playing around, sari sari stores for your small taste of local foods and culture.
We also found a local unlimited supply of liquor there. On small request we got calamansi and lemon drink supply which made our evening even great to awesome.
How to Go there:
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| Trip to Mount Purro |
- We started early from Makati around 6AM and took a bus to Farmer's Market, CUBAO.
- After quick shopping of fruits, we headed looking for UV express to COGEO.
- From Cogeo, we took Jeepney and got down KANTO VETERANS.
- From Kanto Vetrans, 2 trikes required to reach Mount Purro.
Since we took all public transport, it cost us around 150 Per head to reach there.
Costliest was two tricycle rides at the end.
What to carry:
Other than your general stuffs, swimming costume(for water fall), sports camera, mosquito repellent, sun screen(mountain hiking), hiking shoes, Jacket(night is colder).
Best part:
No mobile network, you can have complete peaceful time.
Very friendly and accomodating hosts. you will no find any reason to complain.
Delicious and balanced food included in package.
We reached around 8:30AM which was still early while check-in time was 12 noon.
It would be better if you can book room in advance. Our plan was decided at the last moment(as usual) so we just took the adventure risk.
We sat in a nicely decorated dining hall of reserve early morning, couldn't resist taking photos of interior.
A light chit chat started with the owner, I guess he wanted to make us comfortable there.
We found that all rooms are full.
He requested us to settle down in a hall, big enough to accommodate 50 people, which was like a personal room for 5 of us.
Package he offered was 950 Per head which included Lunch, dinner and next day breakfast which we readily agreed.
Rooms were supposed to be ready by 12 noon, so we decided to go on mountain hike. Mount Purro provided guide for hiking but we were too confident and denied to get one.
Climbing up was full of fun and entertainment. All fun disappeared while returning, when we found that we lost our way. all plants and rocks looked familiar as if we crossed the path while going up.
After little of panic and much of re calculation we managed to get back to reserve. There was no network signal so couldn't ask for help.
Rooms were ready. After a tedious "treasure hunt" hiking, we took bath and headed straight for lunch. Lunch was basic but still a full contained meal.
They took care of food preferences of each members.
Evening time was more in sports room trying various games and sitting around campfire.
After a full awesome day, we decided to drink a little.
There was not much option available inside resort. It was 8PM. Darkness engulfed the village completely, unlike city where darkness is a rare thing.
We walked down to few small shops twinkling with small light analyzing the options there. Finally ended up trying local rice and coconut wine.
It was pretty nice drink. We sat on the benches in front of small store. Requested for lemon drink, calamansi and salt which was made available.
One of our friend turned bartender was up with his mixing skills. Chit chat and fun started warming. Dark night turned more and more beautiful with each gulp. That was one of the best drinking session.
every now and then village kids will appear holding 1 or 2 Peso coins in their small hands and leaving satisfied. That reminded us of those days when small money was enough to keep us happy all day.
It was 10PM when resort sent someone looking for us. :) we walked down to our room, took bath again and went in deep sleep hoping more fun next day.
All guests were ready to go for waterfall. We took our breakfast quickly. This time we decided to follow the guide.
It was quite waterfall and view was amazing. We spent couple of hours till they started chasing us to go back.
We took lunch and spent few more hours in resort before heading back to Makati.
A perfect place for family getaway or for a group of friends.
Thanks to Mount Purro owner and their team for keeping the place very cozy, friendly and clean.
wow... mast trip
ReplyDeleteAs much as i love going on adventures and trips, i've had a very less chance of doing so. This article makes me want to leave everything and rush to a distant place like mount purro.
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