Bario - The Land of a Thousand Handshakes

Bario is a beautiful and serene town located in a plateau (1000m above sea level) in the Malaysian Borneo highlands close to the Indonesian border. Picturesque mountains covered with jungles surround the town, while daily fogs drift amidst them; setting the lovely town against an eternally magical backdrop. The town is home to the indigenous Kelabit tribe, whom were once headhunters. Nowadays, the Kelabit people are better known for their friendliness and extreme hospitality. Being bright and high achievers, many Kelabits speak excellent English and are highly educated. A large number of them move on to become top professionals in their field. Bario is one of the most isolated areas in Borneo. The only land access from Miri is via an off-road logging track and the journey takes 8-12hours. The easiest way to Bario is via flight; all flights to Bario originate from Miri. These twice-daily flights are operated by MasWing (subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines) and fulfilled via 19-seater turboprop Twin Otter planes. Most visitors will agree that the 45minutes flight to/from Bario on these tiny planes are quite an adventure in itself! Many visitors come to Bario for its slow pace, serenity and scenery. For those whom love outdoors, there are plenty of hikes/walks available, from simple around-town exploration, to trekking that last few days. One recommended trail is the 2-hours return hike to the top of Prayer Mountain, where there is full view of the entire town. #tripblazers #awesomepic #valley