Adventurous travellers are no strangers to trek, experience the feeling of being one with nature, and rest on a lush green hillside which is being cooled by a gentle breeze. This is what the Ta Nang–Phan Dung has to offer.

The thrilling three-province Ta Nang–Phan Dung trek (Photo: VNA)

The 55km trekking route spans 3 provinces of Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan - descending from an elevation of 1,100 metres at its western-most point to 500m. The route starts from Ta Nang in Lam Dong's Duc Trong District, and ends at the mountainous town of Phan Dung in Binh Thuan's Tuy Phong District.

Setting off on the bumpy basalt, soil-filled route at a tilt of 30-40 degrees at points, we come to realise that this trek, while not for the tourist seeking relaxation and well-serviced amenities, is of incomparable beauty.

The route looks like an emerald silk flow of lush green meadow and patches of pine trees bordering the forests.  This makes a magnificent yet delicate transition from the Central Highlands to the central coastal area unfolding before the adventurous trekkers.

“Trekking through this route, I can clearly feel the ethereal fog layers hovering above, hugging the hilltops, blowing cool breezes. I also can feel the warm sparkling sunlight shining through the foliage onto the grass field full of crystal-like dew drops. I can hear various melodies of different birds echo endlessly from the hillsides and forests, which creates a mysterious concert that brings us to a seemingly surreal world,” wrote Tran Hoang Duc, a member of a trekking group.

Trekkers can choose any hillside to put up a tent for an overnight stop and experience a peaceful evening beside a warm, glowing bonfire under the shining stars.

Following the advice of previous trekkers, the trekking groups pay attention to the triangle landmark where  Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan provinces converge. Nearby is the Yavly Waterfall, where the water plunges down in a crashing crescendo to the bottom of a lake, creating white bubbles, mingles with the flow of nearby streams whispering to the mountains.

“Dipping in the fresh cool water of the waterfall is quite therapeutic which will help us wash away all the stress and tiredness. What an absolutely relaxing experience!” marveled Le Xuan Hung.

Dau, the highest point of the trekking route, is a wonderful spot to watch as dawn starts to break and the night fog dissolves among the green foliage to be replaced by the glowing red sunshine in the early morning. Members of the trekking group can walk through the dreamy, romantic landscape stretching from one hillside to the next until dusk, when the Ta Nang–Phan Dung trek dons its mysterious and sombre cloak.

(Source: VNA/DA NANG Today)