Bud Bongao, in Tawi-Tawi Province, is a sacred pilgrimage site where our Muslim brothers and sisters meditate and offer prayers to Allah. Not just the center of religious activity, this mountain is an iconic landscape, thus, it is one of the top tourist spots in the province. By the way, "bud" is a Tausug word that translates to "mountain" in English.
Hiking Bud Bongao:
- Has a 3,608-step cobblestone trail.
- The pathway is concrete and has railings on the side, but it is an assault.
- The wind blowing is cool, but sunblock might be needed because the trail is open, and no trees can block the sun's UV rays.
- Monkeys are on every side of the trail, so take care of your belongings and don't panic.
How to Get to Bud Bongao:
- By Air: Cebu Pacific has scheduled flights from Manila to Bongao.
- By Sea: I bought a ticket bound for Bongao at Aleson Shipping Lines. Fare: 1,100 Pesos. ETD Zambonga City: 6:48 PM, ETA Bongao: 12:20 PM (the next day). For Aleson's schedule, please visit their Facebook page. Other shipping companies use the same route but with different schedules.
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