Gunung Ledang/Mount Ophir
Shrouded in mystical legends
and folklore, Gunung Ledang
continues to charm and
intrigue locals and visitors
alike. According to the
legend
of the Princess of Gunung
Ledang, the Sultan of Melaka
wanted the Princess' hand in
marriage and she, not wanting
to marry him, demanded that
the Sultan present her with
seven jars of women's tears,
seven trays of mosquitoes'
hearts and seven bowls of the
Sultan's son's blood. After
he
was unable to meet these
impossible requests, she fled
to the mountain and continues
to live in a hidden cave, to
this day.
The mountain is ideal for a
myriad of outdoor activities
with challenging mountain
trails, icy waterfalls, and
exotic flora and fauna,
including many species of
birds. At the relatively flat
summit, which is 1,276m above
sea level, a panoramic view
of
the Straits of Melaka and
even
the Sumatran coastline can
been seen on a clear day.
Also, Sagil Waterfall is a
popular picnic spot at the
base of the mountain.