Trong Cung is a freelance photographer, he had a 2-day trip to climb Nhiu Co San mountain. Like most other mountain peaks, the schedule is still to move to Sapa and then rent a motorbike to go to the climbing location, Cha Pha branch, at the foot of Nhiu Co San mountain, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province.
Trong Cung had a 2-day trekking trip to Nhiu Co San
Nhiu Co San is about 60 km from Sapa town center, so many people often choose to visit Sapa and then move here. Nhiu Co San has an altitude of 2,965 m, is the 9th highest mountain peak in Vietnam belonging to Hoang Lien Son range.
According to the Mong ethnic language, Nhiu Co San means Buffalo Horn. The reason for this name is because when looking from afar, you will see that Nhiu Co San has two peaks that point out and curve like buffalo horns. Besides, there are many other explanations such as Nhiu Co San in Ha Nhi language also means three big mountains.
Trekking on rainy days is often slippery, but on sunny days, visitors can stop to rest and take more satisfactory photos.
Horn Trau Mountain is also an extremely impressive cloud hunting destination.
To conquer Nhiu Co San, you have to go through a rather difficult trekking trip. From Sang Ma Sao, you have to go 7 km through a road full of gravel and rocks to reach Nhiu Co San village. The journey will start at Cha Pha branch school, the first part of the mountain climb is quite favorable, not steep slopes so it is not too tiring.
From the bottom to the middle of the mountain, there are not many tall trees, not dense, so the sun of Lao Cai will make you more and more uncomfortable, so bring less things, mainly water to keep your strength.
Nhiu Co San is called Buffalo Horn Mountain by the local Mong people.
With an altitude of 2,965 m, this Buffalo Horn mountain peak attracts many mountain climbing enthusiasts.
"The difficulty of this trip was that I went in very cold weather, with temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, and there were no restaurants or rest stops along the way to the village, so I was quite subjective. After that, I had to ask a local to cook rice and food for me. But that was one of the best meals I've ever had," Trong Cung recalled.
Beautiful natural scenery on the way up to Nhiu Co San
The trees here make the forest scenery even more majestic, everything is like taking place in an adventure movie. Nhiu Co San is not challenging by the dangers but it brings you to many interesting things. Especially going into a primeval forest where there are many beautiful blooming wild flowers, rare plants and fragrant cardamom that fills the sky.
Trong Cung shared: "The most memorable memory was when I climbed down and saw the maple forest shedding its leaves every time a strong wind blew. At that moment, the forest was truly beautiful in the early morning light."
The slopes have narrow paths, many sections are on the edge of cliffs, between cliffs and precarious rocky mountains. That is why backpackers consider Nhiu Co San not a mountain peak for beginners, even though the route is not too long.
The slopes have narrow paths, many sections are on the edge of cliffs, between cliffs and precarious rocky mountains. That is why backpackers consider Nhiu Co San not a mountain peak for beginners, even though the route is not too long.
For those who are planning to climb Sung Trau Mountain, Trong Cung also gives some tips that should be noted. Because the road from the provincial road here is very bad, it is difficult to move when it rains, and the road is quite slippery when it rains heavily. The temperature at night and early morning in Nhiu Co San ranges from 5 - 10 degrees Celsius, so when climbing the mountain, you need to wear warm clothes. Visitors should bring thermal clothes, shoes that grip the ground and maybe a trekking pole.
The climbing route here is a series of steep slopes, crossing primeval forests, over cliffs, along streams with slippery mossy wet stones, but in return the natural scenery is beautiful and wild.
"Nhịu Co San is a beautiful mountain peak and is most beautiful in the maple season from November to December, and the mua flower season around September. In addition, this place is also one of the most beautiful cloud hunting spots in Lao Cai, surrounded by majestic mountains. In addition, when climbing Nhịu Co San, remember to protect the environment and do not litter because there are currently many huts set up for tourists to rest and stop, so everyone needs to be aware of protecting the environment," Trong Cung added.
