Bud Bongao Peak

Soaring at a height of 1,030 feet, Bud Bongao, the poster boy of Tawi-Tawi province, is a sacred mountain for the Muslim people.  An old saying goes that a visit to Tawi –Tawi will not be complete without hiking up the mystic mountain of Bud Bongao. It will take about an hour to scale Bud Bongao summit, on the way, you will find 2 Muslim graves, one of which is the grave of Anjaotal, member of an ancient royal family.  Since Bud Bongao is inhabited by macaques, climbers are advised to bring bananas to feed them so they won’t mess with your tings. Best time to climb is morning when the sun is up so you can marvel at the glimmering turquoise waters and coral-rimmed shore and enjoy the view of Sanga-SangaIsland. It’s easy to get to Bud Bongao from the town proper, just hire a tricycle for about Php 80 to take you to the jump off point, it is located near the Bongao airport.