SITIO KAULAYANAN

Carrot plantation with Kitanglad Range on background

NAME: Sitio Kaulayanan

LOCATION: Barangay Lirongan, Talakag, Bukidnon

FEATURES: Kaulayanan is a sitio of Brgy. Lirongan, Talakag, Bukidnon. This small Talaandig community is perfectly situated at the foothills of Mt. Kalatungan Range directly facing Mt. Kitanglad Range. The cool mountain weather makes the village suitable to high valued crops. While in Kaulayanan, the barangays of Basac and Kibanggay in Lantapan are clearly visible. The ordinary setting of the village is already stunning. The amazing landscape, the contours and symmetry of vegetable gardens are just few reasons why I fell in love with the place. 

There are lot more reasons why I love Kaulayanan. The village possesses wonderful hills, amazing view of the lowlands, magnificent sunrise and very warm barriotic hospitality. Interestingly, Kaulayanan is an entry point to exploring hidden wonders of Mt. Kalatungan Range.

Timago River marks the entrance to Kaulayanan

Carrot plantation with Kitanglad Range on background

The road/trail leading to Kaulayanan Village

Nasulong Peak is the closest hill to Kaulayanan

An old acacia tree on the foot of Nasulong Peak

Malugayad Linaw (Long wide pool), serving as swimming ground the locals, is 1 hour trek from Kaulayanan

Manupali na Maputi (White River) is like a setting of Fern Gully movie. This requires 3-4 hours trek from Kaulayanan.

Manupali na Maliga (Red River) is literally reddish. It can be trekked for about 3-4 hours from Kaulayanan

The 100meter high Paniningawan Falls require 5 hours trek from Kaulayanan.

For more photos, please click: KAULAYANAN: A Heavenly Village in the Mountains


HOW TO GET THERE:
A. Easier but Expensive Option = P210.00
-From Malaybalay transport terminal, take a jeepney bound for Brgy. Kibanggay (Lantapan) costing P60.00. Hire a habalhabal direct to Sitio Kaulayanan (of Brgy. Lirongan, Talakag) costing P150.00.

B. Tiring but Cheaper Option = P90.00
-From Malaybalay transport terminal, take a jeepney bound for Brgy. Kibanggay (Lantapan) costing P60.00. Hire a habalhabal to Brgy. Basac costing P30.00. Hike 5 km uphill to Sitio Kaulayanan (of Brgy. Lirongan, Talakag) costing a lot of sweat and muscle pain.