Unveiling the beauty of Mt. Tigbararing
🔼Peak: Mt. Tigbararing (locally known as Mt. Tibraring
🔹Height: Approx. 800 meters above sea level
🚩Location: Patnongon, Antique (highest peak in Patnongon)
👉Jump off point: Brgy. Gella
🚃Mode of Transportation: Bus, Van, Motorcycle
🚶Hike Duration: 2-3 hours
👍Other attractions: kabagwan waterfalls, and Rafflesia on the trail.
You might want to add this summit to your bucket list of mountains to hike in Panay. It is ideal for day hike and overnight camp.
👉WHAT TO EXPECT?
- ✅Dense Forest
- ✅Panoramic view
- ✅Rock climbing
- ✅Tall grasses along the way
- ✅Waterfalls along the trail
- ✅Rafflesia on the trail
✈How to get there in Mt. Tigbararing?
The Municipality of Patnongon can be reached through Iloilo and Aklan Gateway.
1. If you are from Iloilo City
➡Take a bus or van ride bound to the Northern part of Antique.
↘Tell the driver or conductor to drop you off to crossing Taytay Larioja, Patnongon.
↘Fare: Php140
2. Crossing Taytay, Larioja, Patnongon
➡Take a motorcycle (habal-habal) ride to Barangay Gella.
↘The Motorcycle will drop you at Purok 1 of Barangay Gella.
↘Fare: Php40
3. Barangay Gella, Patnongon
➡Take a 30 minute short walk to Purok 2 of Barangay Gella
↘Look for the barangay Captain
Expenses:
1. Bus/Van Fare (Iloilo-Patnongon): Php140
2. Motorcycle (Taytay Larioja- Brgy. Gella): Php40
3. Tourguiding fee: Php500/tour guide (they don’t demand for payment)
🚶Travel Report
👉The Barangay
Barangay Gella has more than 500 populations and farming is the primary source of their livelihood. It is rich in natural resources like crystal clear river, waterfalls, forest, fauna and flora.
👉Security issue
This is a peaceful community with hospitable people.
👉Contact Person (as of September 2017 visit)
Barangay Captain Julito Mandioya
Contact number: 09757387128
Ilonggo Traveler 
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