Mount Besar Hantu (, ) is a mountain in Kenaboi,
Jelebu District,
Negeri Sembilan,
Malaysia
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, located near the border with
Pahang
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. It is the tallest peak in Negeri Sembilan as well in southern
Peninsular Malaysia
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, at the height of 1,462 m (4,797 ft).
Geography
Besar Hantu is the highest mountain in the Negri Titiwangsa, the southernmost section of the
Titiwangsa Mountains that straddles from the
tripoint
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with the states of
Selangor and
Pahang
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down south to the town of
Tampin, of which the latter is the geographical southern end of the entire mountain range (see also
Mount Tampin).
The mountain is situated within the grounds of
Kenaboi State Park.
Climate
Due to its higher altitude relative to other Negri mountains, the summit of Besar Hantu experiences a constant cool highland climate, where it also hosts a
mossy forest nearby.
See also
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List of mountains in Malaysia
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References
Jelebu District
Titiwangsa Mountains
Mountains of Negeri Sembilan
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