Postcard from South Cotabato #4
Lake Holon in T'boli, South Cotabato
Lake Holon locally known as Lake Maughan is one of the popular camping destinations in the Province of South Cotabato. It is located in the crater of Mt. Melibingoy (Mt. Parker) that stands at 1756 meters above sea level. Lake Holon is 300 hectares wide and has been recognized as the "Cleanest Lake in the Philippines".
Lake Holon in T'boli, South Cotabato
Lake Holon locally known as Lake Maughan is one of the popular camping destinations in the Province of South Cotabato. It is located in the crater of Mt. Melibingoy (Mt. Parker) that stands at 1756 meters above sea level. Lake Holon is 300 hectares wide and has been recognized as the "Cleanest Lake in the Philippines".
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| Lake Holon in South Cotabato |
This photo of Lake Holon was taken last May 19, 2013 at the peak of Mt. Melibingoy around 7:30 in the morning during Takladtamig Seis.
How to get there
- From Koronadal City to T'boli is about 45 minutes when using public transport (most of the time via van, Fare @ P40.00/person).
- From Poblacion, T'boli, hire a habal-habal (motorcycle) to Barangay Salacafe (Travel time: 45minutes-1 hour, Fare @ P80.00-P100.00/person)
- Then from Brgy. Salacafe, Lake Holon is about 7 kilometers away, it can be reached through a 3-4 hours trek via a smooth trail.