"Umali Kayo!"- thats how Cordillerans will greet you with a big smile on their faces as they welcome you in their wonderful place.But this gesture is only one of a thousand reasons why you will love the Mountain provice. Visiting this place will make you embrace the nature and feel how our great creator perfectly made it piece by piece. cold wind, fresh air, frech fruits and vegestables, and even one of the seven wonders of nature -Rice trerraces will be found in the said Province.Riding at the top of the jeepney is a must try and will surely appreciate the wonders of nature more. Just make sure you find a perfect spot and hold on properly as the way crossing the mountains are full of curves and other side is a cliff. Moving forward, not only the nature most of the tourist come their and visit. buscalan tribe has this infamous "mambabatok" that even recognized worldwide. She is Maria Oggay, also known as Apo Whang-Od. She is the olderst mambabatok or uses traditional way of tattooing. Even Local celebrities are eager to meet her and have the privilage to be tattooed by her. How to get there: If you are coming from Manila, Coda bus company in Cubao offers direct trip going to Bontoc and Sagada and first trip is at 8pm. Other options can be considered also by riding bus via Baguio and from baguio, Buses, jeepneys and Vans offers daily trip going to Bontoc. You may consider also booking a tour package for a less hassle trip. Our group ride the Coda busline and alight in drop off point in bontoc. we left Manila at around 8PM and we arrived in Bontoc 7am. from bontoc, we ride a Jeep going to tinglayan. Buses are also available from Bontoc to Tinglayan. As aprt of our adventure, we tried riding on top of the jeepney to make ir more exiting. Just be sure that you are prepared for a bumpy ride and ready to face your fear of heights. After a breath taking and heart pumping 3 hours ride, we arrived in our drop off point in Bugnay.Fare in Jeepey is Php 100. From Bugnay, we ride Habal for another 20 minutes going to registration and environmental office. fare in Habal is also Php 100. Upon ariving in the said office, you have to pay 75 pesos for the environmental fee and need to fill up registration form. Having a tourguide is mandatory for all the tourist coming in. 5 persons per tour guide is mandated by the tourism office. fee for tourguide is Php 1500/Day. After paying fees, another 30 minutes to 1 hour of trekking until you reach the small village where Apo Whang Od resides.there are houses also that offers homestay and each day costs 300 pesos.They give free Unlimited Rice and coffee as part of how they welcome their guests or tourists. Going back to Manila: Jeepney ride from the registration office going to Bontoc is available at 9am and it is the most convenient way for you to reach BOntoc so you have to wake up early and cherish the remaining time you can spend in buacalan.Coda Busline is Located near The Bontoc Police Station if you are heading to Manila. First Trip is at 11Am and fare may depend on what type of bus is available.or if you plan to have a side trip to Baguio, buses, Jeepneys and vans ae also available around the city proper. Before having tattoo, you have to buy the small bamboo stick with the lemon thorn that is used by the mambabatok for tattooing and that is cost Php100 each and it will also serve as yout souvenir or remembrance after.prices of th tattoos will depend on what the tattoo look like and how big or small the tattoo that you want.Note that Apo Whang Od's availability will depend on her mood if she wants to do the tattoo that you desire or just to inked you with her signature tattoo and let her apprentise (Her Grand Gaughter Grace) do your chosen tattoo. like most of us during our trip. you can also just have the signature of Apo Whang Od. Signature tattoo of her costs 150 pesos. Contact Person : Kuya Romy 09164031208
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