What is "mesilau"

Mesilau, named after Mesilau River, is an area situated at approximately 2000 m above sea level on the East Ridge of Mount Kinabalu in Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It is the site of the Mesilau Nature Resort, which is owned and operated by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.

Mesilau East River and Mesilau West River pass through the Mesilau area. Mesilau East River forms a deep ravine, and Mesilau Cave is located nearby.

One of the two main summit routes of Mount Kinabalu starts at the Mesilau Nature Resort and is called the Mesilau Trail. The Mesilau Trail meets the old Kinabalu Summit Trail just above Layang-Layang ( Dusun for Place of Swallows), which is situated at approximately 2700 m.