Mount Leuser National Park
Mount Leuser
National Park, commonly abbreviated TNGL is one of Nature Conservation Areas in
Indonesia covering an area of 1,094,692
hectares. The administration is located in two provinces of Aceh and North
Sumatra. This forest is dominant in East Aceh, South Aceh and North Sumatra
Langkat, known by the results of world-class coffee and tobacco.
You can start the
adventure in this national park through Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, where
bediam orangutan impressive. Discover the softness of these primates when you
try to interact with them. Gunung Leuser forest also has a wealth of tropical
fruits such as mango, rambutan, durian, avocado, orange, papaya, and guava.
Mount Leuser
National Park and the surrounding area known as the Leuser Ecosystem which
became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are approximately 130 species can be
identified in Gunung Leuser National Park, namely: Sumatran tigers, elephants,
rhinos, gibbons, monkeys, leopards, reptiles, fish, and 325 species of birds.
Mount Leuser National
Park has the highest peak of 3,381 m and is one of the largest national parks
in Indonesia and most diverse area of 7,927
km² on the northern tip of Sumatra. When crossing the extraordinary scenery,
the true adventurer like you will not be disappointed when you roam this park.
Mount Leuser
National Park itself takes its name from Mount Leuser (3404 M asl) in Aceh.
National park includes native ecosystems from the coast to the high mountains
are covered with dense forests typical of tropical rain. This national park is
managed by the zoning system for the purpose of research, science, education,
cultivation support, tourism, and recreation.
Mount Leuser
National Park is very broad, including mangrove forests, swamp forest, lowland
rainforest, moss forest, and up to subalpine forest. Listen various ecosystems,
the national park is actually a group of various nature reserves and forests,
namely: Nature Reserve Gunung Leuser, Kappi Nature Reserve, Nature Reserve
Kluet, Sikundur-langkat Wildlife Reserve, Ketambe Research Station, West
Singkil, and Dolok Sembilin.
Mount Leuser
National Park covers more than 100 kilometers of the Bukit Barisan Mountains,
known for his condition steep, mountainous terrain that is almost inaccessible.
The altitude ranges from the beach area in Kluet (South Aceh) which is 3,381
meters above Gunung Leuser (Aceh Tenggara). Alas stunning river cut this park
into eastern and western parts, where your adrenaline thirst charming scenery
of tropical forests will be met.
Adventure to Mount
Leuser National Park is more than just a great adventure to a real zoo. Come
and visit to a small village where Ketambe friendly local people naturally have
knowledge of the flora and fauna here.
ACTIVITIES
CULINARY, ACCOMMODATION,
ACTIVITIES
CULINARY
More food
available Bukit Lawang and Ketambe, another option is a necessity before you
shop in a nearby town like Kutacane. Type of food commonly found is typical of
Aceh but also widely available food desert.
ACCOMMODATION
Bohorok river
flows in the area of Bukit
Lawang, a small village 86 kilometers northwest of Medan, North Sumatra. This
area is where the largest orangutan and the only access to the Leuser National
Park on the east side. Along the river in Bukit Lawang, there are several
accommodations to choose from.
Jungle Inn is a
delightful accommodation, directly opposite the place where orangutans live.
The hotel offers rooms that are reasonably priced. Jungle Inn has several
special rooms namely 'Honeymoon Suite' for Rp 350,000 + and 'Penthouse' new Rp
450,000. To book a room you can call this number: +62 813 753 2401 5 Sam has
three beautiful rooms with a price range from Rp 80,000 to Rp 180,000. Call
this number to reserve: +62 813 700 9359 7Jungle Tribe is a home that has some
room price range of Rp 250,000 per night with, there is a bar and restaurant
next to it. Call this number to reserve: +62 812 637 4960 2 Garden Inn is
located not far from the Jungle Inn, is a pleasant place to stay in Bukit
Lawang (double bed, cold water prices ranging from Rp 50,000 to Rp 60,000).
Call this number: +62 813 960 0057 1 Hostel Indra Inn situated on the banks of
the river on the left side, serves good food and healthy at a reasonable price.
Greenhill now has two rooms the stage with incredible views. The room prices Rp
150,000 per night. Call this number: +62 812 636 4377 5 or +62,813,703 4912
4Rain Forest is a new accommodation that was built by the family of Nora has
five rooms and a restaurant. Rooms are available Rp 40,000 per night. This is
the right place to stay, lots of fun entertainment with many of the guides
playing guitar and singing in the evenings and the food delicious. Call this
number to reserve: +62 813 620 7065 6. In the upper reaches of the river there
are a number of other accommodation. Bukit Lawang Cottages is located just
across the river from the main village at the base of the hill. This place is
the best option with prices ranging from Rp 80,000 per night. This place is
also one of the main places to eat / drink at night hari.Wisma Bukit Lawang
Indah is across the river, adjacent to Wisma Sibayak. Cheap room with a double
bed and a single, the price is Rp 35,000. Bukit Lawang Indah has cheap food is
very tasty. Nora's Homestay, approximately two kilometers from the river,
prices ranging from Rp 25,000 per night including a shower and toilet.
ACTIVITIES
Explore every way
when you go to this park. See orangutans in the wild they are one of the best
experiences of your life. So, prepare your equipment to study the life of
orangutans in the park ini.Secara collectively protect wildlife as diverse as
in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park and Kerinci, parks a World Heritage
Site. This is the only place on earth where four spectacular animals in the
world, orangutans, rhinos, elephants and tigers found in Indonesian
bersamaan.Thomas or Kedhi known as the best jumper, they can jump from one tree
to another, without falling to the ground. Thomas is not aggressive, so if
possible you can feed directly. These kinds of monkeys have a Mohawk hair
style.
Ketambe village
offers fun activities in the Alas River. Here, you can use the tires to glide
on the water of the river. These tires can be rented at various kiosks
throughout the village.
Other activities
that you might try is to visit a bat cave, hiking along the paddy fields and
rubber plantations, visiting social projects like free English language
schools, children's homes and clinics, and the Friday market excited. You can
also hang out with some of the locals and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at the
local diner.
For a more
challenging trip, you can be hiking to the summit of Mount Leuser, which takes
about 10-14 days. Angasan small village is the starting point of ascent
best.Very recommended when you go into the woods with a few local guides. All
guides here reliable and licensed, and therefore you will not only be safe but
also comfortable.
AROUND
AROUND
In Bukit Lawang or
Ketambe, walking around with a lot of fun because the village is quite small
and can be accessed in a short time. You can walk from one side to the other in
about 25 minutes. There are three bridges that provide access to the resort
across the river. Access to the Gunung Leuser National Park is priced at Rp
20,000 per person. Payment can be made in Bukit Lawang.
TRANSPORTATION
Sign of Bukit
Lawang, North Sumatra and traveled to Medan is easy route. Please see
Transportation - Medan article for a more detailed accessibility. Ketambe also
an alternative for entry into the Leuser National Park. Towards Ketambe also
easier on the field or Kutacane, a town close to Ketambe.
You can use the
bus from Medan, Bus Terminal Pinang Baris to Bukit Lawang, 86 km by road to the
northwest. Check ticket prices for one-way trip and prepare your money in
advance. Buses leave every 30 minutes. Sometimes the schedule is uncertain. To
return to the field, you can take a minibus or a large bus from the Bus Bukit
Lawang.
You will find the
driver offering minivans from the Belawan ferry terminal direct to Bukit
Lawang. Prices may vary and be higher than the public transport.
source:
indonesia.travel
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