Central Kalimantan is one of the provinces with the capital of Palangkaraya, and has a lot of attractions, among others, Nature, History, Cultural Tourism, Special Interest Tourism, Culinary Tourism, Travel Sports, Shopping, of the many places tour of East Kalimantan famous of Special Interest Tanjung Puting National Park in Camp Leakey to observe orang utan
Central Kalimantan is one of the provinces with the capital of Palangkaraya, and has a lot of attractions, among others, Nature, History, Cultural Tourism, Special Interest Tourism, Culinary Tourism, Travel Sports, Shopping, of the many places tour of East Kalimantan famous of Special Interest Tanjung Puting National Park in Camp Leakey to observe orang utan
Tanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Puting National Park designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, Sister Park with Malaysia Tanjung Puting National Park is the first location in Indonesia as the orang - utan rehabilitation center diTanjung Hope. Observations covered orangutan at Camp Leakey, cottage Tanggui.
Research station Bekatan monkeys and other wildlife observation through a river in Natai Lengkuas ,
Observation of birds, especially migratory birds in the Sungai Buluh dan Danau Burung (Bird River and Lake Reed). Localized through Pangkalan Bun to Kumai, next to Camp Leakey through Tanjung Harapan or Natai Lengkuas.
Tourism Object other Central Kalimantan (Central Borneo)
- Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting (Tanjung Puting National Park)
- Kota Air Muara Teweh
- Taman Nasional Bukit Raya
- Taman Nasional Sebangau
- Danau Tahai (Lake Tahai)
- Danau Sembulunya (Lake Sembulunya)
- Pantai Ujung Pandaran
- Arboretum Nyaru Menteng
- Rumah Adat Betang Ujung Batu, Tumbang Gagu (Traditional House betang Ujung Batu, tumbles Gagu)
Tanjung Puting National Park.
Tanjung Puting National Park designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1977 and is the Sister Park with Malaysia, namely Tanjung Puting National Park - Central Kalimantan (Central Borneo).
Tanjung Puting National Park is home to the orangutan rehabilitation center (Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, Camp Leakey) as well as the observation of flora and fauna in particular Bakatan (Natai Lengkuas,Sungai Buluh dan Danau Burung)
Tanjung Puting National Park is the first location in Indonesia as an orangutan rehabilitation center. There are three locations for the rehabilitation of orangutans in Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and Camp Leakey.
Camp Leakey. Established in 1971, were in primary forest and is home of some semi-wild orangutans to the wild and from newborn up to the age of three years (the old king). How to reach: From Pangkalan Bun (plane) with ground vehicles to Kumai about 20 minutes (8 km). Furthermore, from Kumai to Tanjung Harapan using klotok for 1.5-2 hours, or Kumai - Natai Lengkuas for 4-5 hours. Using a fast boat from Kumai - Cape of Good Hope for 0.5 - 1 hour, from Kumai - Camp Leakey for 1.5 - 2 hours, and from Kumai to Natai Lengkuas for 1.5 - 2 hours.
Borneo orangutans has a dark reddish fur and a tail. Characteristic for adult male orangutan they develop cheek pads to form. The older the orangutans, the greater the cheek pads so impressed sinister face. Tanjung Puting National Park has several ecosystems consist of lowland tropical rain forest, dry land forest, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, coastal forests and secondary forests.
Tanjung Puting National Park area is dominated by lowland forest plants like jelutung (Dyera costulata), ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), meranti (Shorea sp.), Keruing (Dipterocarpus sp.), And rattan.
Endangered species endemic and protected contained in the forest Tanjung Puting National Park include the orangutan (Pongo Satyrus), proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubida), bears (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), deer (Tragulus javanicus klossi), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), and cat (Prionailurus bengalensis borneoensis Tanjung Harapan, is the first station in the orangutan rehabilitation process. This location is in the secondary forest and swamp forest which is equipped with a guesthouse, an information center and the trail.
Tanggui cottage. Orangutans are still observed in private and avoid contact with humans. Natai Lengkuas. Research station Bekatan and other wildlife observation through the river. Sungai Buluh (Buluh River) dan Danau Burung (Lake Bird) Observation of birds, especially migratory birds.
Cultural attractions outside the Park include Traditional Rowing Competition often held in Pangkalan Bun. The best visiting season: June / September each year. Kembanli Travel to Central Kalimantan
Water city Muara Teweh
Water city Muara Teweh - Barito Utara - Central Kalimantan
As city water, Muara Teweh presenting a unique view of Nature in the form of floating homes are pretty much lined up along the banks of the River Barito well as panoramic views of the river Barido As city water, Muara Teweh city is the capital of North Barito regency predominantly derived from Bakumpai Dayak, Dayak subetnis in Barito who embraced Islam. A small town surrounded by forests and along rivers elongated shape is the only city in the countryside crowded Barito River, which divides the island of Borneo Banjarmasin, South Borneo, until Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan. As city water, Muara Teweh presents a unique landscape.
In this small town, there are quite a lot of floating houses, lined up along the banks of the Barito River. Such kind of houses can be considered as local wisdom in the face of the danger of flooding. Due to flooding in Muara Teweh generally a puddle, not flood, so however high the flood that occurred will not drown the houses.
Along the river, visitors will also find a charming natural scenery. Witnessed dense and green forests of Borneo and listen to the song of the typical animals that live in it a valuable experience that may not be experienced in other places. By using the services of taxi speed boat, visitors can enjoy unlimited natural beauty along the Barito River flow. Visitors do not need to worry about the price offered, because there is no official price for transportation, so visitors can bid. In general, large-small cost incurred depending on the distance desired by visitors. Travel back to Central Kalimantan (Central Borneo).
Along the river, visitors will also find a charming natural scenery. Witnessed dense and green forests of Borneo and listen to the song of the typical animals that live in it a valuable experience that may not be experienced in other places. By using the services of taxi speed boat, visitors can enjoy unlimited natural beauty along the Barito River flow. Visitors do not need to worry about the price offered, because there is no official price for transportation, so visitors can bid. In general, large-small cost incurred depending on the distance desired by visitors. Travel back to Central Kalimantan (Central Borneo).
