Thursday 7 August 2014

Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra

Bukit Lawang and Orangutans




Explore the forests of Sumatra and feel of outdoor adventure accompanied orangutans while you are in the village of Bukit Lawang in the woods. Literally meaning "the door to the hills", Bukit Lawang is a small village located in the south park Nasionjal Mount Leuseur. Located approximately 90 kilometers northwest of Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra. Bukit Lawang is a gateway to the legendary Sumatran jungle terrain that has a slippery and steep and muddy slopes, exploring the forest here is an adventure that menkjubkan. Travel through lush forest to a thrilling and you will enter in a new world. 



This forest is interesting heavy heart, orangutans are the main attraction here. Bukit Lawang is one of the best places in the world to find rare and endangered primates. Seeing the graceful creature swinging through tree branches. This forest is one of the largest communities of orangutans, more than 5,000 orangutans live here. Orangutan rehabilitation center is a place for orphaned orangutans are trained to live in the wild. The center has been in operation since 1973 and until now has been attracting visitors from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the amazing creatures. 










The number of orangutans in the forest has been declining due to hunting, wildlife trade and the environment are damaged. This helps orangutan rehabilitation center back their natural habit by putting them through intensive training prior to release into the wild. When this re-forest primates, rehabilitation centers continue to provide food supplements and regular audits.


Walkaround 

When you get into the Sumatran jungle, you can get around on foot. The journey through the wild forests and muddy, try and catch a glimpse of wildlife. This park is home to animals and animal Sumatra in the world's most exotic elephants, tigers, bears, leopards and orangutans are known. Climb the hill to see the incredible views of the spectacular landscape. For a thrilling adventure feel the swift currents of the river wild. 




Activity 


Treking at night is a favorite among visitors. Most visitors choose a trip two days to be able to have the opportunity to see orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitat. This adventure is dangerous for tourists who do trekking in the forest alone so that each trip should be guided by an experienced guide. Make sure you tell the guide if you want to see a particular plant or animal. The price for treking trip including basic food, guide fee, permits and camping equipment. Make sure you also ask your guide to visit the bat cave. You have to start early so you do not miss the thrilling moments and rare in the forest. 

If you do not want to do trekking at night, you can ask the guide to take you on a trip for several hours. There are also a number of short trips around Bukit Lawang which does not require a guide or a permit. 
Feel Bohorok river flows using a rubber boat. This activity should be done under the supervision of an experienced integrator because the current is very strong here. 

Adjacent and feeding orangutan is an amazing experience. Meal times there are two stages: at 08:30 and 15:00; You can also feed them milk, bananas and other food provided by the rehabilitation center. All activities in the Gunung Leuser National Park should be done with the permission and guidance of the rehabilitation center staff. 


If you like a challenge, try hiking to the summit of Mount Leuseur (3404 meters). This trip takes about 10-14 days. Angasan small village is the starting point of the climb. The first five days will be spent trekking through the rainforest where the rare primates can often be seen. You need a healthy condition and accompanied by a guide.



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