Sentarum Lake
National Park Sentarum Lake, The Province of West Kalimantan


Sentarum lake is a seasonal lake that is located on the side Kapuas River basin which is about 700 km from the estuary to the South China Sea. The lake is bounded by hills and high plains that surround it.


Sentarum lake is 700 km from Pontianak city is included in the plateau region of Watershed Kapuas Hulu regency which is a shallow lake and marsh and low terraces are very broad.


Sentarum lake area has been designated a Nature Reserve area. Tha lake water is a giant piggy bank. In the rainy season, saving 25 percent water Sentarum Kapuas. The total area of 132000 ha of lake Sentarum plus 64000 ha are proposed as a buffer zone. About 20 ha is a seasonal lake which covers an area of 30500 ha, the rest is a peat swamp forest.

Sentarum lake is an area of retention / overflow flooding (retarding basin) of which is the Kapuas River catchment as well as watersheds for Watershed Kapuas. Thus, areas that are located downstream Kapuas highly dependent on fluctuations in the amount of water collected in the lake.


The lake is a complex Sentarum lakes, more than twenty pieces of natural lakes act as aresevoir. The overflow flood that swept landscape Kapuas will automatically be accommodated here. That's when the flood waters inundate the primary freshwater swamp forest in the region Sentarum Lake Wildlife Refuge.


Water system of the freshwater lakes and flooded forest is to make Lake Sentarum unlike others lakes. The water is reddish black color because it contains tannins that come from the surrounding peat. During the rainy season, the lake water depth can reach 6-8 meters in the surrounding forests and cause flooding.

However this alone is not a natural phenomenon which is unique Sentarum Lake. Lake formed during the Ice Age or Pleistocene period has a wealth of flora and fauna are incredible and do not possess other areas. There are 510 vegetation species and 33 species are endemic TNDS, includin10 species of which are new species.


There TNDS mammals in 141 species. About 29 species of which are endemic species, and 64 percent of the endemic mammals of Borneo. There are 266 species of fish, about 78 percent of which are freshwater fish endemic to Borneo. National Parks of Sentarum Lake listed as one fo the most complete freshwater fish habitat in the world.


In addition to the great forest and the habitat of bees, TNDS also a habita for many species of freshwater fish. In terms of size, for example, there is the smallest species of fish, known by the name of the fish linut (Sundasalnx cf. Microps) measuring 1-2 inches with his transparent as glass, up to a lenght of two meters of fish such as fish of the genus Wallago Tapah.


The economic value of the fish and the consumption of residents, for example, there is a cork fishing, toman, baung, lais, belida and jelawat. Particular fish, the fish there TNDS silok or arwana (Scleropages formosus) and red arwana. However, the population of this species are now declining rapidly due to its price causes theexcessive exploitation. In the region recorded at the least 120 species of fish, including rare species and high value fish is arwana (Scleropages formosus), and there are several types of species that are owned by the Lake Sentarum only in the sense not found elsewhere in the world.

Based on the results of a research report that has been done Tennis Center Sentarum Lake National Park, there are some species that still is a record because there is no other name. As a habitat for freshwater fish in the world's most complete, the lake District National park Sentarum become providers as well as the largest supplier of freshwater fish including the arwana (Scleropages fourmosus) and ulanguli (Botia macracranthus) who managed to penetrate the internarional market and have high economic value.


During the dry season, when high water Kapus gradually decreased, the water will fow from lake Sentarum Kapuas that discharge intothe water in the river is relatively stable. finally, at the peak of the dry season, the sate of Sentarum Lake and the surrounding area will be a vast stretch of dry land. The fish taht had been on the lake, will be obvious in small pools.


When the lake recededSentarum lake water depth is only about two - three meters. In fact, under normal conditions between three to eigth feet. if the flood which up to 13 meters. However, in the last two years, the decline in water Sentarum very extreme. In some parts there are up to four meters in three days. Normally about half a meter. There is a suspect in the upstream land clearing Kapuas ht ecause drastic shrinkage Sentarum water. Well vegetated area destroyed the fuction of the lost land as rain catchment and recharge. In addition to the potential to be developed and beauty of natural scenery with a few small islands around it, like the Malay Islands, Island or Pulau Sepandan Tekenang hill.


The more severe


Due to rampant illegal logging damage to ecosystems in the Lake National Park Sentarum Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, is now getting worse. This condition coupled with the clearing of a large scale for its 15 oil palm plantations, and overfishing in the lake.

From land clearing by large palntations, the environmental degradation around Lake Sentarum TN. Areas that had already opened is not planted, even abandoned. Changes in TN Lake Sentarum it also resulted in decreased quality and quantity of lake water into the international wetland conservation.

Though the existence of Lake Sentarum have relevance and can not be released to the ecosystem Kapuas. The lake was formed due to the occurrence of meanders and oxbow lake or expansion of the floodplain. For example, this lake holds excess water in flood season Kapuas back to the groove and filling Kapuas River in the dry season.
 That is why, Sentarum lake very important, because it is the "heart" that regulates water flow Kapuas. NOt surprisingly, an area of 132000 hectares is an area of wetlands of the most unique in the world.


Taxable Sentarum fish Red Eye


The owner of fishing cages in Sentarum lake, Kapuas Hulu, the headwaters of the Kapuas, West Kalimantan province, some time ago claimed to fret because the fish are reared in cages from a serious illness last year, in the form of both eyes reddened.

One resident said that if one fish is affected by the disease both eyes reddened, in just a few days will infect all the fish in the cages. "Fish eyes reddened, always running round around the cage until death. Two or three days later, a similar disease affects the entire contents of cages, so that everything is dead," he said.

Imagine the cost of investing one unit vages to harvest four months later to Rp 3 million. Proceeds from sale of up to Rp 5 million per cage. now they are frustrated, bacause fish jelawat, tuman fish, carp, belidak fish, lais fish are kept, can no longer cultivated.
 Until now owner of the cages did not knowthe exact type of disease a affecting the fish. The results of the monitoring government technical agencies Kapuas Hulu recently illness suspected fish eyebals reddened, because the use of toxic drugs which always sticks thrown into the lake by the perpetrators of illegal logging, which continues to bloom since last five years.

Tangkiling Hill

Tangkiling Hill, Palangkaraya City, The Province of Central Kalimantan

Tangkiling hill within 34 kilometers from the center of Palangkaraya is included in the Nature Park area Bukit Tangkiling or TWA (Taman Wisata Alam) Tangkiling. There are nine of the hill that is Liau, Lisin, Tabala, Tunggal, Bulan, Buhis Baranahu, Kalalawit and the most popular course Tangkiling. tangkiling Hill Nature Park spans 533 acres are managed by the hall and the conservation of natural resources of Central Kalimantan or BKSDA (Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam) Kalteng . In the TWA Tangkiling Hill, tourist can see some wildlife such as cassowaries, pocupines, monkeys, and binturong.

PALANGKARAYA CITY

TANGKILING HILL 



TANGKILING HILL

Tangkiling hill actually has a lot of tourism potential as an integrated tourist attractions that have not been fully utilized. In addition to presenting the natural beauty, Mount Tangkiling also be a destination of religios tourism in the presence of the Hermitage Carmelite Monastery and Hindu temples Kaharingan. To increase your comfort during the trip, you can hire a guide, through the office or resort BKSDA Kalteng Anak Himba Outbound who remained in the TWA. From the top of the Mount Tangkiling, scenic stretches of the river Rungan and Orangutan Rehabilitation Center Nyaru Menteng.

River Rungan: River Tourism fringe

A visit the City Beautiful Palangkaraya incomplete without enjoying the adventure of the river edge where we can witness the unique flora and fauna of Borneo rain forest along the river. In addition we can also see up close the activity of traditional Dayak communities who live along the river. Travel edge of the river we can do with boat tours up the river edge to enjoy the beautiful setting along the river banks of the river Kahayan and the river Rungan. Even the fringe of the rivertip visitors can also see the life of Orangutan in Kaja Island,who now serves asthe temporary lexemtion the that has been rehabilitated Orangutans before being released into the wild. In addition visitors can also stay in village of Tundai Lake, an exotic traditional Dayak village that offers an unforgettable experience to see firt hand the lives of the people who depend on the river.

RUNGAN RIVER

EDGE OF THE RIVER BOAT TOURS

The reach of the top of Tangkiling Hill high as 197 meters above sea level, visitors have to travel for 30 minutes through the lush trees in the foothills. The best time to hike is early morning and late afternoon when the sun is not too hot so it is less comfortable to climb.


There are two hiking trails that can in turn pass on the way up and down. The starting point of the climb was not too far from the location of vehicle parking. If not strong non-stop uphill, not ot worry because after 15 minutes there is a fairly roomy place with a wooden bench and table for the rest. In this break, some have seen such a beautiful panorama Rungan river, hill and forest Baranahu around Palangkaraya. After reaching the top, then all the hard work will pay off with a panoramic view of almost the entire Palangkaraya including Kahayan Bridge along the 640 meters which is one of the icons of Palangkaraya. While downing drinks plus fresh breeze caresses the top pf the hill.


Fairytales about Tangkiling Hill
In addition to storing stunning natural beauty , Tangkiling Hill also save a fairytale that tells the origin of a large rock at the top of the hill.Told there was a young man named Tangkiling, a wealthy merchant with a ship that size often across the world. One day, stopping at ports and off-road boat.


Tangkiling met a women named Bawi Kuwu and fascinated by her beauty. Similarly, the women are also interested in Tangkiling valor so it does not take long for them to marry. The wedding feast was held and they enjoy the good times together.
       Three months after the wedding,Bawi Kuwu asked to faind head lice in Tangkiling. But when pushed Tangkiling hair and found a scar on his head,  Bawi Kuwu realized that Tangkiling is her  son.  
       Tangkiling remembered the incident 35 years ago. At that time, a small  Tangkiling whimpering hungry for food to his mother, Bawi Kuwu. Whining Tangkiling make Bawi Kuwu lost patience so that he struck and injured Tangkiling head. The boy was screaming in pain and running to port and was rescued by a merchant who felt sorry for. Tangkiling later appointed as achild and has alarge vessel until it met with Bawi Kuwu.
        Long story short, forbidden love is cursed by the gods, so Tangkiling along with his ship transformed into  a stone that is currently sitting on the Tangkiling Hill. 


Currently Tangkiling visited a nosy teenagers carve their names on the stones were at the top of the hill. Indeed, the beauty of this Tangkiling Hill capable of emitting a romantic atmosphere.

Pulau Kembang

Pulau Kembang, Barito Kuala Distric, Province of South Kalimantan

Anything that we can find when browsing Banjarmasin in a day trip to tour the streets there? There are many options that we can get. One of the most important is the beauty of the river. People say not to South Kalimantan if not a trip to the Barito river. South Kalimantan, as the city of Thousand Rivers, has Barito across divides the city, and is the largest river that has a floating market on it.

Flower Island is also worth to you trying to visit. Actually not be called an island, because it sits in the sea instead. Flower Island is a land or river delta in the middle of Barito. Flower Island - Singapore, entered into in the District Alalak, Barito Kuala regency, South Kalimantan Province. Why is it called the island, because of the breadth of the rather large and on top there is a jungle tour of more than 50 acres that you can make one of the destinations.

In Flower Island, we can find a lot of monkeys and various bird species. One of the monkeys that we can meet at Island Flower is the proboscis monkey. Or Nasalis larvatus proboscis monkey, monkey species that can only be found in South Kalimantan. Rather difficult to see because it is very shy proboscis monkeys. Long-nose proboscis monkey, unlike most other monkeys.

One of the peculiarities Flower Island is a temple that is in the jungle tour. This temple is shaped like the pavilion, and is used as a place to pray for some residents around Banjarmasin. Has two statues in front of the altar in the form of Hanuman. People of Chinese descent prays at the temple, and believe that feeding the monkeys will bring blessings and good fortune.

Exposures giving the name itself comes from the Flower Island locals carry the habit of the flowers as offerings to the island. The story of the temple guard said that the island is formed from a British ship that was destroyed and the carcass formed the island.
Monkeys by the hundreds on the Island Flower is a tame monkey, because they are accustomed to being fed by visitors who come in the form of nuts. Beans can be purchased at tourist attractions, and many sellers who provide it.

To reach Flower Island, you can use the boat for about 10 minutes from the river Barito Floating market, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. You should be good at bargaining, because the rents boats from the city reached two hundred thousand dollars. The price of admission to the Flower Island attraction itself is quite cheap, only 2,500 per person.

Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya National Park
Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya National Park, Sintang Distric, West Kalimantan Province


National Park forest area of Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya dominated by Schwaner mountains peaks. The existence of these mountains is representative of the types of mountainous tropical rain forest ecosystem with high relative humidity (86%).

Recorded 817 plant species belonging to 139 families such as Dipterocarpaceae Myrtaceae, Sapotaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Lauraceae, and Ericadeae. In addition there are plants for medicine, handicrafts, furnishings/building, consumption, and various types of forest orchids. There is interest Raflesia (Raflesia sp.). Which is the largest parasite interest and also growing on Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia. Endemic plants such as Symplocos ravae, Gluta sabahana, Dillenia beccariana, Lithocarpus coopertus, Selaginnella magnifica, and Tetracera glaberrima.





Mammalian fauna that can be found, among others, the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), orangutan (Pongo satyrus), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) , red monkey (Presbytis rubicunda rubicunda), lemurs (Nyticebus coucang borneanus), and striped weasel (Visvessa tangalunga).

Bird species living in national parks, among others, hornbills ivory (Rhinoplax vigil), rhinoceros rangkok (Buceros borneoensis rhinoceros), black hornbills (Antharacoceros malayanus), delimukan emerald (Chalcophaps indica), uncal kouran (Macropygia ruficeps), phearants king (Argusianus argus grayi;/i>), and the Borneo pygmy pheasants (Polyplectron schleiermacheri). Kuau pygmy species endemic to the island of Borneo is the most endangered due to human activities in the forest.


Indigenous communities around the park are the descendants of Dayak ethnic group Limbai, Ransa, Kenyilu, Ot Danum, Malahui, Kahoi, and Kahayan. Their cultural works can be seen is the ancestral wooden statues made of wood purchases, rattan / bamboo / pandan and traditional ceremonies. 


Some sites / attractions to visit:
Bukit Baka. Climbing, river canoeing and observing animals / plants. This hill has a height of 1620 meters above sea level, and often covered in fog with temperatures between 15°-20°C. Bukit Baka peak can be reached about seven hours drive from the hamlet Nanga Juoi Manukung Distric.
Bukit Raya. Climbing, river canoeing and observing animals / plants, cultural tourism. Bukit Raya altitude of abotu 2278 meters above se level, air temperature between 7°-10°C.
Long ascent of Nanga Jelun overcast Rumokoy hamlet, Mihipit, Hulu Labang, Birang ran a hand up to the top of the hill about 3-4 days. Senamang river, along the River Apui and Ella. Whitewater rafting, hot springs, desert elk grazing, wildlife observation and waterfalls.


Cultural attractions outside the park:
Kaburai Forestry Training and Research Station located in the hamlet kaburai Interest Tourism. Looking at the traditional longhouse of Dayak (Betang).

Longhouse of Dayak ( Betang)

The best visiting season: June to s/d September each year
How to reach the location:
How to reach the location: United Kingdom-Sintang-Nanga Pinoh (car), 460 km for nine hours and continued to Nanga Nuak by speedboat for 2.5 hours. From Nanga Nuak to the Park for two hours by car. Or from Palangkaraya-Kasongan use the car for 1,5 hours, followed a three-hour speedboat to the Samba tumbles, tumbels, and the Hiran for three hours and the tumbles and condemns Sepanggi Senamang for two and four hours.

Tahai Lake
Tahai lake, Palangkaraya City,The Province of Central Kalimantan 


Tahai is the  name of the lake of Central Kalimantan Dayak languages like. Tahai is small lake that   formed it has been said  because of the long-standing water caused by sand quarryng. In addition Tahai is also formed due to the former watershed alurya be changed, this forming a puddle of water that do not follow the channel of the river again.

 

In Central Kalimantan alone Tahai-Tahai lot, and one that is often crowded with visitors is the Lake  Tahaia + / - 30 km from Palangkaraya Sampit direction not far such as a wooden plank bridge which divides the lake itself so we walked up to the middle of the lake and even across the lake. In addition there are here also have cabins, so we can chat with frinds while enjoying the scenery while unwind. There are also trains water and of course there is also a mosque and several houses for rent.

 

what was unique lakes in Kalimantan is the red water because it is a peat soil water and water-water from the roots of trees in peatlands, am]nd we also can find floating houses called home

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If you bored with the view of the water could come back to the breeding Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Foundation's BOS is not far from the location of this Tahai (+/-1km). Here we can see an orangutan  behavior in the stable. To see the orangutans should come on Sunday, as the place to see it only opened on Sunday and other holidays.

Besides we also see orangutans could try tracking into the forest which are still preserved are still in this breeding area.

To enter into the forest we do not fear the peat soil of flooded roads are provided because it was a wooden bridges around the area of forest. In the forest we could feel the air is coll and fresh and can also listen to the chirping of birds and if lucky to meet  with Uwak-Uwak, one of the only ape species found here are also protected.

And in the forest here can also be found plants or flowers that are rarely found.

Batu Suli

Batu Suli hill,Gunung Mas distric, The province of Central Kalimantan

As we know that in Central Kalimantan there are a lot of tourism places tourism paradise can also say, we take the example of Tanjung Puting National instance, Sebangau National Park, and many others. On these occasions I will introduce a bit about one of the places that are tourist attractions in Central Kalimantan.
Batu Suli and Puruk Batu Suli, anyone ever heard of it? May ask where the place. Surely it's not the name of the street or an existing or five-star hotel in Palangkaraya.
Puruk Batu Suli is the name of one of the tourist attraction that is not alien to the people in the district Gunung Mas. Situated right in the village is often called the Manange tumbles Upon the Rock, District Tewah, Gunung Mas. This unique place is located on the edge Kahayan and has a very beautiful panorama.

 

Batu Suli hill

To reach this place, for those who are in Palangkaraya first trip to Kuala Kurun which can be either directly using a personal vehicle or motor cars can also use a travel service that is always there every day. The next arrival in Kuala Kurun you can simply stay in the families, friends, or at the hotel or elsewhere, according to individual taste.
Next trip from Kuala Kurun leading to the Batu Suli takes approximately 1 hour using a motor vehicle. Or you can also use kelotok (motorized boat) while enjoying the scenery Kahayan DAS. Arriving in the village tumbles Manange you can simply hire a guide from people around (if you know anybody can just leave). Should be encouraged to take a break to recharge due to reach the Puruk Batu Suli we have to climb again. From here the course of your tour begins, all the way you will enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and the natural and meet the diverse flora and fauna. And you will also find some historical places.

Batu Suli foggy

To Batu Suli itself is very unique because it is located right in the riverbank Kahayan position other than that it's a bit rock jutting into the river when viewed from Kahayan so far this stone as nearly fell into the river Kahayan. As for the Puruk Batu Suli is located behind the Rock itself. To achieve the above Puruk Batu Suli can be reached by climbing to the top.
To ride (climbing) to the Puruk Batu Suli tricky, for a regular climbing trips can be taken approximately 15 minutes. Unusual for  it could take approximately 30 minutes due to a rather difficult field conditions. But you also need not worry as above Puruk already provided a resting place.
One appeal of Batu Suli is Puruk Antang Stone, a stone shaped like Antang (eagle), which was flapping its wings. When diliat Antang Stone is composed of two and in between two rocks have a small gap. Here all your courage will be challenged, for the brave can try, if in doubt a better look at it. You will be challenged to pass through a small gap between the rock crawling way.
Surprisingly even a small stone gap, but if people can just pass through. According to the myth that I have heard for a more in doubt do not try to pass both the rock cracks because you may be stuck in the rock cracks. Because the event anyone ever stuck in the cracks of stone.
Are not less fun in Puruk Batu Batu Suli is in addition there are also Antang Tingkes Stone, Talaga Bawin Kameloh, as well as grave Amai Rawang (Kadorih Dayak languages, Amai means Father / Father). From up here you'll see sights you've never seen before.

Randusanga Beach
Randusanga beach, District of Brebes, the Province of Central Java


Randusanga beach or the now more commonly known as Indah Beach Randusanga (Parin) located in Randusangan Kulon about 7 km to the north of the northern coast highway the city Brebes. Tourism is being developed by the Government Brebes built around 2001, and for now its existence is managed by the office of tourism Brebes. Along the coast road to be mostly found Randusanga onion plantations sprawling, while approaching the beach location, will encounter many of the ponds are generally used for cultivation of milkfish and seaweed.

Beautiful beaches Randusanga

In panorama beeach itself will be found along an unspoiled beach toys facilities, sea bathing, the stage excited, the motor racing arena (grass track), camping ground, cafes and restaurants as well as the typical grilled seafood stalls that sellsouvenirs Brebes typical of salted eggs and red onions. Toward dusk, visitors can enjoy the beautiful panorama beach sunset on the horizon.
Beautiful objects Randusanga Coast Tourism has a length of about 2 km with a land area of about 30 hectares, but the newly developed about 10 hectares, various tourist attractions in this tourist is a tourist attraction stage the child is equipped with excited children, the pool water tricycles and waterboom, adolescent and adult arena tour that comes with building the pavilion, stage entertainment and cafes, a maritime tourism arena is equipped with a sea view pavilion and gazebo. In addition to tourist attractions, tourism is also equipped with various facilities and tourist facilities to support these attractions include the mosque, toilet, trade facilities, office managers and others. These attractions can be an alternative trip for a bike tour or a walk because it has a long coastline, with sandy beaches with no rocks and fresh sea air that makes this region ideal for the streets.