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.