Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park

Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is a hilly region in the middle stretch of the eastern lowlands of Sumatra, and has the potential of plant species diversity / species endemic which has high value. Forest ecosystem types composer Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is lowland forest, and upland forests with species such as "jelutung" (Dyera costulata), "red gum" (Palaquium spp.), "Pulai" (Alstonia scholaris), "Kempas" (Koompassia excelsa), "Meranti" (Shorea spp.), "Raflesia" (Rafflesia hasseltii), "jernang" or dragon's blood palm (Daemonorops draco), and various types of rattan. Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park has 59 species of mammals, 6 species of primates, 151 species of birds, 18 species of bats, and various species of butterflies. Besides the Sumatran tiger habitat (Panthera tigris sumatrae), tapirs (Tapirus indicus), agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), blue sempidan (Lophura ignita), kuau (Argusianus argus argus) and others.

Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park also serves as the protection of hydro-orologis Kuantan Indragiri River Basin. Originally Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park area is protected forest and limited production forests. However, the condition of the forest park is still relatively natural. Communities surrounding Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park consists of several tribes with the cultural mores and relatively still very traditional tribe, "Talang Mamak". Talang Mamak believe that the hills and plants that exist in this national park has a magical power in their lives. Indirectly they take active part in maintaining and protecting the hills / plants in national parks. Visiting Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is an experience that we can not forget, scour the river and watch the life of plants/animals. In the area of "Air Hitam" is a habitat for tigers in Sumatra. In Tembelung Berasap" area we can see panoramic waterfalls, bathing and observing plants. Regional "Batu Belipat", "Batu Gatal" and "Kemantan" is an area of cultural tourism such as religious ceremonies Talang Mamak. For rafting activity can be done on the River Gangsal, Menggatai River, and River Sipang.

 

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Siberut National Park

West Sumatra has one more national park in  Mentawai Islands. By geographical location 1°05' - 1°45' S latitude, 98°36' - 99°03' East Longitude, Temperature 22 ° - 31 ° C,  and altitude 000-500m asl. More precisely, Siberut National Park is located in Siberut Island, approximately 155 km from the city of Padang. Siberut National Park has an area of 60% of the area covered by the Dipterocarpaceae primary forest, primary mixed forest, swamps, coastal forests, and mangrove forests. Siberut National Park has 4 endemic species of primates  are "bokkoi" (Macaca pagensis), "langur" (Presbytis potenziani siberu), "Bilou" (Hylobates klossii), and "Simakobu" (Nasalis concolor siberu). In addition, there are 4 types of squirrels are endemic, 17 species of mammals and 130 bird species (4 species endemic).

Siberut island, including the Siberut National Park is one of a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB).

Travel to national parks in the region has not been done by many visitors and has been the main object for visitors to the island of Siberut just to see the culture of the Mentawai people residing in and around national parks. In many ways, the Mentawai people are tribes in Indonesia that is still very traditional and largely adhere to animist beliefs.

A visit to the Siberut National Park is a combination trips ranging from boating, kayaking, walking on muddy paths, enjoying the natural beauty of tropical forests including the observation of plants/animals, bathing in waterfalls and directly observe the indigenous community. The trip is an unforgettable adventure. Travel to the island of Siberut, usually arranged by travel bureaus of Padang and Bukit Tinggi including facilities guide.

Point of Tourism are Madobak, Rokdok, Matotonan, Rorogot, Butui, Teteburuk, Selaoinan and Mailepet: Exploring the forest, scour the rivers, hot springs, waterfalls, marine tourism, observing animals and plants and cultural tourism (Uma's house and religious dances).Beaches and Coastal Sagulubek Masilok. Sports surfing and diving/snorkeling in the marine park Cultural attractions outside the park: Tasa Gandang Festival in May, and Tabuik Festival in June at the Padang.

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Mt. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

National Park Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru, located in East Java has its own characteristics which Sand Sea area of 5.250 hectares with an altitude of about 2.100 m. Sand Sea this is the caldera of an ancient volcano which is covered in sand sedimentation of volcanic activity of Mount Bromo. The resulting area is believed to desert areas like the only popular in Indonesia. There are five volcanoes in the Tengger Caldera (Alt. 2.392 m), Mount Batok (Alt. 2.470 m), Mount Kursi (Alt. 2.581 m), Mount Watangan (Alt. 2.661 m), and Mount Widodaren (Alt. 2.650 m).

Based on the height, the national park area is divided into three zones characteristic of tropical rain forest in the south Semeru, Eastern Semeru (Burno), and Western Semeru (Patok Picis), which is dominated by plants of the family Anacardiaceae, Fagaceae, Sterculiaceae, Moraceae and Rubiaceae . There are also 225 species of orchids in this area. then the second montane zone where plant life is greatly reduced in this area. Most of the species that grow in this area is kind of a pioneer. There are also some plants such as "Kemlandingan" (Albizia lophantha), pine wood (Casuarina junghuhniana), "Mentinggi" (Vaccinium varingifolium), "Acacia" (Acacia decurrens) and lower plants such as "Java or Senduro Edelweiss" (Anaphalis javanica, Anaphalis longifongila) and the third is sub-alpine zone that covers this area is "Mentinggi" (Vaccinium varingifolium) and pine wood (Casuarina junghuhniana). "Kemlandingan" (Albizia lophantha) and Java can also be found growing Edelweiss in this zone.

At Mount Semeru, there is no plant life above the height 3100 m. This zone is covered in loose sandstone. Some rare flora protected in this park, such as Fagaceae, Moraceae, Sterculiaceae, Casuarina junghuhniana and about 200 species of orchids endemic.

 

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