** Nowadays more and more difficult to find protected animals in the wild, such as orangutans. Endangered species can only be found at some point in Indonesia. In addition to Tanjung Puting in Borneo, orangutans are living free in the Gunung Leuser forest.
* Bukit Lawang tourist area in North Sumatra and is part of the Gunung Leuser National Park which stretches from North Sumatra to Aceh. This attraction has long been recognized by people around but never severely damaged by flooding in 2003.
Bukit Lawang was severely damaged by flooding
* Indeed, the main object in Bukit Lawang is Bahorok River - often called Sei Bahorok. Large rivers with dense forest left on the right side to make this place a favorite for those who want to escape from the bustle of the big city.
* You can explore the forest to reach the Tangkahan, an other interesting attractions in North Sumatra. If you are a tough adventurer, you might want to do a cruise to the Ketambe forest in the southern region of Aceh. Due to time constraints because doing backpacking across North Sumatra within a few days, I just roam the woods one day.
* Accompanied by a guide, I embarked on a short trip exploring Gunung Leuser. Tropical rainforests that I went through was quite dense, birdsong heard shouted. Twigs snapped stepped on our feet. Several times we had to pass through a small river flowing in the forest.
* Meet wild orangutan, a pleasant experience.
Luckily, we met a large orangutan that was hanging in the tree branches. Our guide warned not to get too close, because orangutans are wild. Armed with a camera with a lens that is quite adequate, we managed to get a picture of the orangutan is even less perfect.
* The journey takes about 40 minutes until I got to the cave Shucks. The cave was not so great but quite interesting. Once satisfied taking pictures inside and outside the cave, we also went on through the woods. On the way home, we passed the rubber and cocoa plantations.
* Besides a trip to Cave Shucks, tourists can choose trekking to Panorama Point, the path more difficult. There are several other paths that can be followed depending on your interests and your stamina.
* Maybe you just want to laze around? Bukit Lawang is also the perfect location for relaxing. Most hotels in this location to apply the concept of eco-lodging. Many of them provide a hammock on the porch, so you can relax while enjoying the green scenery.
* You can also do a variety of activities such as water play in the river, tubing, fishing, and socialize with the local community. In the afternoon, enjoy a coffee of course very enjoyable.
* Bukit Lawang is located about 86 km from Medan. You can take a bus or car Universe Building L-300 from Terminal Pinang Baris in Medan. Travel time between 3-4 hours due to damaged roads.
* In Bukit Lawang there are several lodging options with standard, but quite adequate. Some of these include Jungle Inn, Bukit Lawang Beautiful
* Bukit Lawang tourist area in North Sumatra and is part of the Gunung Leuser National Park which stretches from North Sumatra to Aceh. This attraction has long been recognized by people around but never severely damaged by flooding in 2003.
Bukit Lawang was severely damaged by flooding
* Indeed, the main object in Bukit Lawang is Bahorok River - often called Sei Bahorok. Large rivers with dense forest left on the right side to make this place a favorite for those who want to escape from the bustle of the big city.
* You can explore the forest to reach the Tangkahan, an other interesting attractions in North Sumatra. If you are a tough adventurer, you might want to do a cruise to the Ketambe forest in the southern region of Aceh. Due to time constraints because doing backpacking across North Sumatra within a few days, I just roam the woods one day.
* Accompanied by a guide, I embarked on a short trip exploring Gunung Leuser. Tropical rainforests that I went through was quite dense, birdsong heard shouted. Twigs snapped stepped on our feet. Several times we had to pass through a small river flowing in the forest.
* Meet wild orangutan, a pleasant experience.
Luckily, we met a large orangutan that was hanging in the tree branches. Our guide warned not to get too close, because orangutans are wild. Armed with a camera with a lens that is quite adequate, we managed to get a picture of the orangutan is even less perfect.
* The journey takes about 40 minutes until I got to the cave Shucks. The cave was not so great but quite interesting. Once satisfied taking pictures inside and outside the cave, we also went on through the woods. On the way home, we passed the rubber and cocoa plantations.
* Besides a trip to Cave Shucks, tourists can choose trekking to Panorama Point, the path more difficult. There are several other paths that can be followed depending on your interests and your stamina.
* Maybe you just want to laze around? Bukit Lawang is also the perfect location for relaxing. Most hotels in this location to apply the concept of eco-lodging. Many of them provide a hammock on the porch, so you can relax while enjoying the green scenery.
* You can also do a variety of activities such as water play in the river, tubing, fishing, and socialize with the local community. In the afternoon, enjoy a coffee of course very enjoyable.
* Bukit Lawang is located about 86 km from Medan. You can take a bus or car Universe Building L-300 from Terminal Pinang Baris in Medan. Travel time between 3-4 hours due to damaged roads.
* In Bukit Lawang there are several lodging options with standard, but quite adequate. Some of these include Jungle Inn, Bukit Lawang Beautiful
