Overview
Central Kalimantan, dominated past times the indigenous Dayaks, is known every bit the lung of the basis for its vast in addition to fertile tropical jungles in addition to forests. The northern mount chain, the Schwaner Range, is abode to only about of the almost pristine forests inwards Kalimantan. Certain areas are inside WWF’s Heart of Kalimantan conservation initiatory signed past times the three nations, Indonesia, Malaysia in addition to Brunei.
These mountains are the root of xi mighty rivers intersecting the vast lowland peat swamps in addition to finishing their journeying inwards dense, crocodile infested mangroves along the estuaries of Central Kalimantan. Peat swamps are abode to iconic Bornean fauna, the orangutan, the proboscis monkey in addition to scarlet leafage eating monkey in addition to many aeroplane species. Deer, clouded leopards, porcupines, Sun bears, giant pythons, magnificent hornbills, monitor lizards in addition to wild civet cats likewise portion this jungle habitat.
Its capital, Palangkaraya is the natural starting indicate for exploring the region, having numerous daily flights to in addition to from Java, in addition to farther into the interior. It is likewise the centre of a spider web of world route carry to all areas in addition to to South Kalimantan.
Its capital, Palangkaraya is the natural starting indicate for exploring the region, having numerous daily flights to in addition to from Java, in addition to farther into the interior. It is likewise the centre of a spider web of world route carry to all areas in addition to to South Kalimantan.
Palangkaraya, or Honoured in addition to Sacred Great Place, is the working capital alphabetic lineament city. Growing from Pahandut, a small-scale stilt hamlet on the banks of the Kahayan River, the get-go President of Indonesia, Sukarno, had decided that that it would overstep the adjacent site of Indonesia’s capital. The novel urban heart in addition to someone was completely designed from scratch in addition to built inwards grand proportions inwards the 1960’s.
After the passing of the Sukarno era, Palangkaraya was left every bit a dorsum water, a tiny working capital alphabetic lineament inwards a build novel province. Only inwards recent years has it realized its potential subsequently the de-centralization of authorities to the provinces in addition to the hush-hush of its cracking natural bounty of resources was uncovered, ushering a menstruation of suspension cervix development. The thought of Palangkaraya every bit Indonesia’s working capital alphabetic lineament has latterly re-surfaced subsequently Djakarta has overstep overcrowded in addition to its traffic severely congested.
Eco tourism is withal to prepare inwards the mountains, but inwards the lowland areas, orangutan in addition to river eco tourism is good established.
After the passing of the Sukarno era, Palangkaraya was left every bit a dorsum water, a tiny working capital alphabetic lineament inwards a build novel province. Only inwards recent years has it realized its potential subsequently the de-centralization of authorities to the provinces in addition to the hush-hush of its cracking natural bounty of resources was uncovered, ushering a menstruation of suspension cervix development. The thought of Palangkaraya every bit Indonesia’s working capital alphabetic lineament has latterly re-surfaced subsequently Djakarta has overstep overcrowded in addition to its traffic severely congested.
Eco tourism is withal to prepare inwards the mountains, but inwards the lowland areas, orangutan in addition to river eco tourism is good established.
Palangkaraya has it ain eco tourism pioneers inwards Kalimantan Tour Destinations, who accept introduced a comfortably remodeled traditional ‘rangkan’ river boat. Cruises comprehend the natural beauty in addition to magnificent fauna, especially the orangutan, of Borneo. Working amongst local communities to do a truthful ecotourism experience, i invitee rated it every bit an iconic Indonesian experience, in addition to went on the say:
The Rahai’i Pangun Jungle River Boat journeys offering minimal comport upon viewing of its rainforest, wildlife, especially orangutans, in addition to riverside Dayak villages from the advantage indicate of a traditional river vogue of transportation. It likewise benefits local communities past times generating choice livelihoods in addition to pedagogy novel skills that contribute to the evolution of a sustainable local eco-tourism economic scheme (click www.wowborneo.com for details).
About 700km southwest of Palangkaraya lies the town of Pangkalan Bun which is an entrance to the Tanjung Puting National Park. Tanjung Puting National Park has long been a centre for orangutan enquiry in addition to rehabilitation. Founded past times noted orangutan practiced in addition to erstwhile Richard Leakey student, Birute Galdikas, arrangements for cruising canals inwards the Park, in addition to disembarking to walk through forests to orangutan feeding stations are beautifully established in addition to maintained. Rehabilitated orangutans are gratis at the stations in addition to jetties. Many tour companies operate cruises on local boats amongst uncomplicated sleeping arrangements, or purpose the Rimba Eco Lodge on the commons boundary. For three or four days, bask the natural beauty of this park, in addition to come upwardly confront to confront amongst the orangutan.
Get There
Flights depart daily for Djakarta in addition to Surabaya. Current airlines operating services into Palangkaraya are Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air, Lion Air in addition to Batavia Air. Flights from Palangkaraya to Surabaya are operated past times Batavia Air.
Get Arround
Airport taxis are available on arrival to carry travelers to the hotels inwards Palangkaraya. There are numerous carry companies that are commonly willing to rent out the auto summation driver for differing periods. These carry companies likewise operate services to almost towns in addition to cities inwards Central Kalimantan. The larger hotels tin dismiss assistance guests obtain transport. Small orangish mini buses service the urban heart in addition to someone a.
To Buy
Most souvenir shops are located inwards Jalan Batam, nigh the traditional markets. This is the key shopping expanse for traditional handicrafts, foods in addition to cheaper clothing. The Palma Mall has only about boutiques, a bakery, java shop, nutrient hall in addition to cinema.
Tips
Palangkaraya is a small-scale urban heart in addition to someone of only about 300,000 people. English linguistic communication is rarely spoken, in addition to hence yous volition demand to larn a few words of basic Bahasa Republic of Indonesia to acquire around. Normal Indonesian clothes criterion applies, women have on sleeves in addition to trousers or longer skirt.
To Stay
Amaris Hotel, Jalan S. Parma (0536) 322 3888
Aquarius Boutique Hotel, Jalan Imam Bonjol (0536) 322 0565
Batu Suli Hotel, Jalan Raden Saleh (0536) 322 6535
Batu Suli International, Jalan Raden Saleh (0536) 322 6535
Dandang Tingang Hotel, Jalan Yos Sudarso (0536) 322 1805
Grand Global Hotel, Jalan Cilik Riwut km 1 (0536) 322 2888
Lampang Hotel, Jalan A. Yani (0536) 322 0003
Luwansa Hotel, Jalan G. O
To Stay
Amaris Hotel, Jalan S. Parma (0536) 322 3888
Aquarius Boutique Hotel, Jalan Imam Bonjol (0536) 322 0565
Batu Suli Hotel, Jalan Raden Saleh (0536) 322 6535
Batu Suli International, Jalan Raden Saleh (0536) 322 6535
Dandang Tingang Hotel, Jalan Yos Sudarso (0536) 322 1805
Grand Global Hotel, Jalan Cilik Riwut km 1 (0536) 322 2888
Lampang Hotel, Jalan A. Yani (0536) 322 0003
Luwansa Hotel, Jalan G. O
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