TAMAN NASIONAL GUNUNG LESUSER
( MOUNT LEUSER NATIONAL PARK )
Gunung Leuser National Park is representative of coastal forest ecosystems, and tropical rain forest lowlands to the mountains.Type
of rock composed of sedimentary rocks, volcanic rocks, limestone, rock
pluton, rocks and other rock alluvium, the terrain is dominated by a
complex of brown podzolic, podzolic text for further details.
Gunung Leuser National Park is one established by UNESCO as abiosphere preserve. Based on the cooperation between Indonesia Malaysia, also designated as
"Sister Parks" by the State Parks National Park (Malaysia).
Flora potentialThe
area consists of coastal forests / swamps, lowland forest, upland
forest and large areas of mountain forest ecosystems dominated by
Dipterocarpaceae with rare flora and typical Raflesia atjehensis
Johanesteinimania altifrons (giant umbrella tree) and Rizanthes
zippelnii which is the largest flower, the rare and protected with a diameter of 1.5 meters. In addition, there is a unique plant or plant that is drought fig.Gunung
Leuser National Park, has a spread of a complete forest vegetation of
the coastal forest vegetation / swamps, lowland forests, upland forests
and mountains. It is estimated there are about 3,500 species of flora.Potential FaunaGunung
Leuser National Park is also rich in fauna species ranging from mammals
and / Primates, Carnivora, Herbivores, Aves, Reptiles, Amphibious,
Pisces and invertebrates. It
is estimated there are about 89 species of animals that are endangered
and protected here in addition to other wildlife species.For
these types of mammals and / Primate Gunung Leuser National Park has
130 species of mammal or a third of the forty two kinds of mammals in
the world or a quarter of the total number of species of mammals that
exist in Indonesia. Among
the most prominent is Mawasa (Pongo pygmaeus abelii), Sarudung
(Hylobates lar), Siamang (Hylobates syndactilus), monkey (Macaca
fascicularis), monkey (Macaca nemestriana) and Kedih (Presbytis
thomasi). For
carnivorous species such as the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa),
Bear (Helarctos malayanus), Sumatran tiger (tigris Phantera
Sumatraensis). Kinds
of herbivorous animals such as elephants (Elephas maximus), Sumatran
Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatraensisi), deer (Cervus unicolor).Wildlife
species Aves / birds, it is estimated there are about 325 species of
birds in the Gunung Leuser National Park or the twenty-third of the
number of bird species in the world. Among the most prominent is the Rhinoceros hornbills (Buceros rhinoceros).Reptiles and Amphibians of fauna species fauna is dominated by poisonous snakes and crocodiles (Crocodillus sp). For
fauna species of interest is the Fish Pisces Jurung (Tor sp), which is a
typical fish and meat Alas River famous for its delicious and can reach
lengths of 1 meter. While the types of invertebrates fauna, dominated by butterfly.Endangered and protected forests are found in Gunung Leuser National Park, among others:
Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii)
Sumatran rhinoceros (sumatrensis Dicerorhinus)
Sumatran tiger stripes (Panthera tigris sumatrae)
Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus)
Honey Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
Birds hornbills Board (Buceros bicornis)
Dog Dhole (Cuon Alpinus)Gibbon (Hylobates syndactylus)Tourism Object and Research PotentialGunung
Leuser National Park, next to a nature conservation area which is rich
in flora and fauna is also rich in beautiful scenery and can be used as
an object in Ekotourism activities such as adventure in the outdoors /
walking in the forest, recreation, camping, birdwatching , fishing, rafting / rafting and other zones in the Utilization of Gunung Leuser National Park. Gunung
Leuser National Park is also the most complete meruapakan natural
laboratory and is a great potential for research activities and the
shooting of the film.Potential Region:The best visiting season is June s / d in October. Some sites / attractions to visit, among others:Gurah. See
and enjoy the scenery, valleys, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls,
observing animals and plants such as Rafflesia flower, Orang Utan,
Birds, Snakes and Butterflies.Bohorok Orangutan Rehabilitation. See the Orang Utan being fed, but that there are panorama of the river, camping, and bird watching.Kluet. Boating on the rivers and lakes, trekking in coastal forests and caving. This region is the base of the tiger.Sekundur. Camping, caving and observing animals.Suak Ketambe and leatherback. The study of primates and other wildlife that comes home and library research.Gunung Leuser (3404 m asl), and Pecan Mountain (3314 m asl). Climbing and hiking. To
climb the mountain, there are 2 (two) the highest peak that can be used
as a Destination Point ascent on the other side of the mountain peaks.Gunung Leuser (3404 M)Travel
to the summit of Mount Leuser can be started from Agusan (west
Blangkejeren - Southeast Aceh) with an estimated travel time of 15 days
and from Panosan (Blangkejeren - Southeast Aceh) with an estimated
travel time of 9 days.
Object
Gunung Leuser field than the field who can enjoy the pristine tropical
forests, lush highland forests, moss forests vast fields of wild
flowers, tigers, deer, birds and other primate species. Pecan mountain (3314 M)The
journey to the summit of Mount Pecan can be started from Gumpang
(Southeast Aceh - Aceh Province DI) through the slopes to the west of
the River Alas, with an estimated travel time for 5 days.Objects
that can be enjoyed is a virgin tropical forests, panoramic summit of
Mount Leuser and Mt Treasurer, City of Kutacane, primates (Orang Utan,
Gibbon, Siamang, Kera), deer, tigers and more.Alas River Rafting. River rafting down the activities Alas, it can be done at the site:Alas River (Gurah - Southeast Aceh) to wave (South Aceh) with distribution routes, namely:Of Gurah to Situlen Estuary, the travel time for 2 days.Gurah until the waves, the travel time for 5 days.
From Muara Situlen to wave, 3 days travel time.Infrastructure AvailableFacilities
and infrastructure available at the tourist attraction, among other
things: traditional inn s / d bungalows, a cafeteria / restaurant,
visitor center / tourist information, a path (trail) to enjoy the
forests, hot springs, waterfalls, camping area, tower, shelter and officers Gunung Leuser National Park guides are experienced and ready for a variety of activities.Visitor Centre in Bukit Lawang BoerohokAttractions
to enjoy a panorama of natural tropical forests and traditional folk
villages along the banks of the River Foundation, a fast-flowing river
calm terrain until the rains and the cascade-jeramnya which brings its
own preoccupations and require high courage. And
also the types of animals that break the bank like primates, deer, wild
boar, elephants, birds, and bathing in the river Alas the cool and
clear.How to Achieve National Park Location:
Medan - Kutacane (+ 240 km), 8 hours by car.
Kutacane - Gurah / Ketambe (+ 35 km), 30 minutes by car.
Medan - Bohorok / Bukit Lawang (+ 80 km), 3 hour by car.
Medan - Sei Betung Sekundur (+ 150 km), 4 hours by car.
Medan - Tread Master (+ 260 km), 10 hours by car.
