Aceh, Porch Mecca's Indonesia

Good afternoon fellows, sorry for late post. Now I will write about adventure in Aceh or before it Nangroe Aceh Darussalam. For your information about Aceh, Aceh had changed name 4 times. Name still the name although Aceh change many times it still Aceh that we know has Islamic major culture. Because of that you must very careful to do adventure in this place. Why? Because in Aceh besides uses Indonesian Laws, Aceh uses Islamic Laws too. But don’t be afraid, although likes that Aceh has beautiful nature. There is forest conservation. In the forest many endangered animals alive in this forest. Besides the forest, Aceh has many beautiful beaches and lakes. This some of adventure in Aceh:

1.Leuser Mount Forest Conservation

The first destination that you must come in Aceh is Leuser Mount Forest Conservation. Actually, It is located in Aceh province and North Sumatra province, but most of paths start is from Aceh province, specifically in Kutacane, Southeast Aceh. Well, in this forest you’ll find many endangered animals, such as Sumatran orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus abelii), Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis), Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus). Even there are some endangered animals, in this place we can hikes to the mountain top in several days. But don’t worry, although we trough the long way, we can see how we are too little than God’s creation. Ok I have some clues to you for where is the path. There are 4 paths, first green kedah, second Agusan, and third Meukek. I will explain the route more specifically in next article.

2. Blang Kolam Waterfall

Blang Kolam Waterfall is located at Sido Mulyo Village, Kuta Makmur, North Aceh. It is about 21 kilometers from Lhoksemauwe. While the journey, you’ll see the beautiful landscape and the village feels which is cool and comfortable. There is a good news if you come to this waterfall, it is you must through about 660 downstairs. Is it too far? Take it easy bro, don’t be hurry to the waterfall. You can take a while to fully your energy. Because when you know how too beautifully the views of the waterfalls you will see the unforgotable moment at that waterfall.

3.Lampuuk Beach

Lampuuk Beach located in Meunasah Mosque, Lhoknga, Aceh Besar, Aceh. The beach is on track calang Banda Aceh (Aceh Jaya). When the tsunami hit, the beach is approximately 15 kilometers from Banda Aceh was damaged pretty badly. Hotels on the beach and the surrounding settlements were destroyed beaten elders residents in big waves.

But, gradually, the beach was also recovered. Less than a year after the tsunami, the tourism activity in the re-crowded beach. Along with the improvements made, the beach has been equipped with various facilities such as banana boat tourism. For visitors who want to stay overnight, there are also a variety of accommodations, ranging class inn to the cottage, a rate varied according to the services and facilities desired.

Lampuuk beach once referred to as '' Kuta '' - its Aceh. Position beaches stretching from north to south. At the end of the beach, there is also a coral cliff. Cliff climbing arena often used as a community of nature lovers. In addition, the beach can be used as an arena for surfing while adrenaline. Therefore, the waves were quite large and friends to surf. At the beach, tourists can swim, sunbathe, sailing, surfing, and fishing and diving.

4.Borni Telong Mount

Telong Burni mountain is a mountain located in the central highlands and has becoming the hallmark of the district. Mount Burni Telong is volcanic active and has erupted on December 7, 1924 Date of causing severe damage to the surrounding environment including agricultural land and settlements. Burni Telong which in Indonesian means the burning mountain, at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level.

The mountain is only five kilometers from Redeolong, capital of the central highlands and Rembele Airport (RBL). To reach the mountain is often called Burni Cempege (mountain full of sulfur-red), there are several paths. One of them, through Edelwais Strip. Named Edelwais because along the path overgrown with flowers Edelwais the Gayo people believed to be the perennial flowers. This path begins with an asphalt road from the main road intersection Takengon-Bireun up to the slopes Burni Telong precisely in the village of Bandar Lampahan District of buckle Elephant within 3 miles.

When you want to do the climb should consult with local youth or invite one or two of them to participate, unless you already know very well the terrain and mountain climbing lane Burni Telong. Field conditions to reach to the height of the peak is rather steep. However, the path of Bandar Lampahan towards the mountain slopes is a favorite choice of nature lovers or mountaineers. After passing through rugged terrain, we found a cave, which is often used as a place to stay when climbers want to spend the night for several days. At the level of a Burni Telong, expanse of pine trees spoil your eyes is the only active volcano in Central Highlands, Central Aceh and Bener Meriah

5.Weh Island

Weh Island or Pulau Weh or Pulo Weh (by the local population commonly referred to only as Sabang, the name of the largest city) is a small active volcanic island to the northwest of Sumatra, 45 minutes by fast regular ship or 2 hours by ferry from mainland, Banda Aceh. It was originally connected to the Sumatran mainland and became separated by sea after the volcano's last eruption in the Pleistocene era. The island is situated in the Andaman Sea. The largest city on the island, Sabang, is the northernmost outpost of Indonesia.

The island is known for its ecosystem; the Indonesian government has declared 60 square kilometres (23 sq mi) of inland and sea around the island as a wildlife protection area. A rare megamouth shark species was found on shore and the island is the only habitat for the threatened toad, Bufo valhallae (genus Bufo). Coral reef areas around the island are known for their large variety of fish species. Weh Island is small island and some beaches can be visited in one day only by rental vehicles, because there are no public transport there. Some beaches is anoi itam beach, iboih beach, gapang beach and etc.

That was some adventure that you’ll meet if you visit Aceh. The Northern Province in Indonesia. Tsunami in 2004 made Aceh tourism broke. But now the adventure began again. So don’t afraid to start your adventure in Indonesia from Aceh, the Porches Mecca. See you next time in my blog! Thanks for read my article. 

source : http://gunungleuser.or.id/leuser-bukan-yang-tertinggi-bukan-pula-yang-terekstrim-tapi-yang-terpanjang-yang-setiap-langkahnya-tak-akan-terlupakan-saat-mendakinya/
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