Bukit Lawang North Sumatra Must Visit If You Are Adventurers

Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang nature tourism becomes a mainstay tourist destination in Leuser because it has the attraction of rare wild semi-orangutan orangutans and a panoramic view of tropical rainforests. Bukit Lawang or better known as the Sumatra Orangutan observation center has an area of 200 ha, located in the Bukit Lawang Plantation Village, Bahorok District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province.

 Formerly Bukit Lawang was a benign Orangutan rehabilitation center to be released back to nature. The history of the existence of the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Bukit Lawang originated from a program run by the WWF and the Frankfurd Zoological Society in 1973.

At that time, as a pioneer, Regina Frey and Monica Borner, the conditions and situation of Bukit Lawang were suitable to be used as the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center.

Initially the Rehabilitation Center was only visited by researchers and conservationists. In its later development, this area developed into the Sumatran Orangutan Observation Center (Viewing Center) and became one of the mainstay attractions in North Sumatra, which was visited by domestic and foreign tourists. Recorded from 1972 to 2001.

Bukit Lawang was a place for orangutan rehabilitation. During this time, 229 ex-captive orangutans confiscated from the animal trade have been rehabilitated at this location. Bukit Lawang is now recognized as the best gateway to enjoy the enchanting beauty of Mount Leuser National Park.

Although it is no longer a place for rehabilitation and release of Orangutans, the forests around the Bukit Lawang area still leave opportunities for tourism activities and observations of the Sumatran Orangutan as well as other species of plants and animals. Beside this place, if you have more days for holidays, you can extend travel to Simalungun district. You can book Lake toba tour package at local travel agency. This lake is a volcanic lake which is the second largest in the word.

Bukit Lawang is the main gate to enjoy the beauty of Leuser. To reach Bukit Lawang, it can be reached by road trip from the city of Medan (the capital of North Sumatra Province) through the city of Binjai by public transport through the Pinang Baris Medan bus terminal or private vehicle with a travel time of around 2.5 hours with a distance of about 80 km. The condition of the road to the Bukit Lawang area is very good and has been paved. For tourist facilities, there are

Natural tourist lodges with rates varying between Rp. 100,000 to Rp. 500,000 per night. Other available tourist facilities include restaurants / restaurants, camping ground areas, viewing centers, information corners, visitor centers, terminals, regional gates, trail / trail, information boards, feeding sites and ferry boats to the Gunung Leuser National Park area. 

This area has become a tourist destination for tropical rainforests which is quite well known in foreign countries.

On Sundays and holidays, it is very crowded with domestic tourists who come from various regions. The average temperature is 21.1ºC - 27.5ºC. 80 - 100% relative humidity. 

The rainy season is evenly distributed throughout the year without a dry season which means the average rainfall is 2000 - 3200 mm per year. The topography of the area, ramps and hills with varying slopes (45 - 90%). Has a type of lowland and wavy ecosystem.

In Bukit Lawang there can be found several types of plants and animals such as semar bags, meranti, keruing, sea resin, forest orchids, rafflessia, carrion flowers, tiger fungus, various butterflies, orangutans, gibbons, rice, sun bears, forest goats and others which is typical of tropical rain forests.

The livelihoods of the people in Bukit Lawang are generally farmers and traders. The culture in Bukit Lawang is heterogeneous, there is nothing dominant between the Malay, Karo, Javanese and Batak tribes.

Beautiful natural scenery with clear rivers and the presence of Sumatran Orangutans are the main attraction for visitors. 

Tourism activities that can be done include seeing Sumatran Orangutan endangered species on feeding sites, navigating the Bohorok river rapids with tubing and rubber boats, enjoying the beauty of waterfalls, crawling my cave, refreshing my body by bathing in clear rivers, camping in camping ground areas.

Adventure and uncover the secrets of the Sumatran tropical rainforest, observe animal attractions, witness the diverse cultural attractions of the people and enjoy local specialties.

For visitors who need a guide during an adventure in Gunung Leuser National Park can contact the Association of Indonesian Guides (HPI) Bukit Lawang. HPI and lodging lodges at Bukit Lawang provide a selection of attractive tour packages at affordable prices.