Gunung Palung National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Indonesia
About Gunung Palung National Park
This is one of the national parks in Indonesia where you can see wild orangutans. Mount Palung was first protected in 1937 as a forest nature reserve covering 300 km. In 1981, the size was increased to 900 km(350 sq mi) and its status raised to a wildlife reserve, and on 24 March 1990 the area became a national park. The park covers a large area so there are low-lands and hills, but the centerpieces of the park are the Gunung Palung mountains. Dense vegetation with numerous species. Orangutans, gibbons, red monkeys, hornbills, wild boars, snakes, lizards, turtles, fish, and all sorts of insects. As the park is close to the equator, it's hot and humid. Two seasons: rainy and dry.
Gunung Palung National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: