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Experience the thrill of jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang, where you’ll explore the stunning rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park and encounter wild orangutans and other exotic wildlife in their natural habitat. Our trekking packages range from half-day treks to multi-day adventures, guided by local experts who share deep knowledge of the jungle’s flora, fauna, and hidden gems. Whether you’re short on time or seeking a deeper wilderness experience, we have the perfect trek for you—complete with the option of river tubing for a fun, scenic return journey.

About Bukit Lawang.

Bukit lawang is the name of a village situated in west side of North Sumatra province and on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park. “Gunung” means ” mountain “, “Bukit” means ” hill” and “Lawang” means “door”, “gate” and therefore “Bukit Lawang” means The Hill which is the gateway to the montain.

Mountain Leuser National Park

Bohorok is only a small part of the 830.628,95 hectares. Gunung Leuser National Park (commonly abbreviated TNGL) is one of the Nature Conservation Areas in Indonesia covering an area of 830.628,95 hectares which is administratively located in the Provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra. The Aceh Province is delineated by TNG includes the Subulussalam, South Aceh, Aceh Singkil, Central Aceh, Gayolues, Bener Meriah, Aceh Tamiang regions, while the North Sumatra Province which is delineated has TNGL Regency includes Dairi, Karo, and Langkat.

This magnificent rain forest become famous throughout the world as it harbors some of the most endangered and rare species on earth for example sumatran Rhinoceros and Orangutan and Raflesia, the largest flower in the world. The park is inhabited by animals like the Great Argus Pheasent, elephant, Sumatran tiger, and as many as seven species of primate, one of which is Siamang, which has an impressive, far-reaching vocal display.

The agile and pretty face Thomas Leaf-Monkey and long tailed macaques are also commonly seen in total the park list 285 species of bird,90 species of mammals, reptiles and 35 species of amphibians. The park contains some 3500 plant species and on each hectare of the lowland forest you can find amazing 60 trees species.

Geologically there are several limestone formations along the foothills of the mountains, some with beautiful caves long ago, these were coral reefs which have since been uplifted from the sea at rate of few millimeters per year by the process of colliding ocean floors and drifting continents.

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