Hidden Wonders of the Nature Reserve Bukit Tenebrous Sintang

Sintang Dark Hills Nature Reserve (Photo: dontimbang.blogspot) FORESTS dense tropical Borneo never tired to offer a natural beauty. Including Hill nature reserve located in the Dark Sintang Sintang, West Kalimantan, with an area of ​​520 hectares.


This is the treasure of the earth in the form of exoticism with all the diversity of unique ecosystems. The scenery is stunning eyes and fresh air make it capable of captivating forest awe. Hidden magic waiting for you who dare to enter the silence of the nature reserve.

The existence of Dark Hill can not be separated from the legend Bujang Beji and Tumenggung Marubai. Both were fishermen on the ground Sintang (now Capital Sintang). Single and group master Beji Kapuas River while Hero Member Marubai and group master Melawi River. When Bujang Beji know that Hero Member Marubai got more fish than he did, he became envious that intend to impede the flow of the river with stone Melawi.

Then, he swam to the upper Kapuas River to get a large stone from the top of the hill Nanga Silat. At the intersection of River flow Melawi and Kapuas River, suddenly appeared and laughed at Heavenly Goddess. When he lifted his head trying to find the source of the sound, he accidentally stepped on poisonous spines.

Instantly, the stone was separated from his grasp and fell to the ground. Legend has it that the stone sank slowly grew into a hill with lots of dark stone on it, that's where the name comes Sintang Dark Hill.

There are many different types of rare flora which you can find here, such as meranti (Shorea sp), bangeris (Koompassia sp), tengkawang (Dipterocarpus sp), numb-numb (Prodocarpus ceae), and various types of orchids. Flora plateau are red pitcher (Nepenthes alata) which is endemic regions. The reserve is also home to rare animals and a variety of other unique, such as the honey bear (Mayalanus heralctus), Armadillo (Manis javanica), bats (Hiropteraphilie), and various species of birds.

Climb to the top of the hill Sintang is a thrilling adventure where you must go through a 90-meter high stone steps and steep cliffs. At the top of the hill there are natural caves await exotic and magical. The caves are also home and bird's nest. From the top of the hill, you can looking at the beauty of vast stretches of rainforest, take a look at how beautiful the Kapuas River and River Melawi from a distance.

Dark Hill Nature Reserve Sintang reach heights of up to 900 meters above sea level and slope between 15-40 degrees, making it the perfect place for paragliding and rock climbing. The reserve also provides a challenge for those who love hiking and trekking. That you also want to be closer to nature can set up a tent camp at a safe location and spacious.

Dark Hill Nature Reserve Sintang offers complete activities to enjoy the charming grandeur. Hiking through the challenge and found hiding behind bushes and you can also get acquainted with some of the locals. For the more daring adventure, when up to then start climbing the hill side. At the top of the hill, you can also feel the thrilling paragliding while playing the wind at altitude.