As a true adventurer, you must be familiar with many challenging mountains in Indonesia. But did you know there is a challenging adventure spot in eastern Indonesia? That place is Lorentz National Park. This national park is located in Timika Regency, Papua.
The combination of nature is so neat that the world admires this park. This national park consists of tropical rainforests, oceans, mountains, and even peaks in the Himalayas.
According to some sources, the area of Lorentz National Park is 2,505,600 ha. Are you getting curious about this national park? Well, in this article, we will discuss 4 reasons why you should go to Lorentz National Park.
Abundant Rare Flora and Fauna
The natural ecosystem is still well preserved, making this Lorentz Park holds much rare flora and fauna. In addition to its well-preserved nature, flora and fauna in the place are protected, so they can continue to be sustainable.
The rare and unique fauna in the form of birds is around 630 birds, while the mammals are around 123. Among these faunas, the most popular are birds of paradise and tree kangaroos.
The number of flora in this park is found around 1500 species of plants. Among these plants that grow a lot are mangroves and Nipah. With so many flora and fauna you will not find anywhere else, it is the main reason you should visit this national park in Papua.
Carstensz Pyramid Peak
This attraction attracts many adventurers and climbers. They feel challenged to conquer the Carstensz Pyramid Peak. The height of this peak reaches 4,884 meters above sea level.
The thing about this peak is that there are snow mountains, while geographically, it is located in the tropics. If you want to start the hike, you can start from Sugapa or Ugimba.
After that, you will travel through the jungle for about two weeks. The long journey and steep access will boost your adrenaline as a true climber.
Before exploring, it’s best to prepare the costs in advance because the cost you must pay for the travel party is fantastic, starting from Rp40,000,000 to Rp60,000,000.
The high cost is due to the difficulty of access to the summit. So it requires a lot of equipment and supplies to support your safety.
Local Tribes
The next reason why you should visit Lorentz National Park is because of the local tribes who are still thick with their traditions and culture. Interestingly, these local tribes have inhabited the park for around 30,000 years.
A very traditional lifestyle, like prehistoric times, adds to the uniqueness of this national park in Papua. However, you don’t need to worry, because they are very friendly to guests.
The local tribes are Asmat, Nduga, Somahe, Dani, Dani Barat/Lani, Moni/Dem, Amungme/Damal, Sempan, Komoro. Come and interact well.
Highest Lake and Bottomless River
The uniqueness of this one seems to be worthy of being called a miracle. This is because there is a lake known as the highest lake in Indonesia, the lake is Lake Habema.
Then there is a river that has no estuary. This is truly an extraordinary miracle; you may not find it elsewhere. The name of the river is the Baliem Valley River. This river seems to flow into the earth.
Those are 4 unique features of Lorentz National Park that should be the reason why you should visit this Papuan national park. Before leaving, make sure you bring all the necessary equipment. Starting from first aid medicine, personal needs, comfortable sneakers, and warm clothes. Hope you find it useful.
