Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (TNGGP) has an important role in the history of conservation in Indonesia. It was established as a national park in 1980. With an area of 22,851.03 hectares, the National Park is covered by mountainous tropical rainforest, only 2 hours (100 km) from Jakarta.
In the TNGGP forest area, you can find “the giant tree” Rasamala, “the insect hunter” or semar bag (Nephentes spp); various types of forest orchids, and there are even several types of plants that have not been scientifically recognized, such as glowing mushrooms.
Besides the uniqueness of its plants, the TNGGP area is also a habitat for various types of wildlife, such as giant ladybugs, a type of beetle, more than 100 types of mammals such as deer, hornbills, coyotes, leopards, Sigung, etc., as well as 250 species of birds.
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This area is also the habitat of Javan gibbons, Surili and langurs and Javan eagles whose populations are almost close to extinction. When you hike in the TNGGP area, you can enjoy the beauty of Indonesia’s forest ecology. In addition, Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park is also a popular tourist spot in Indonesia, especially for hikers and nature lovers.
Mount Gede Pangrango National Park consists of two main mountains, Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango, as well as a number of other peaks such as Mount Putri, Mount Kendang and Mount Taman. These two main mountains have an altitude of 2,958 meters above sea level and 3,019 meters above sea level respectively. In addition, there are also several beautiful waterfalls and lakes in the national park, such as Cibeureum, Cikahuripan and Situ Gunung.
One of the main attractions of Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park is hiking to Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango. The hiking routes to these two mountains have different levels of difficulty, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. The hike to Mount Gede usually takes 2-3 days, while the hike to Mount Pangrango can be completed in 1-2 days.
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Other than climbing, visitors can also enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Gede Pangrango National Park by taking a walk around the national park. There are a number of hiking trails that can also be used for hiking or trekking, such as the Cibodas trail, Selabintana trail and Gunung Putri trail. In addition, visitors can also enjoy the natural beauty of this national park by camping, fishing or cycling.
For visitors who want to visit Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, there are several things that need to be considered. First, make sure to bring complete climbing equipment and according to weather conditions. Second, it is also necessary to pay attention to the licenses and regulations that apply in this national park. Finally, don’t forget to maintain cleanliness and natural preservation while visiting Mount Gede Pangrango National Park.
Overall, Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park is an interesting tourist spot and offers spectacular natural beauty. With various types of protected endemic flora and fauna, this national park is also important in preserving nature and the environment. Therefore, for nature and environment lovers, Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park is a must-visit place when in West Java.
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