Kalimantan, overall, has a wonderful forest area with rich flora and fauna. Unfortunately, you often have to go through difficult routes in order to enjoy them. The most accessible pristine natural area with good tourism service is probably the national parks. However, you can now enjoy it even more easily at Jurung Tiga Nature Park.
This newly opened park is a nice getaway for those who are looking for nature exploration but still in an accessible place. It is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Everyone in the family can enjoy many fun activities in this park. Here is all you need to know about Jurung Tiga Nature Park.
Location
The main selling point of this park is its location. Only about five kilometers away from downtown Pangkalan Bun. Administratively, this park is located at Batu Belaman, Kumai, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan. The road leading to the park is not the best but you will easily get there on a private vehicle. The rough part only two kilometers or so.
Exploration
The first thing you want to do in this place is to explore its 44 hectares of land. You don’t need to worry about getting lost because there is a trek in its jungle. You just need to follow the trek and you will find many signs that will lead you to the most areas. If you come in the morning, this park is a great place to run or jog. You can exercise under the big trees with fresh air. You can also explore the park by renting the bike or ATV from the management.
Camping Area
If camping outdoors is your passion, you can also do it in this park. There are several areas that you can choose to set up your tent. Even though you are only camping for a day, doing it here will make it special because you will get all the tranquility you need while it doesn’t have to wander too far into the wilderness. In other words, this is a perfect venue for leisure camping, even for those who never do that before in the wild.
Instagramable
There are many great photo spots in this park, to say the least. You can take your pictures in the suspension bridge, the canopy treehouse, the thatched platform, and in many other places. Couples or solo celebgrams alike will find many spots to experiment and take wonderful pictures. Even though it is relatively new, this park is already a popular prewedding spot in Pangkalan Bun.
Jurung Tiga Nature Park aims to be a place where people can have a nice adventure, learn about the jungle as well as preserve it. Additionally, the accessibility and the many improvements in this park makes it a great place to visit for everyone.
