IINDONESIA December 2005 Issue No.12 Supplementary Issue CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, MUMBAI, INDIA Indonesian Tourism Destination Central is the biggest province of the island. It occupies a surface of 15 3, 800 square kilometers, most of it is jungle (80%), swamps, rivers and agriculture land. The northern area is mountainous and difficult to reach. Transportation facilities are limited much to the rough terrain. The central area is dense and fertile tropical forests, producing valuable commodities such as rattan, resin and the best woods. The southern area is swampy and has many rivers. Central Kalimantan has a humid and hot climate. The three big Dayak sub-tribes who inhabit this province are the Ngaju, Ot Danum, and Ma'anyan Ot Siang. The Ngaju, like some other sub- tribes, moves from one region to another. They adhere to the old Kaharingan religion, which is a form of ancestor worship, mixed with elements of animism. They have seen progress. Many of them live in the towns, have enjoyed an education and are intelligent. The Ot Danum live in longhouses which sometimes have as many as 50 rooms. The unique longhouse is called betang. With approximately 6,000 people, the Ot Danum is the largest among the three sub-tribes. They are known for their skill in plaiting rattan, palm leaves, and bamboo. Made by the women, such products are sold in cities and towns such as Banjamasin, Kualakapuas, and Sampit. Like other Dayaks, the men are good hunters, using simple tools. The art of Central Kalimantan clearly bears the marks of the Kaharingan religion, which is the traditional belief of the Dayaks in the hinterland of Central Kalimantan. Building styles, statues, carvings, and other products are related to the cultural elements of the Hindus, Chinese, and Hindu-Javanese. Aside from their aesthetic properties, such products are appreciated for their magic value. Indonesian Tourist Destination - CENTRAL KALIMANTAN Palangkaraya : Palangkaraya is the province capital of Central Kalimantan and situated in the upstream region of the . In the local Dayak language, Palangkaraya means a holy container. Palangkaraya can easily be reached from Jakarta, Banjarmasin, Samarinda, Balikpapan and other points of the island by air. Nowadays, the town has become the center of government, trade and education of the province. The Regional Museum of Palangkaraya contains a collection of historical and cultural interest from all over Central Kalimantan. The Nature Reserve of Tangkiling lies 34 kilometers north of Palangkaraya. Small rivers flow through the reserve.

Kualakapuas : Kualakapuas is the capital of the Kapuas regency, south of Palangkaraya, on the 40 kilometers from Banjarmasin. A well-known tourism attraction is Telo Island, a fishing village and port. It is a pleasant site for recreation. For the adventurer, white water rafters and nature lovers, there is Gohong Rawai, known for its beautiful and challenging rapids. The gold mines of Teweh and Batu Api, Rungan district, are also interesting sites to be visited. In this region, gold mining is a major source of livelihood for the people, who pan for the valuable metal using the old traditional method. Gold mines are found in many places in Central Kalimantan.

Sampit : Sampit town, on the Sampit river and the capital of Sampit regency, is known as the biggest timber port in Kalimantan as well as in Indonesia. Here can be found many sawmills which proces the timber for export. One can find many interesting tourism attractions in Sampit. Pandaran Beach is a park on the seaside at the mouth of the Sampit river. It is quite unique. One sees to one's north the river emptying its water into the sea. To the south is the wide expanse of the Java Sea. The Orchid Park of Pembuangan Hulu is a natural forest in which a number of rare and beautiful orchid varieties grow. Hunters can engage in their favorite pastime at the Serayan river which borders on the hunting park of Kotawaringin Barat.

Pangkalanbun : Pangkalanbun is the capital of the Kotawaringin Barat regency, in the western part of Central Kalimantan. It is busy lisle town. In this town, the old Palace of Pangkalanbun now 200 years old, can still be seen. Made of ulin [iron-wood), it is the only Banjar royal legacy found in Central Kalimantan. The Mosque of Kyai Gede is the oldest mosque, being more than 300 years old, found in Kotawaringin district. The Tanjung Puting National Park is a very well- known nature and wildlife reserve Supplementary Issue ( December 2005) 2 Indonesian Tourist Destination - CENTRAL KALIMANTAN for lowland and swamp forests, inhabited by orang titans, owaowa, bekantan and other primates. One can visit the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre which is supported by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Tanjung Puting National Park : Tanjung Puting is one of the natural wonders of the world. You may not believe this after you have been there only one day or two days or three days but after the fourth or fifth day something happens. You are captivated completely by the purity of the air the openness of the night sky with the most remarkable view of the Milky Way the magnificence and dignity of the gentle orangutans the thundering downpours that instantly cool the air and the clarity of the brilliant crimson sunsets. Tanjung Puting is the largest and most diverse protected example of extensive coastal tropical heath and peat swamp forest which used to cover much of southern . The area was originally declared as a game reserve in 1935 and a National Park in 1982. While the Park has checkered historyColouredfish of fromweak Gili protection Trawangan nonetheless it remains substantially wild and natural. Tanjung Puting is covered by a complex mosaic of diverse lowland habitats. It contain 3040 sq km2 of low lying swampy terrain punctuated by blackwater rivers which flow into the Java Sea. At the mouth of these rivers and along the sea coast are found Nipa/mangrove swamps. Mangroves teem with animal life. Tanjung Puting also includes tall dry ground tropical rain forest primarily tropical heath forest with a canopy of 40 meters (120 feet) with emergents exceeding 50 meters (150 ft) in height seasonally inundated peat swamp forest with peat in layerstwo meters deep open depression lakes formed by fire and open areas of abandoned dry rice fields now covered with elephant grass and ferns. The tropical heath forest which is called kerangasin parts of Borneo is only found on very poor typically white-sandy soils and is characterized by medium-sized trees

Orchid Park : The Orchid Park of Pembuangan Hulu is a natural forest in which a number of rare and beautiful orchid varieties grow. You can find the park in Sampit regency.

Kubu Beach : This beautiful beach located in Kubu Bay water reservoir is reachable by any transportation. The attractive activities available are swimming, and fishing.

Pandaran Beach Park : Pandaran Beach is a park on the seaside at the mouth of the Sampit river. To the south is the wide expanse of the Java Sea. Supplementary Issue (December 2005) 3 Indonesian Tourist Destination - CENTRAL KALIMANTAN IMPORTANT CONTACTS FOR CENTRAL KALIMANTAN CENTRAL KALIMANTAN (DIPARDA) (REGIONAL TOURISM OFFICE) Jl. Cilik Riwut Km.5, Palangkaraya, 73112 Tel : (62-0536)31110, 31007 Fax : (62-0536)29377

The Central Kalimantan Tourist Information Centre Address : Jl. Cilik Riwus Km., Palangkaraya, 73112 Phone : (62-0514)21416

HOTEL Dandang Tinggang, Jl. Yos Sudarso 13 Phone : 0536-21885 Fax : 0536- 21254 Purnama Indah Hotel, Jl. A Yani, Pangkalanbun, Phone : 0532-24990 Rimba Lodge Hotel, Jl. Sei Sekonyer, Pangkalanbun, Phone : 0532-21296 Fax : 0532-21513 Linda Hotel, Jl. Panglima Batur 28, Barito Selatan Phone : 0525-21128

RESTAURANT Bukit Raya Restaurant, Jl. RTA Milojo, Phone : 0514-21413 Bukit Raya Restaurant, Jl. RTA Milono - Palangkaraya, Phone : 0514-21413, Dandang Tingang Restaurant, Jl. Yos Sudarso - Palangkaraya, Phone : 0514-21805 Phoenix Restaurant, Jl. Pangeran Antasari III E, Pangkalan bun, Phone : 0515-21466 Adidas Restaurant, Jl. A.Yani 90, Palangkaraya, Phone : 0536-21770 Halmahera Restaurant, Jl. Halmahera, Palangkaraya, Phone : 0536-21222, Sampaga Restaurant, Jl. Sumbawa No. 78, Palangkaraya, Phone : 0536-21053 99 Restaurant, Jl. Tjilik Riwut Km. 2,5, Palangkaraya, Phone : 0536-21256, Candi Agung Restaurant, Jl. Patih Suradi Laga No. 6,Pangkalan Bun, Phone : 0536- 21483, Hasanudin Restaurant, Jl. Patih Suradi Laga No. 6, Pangkalan Bun, Phone : 0536-21216,

SHOPPING A r i e, Address : Jl. Madura, Palangkaraya, Phone : Phone : (0514) 22291 Martapura Art Shop, Address : Jl. Madura No. 60B, Phone : Phone: (0514) 22464 Fauzi Art Shop, Address : Jl. Madura, Palangkaraya, Phone : Phone : (0514) 22814 Fitri Art Shop, Address : Jl. Madura, Palangkaraya, Phone : Phone: (0514) 21065

TRAVEL AGENTS Alam Natura Indah Tours & Travel Jl. Darmo Sugondo 80,Palangkaraya Tel: 0514-21973 Adi Angkasa Tours & Travel Address : Jl. A.Yani 11, Palangkaraya Phone : 0514-21480 Bhupala Tours & Travel Address : Jl. A.Yani 5, Palangkaraya Phone : 0514-21031 Dian Wisata Tours & Travel Address : Jl. A.Yani, Palangkaraya Phone : 0514-21241

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