
Megalithic Culture of Nias
Nias is a small island west of Sumatra. It is known for traditional villages and the fascinating remains of the local megalithic culture. Nias is also known for dream beaches and being a surfing hot spot.
Nias is a small island west of Sumatra. It is known for traditional villages and the fascinating remains of the local megalithic culture. Nias is also known for dream beaches and being a surfing hot spot.
Explore the Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra and see the local wildlife. Visit the former rehabilitation center for orangutans, visit the elephants in Tangkahan and hike through the rain forest surrounding the village. There are many plants and animals to see.
Nias is an island in the Mentawai archipelago off the west coast of Sumatra. Nias is particularly known for its fascinating megalithic culture. Large springstones and elaborately secured fortress villages testify to the old culture. During this round trip, you will not only see a demonstration of the war dances and the stone competition, but also explore the villages on the hills in the south. The largest megaliths of the island can be found in the west.
This round trip takes you to the Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) living in the hills of the Gunung Leuser National Park. Visit the former feeding platforms at Bukit Lawang and go trekking in the jungle near Ketambe.