
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.
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.