- Address: Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Tel: +62 451 457623
- Website: lorelindu.info
- Year of foundation: 1982
- Area: 2180 sq. M. km
In the Indonesian province of Central Sulawesi on the island of the same name, one of the national parks of Indonesia , Lore-Lindu, is located. It is of considerable interest for tourists - let's find out why!
general information
Lore-Lindu was founded in 1982, the territory of the park is 2180 square meters. km. Throughout the terrain there are mountainous and lowland forests with a lot of rare inhabitants, including 88 species of endemic birds. The park was included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Location:
The entire territory of the park Lore-Lindu on the borders is surrounded by valleys. In the north - Palolo Valley, in the south - Bada Valley, in the east - Napu Valley, the western part is surrounded by several narrow valleys called Kulawi Valley. The only big lake that has survived to this day is Lake Lindu. In the park, the altitude varies from 200 m to 2355 m above sea level. Ecosystems of the park are forests:
- low-lying tropical;
- Subalpine (at an altitude of 2 km);
- mountain.
Climatic conditions
The climate is always tropical, with high humidity. The air temperature varies from +26 ° C to + 32 ° C in the low parts of the park, in mountainous areas with each kilometer falls by 6 ° C. The period of monsoon rains is November-April.
What's interestnig?
Lore-Lindu National Park is filled with beautiful forests, mountains, lakes and beaches, all surrounded by a bizarre flora and fauna. In addition to natural exotics, tourists are also attracted by the cultural extraordinary traditions of local residents. The most interesting thing you can see when visiting Lore-Linda:
- Flora. Among the whole vegetation in Lore-Lindu are the following plants: Ylang-ylang, Kashtanik, Kananapsis, Rainbow Eucalyptus, Agathis, Phyllokladus, Melinjo, Almazig, also hypophylls, many medicinal plants, rattan.
- Fauna. Very diverse and unique due to the many species of endemic animals. In total, 117 species of mammals, 29 species of reptiles and 19 amphibians live in these places. Endemic animals: Tonk monkey, marsh deer, possum, babirussa, marsupial bear couscous, Sulawes rat, citrate Sulawesi, palm civet. From amphibians and reptiles stand out the golden snake, the bufo's toad and the Minnow fish, inhabiting only Lake Lindu.
- Megaliths. These are the main symbols of Laura-Linda. They are stone figures the size of a matchbox and up to 4.5 m. They were found on different sites throughout the park and in a large number - more than 400 megaliths. 30 of them are like human sculptures. Researchers have established their age - 3 thousand years AD. and as many BC. In any case, for what purpose and in what way the creation of these figures has occurred, remains a mystery, but they attract strong interest from tourists.
- Villages. On the territory of Lore-Lindu there are 117 villages, mainly local people engaged in cultivation of fields. The inhabitants belong to the peoples of Laura, Kulavi and Kaili, and migrants from Java , Bali and South Sulawesi also live here. The tourists are kindly and hospitable. With local, you can not only get acquainted and take pictures, but also buy souvenirs from them.
The problems of Laura Linda
The main problematic issues in protecting the territory are poaching and deforestation. The German-Indonesian organization "Storma" is working on the solution and elimination of this situation in the park, therefore it is not worth violating the established rules on the territory of Lore-Lind.
Where and what to see?
Lore-Lindu Park is huge, so it's best to find out in advance where the most interesting places to visit are:
- In the valley of Bezoa the birds of Maleo live, there are several megaliths;
- to go for a drive on boats and to observe the surrounding nature it is possible on lakes Lindu, Uas, Bud, Ghimpu;
- to see a lot of megaliths, visit the Napa, Bada and Saluki valleys;
- it's better to go rafting on the Larian river, camping and hiking are suitable for the Rorecatimbo and Nokilalaki mountains;
- in August near the lake Pozo is a festival.
How to get there?
The only way to get to the park Lore-Lindu - is to come by car, preferably on an off-road car. Distances from the nearest cities:
- Camarora - 50 km and 2.5 hours on the road;
- Palu-Ousa - 100 km and 5 hours;
- Vois-Bada - 50 km and 4 hours;
- Kulavi - 80 km and 6 hours.
In the park you can go on foot or by horse on the routes of Ghimpu-Besa-Bada (3 days) and Saluki - Lake Lindu (1 day).