Palangka Raya Travel Guide
Palangka Raya is the capital of Central Kalimantan Province, and the largest city in the region. The town sits between the Sabangau and Kayahan rivers and offers an excellent range of cultural and natural highlights.
- Worth It?
- Definitely stop by if you are visiting Kalimantan.
- What to Do
- learn about the native culture at the Culture Museum, soak in the nature at Tangkiling Hill, and enjoy the cool water at Taha'I Lake.
- Best Time to Go
- from June to October, the weather is best.
- How Long?
- A week would be plenty of time to see all the sights.
The main cultural highlight is the Culture Museum, which houses an extensive collection of historic costumes, weapons, relics and daily goods from the Dayak and other tribes that live in the region. Palangka Raya itself is a decent town to explore as it offers a good look at local life.
The nature reserves at Tangkiling and Tangkiling Hill are the best outdoor destinations within an hour. There are many small streams, a lake and trails for outdoor recreation. Bangkirai Lake is another lovely destination just minutes from town where you can relax amidst nature.
However, Taha'I Lake is perhaps the most popular lake for both locals and visitors. It is a great site for water sports, boating and the unique enjoyment to be found aboard one of the Adrift Houses that float on the lake. On the shores is the Arboretum, which offers a succinct look at local flora and fauna.
Travel to Palangka Raya - Getting There
Panarung Airport provides steady air service from all around Borneo and Indonesian cities like Jakarta, Solo and Surabaya. Most flights take less than an hour, though Jakarta is about 2 hours away. The river is another wonderful way to reach Palangka Raya by either speedboat or riverbus.
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