Lore Lindu, Sulawesi exoticism.

Combined with lakes, valleys, mountains, and wilderness in the heart of the island of Sulawesi, Lore Lindu National Park is a habitat for dozens of wildlife species endemic to Sulawesi. Need guts and stamina to mingle with the animals. However, it is comparable with a view guaranteed.

This national park is located in the district of Sigi,
Central Sulawesi, about 60 kilometers south of Palu City. Begin your visit to the Lore Lindu National Park (TNLL) with a drink in panoramic views of Lake Lindu. The lake is located in District Lindu this can be described as the spirit of TNLL ecosystems, including local residents.

Location of Lake Lindu almost in the middle of a vast TNLL more than 200 acres. The lake formed by tectonic processes is similar to a bowl which is located about 1,000 meters above sea level. With an area of ​​approximately 3,600 acres and depths over 200 meters, Lindu become the second largest and deepest lake in Central Sulawesi after Lake Poso in Poso district.

The beauty of Lake Lindu not just at sunrise and the cluster of mountains that seemed to frame the lake, but also in the surrounding forest. There are at least eight mountain "frame" of Lake Lindu, namely Nokilalaki, Adale, Kona'a, Tumaru, Gimba, Jala, Rindi, and Toningkolue. Generally, these mountains covered with dense forests of tropical forest, lower montane forests and other forests with different ecosystems.

From this dense jungle disgorge and flowing creeks that empty into Lake Lindu. The rivers are Tokorano, Katibpli, Tinele, Lambsa, Ma'a, Salusuo, Sagali, Vantorongo, Bose, Kati, Ovo, Kolovo, Masame, Tosake, chat, Kalambio, and Lempendengi. Water from Lake Lindu then flows through a number of large and small rivers in the district of Sigi, until the river which divides the city of Palu Palu Palu before it empties into the Gulf.

Endemic

This is where the habitat for some species endemic. Notes mentioning, at least 117 species of mammals, 88 species of birds, 29 species of reptile and 19 amphibian species in this forest.

Creatures in this area generally is endemic Sulawesi, including tonkean monkeys (Macaca tonkeana), pig (Babyrousa celebensis), tangkasi (Tarsius pumilus diannae and T), couscous (Ailurops ursinus furvus and Strigocuscus callenfelsi celebensis), birds maleo (Macrocephalon maleo), Sulawesi toad (Bufo celebensis), Sulawesi civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii musschenbroekii), Sulawesi rat (Rattus celebensis), kangkareng sulawesi (Penelopides exarhatus), gold snake (Elaphe erythrura), and freshwater fish (Xenopoecilus sarasinorum) that can only be found in Lake Lindu.

Been to Lindu did not just enjoy the lake with the morning sun from behind the mountain, boating down the lake, eating fresh fish catch of fishermen, or enjoying the natural life in the surrounding villages. Moreover, Lindu can be enjoyed by exploring the forest while joking with the animals.

Because of its location within the park, do not expect to get into four-wheel drive Lindu with a smooth road. This area can only be explored on two-wheelers. Can bring their own vehicle or if you do not want to hire a hard-living motorcycle taxis.

The trip to Lindu starting from Palu, by using public transport fare of Rp 25,000. Four wheel drive vehicles only up to the Village Sadaunta, District Kulawi, Lindu District neighbors, and then use a motorcycle taxi. Village Sadaunta indeed be the only access that can be taken closest to the Lindu.

It takes guts to ride pillion and the dibonceng. In some sections, the road is only enough for one two-wheeled vehicles, flanked by cliffs and cliff directly on the other. At points like this, motorists often side by side with the tip of a large tree over 20 feet tall.

For those who like a challenge and test of guts, a trip in the wilds of the jungle is a journey full of memories and physical fatigue certainly paid off when arriving at Lake Lindu.

"Looking at the lake may be ordinary, but as he saw the forest around the lake is extraordinary," said Hendrik (30), Palu residents who had just been to Lindu.

With all the limitations of infrastructure, Sigi County Tourism Office as one of the Lindu make major selling tours. One more value than a trip to the Lindu are witnessing the merging of local residents living with nature. To determine when to begin planting and harvesting rice, the event was held morego. This event became a vehicle of communication with nature and a vehicle of social communication. On the shores of the lake, residents held dances and songs of traditional rituals which in essence is a praise to the Creator of Nature as well as a call to care for nature.

"With the uniqueness, we still sell Lindu. We make the program packages, such as trekking, nature tours, exploring the forest, and other activities are more into the wild adventure, "said Chief District Office of Tourism Sigi M Muchlis Yodjodolo.

Problem of access, the local government in coordination with the Central TNLL that existing roads could be improved.

"For promotion, we are also working with the Tourism Office of Palu City," said Muchlis.

It appears as a destination recreation Lindu it still needs a serious clean up. At the very least, the availability of lodging and restaurants. Special lodging, County Government Sigi had built cottages on the shores of the lake. Currently the building is finished, just revamping, including electricity. Currently, there is no electricity in the District of Lindu. Residents typically use lamps and generators for lighting.

So far, tourists or researchers who come prefer to stay at home resident. Consciously as a tourist destination, residents are very open and ready at any moment if his house visited by visitors. Choosing home residents to be one alternative for business meals. Living room talking about how much it costs and requested prepared food which is of course typical Lindu flavorful ...