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Kerinci Seblat National Park is an national park in Sumatra, spanning four provinces.
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The view of the Kerinci valley and Lake Kerinci from Bukit Kayangan (above Sungaipenuh, fantastic forest scenery at Bukit Tapan and Muara Imat village.
South East Asia's highest crater lake and still surrounded by pristine forests and the marshlands of Lake Bentau.
Before climbing the mountains, the tea plantations are vastly spreading across the side of the roads. You can tour after getting permission from the locals.
Traditional dance ceremonies and maybe a Tiger calling ceremony by a Kerinci shaman.
Ask permission from KSDA Bengkulu first.
The infamous Rafflesia Arnoldii can be found on the Bengkulu side of the park. Don't let the pretty appearance fool you because this is actually a corpse flower. But it only spews the horrid smell once in a while.
The highest volcano in Indonesia at 3,805 m above sea level. Climbing it takes at least two days and one night including the descent. There are three shelters along the path for camping.
Pak Subandi can arrange for a guide to take you up the volcano, or for specialist bird watching trips. The address is Jl Raya Muara Labuh, Desa Kersik Tuo, travel minibuses from Padang will drop you off.
Economy lodgings popular with hikers. Closest think to a hostel.
Offers higher end accommodation with a swimming pool and tennis courts.
Despite Jambi province having a district named Kerinci, the closest way to get there is from Padang.
Read in the guideThere are frequent travel minibus services between district capitals, usually leaving in the morning or evening. Angkot minibuses serve villages to and from district capitals.
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