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Those seeking a fun outdoor family activity might consider a trek
in Mount Halimun Salak National Park (TNGHS) in Kabandungan district,
West Java.
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With up to 70 percent of the park consisting of tropical rain forest,
the park is a nature laboratory for research and monitoring of
endangered species such as the Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas), silvery gibbon (Hylobates moloch) and Javan surili (Presbytis comata).
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There are several trekking routes available at the site. There are 2,
5 and 7 kilometer routes, as well as a long route that requires
visitors to stay overnight. Along the route, trekkers can expect to
witness the silvery gibbon's movement in the surrounding trees, learn
about a variety of herbs and flowers and, during rainy season, see
luminous mushrooms at the research center, reported kompas.com.
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The park is also a habitat for the Javan hawk-eagle (Spizaetus bartelsi), making it an ideal place for bird-watching.
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How to get there
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Visitors can reach the national park by private car or public
transport. Those using private vehicles can depart from Sukabumi or
Bogor. As for public transport, visitors can take a train from Bogor
city center to Sukabumi, stop at Parung Kuda station and continue by
public transport to reach the site.
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Where to stay
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Those who want to spend a night in nature may build a camp at the
camping ground at Citalahab village. Cikaniki research station also
offers a lodge that can accommodate 20 people. Homestays at villagers'
houses are also available with prices ranging from US$5.57 per person.
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Source - TJP
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