Thursday, April 28, 2011

Canopy Bridge Bukit Bangkirai, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara, Kalimantan Timur

Eagle bondol (Haliastur indus) is just one charm in Bangkirai Hill Nature Recreation Area, Regency, East Kalimantan. Before climbing Mount Canopy Bridge Bangkirai visitors to tropical rain forest along the captivating voice accompanied garengpong, small animals like insects, a loud voice shouted, like "orchestra" of nature.
Bangkirai Hill is located approximately 58 kilometers from the city of Samarinda Balikpapan direction. To reach these attractions, visitors had to bring a private vehicle through the Soekarno-Hatta Road, or the Balikpapan-Samarinda highway. Arriving at the Kilometre 38, the journey continues through the winding roads of a width adequate for two passing cars. Travel approximately 20 kilometers to go through the road of the hollow and up and down. But the grove of trees to protect, get rid of a sense of saturated before finally arriving at the location.
To be able to pursue a canopy bridge that connects five large trees, visitors must climb a tree big bangkirai using a rope ladder. It was here needed its own guts. Because the bridge is only three feet wide dititi, but the height of 30 meters from ground level.

Thrilling at the same time charming. The sensation that is felt when visitors climbing the bridge, which is above the "ocean" that jungle. The bridge was also not allowed to pass more than 2 people simultaneously, because the consideration of wood construction strength and balance. As passed by the bridge alone is already swinging.

Total length of this bridge to reach 64 meters, consisting of 4 separate bridge sections, which is based on the strength of a tree trunk bangkirai. While climbing the bridge, visitors can throw a view to the green expanse of forest.
Bridge Hill Bangkirai canopy worked six constructors of the United States who are members of the Associated Construction Canopy, assisted by three local staff. The execution of the first conducted in January 1998. Construction is expected to last 15-20 years, in tune age bangkirai trees that support it.

Recorded 113 bird species are in this tourist area. Take for example, bird honey grove, looming black crested, fire kites, takur colorful, red woodpecker, black eagle, and eagle bondol.
End can also joked with long-tailed monkey. In a huddle, primates were seen hanging from one tree to another. Female macaques are often found holding her baby while swinging joy.
In this area, visitors can not only enjoy the panoramic view from the bridge canopy forests, but also to explore the tropical rain forest, enjoying the fruit garden, camping, and outbound. Management has provided a variety of tour packages.


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