Bunda Hayati Forest in Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan Province


It is likely tourists would visit the nearest vacation spots from their hotel first before heading to further ones. In Bulungan Regency, in this case, they have some recommended choices. One of them is called Bunda Hayati Forest. The location is at Sengkawit Street and belongs to Tanjung Selor Hilir Village. It also resides the famous Telur Pecah monument! The local government takes advantage of the site as a conservation area, actually. These days, it also becomes an interesting vacation destination to relax and enjoy the natural scenery. Visitors can also enjoy jogging in that area.

The Nuance
The location is near to the downtown, so it combines both pristine and crowded nuance. Not to mention the forest is located by the road! That means the accessibility is excellent. The next recognizable feature is the presence of lush trees and plants in the forest. Even though the number is lower than regular forests in the wild, it is worth an exploration for sure. Not to mention visitors can find beautiful gardens and jogging track in that area! This is why Bunda Hayati Forest becomes an alternative to Tepian Sungai Kayan when it comes to hanging out and doing casual sports.

Exploring Bunda Hayati Forest
The presence of Bunda Hayati Forest becomes an excellent alternative to spend a family recreation and relaxation. It is because the site offers various types of trees and plants, which provide the best comfort and background for photography. Those who love nature are able to learn different species of flora in that area too, even though the variety is not as many as the wild forests. When it comes to photography, it can be done right after arriving at the entrance of the site. The gate looks majestic and becomes a good background photo.

People also visit Bunda Hayati Forest in order to conduct casual sports, especially jogging. Thanks to the local government. They have built a jogging track on the site despite the short size. The best time to enjoy the activity is either in the morning or afternoon, for sure. The purpose is to avoid the heat of the sun, which is considered uncomfortable. However, the shady trees help them to reduce such discomfort.

Another good thing to do in Bunda Hayati Forest is none other than hanging out. How come? It is because the site has provided some beautiful spots for relaxation and gardens. That means tourists can simply sit on those gardens and take selfies either using their camera or smartphone. Some people even carry snacks and drinks to enjoy on the site!

Nearby Attractions

  • Cendrawasih Park
  • Telur Pecah Monument
  • Cinta Damai Monument
  • PKK Monument

How to Get There
Bunda Hayati Forest is located near to Tanjung Harapan Airport, so it is quite reachable. For those coming outside Kalimantan Island, though, they must find the best airplane service and head to Tanjung Selor City (where the airport resides). From Jakarta City, for example, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport may take around 1 day and 11 hours. After arriving at Tanjung Harapan, they can simply take Durian and Sengkawit Street. The destination is indeed the forest, which may take around 7 minutes. The distance is only 3.1 km, after all.

Where to Stay

  • Nusantara Hotel
  • Platinum Hotel
  • Teduran Mas Hotel


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