Saran Hill in Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan Province


During a visit in Sintang Regency of West Kalimantan Province, tourists should ensure to visit major vacation spots including the one called Saran Hill. This site is suitable for photography and trekking, actually. The location is in Temawang Village and it belongs to Sepauk Sub-District. Due to extreme trekking route, the hill is quite popular among professional trekkers and hobbyist in Indonesia. Also, nature lovers would feel comfortable to explore the site due to the presence of various plants and tropical panoramas. As for casual activities, visitors usually enjoy relaxation at this unspoiled nature.

The Nuance
A nuance of tropical forest welcomes everyone right away once getting in the location. For the information, Saran Hill has a height of about 1741 meters above sea level. Tourists can start trekking either from Temawang or Riam Village. As mentioned before, the hill features extreme trekking routes, so everyone should come with good stamina and proper equipment. Lots of tall trees with dense roots dominate that area, as well. In order to reach the top of the hill, it takes around 7 hours! Have no worries. Tourists can rest at some resting spots along the way to the top later.

Exploring Saran Hill
The prime tourist activity in Saran Hill is definitely trekking. Tourists only need to reach a nearby village for preparation. Next, they should hire a local guide who knows the route well. As mentioned earlier, everyone needs to spend at least 7 hours in order to reach the top of the hill. In order to avoid tiredness, therefore, it is recommended to carry enough bottled water and always rest at the available areas up there. The presence of beautiful tropical trees and stunning panorama makes this activity less tiring, so don’t worry.

The challenging trekking route makes the activity more fun and worthy. This explains why both beginners and professionals keep coming during their spare time. The air is refreshing and the nuance is shady! That means everyone would be able to enjoy the activity regardless of the time. One thing, all trekkers should be careful when exploring the area due to a slippery surface. Lots of moss covers the route, after all. During trekking, tourists may also meet some small rivers!

The next allure in Saran Hill is the presence of lots of bugs and reptiles. These exotic animals are worth photo shoots, without a doubt. Thus, tourists must not forget to carry a camera when visiting the hill later. Once arriving at the top of the hill, wonderful panoramas welcome them! Nearby villages and buildings are seen clearly from up there, as well! All tiredness would go away instantly with these, no?

Nearby Attractions

  • Menterap Waterfall
  • Sirin Punti Waterfall
  • Sandung Tembak Ecotourism

How to Get There
In order to reach Saran Hill, tourists should drop by at Pontianak City first (especially for outsiders). From Jakarta City, in this case, they can take an airplane at Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and head to Supadio Airport directly. During good weather, this flight may take around 1 hour and 25 minutes. Once arriving at Pontianak, they can take another flight and reach Sintang Regency. A flight to Susilo Airport would take about 40 minutes only. From Sintang, the last destination is Saran Hill at Temawang Bulai Village. This time, the trip would take about 2 hours.

Where to Stay

  • Aston Hotel


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