Jati Gentungan Hill in Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi Province

The best place to enjoy sightseeing perhaps is at the top of a hill. In this case, Jati Gentungan Hill satisfies everyone’s need when it comes to enjoying beautiful natural landscapes and photography. The location is in Bebanga Village and it belongs to Kalukku Sub-District. It also resides near to the famous Bebanga Mangrove Forest. The hill is also quite popular among the locals due to the variety of natural attractions and the easy accessibility. These days, even many outsiders and tourists often visit it both during holidays and regular days!

The Nuance
It is true that tourists need to conduct a soft trekking in order to get to the top of the hill. However, no one would regret coming to Jati Gentungan Hill. It is because they can witness stunning panoramas and landscapes including the formation of teak trees and other types of trees and plants growing in that mountainous area. On the way to the location, tourists may feel the comfy nuance and serene atmosphere (especially if they come in the morning). Once arriving at the site, tourists may see several facilities and tourist objects for them to use later. The total area is about 4 hectares and it is suitable for numerous types of activities including sports, education, and recreation.

Exploring Jati Gentungan Hill
Trekking or natural exploration indeed become the most popular thing to do in Jati Gentungan Hill. However, there is no official trekking route so tourists must come with a local guide if they want to find the best route to explore. It helps them to avoid getting lost and wasting too much time to reach the viewing post, after all. For those who don’t like trekking, they can reach the site by any local transportation service instead.

Aside from trekking, people come to Jati Gentungan Hill in order to take advantage of all available facilities including the training center and educational hall. Not to mention visitors can find karaoke place and sports courts on that location. No wonder, some tourists are likely to play badminton and indoor soccer with their friends there. One thing, it costs some money to use those facilities. For a more casual activity, it is recommended to visit the nearby pond where many lots grow on it. Somehow, it is suitable for fishing too!

What is more? Jati Gentungan Hill is, without a doubt, suitable for sightseeing. Visitors can see the stunning hilly panorama once getting to the site. The best time to watch the scenery is in the morning, for sure. Also, tourists would be lucky if they can see blooming colorful flowers that grow on some parts of the hill. Do not forget to enjoy swimming and relaxation at the available pools and gazebos!

Nearby Attractions

• Bebanga Mangrove Site
• Ampallas Beach
• Sondoang Waterfall

How to Get There
For those coming from Jakarta City, they should take an airplane at Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and head to Tampa Padang Airport at Mamuju Airport. This flight may take around 4 hours and 35 minutes, actually. Later, once arriving at Mamuju, they can directly head to the hill (which may take about 10 minutes). The distance is 3.6 km, after all. As for the best route, it is recommended to take Poros Majene – Mamuju Street.

Where to Stay
Grand Putra Mamuju Hotel