Mambuliling Peak in Mamasa Sub-District, West Sulawesi Province

Another good vacation spot resides in Mamuju Regency for tourists to enjoy sightseeing and trekking. The name is Mambuliling Peak. As the name suggests, it resides in Mambuliling Village and belongs to Mamasa Sub-District. Due to the serenity and challenging landscapes, the site is chosen to be an ideal place for trekking and exploration. Aside from that, tourists can learn an interesting legend related to Mambuliling Peak! The locals consider it sacred, so no one would act carelessly when exploring the location. Despite the fact, it remains popular among both villagers and tourists.

The Nuance
It is true everyone needs to spend much time and efforts in order to get to the top of Mambuliling Peak. In fact, it takes about 8 hours to reach the top by trekking. Have no worries. Such tiredness pays off once tourists arrive at the viewing post. According to the locals, the peak resides on 2700 meters above the sea level. This explains why the atmosphere is refreshing and the panoramas are jaw-dropping up there! Not to mention tourists can find several posts where they can conduct sightseeing and photography. The distance between those viewing posts varies, though.

Exploring Mambuliling Peak
In order to get to the top of Mambuliling Peak, visitors should pass through several posts. The first one is located in Nekke Village. If tourists want to reach the second post, they must spend about 2 hours. For the next post (the 3rd), it takes about 1 hour. Actually, there are 8 posts and the distance is not quite far from each other. That means trekkers only need to take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to reach the next one.

The prime activity to do in Mabuliling Peak is none other than sightseeing. In fact, it can be done both during trekking and once tourists arrive at the top of the mountain. The panoramas are indeed wonderful, as everyone can see the nearby city and fabulous landscapes on the horizon. The nuance gets better if they come either during sunrise or sunset moreover. As for the tip, everyone should carry a camera when visiting the mountain. No one wants to miss the opportunity to collect great natural photos, after all.

What is more? Mabuliling Peak is also known for its legend. It is said a group of mystical people live there! According to the locals, that community wants to retain the purity of the site. There is even a belief that a curse may come to those who ruin the environment and conduct an illegal hunting.

Nearby Attractions

• Tamariri Lake
• Samababo Waterfall
• Rambu Saratu

How to Get There
The first thing to do is to get to Mamuju Regency. In this case, the best way to get there is by an airplane. From Jakarta City, for example, the flight takes approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes. The destination is Tampa Padang Airport, actually. Once arriving at Mamuju, tourists can take any local transportation service and head to Mambuliling Peak right away. The distance is 128 km, so the trip may take around 3 hours and 36 minutes. As for the best route, it is Poros Mamasa – Mamuju Street.

Where to Stay

• Ramayana Inn
• Tongkonan Hotel
• Anoa Guesthouse
• Sajojo Hotel