INDONESIA
9 - 12 DEC 2013
Day 1: Arrived in Mega Inn, Tangkahan
We took AirAsia to Kuala Namu International Airport, Medan. Previously is the Polonia Airport which located in the centre of Medan Town. Only this year, 2013, it has been change & re-build as Kuala Namu International Airport & away from town area.
This is the bridge that connected to Mega Inn, Tangkahan from the other side. It's about 100 metres long & more than 20 feet high from the water surface at that time. The more people on this bridge, the more this bridge will swigging.
Walkway in Mega Inn, Tangkahan with morning fresh air & nice garden...
This is the walkway after the hanging bridge before the entrance to our stay. We find a couples of houses of local people staying along this walkway. There is also a small shop selling daily use things such slipper, soap, biscuit, light drinks etc.
A small souvenir shop, not much things but quite good & have the initiative to sell...
We had our lunch at Megan Inn Restaurant. Very nice food but do aware if you are not a spicy eater, then would have to inform their waiter during the order.
(Forgot to bring camera at this time)
At the junction of 2 rivers become 1.....
Abang Mega has book for us the elephant activities which includes 1 hour bathing the elephant & 1 hour on elephant ride through the junle. Its about 650,000rp per person & not negotiable as the rates control by the elephant care taker. Even though its very expensive, but for us it was a very good experience that we never had in our life.
Early morning at 8am, we had to walk about 1km to the Conservation Corresponse Unit (CRU) Tangkalan. But, very kind of the Abang Mega & his guide, Nataq, they took 5 of us there on the motorbikes.
Here we are....at the CRU area & see there are the elephants. can't wait to get closer to all of them....
Walking with elephants to the river side...
The elephants then is instructed to go for their toilet first before their bathing session. Here, they been asked to 'poopoo' & its compulsory because by their 'poopoo' then the guide may know the condition of these elephants is healthy or sick.
We took AirAsia to Kuala Namu International Airport, Medan. Previously is the Polonia Airport which located in the centre of Medan Town. Only this year, 2013, it has been change & re-build as Kuala Namu International Airport & away from town area.
Our transfer was arranged by they owner of our staying place. It's takes about 45 minutes from the new airport to Medan.
The airport seems to be very upgraded from ours airport, quite big & everything is still new.
We
took evening flight & reached Medan at 6pm (Indonesia time). Then,
we were informed that the journey from the airport to Tangkahan will
takes around at least 4-5 hours. Very surprised is where the condition
of the road was very bad. Along the way, you will takes about 2 hours
from airport to pass through several of small town. Then, another 2
hours with the condition of the road is very bad. Finally, another less
than 2 hours off the road with pass through a few villages & lastly
the oil palm plantation.
At
firs, we decided to stay 1 night in Medan. Due to budget wise, we has
revised & decided to went straight to Tangkahan on our first day of
arrival.
We arrived in Tangkahan around 12 mid night & check in at Mega Inn Tangkahan.
We
has been greeted by all their staff as well as some of local people
there. It was very dark & we would have to cross the hanging bridge
to our stay. Luckly, they are kind enough to help us carry all of our
luggage. Only on the next day had the chances to took these pictures.
2 rivers become 1 & this river is heading to Medan...river from the right is coming from East Aceh (if i'm not mistaken) hehehe... The water was green when only no rain but turn to yellow color when comes to rainy day.
2 rivers become 1 & this river is heading to Medan...river from the right is coming from East Aceh (if i'm not mistaken) hehehe... The water was green when only no rain but turn to yellow color when comes to rainy day.
This is the bridge that connected to Mega Inn, Tangkahan from the other side. It's about 100 metres long & more than 20 feet high from the water surface at that time. The more people on this bridge, the more this bridge will swigging.
Walkway in Mega Inn, Tangkahan with morning fresh air & nice garden...
This is the walkway after the hanging bridge before the entrance to our stay. We find a couples of houses of local people staying along this walkway. There is also a small shop selling daily use things such slipper, soap, biscuit, light drinks etc.
A small souvenir shop, not much things but quite good & have the initiative to sell...
Day 2: Rainy day in Mega Inn Tangkahan
Today
is rainy & luckly we did not book or plan any activities today. We
decided to have our rest because of the long journey yesterday.
We had our lunch at Megan Inn Restaurant. Very nice food but do aware if you are not a spicy eater, then would have to inform their waiter during the order.
(Forgot to bring camera at this time)
In the evening, we went around our stays & play water by the river side.
Walking down the stairs to the river side...very excited...
Walking down the stairs to the river side...very excited...
At the junction of 2 rivers become 1.....
Then, we had our dinner around 8pm...this is what we had request, a family dinner set hehehe...
special isn't it??? Also, the way their present the food were very nice & looks high class.
It's only 35,000rp per person.
Rice, Gulai Daun Ubi Tumbuk (green color in bowl), Fried Chicken, Sambal Tempe Potato (yelow color in red plate), Keropok (orange color) & fruits (watermelon & pineapple).
special isn't it??? Also, the way their present the food were very nice & looks high class.
It's only 35,000rp per person.
Rice, Gulai Daun Ubi Tumbuk (green color in bowl), Fried Chicken, Sambal Tempe Potato (yelow color in red plate), Keropok (orange color) & fruits (watermelon & pineapple).
Day 3: Adventure Activities
Elephant ride, feeding & bathing
Abang Mega has book for us the elephant activities which includes 1 hour bathing the elephant & 1 hour on elephant ride through the junle. Its about 650,000rp per person & not negotiable as the rates control by the elephant care taker. Even though its very expensive, but for us it was a very good experience that we never had in our life.
Early morning at 8am, we had to walk about 1km to the Conservation Corresponse Unit (CRU) Tangkalan. But, very kind of the Abang Mega & his guide, Nataq, they took 5 of us there on the motorbikes.
Here we are....at the CRU area & see there are the elephants. can't wait to get closer to all of them....
Walking with elephants to the river side...
The elephants then is instructed to go for their toilet first before their bathing session. Here, they been asked to 'poopoo' & its compulsory because by their 'poopoo' then the guide may know the condition of these elephants is healthy or sick.
Now, it's time for bathing..
We were brushing the elephant & this is namely Teoh, the only Male elephant here.
Lastly, we feet them with banana & bamboo stick..
Group photo with all elephants...
Elephants take bow as to say thank you...so sweet..
Get's ready for take us a ride...
Now it's ready to go for jungle ride...
Feeding the elephant while touring....
Next, we continue our activities for water tubing, going to water falls & hot spring. This tour is inclusive with lunch & only 180,000rp per person. It is very cheap cause your time will fill up with visiting many hidden places along this big river.
Our tour is now begin with a local people name Nataq as our guide today. He is very nice, friendly, knowledgeable & the best part is, he likes kid. So, I can see my son were very comfortable with him & started begin to treat him like his brother.
First, we went to nearby water fall which we had to cross this river to the other side & 2 minutes walk through the jungle.
It's tubing time....
While we are playing with waters, our lunch were well prepared nicely with flowers decorated.
Then, we continue tubing for the last time of the day.We had stopped at a river side & walk about 1km into the oil palm farm until where our car transfer has waited.
We has arrived at our stay then the guide wanted to show us the nearby hot spring place. That is the time our camera were out of battery, so we could not take any memorable moment we had there.
We had also tried Cocoa fruit here...very delicious..
Happy hours...=)
Group photo with the Resort's owner (Mega), Guide (Nataq) & their crew before heading back to the airport.
If you would like to experience the hidden paradise of Sumatera & stay in Mega Inn, Tangkahan, you should liaise with Pak Mega cause he does help a lot & I am sure he will be very helpful to assist you.
This is the road use in/out from Tangkahan, quite adventurer & we do really hope that the government to look into this infrastructure development so that Tangkahan shall become another one of tourist attraction in future.
At Kuala Namu International Airport, Medan & say good bye to Medan... =)
Will be back again soon =)
We were brushing the elephant & this is namely Teoh, the only Male elephant here.
Elephants spraying water to us back...haha...really fun..
Lastly, we feet them with banana & bamboo stick..
Group photo with all elephants...
Elephants take bow as to say thank you...so sweet..
Get's ready for take us a ride...
Now it's ready to go for jungle ride...
Feeding the elephant while touring....
Next, we continue our activities for water tubing, going to water falls & hot spring. This tour is inclusive with lunch & only 180,000rp per person. It is very cheap cause your time will fill up with visiting many hidden places along this big river.
Our tour is now begin with a local people name Nataq as our guide today. He is very nice, friendly, knowledgeable & the best part is, he likes kid. So, I can see my son were very comfortable with him & started begin to treat him like his brother.
First, we went to nearby water fall which we had to cross this river to the other side & 2 minutes walk through the jungle.
Water Tubing
It's tubing time....
Half
of the way, we had stopped at another water falls which took about 3
minutes to walk into the jungle to the water fall. It was really nice
& cool.
While we are playing with waters, our lunch were well prepared nicely with flowers decorated.
Then, we continue tubing for the last time of the day.We had stopped at a river side & walk about 1km into the oil palm farm until where our car transfer has waited.
We has arrived at our stay then the guide wanted to show us the nearby hot spring place. That is the time our camera were out of battery, so we could not take any memorable moment we had there.
We had also tried Cocoa fruit here...very delicious..
Day 4: Last Day - Ready for Departure
Happy hours...=)
Group photo with the Resort's owner (Mega), Guide (Nataq) & their crew before heading back to the airport.
If you would like to experience the hidden paradise of Sumatera & stay in Mega Inn, Tangkahan, you should liaise with Pak Mega cause he does help a lot & I am sure he will be very helpful to assist you.
This is the road use in/out from Tangkahan, quite adventurer & we do really hope that the government to look into this infrastructure development so that Tangkahan shall become another one of tourist attraction in future.
At Kuala Namu International Airport, Medan & say good bye to Medan... =)
Will be back again soon =)
