Dec

Kumala Island

Island in the middle of the sea? Ah, seems to have been normal. How does it feel to enjoy the island in the middle of the river? Well, if you want to know it, came to the island of Kumala, which is located in the middle Mahakam River crosses the city Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara District, East Kalimantan.

Kumala Island is very unique. Shape, if viewed from the top will look like the boat or canoe. Island, with an area of about 85 hectares, is the initial deposition of mud and then roll up into the mainland. Before changed into a modern recreation area, Kumala Island is home to hundreds of residential bekantan various species of reptiles and wild nature Borneo. This island really only cater for the tourist attraction, there is no resident houses. All the area developed into tourist destination.

Kumala Island began to be managed garden tour in 2002. In area in this land, visitors can enjoy a variety of vehicle, like the Dunia Fantasi in Jakarta. One of the most attractive that is Sky Tower. From the tower with the high of 78 meters, the visitor can see the city Tenggarong and unique view of Pulau Kumala. Tickets to enjoy the vehicle is only Rp 7.500.

Some cottages are also available for those who want to spend the night on the island of Kumala. One cottage consists of five rooms, which as a whole can accommodate up to 100 people. However, according to the manager, the cottage must be booked at least one of the sunday before. It costs between Rp 300,000, Rp 2 million. Facilities are complete enough, and there are also two swimming pools for adults and children.

Interested? Kumala Island promised exoticism for the visitors …