Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
Aceh is a special territory of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. It is thought to have been in Aceh where Islam was first establish in Southeaset Asia. In the early seventeenth century the Sultanate of Aceh was the most wealthy, powerful, and cultivated state in Mallaca Straight region. Aceh has a history of political independence and fierce resistance to control by outsiders, including the former Dutch colonists and the Indonesian government.
Aceh has substansial natural resources,including oil and gas - some estimates put Aceh gas reserves as being the largest in the world.
Weh Island often referred to by the name of its capital,Sabang, is the western most island of the Indonesian archipelago. It is situated at the mouth of the Mallacca strait a sea passage for many yachts and cruise ships only 18 miles away, one hour by ferry, from Ulee-Lheue harbor in Banda Aceh.
Alas River flows into the Ocean;this river has exceptional rapids that attract whitewater rafting enthusiasts for all over the world.
Mount Leuser
Hiking to the peak of mount leuser (3,404 meters) takes about 10-14 days. The small village of Angasan is a suitable starting point. Angasan is located several hour walk west of Blang Kejeran. Most hikers spend the night in Angasan and start their trek in the morning. The first five days go through virgin rain forest where rare prmates can often be seen.
Points of interest :
Banda City Tour : visit to the Great mosque, Museum , War Memorial of Poecut,Pintu Khop,and Gunungan.
A day tour: visit typical village,old fortress of Indrapatra, the tomb of admiral Malahayati, the beaches of Krueng Raya and Ujong Bate'e. Visit Iskandar Muda Museum, Ulee Lheue old harbor, Cut Nyak Dien Museum.
Courtesy : Ministry and Tourism Republic Of Indonesia
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