Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park Thirty (30) Hills is a hilly neighborhood in the middle of a stretch of low-lying eastern part of Sumatra Island. It has the potential diversity of priceless endemic flora / fauna. The type of its ecosystem within the National Park include lowland and highland forests, with flora such as Getah Merah (Gutta-percha), Jelutung (Dyera costulata), Kempas (Koompassia excelsa),Cendawan Muka Rimau (Rafflesia hasseltii), Jernang (Daemonorops draco) and various kinds of rattans. Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park has 59 species of mammals , 6 species of primates , 151 species of birds , 18 species of bats , various types of butterflies.
In addition to the habitat of the Sumatran Tiger ( Panthera tigris sumatrae ) one will find Tapir ( Tapirus indicus ) , Ungko ( Hylobates agilis ), Beruang madu / Sun bears ( Helarctos malayanus ) , Sempidan Biru (Lophura ignita ) , Kuau ( Argusianus argus ) and many others.
Established as National Park in 1995, Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is a protected and limited production forest, nonetheless sprawling over an area of 127,698 ha further extended to 144,223 ha in 2002.
Communities around Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park consist of several tribes like Anak Dalam tribe, Talang Mamak tribe and others with unique traditions and culture. The Talang Mamak tribe, believe that the hills and plants in the national park has the magical powers, hence indirectly they take active part in maintaining and protecting the forest in the National Park.
Tourist Attractions to be considered :
Jungle Trekking
3 - 4 hours walk into the jungle through a small river up and down the hills to the waterfall near the Granit Camp
Air Hitam Dalam River
Scour the river to witness Jungle's life. Air Hitam Dalam river is in the Sumatran tiger habitat.
Tembelung Smoky
Tembelung Berasap Waterfall, a panoramic view of the waterfall
Batu Belipat dan Batu Gatal. Cultural tourism and rafting.
Rafting can be done in Gangsal River, Menggatai River, and Sipang River. It will be depends on the weather, We need rains to get a good stream.
Kemantan Cultural tours, to see religious ceremonies of the Talang Mamak tribe.
Cultural attractions outside the National Park
Cultural attractions outside the Park include Siak Bermandah in June and Pacu Jalur in August.