Deleng Takur-takur

Information

Elevation

1.524 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Gunung Leuser National Park, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra — UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mountain type

Montane tropical rainforest peak, non-volcanic, within a national park area

Volcanic?

No (non-volcanic)

Coordinates

3.2231, 98.6276

Difficulty

Moderate–strenuous; unmarked trail, dense tropical rainforest, an experienced guide from the TNGL management is required

Best Season

July–September (the dry season is relatively drier); avoid December–February, which is wet

Permits & Rules

Entry permit for Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) from the TNGL Conservation Authority; an experienced local guide is strongly recommended

Hazards

Unmarked route, dense vegetation, wildlife (Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, sun bear) in the area, far from medical facilities

Description

Deleng Takur-takur (1,524 m) is a peak within Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra — part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra.' The name 'deleng' comes from the Batak language for mountain. The park is one of Southeast Asia's most critical biodiversity hotspots, sheltering critically endangered species including the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii), Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, Sumatran rhinoceros, and siamang, as well as more than 10,000 plant species including the giant Rafflesia arnoldii. Trails through the dense, unmarked tropical rainforest make experienced local guides essential; guides are generally arranged through the TNGL park authority.