Dola Koyakoya

Information

Elevation

1.821 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Pulau Alor, Kepulauan Sunda Kecil, Kabupaten Alor (Nusa Tenggara Timur)

Mountain type

Puncak non-vulkanik — titik tertinggi Pulau Alor (Ultra, prominensi ~1.821 m)

Volcanic?

No (non-volcanic)

Coordinates

-8.2212, 125.0213

Difficulty

Sedang; pendakian non-teknis tetapi terjal di beberapa bagian, medan padang rumput & batu kecil

Best Season

Musim kemarau (sekitar April–November), saat jalur lebih kering dan pandangan lepas ke Laut Sawu & Timor-Leste

Permits & Rules

Tidak ada permit formal; lapor ke perangkat Desa Tanglapui Timur (Alor Timur) dan disarankan memakai pemandu lokal karena jalur kurang jelas

Hazards

Padang rumput tinggi dan lereng terjal, medan terpencil dengan sedikit sumber air, kabut/angin di puncak

Description

Dola Koyakoya (about 1,821 m) is the highest point of Alor island in Alor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, and the easternmost major peak of the island chain running from Bali toward Timor. Because it rises sharply from the sea, it qualifies as an "Ultra" with topographic prominence nearly equal to its height, making it one of the most prominent summits in the province. Its upper slopes carry eucalyptus forest and grassland that shelter numerous deer, and on clear days the summit gives views across to mainland Timor-Leste, including that nation's highest peak, Mount Ramelau. The usual route starts from Tanglapui Timur village (about 2.5–3 hours' drive from Kalabahi, Alor's main town), with a 4–5 hour ascent that can be done as a long day hike or an overnight trek with camping. Detailed information remains limited and comes mostly from hiking databases; recorded heights vary between sources (roughly 1,803–1,832 m).