Gunung Leuser

Gunung Leuser National Park protects one of the most biodiverse and intact tropical rainforest ecosystems remaining in Southeast Asia, spanning 1,094,692 hectares across the northern provinces of Sumatra, Indonesia.

The Gunung Leuser region has been inhabited by indigenous communities for thousands of years, with groups like the Alas and Gayo maintaining traditional relationships with the forest while having minimal impact on its ecology.

The primary access point is the village of Bukit Lawang on the eastern edge of the park, reachable by road from Medan, North Sumatras largest city, in approximately 3-4 hours.

Conservation in Gunung Leuser faces enormous challenges from encroachment, illegal logging, poaching, and infrastructure development that threaten the parks integrity.