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Tangkahan is a stunning eco-tourism destination known as the "Hidden Paradise" of Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra, located about 2.5 to 3 hours by road from Medan.
Situated inside the Gunung Leuser National Park, Jungle Lodge has an enviable location perched above the crystal clear Bamboo River. The rooms all have large wooden balconies with river views where you can sip a beer in your hammock and listen to the sounds of the jungle as the sun sets around you. Inside, the rooms are simply furnished with a double bed and mosquito net. The bathrooms have Western toilets, although still require flushing yourself with pails of water. The lodge runs on a generator which operates from about 6pm until midnight. There is no hot water available but a natural hot spring on the opposite bank of the river gurgles into a rock pool and feels like a bath! A nearby waterfall also gives you the option of a 'jungle shower'! Three excellent home cooked meals are provided every day by the friendly hosts, a German and Indonesian couple who have retreated to this jungle haven. The restaurant/bar has been built into the jungle foliage and rests above the river. Macaque and monkey are regular visitors to the lodge and if you are very lucky orangutan can sometimes be heard swinging through the forest.
An open-air restaurant overlooking the river serves simple, freshly prepared meals like banana pancakes, fried noodles, rice, and local dishes.
Stayed at the Jungle Lodge with my husband for 2 nights and had a great time! honestly, probably one of the coolest places we have ever been. The location is stunning. Our room had a big window looking out over the river, which we could walk right down to. The rooms are basic, but honestly were better than we expected, given that it is in the jungle! This is a small, locally run operation and you can meet the owners hanging out in the restaurant each night - they are super kind and friendly; sometimes he plays guitar in the evenings, while you can drink a beer and look out at the jungle and river. It feels like being at the coolest summer camp. In our two days we did jungle trekking, swam in the river, had a picnic, and went river tubing. Everything was awesome and well organized. Our guides were knowledgeable and a ton of fun! highly recommend Jungle Lodge for a memorable, authentic, and very fun experience!
Stayed here for 2 nights with family. Rooms and hotel are basic but to be expected considering you're in the jungle! Our rooms were clean with an ensuite flushing toilet and a shower (cold water only). Beds were comfortable enough for 2 nights. We had geckos in our room both nights keeping the mosquito population at bay. Food is OK and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Area attracts a lot of locals at the weekend so expect a lot of friendly attention if you are out and about. Explore the river area around the hotel as it is very beautiful and hire a guide to hike into the jungle as well. Hard work but well worth the effort for the experience. No Orangutan seen here but plenty of Macque monkeys around the hotel and in the jungle.
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