Mount Dempo (South Sumatera)

On the skirt of Mt. Dempo there are a complete facilities to see the natural tea plantation in Pagar Alam it is the highest peak in South Sumatra and might be reached directly from Palembang city by car about 6 hours drive (295 kilometers). Enjoy the mountain bike, camping, tea walk and hiking.

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Mount Dempo (South Sumatera)

On the skirt of Mt. Dempo there are a complete facilities to see the natural tea plantation in Pagar Alam it is the highest peak in South Sumatra and might be reached directly from Palembang city by car about 6 hours drive (295 kilometers). Enjoy the mountain bike, camping, tea walk and hiking.

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Putri Cave (South Sumatera)

Putri Cave is situated at the edge of Padang Windu Village, 35 Km from Baturaja. It is 156 m long and 8-20 m wide. The maximum height is 20 m. In the cave there are many stalagtites and stalagmites and a stream which empties into River Ogan.

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Musi Festival (South Sumatera)

August 17 is Indonesia’s Independence Day and is celebrated through out country by its people who actively participate in difference kinds of activities. In Palembang the capital of South Sumatra Province, the people have unique celebration with a Bidar (canoe) race, held on Musi River which Meanders through the city.

The canoes are shaped to resemble animals heads each of which can hold 40 rowers in colorful out fits. It is a one day celebration and starts after the flag hoisting ceremony in the morning, the followed by exhibition of handicrafts and cultural performance.

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Limas Traditional Houses (South Sumatera)

Limas Traditional Houses are built along the river banks, facing away from the water so daily household activities can be done in privacy. These very ornate wooden houses are raised on stills, and are usually 15-20 meters in width and from 30-60 meters, from Colums; door and window frames to ventilation panels are intricately carved.

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