In Indonesian Borneo’s Tanjung Puting National Park, guided rainforest walks deliver you head to head with wild orangutans, typically simply metres away. Led by native consultants, these treks provide perception into their each day lives and the challenges they face. It’s a uncommon wildlife expertise that highlights the urgency of conservation. Plan to remain not less than three nights to soak in the wilderness and enhance your possibilities of seeing the primates.
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly to Jakarta with Air India, Air Asia, Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, and so on. From right here, Nam Air and Batik Air connect with Pangkalan Bun, Kalimantan, the closest entry level to the nationwide park. Most trekking outfits organise transfers from right here.
VISA
Indian passport-holders can apply for Indonesia e-visa in advance (from Rs5,500; on-line software usually processed in 5 days) or get a visa on arrival (from Rs2,500) at Jakarta airport.
WEATHER
The preferrred time to go to is between March and October, with the very best possibilities of spotting orangutans from May to September. The climate is usually heat in May with occasional brief rains, preserving the forest lush whereas nonetheless permitting good path entry. Fruiting timber appeal to extra wildlife, making sightings extra frequent.
AIRFARE
Flights from numerous Indian cities to Jakarta begin from Rs35,000 and onward flights to Pangkalan Bun from about Rs12,000 (costs indicative of May 2026).
TOP THINGS TO DO
In addition to orangutan-watching in the wild, you might have the uncommon alternative to have interaction with the indigenous Dayak tribe and study their lifestyle, conventional practices, and craftsworks. Also, join night trekking to see nocturnal wildlife like civets, owls, bats, even tarantulas and pit vipers!
ROOMS FROM
Rs33,000 per individual per evening on a personal Klotok (liveaboard boat) with Orangutan Trekking Tours, inclusive of airport transfers from Pangkalan Bun, full-board lodging, and guided jungle treks.
ALSO EXPECT TO PAY FOR
Most trekking excursions are all-inclusive.
EXPECT TO SPEND
Rs1,40,000–1,60,000 per individual for a 4-day tour, together with lodging, meals, and jungle treks.
EXPERT TIP
To guarantee each security and authenticity, it’s important to journey with a specialised eco-tour operator or an skilled journey planner who collaborates with native conservation consultants,” says Subhash Motwani, founding father of Namaste Tourism. “They provide critical guidance on factors such as malaria risk and necessary precautions, and advise on appropriate gear—including long-sleeved clothing, full-length trousers, and leech socks—to protect against insects and the elements”.