About Tahai Lake
Tahai Lake (Danau Tahai) is a natural peat swamp lake located in Tumbang Tahai village, Bukit Batu District, about 30 km north of Palangka Raya city in Central Kalimantan. Notable for its distinctive reddish-brown water colored by peat, the lake is surrounded by peat forest and features wooden boardwalks and stilt houses. It is a popular local recreation and photography destination showcasing Kalimantan's peatland ecosystem.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a shallow peat lake with dark reddish-brown water surrounded by peat swamp forest. A wooden boardwalk and bridges connect stilt houses and viewing platforms over the water, offering photo spots and views of the forested shoreline. The setting is tranquil and natural, with small food stalls and seating areas. Boating on the lake and walking along the boardwalks are the main ways to explore the area.
Key highlights
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Distinctive reddish-brown peat water unique to Central Kalimantan peat lakes
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Wooden boardwalk and bridges extending over the lake
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Traditional stilt houses built over the water
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Surrounding peat swamp forest landscape
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Photography spots with lake and forest reflections
History of Tahai Lake
Tahai Lake is a natural peatland lake that has been developed by the local community in Tumbang Tahai as an ecotourism destination to showcase the peat swamp ecosystem of Central Kalimantan