About Tahura Sultan Adam
Tahura Sultan Adam is a Taman Hutan Raya (Great Forest Park) located in Mandiangin, Karang Intan, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan. Covering approximately 112,000 hectares across Banjar and surrounding areas, it is named after Sultan Adam Al-Watsiq Billah of the Banjar Sultanate. The park is notable for its protected lowland and hill dipterocarp forest, pine forest, reservoir and Bukit Batu viewpoint, serving as a conservation, education and nature tourism area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large forested hill area with pine forests, natural secondary forest, a reservoir (Waduk Mandiangin), and viewpoints such as Bukit Batu. The site has developed tourism facilities including camping grounds, gazebos, outbound areas, walking trails, and photo spots. The environment is green and hilly with cool air, suitable for leisure walks, picnics, and nature observation. Basic amenities and food stalls are available near the main entrance and lake area.
Key highlights
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Large protected forest park of approximately 112,000 hectares
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Bukit Batu viewpoint overlooking forest and reservoir
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Mandiangin Reservoir and pine forest area
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Camping ground and outbound recreation area
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Diverse flora and fauna of South Kalimantan lowland forest
History of Tahura Sultan Adam
Designated as Taman Hutan Raya by the Ministry of Forestry through Decree No. 52/Kpts-II/2001, the area was named in honor of Sultan Adam Al-Watsiq Billah, Sultan of Banjar who reigned 1825-1857. The designation aimed to conserve the forest ecosystem while providing a site for conservation, education and nature tourism in South Kalimantan.
Culture & Context
The park is named after a revered figure of the Banjar Sultanate and serves as a symbol of natural heritage conservation in South Kalimantan. It is used for environmental education, community recreation and cultural tourism reflecting the connection between Banjar history and forest preservation.
Route
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