About Ulu Kasok
Ulu Kasok is a hilltop viewpoint in Desa Pulau Gadang, Kecamatan XIII Koto Kampar, Kabupaten Kampar, Riau, Indonesia, overlooking the Koto Panjang Reservoir formed by the Koto Panjang Hydroelectric Dam. Often called the Raja Ampat of Riau, it offers panoramic views of the reservoir's forested islands and winding waterways. Developed as a community-based ecotourism site, it features viewing platforms and photo spots and is notable for its scenic landscape and accessibility from Pekanbaru.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop viewpoint reached by a short uphill trek and stairs, with elevated wooden platforms and gazebos overlooking the Koto Panjang Reservoir. The setting is a forested hill surrounded by the reservoir's islands and inlets. Visitors can explore viewing decks, photo spots, and small warungs, enjoy panoramic sightseeing and photography, and see the winding reservoir landscape that resembles an archipelago from above.
Key highlights
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Panoramic hilltop view over Koto Panjang Reservoir and its scattered forested islands
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Landscape often compared to Raja Ampat due to island-dotted water view
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Dedicated viewing platforms and gazebos for sightseeing and photography
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Sunrise and sunset viewing opportunities over the reservoir
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Community-managed ecotourism site in Pulau Gadang village
History of Ulu Kasok
Overlooks the Koto Panjang Reservoir, an artificial lake created between 1992-1996 with the construction of the PLTA Koto Panjang hydroelectric dam on the Kampar River on the border of Riau and West Sumatra to generate electricity and regulate water flow
Culture & Context
Developed and managed as a community-based tourism destination by the local community of Desa Pulau Gadang, contributing to local livelihoods and showcasing the natural landscape of Kampar Regency
Route
| By air | Fly to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport in Pekanbaru, then continue by road to XIII Koto Kampar |
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