3 places to discover
Lake Paniai is a large natural freshwater lake in Paniai Timur District, Paniai Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia, situated at approximately 1,700 meters above sea level in the central highlands. Part of the Paniai Lakes system with Lakes Tage and Tigi, it is known for its expansive clear waters, surrounding hills and traditional villages. The lake supports local fishing communities and is noted for scenic highland landscapes and biodiversity.
Lake Tigi is a large natural freshwater highland lake located in Tigi District, Deiyai Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. Part of the Paniai Lakes system alongside Lakes Paniai and Tage, it lies at approximately 1,640 meters above sea level surrounded by hills and traditional Mee villages. The lake is notable for its scenic highland setting, clear waters, and cultural importance to local communities.
Puncak Jaya, also known as Carstensz Pyramid, is the highest mountain in Indonesia at 4,884 meters, located in the Sudirman Range of Mimika Regency, Central Papua within Lorentz National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the highest peak in Oceania and one of the Seven Summits. Notable for its equatorial glaciers and alpine rock faces, it attracts experienced mountaineers despite its remote tropical location.