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Exploring the extreme Gawalise Mountain, Palu

Welcome travelers. You are confused about interesting tour on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia? This time, explorecelebes.com will inform you about the challenging natural tourist destinations in Sulawesi, Indonesia, precisely in Central Sulawesi. Favorite place of nature lovers and mountaineers, namely Mount Gawalise.

Have you heard of this place? For those of you who have a hobby of climbing the mountain and have never heard or visited Mount Gawalise and will plan a holiday to enjoy the Nature Tour by climbing Mount Gawalise in Palu City, this article can you make reference as your travel destination on the island of Sulawesi.


The charm of Mount Gawalise, Palu

One of the most popular tour of men is climbing mountains, but not a few women also like this challenge. Those who have considered this activity as a hobby will be willing to spend a lot of money to climb mountains, ranging from mountains with low-altitude to very high mountains.

One of the island that has many mountains in Indonesia is Java Island. For you mountain climbers who have tired of climbing the mountain in the area of Java Island and happened to be in Central Sulawesi, Mount Gawalise in Central Sulawesi this could be one of your choice to be explored.

The mountain that has a height of about 2023 meters above sea level (asl) is standing in the tropical forest area and is located on the west side of the city of Palu. Although its height is only about 2000s Masl, Gawalise is a mountain with the extreme path in Central Sulawesi and climbed from the point 0 Masl.

Mount Gawalise is often visited by climbers because the location is easily accessible, both from outside the region and originating from Central Sulawesi. Most visits during holidays, a favorite place for climbers who want to spend time off at the top of the mountain.

The specialty of Mount Gawalise not only offers a challenge of outdoor sport, but also beautiful natural scenery with cool air and cultural richness of the local community. From the top of Mount Gawalise, you can see the stunning natural scenery as well as the exotic scenery of Palu City.

Another specialty of Mount Gawalise is the existence of a spot known by climbers by the name of Batu Gantung. Batu Gantung is a collection of gigantic rocks located in the edge of the ravine and the path to the top of gawalise, precisely located at an altitude of 1800 Masl. From this Batu Gantung, views of Palu City along its bay that glistens in the sun and the river Palu is twisted like a trace of a giant snake that flows from the valley Sigi, to the Bay of Palu is clearly visible from this spot.

Not only that, at sunset and late in the night, the view of the city of Palu increasingly spectacular, from this spot the city of Palu looks like a pearl shining twinkling in the dark of the Valley of Palu. So many mountain climbers will set up tents in Batu Gantung and spend their night here. This is because the distance to the top of the mountain is only about 1 hour with a path that is not too extreme. At the top, the climbers will be presented with the beauty of the city of Palu, Central Sulawesi.

In addition to being a place of climbing, Mount Gawalise is also often a place of observation for scientists who want to examine various types of flora and fauna. One type of flora that can be found there is the Edelweiss Flower or that has the Latin name Anaphalis Javanica. This flower is one of the most rare plants.

Visitor Activity on Mount Gawalise

Visitor activities on Mount Gawalise, among others, when will start the climb, you can find the village of Da'a tribe in Dombu Village. The tribe of Da'a is known as the Kaili tribe of mountains that still firmly hold the culture and customs. You can see the life and culture of the locals, for example some of the houses built on trees. In addition, you can also see the attractions chopsticks that are demonstrated by the Tribe Da'a community.

Hiking and mountain climbing are the main activities of Mount Gawalise visitors. And not a few mountain climbers who spend time camped on Mount Gawalise. The climbing challenge that you must conquer at Mount Gawalise consists of several post points that start from the starting point to the top of the mountain.

Dombu Village as a starting point is at the foot of the mountain. The journey from the starting point to the First Resting Place (Pos 1) located at an altitude of 1,000 meters (asl) with air temperature 35 - 33 degrees Celsius is quite challenging. In addition to many climb roads are quite sharp, you also have to pass the cliffs with a slope of 80 degrees, grassland as high as 2 meters, and rice fields of the population. Natural conditions in Pos 1 is also quite difficult because of the lack of flat areas so that climbers should set up tents in the slope area. In addition, the availability of water in this post is also very limited because there is only one source of springs.

After enough rest in Pos 1, you can continue the journey to Pos 2 which is located at an altitude of 1,500 meters (asl) with a temperature of 34 - 33 degrees Celsius. The path to Post 2 is almost the same as the Pos 1 line. The difference is, climbers have to climb the natural stone arrangement. Water supply in Pos 2 can be said not available at all. From this place, you can see the beauty of Palu City which is surrounded by mountains and split by the river. In addition, climbers can also find edelweiss flowers.

Satisfied watching the scenery from Pos 2, you then return to continue the trip to Pos 3 which is at an altitude of 1800 meters (asl) with a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees Celsius at night. The road to Post 3 is quite easy because it is more flat than the climb. In addition, along this path there are debris Merpati Aircraft that fell in 1994 due to hit Mount Gawalise.

The journey to the summit of Mount Gawalise which is at an altitude of 2023 meters (asl) can be reached by passing the ridges and tropical forest is quite dense. The challenge to go through this path is the thick fog that limits visibility. This situation is exacerbated by a lack of direction, so climbers should be more vigilant to avoid misdirection.

The journey to the summit of Mount Gawalise which is at an altitude of 2023 meters (asl) can be reached by passing the ridges and tropical forest is quite dense. The challenge to go through this path is the thick fog that limits visibility. This situation is exacerbated by the lack of directions, so climbers must be more vigilant not to get lost.

In addition, the temperature at the top of the mountain is cool enough that ranges between 28 - 33 degrees Celsius. Arriving at the top, you will find a monument as a marker of the highest point of Mount Gawalise. In addition to the monument, you can also find a rainwater container reserved for climbers, but in terms of cleanliness, the water is not guaranteed to be consumed directly. Therefore, you should bring more drinking water so no need to drink the rain water.

Location and Transportation to Gawalise Mountain

Mount Gawalise is located west of the city of Palu, the entrance for the climbers is quite easy, can be reached approximately 15 minutes from the city of Palu by public transport. 1 hour drive from Pantoloan Harbor or 15 minutes from Mutiara Palu Airport.

This entrance access is in the village of Silae, the alternative choice of climbers in Palu due to its proximity from the city center, it takes only 15 minutes car journey, has arrived at the foot of the mountain

Once at Silae, you are still walking along the road approximately 500 meters to arrive at the village Dombu which is located on the altitude with a cool air. Other villages are Matantimali village, Panasibaja village, Bolobia village and Rondingo village. These villages are inhabited by the tribe of Da'a. Tribe Da'a is a sub-ethnic Kaili tribe who inhabit the mountainous areas and spread in several villages located in the mountain area gawalise.



Other Facilities in Mount Gawalise

Support facilities for tourist location is not available in Mount Gawalise area, but if you need a house to stay, you can rent from the local people at the foot of Mount Gawalise.

There are stalls in the vicinity of local residents who provide food and beverage needs. But there is no accessory equipment store or item that support for hiking activities. Before making your tour or climbing to Mount Gawalise, you should prepare supplies and equipment that you will need during the climb from home, so you can comfortably make a holiday trip on Mount Gawalise.

Health facilities that can be reached if an emergency during the climb of the Health Center Kamonji, approximately 3 km from the start point of climbing and Anutapura General Hospital approximately 3 km and can be reached by public transport vehicles.

Travel Tips to Mount Gawalise

Climbing Mount Gawalise is very interesting, but if you have never visited this place, you certainly do not know the tips for your climbing activities to this place can be enjoyed well, here explorecelebes.com will share tips on trips to Mount Gawalise.
  1. Plan and prepare well your journey to Mount Gawalise, Find information on officers or residents around the mountain about the situation and conditions of the mountain before making the climb;
  2. Prepare your physical and mental for the duration of the climb that will be taken;
  3. Learn each field and route to take to avoid errors. If possible, invite a citizen who is at the foot of Mount Gawalise as a guide;
  4. Prepare effective and efficient equipment and arrange for adequate logistics and groceries during the climb;
  5. We recommend reporting to available climbing posts and have permission from local authorities;
  6. Bring a sweater and beak, because at night the temperature of Mount Gawalise air is very cold;
  7. Do not spoil nature and keep the Gawalise environment as well as possible. Throw garbage in its place.
Hopefully the review of Mount Gawalise Enchantment can be useful for those of you who plan to do the climbing activity to the famous Mountain in Central Sulawesi Province. Happy vacation to Mount Gawalise, Palu City, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Have a great holiday. We'll see you again in the next review about Tourist Places in Sulawesi. (www.explorecelebes.com)

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