Mount Halimun Salak National Park

Mount Halimun Salak National Park is one of 59 national parks in Indonesia. It covers 400 km² (40,000 ha) — about 51% of the size of New York City, making it the #49 largest national park in Indonesia (0.2% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Indonesia date back to 1931. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Mount Halimun Salak National Park

The closest airport is Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), about 74 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, 77 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Gede-Pangrango National Park (152 km²), Kepulauan Seribu Marine National Park (1,075 km²), Ujung Kulon National Park (785 km²) and Mount Ciremai National Park (155 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.