Rightfully inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sumatran Rainforest is an exceptional realm. Not only it is a place of untold natural wealth but also one of the very few global eco-regions of huge importance for the preservation of the world`s biodiversity. The 1790 km long coastline of Sumatra, bordered by the Indian Ocean, is formed by the volcanic Barisan Mountains (Bukit Barisan). The range`s rugged, hardly accessible terrain and tropical climate provide excellent conditions for all kinds of life.
