If you talk about the natural beauty of Indonesia, there are many choices, and Mount Mambulilling is one of them. Mamasa, which is home to this majestic mountain, is apparently not only rich in culture and art but also natural panoramas that are a feast for the eyes.
Mambulilling is one of the natural tourist destinations that is widely recommended if you are in West Sulawesi. Coming here is guaranteed to fall in love and maybe be addicted to spending the night.
According to Obed Dapparinding as Regent of Mamasa, the number of tourists coming to this mountain is increasing from year to year and not only from Sulawesi but also other islands in Indonesia. In fact, foreign tourists are also often seen.
The Attraction of Mount Mambulilling
Not without reason, here are a number of attractions that make Mambulilling visited by many local and foreign tourists:
✦ Healthy Air Quality
This mountain stands proudly with a height of around 2741 meters above sea level. It’s not surprising that the air is very cool and fresh because there is no pollution or vehicle fumes.
The serene and calm atmosphere makes the mountain area suitable as a tourist destination for healing.
✦ Christmas Village
The attraction of Kampung Natal can be enjoyed at night in Tondok Bakaru Village. This beautiful destination was developed by village youth in a 1 hectare pine forest area.
This forest area looks unique because it has three tiers of trees designed in this way, and at night it looks stunning with colorful lights decorated with a Christmas feel.
Christmas knick-knacks are installed in various corners, such as star-shaped lights, Santa Claus ornaments, sheep pens, and so on. There are many benches provided so that tourists who come can sit and chat. There are also mini cottages made of wood.
✦ Waterfall
Tourists can enjoy the fresh air in Mambulilling while playing in the water or swimming under natural waterfalls in the mountain area. In the valley there is also a waterfall called Serambu which is shaded by large trees. Both have a strong water flow and are cold but still refreshing when they touch the skin.
✦ Tondok Bakaru
Tondok Bakaru is a small piece of paradise in the form of a tourist village located at the foot of Mount Mambulilling. Coming to this village will allow tourists to see a traditional village complete with the original Mamasa traditional house.
This village, with a total population of around 2386 people, also offers beautiful natural views ranging from expanses of rice fields owned by residents, the majority of whom are farmers, 10 endemic orchid gardens cultivated by village youth, and lush pine forests complete with camping areas.
Don’t forget the Tilapia and Goldfish cultivation ponds. There is also more comfortable accommodation in the form of a homestay if you want to spend the night without having to bother building a tent. This accommodation is managed by local residents so the prices are budget friendly.
✦ Ball Peu
Apart from Tondok Village, Mambulilling also has another traditional village area called Ball Peu. Traditional houses are built in rows complete with rice barns on the hill.
In total there are around 100 houses with a cool feel because they are at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level. Similar to its name, this village is in Balla Tumuka Village, which is in Balla District. The name Balla Peu itself means “open area”.
✦ Hot Springs
Apart from the cool waterfall, Mount Mambulilling also offers a hot spring called Rante Katoang. The place is in Rantekatan Hamlet, Osango Village, which is part of the Mamasa District area. Not a natural pool, Rante Katoang is an artificial pool similar to an ordinary swimming pool, but the hot water comes from the mountains.
Rante Katoang is located on a hill so it has a fresh feel, and is surrounded by tall trees with a mountain backdrop which makes it even more beautiful. The water looks clear so it is comfortable to soak for a long time.
✦ Panorama of Sunrise and Sunset
This is one of the attractions of Mambulilling that cannot be rejected by every tourist who comes, especially sunrise hunters. The beautiful panorama of the rising sun can be seen clearly if tourists climb to the top of Buntu Liarra. The best time to get here is before 6am.
Some tourists who don’t want to be late enjoying the sunrise choose to come the day before and spend the night by setting up a tent. Waking up in the morning at this place will be greeted with cool mist, a fresh feel, and the natural beauty of Mamasa District from a height.
In the same place, tourists can also witness the beauty of the sunset covered in clouds. Not a few visitors call this mountain area a country above the clouds.
Address, Location Route and Entrance Ticket
Mount Mambulilling is one of the highest in Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi. Road access to this mountain is quite easy, because it can be passed by two or four wheels. If you come from the city center, the distance is only around 1.5 km.
Ticket prices in this natural tourist area vary depending on which area you want to go to, whether a waterfall, hot springs, orchid garden, or others. As an illustration, the ticket price to enter Tondok Village is only IDR 5,000. However, this does not include vehicle parking tickets.
Interesting Activities to Do
Because it has many attractions, the activities that can be done in the Mambulilling tourist area are also quite diverse. Some of them are:
1. Enjoy Nature
There is no shortage of beautiful natural tourist views in the mountain area. Tourists can walk from one area to another to enjoy the rice fields, flower plantations, fish ponds, hilly landscapes and forests. Hunting for dusk or waiting for the sunrise is also a fun activity.
2. Culinary in the Mount Mambulilling Area
There are many food stalls in the Mount Mambulilling area, so if you don’t bring food you don’t need to worry about going hungry. The menu of dishes offered is very diverse, from light to heavy meals. There are various packaged drinks and don’t forget the typical West Sulawesi coffee.
3. Souvenir shopping
Apart from photos and videos, tourists can take home the beauty of Mamasa in the form of souvenirs. The beauty of art and culture is reflected in wooden carvings in various shapes, from key chains to ashtrays. Souvenir stalls are available in several locations and one of them is in Tondok Village.
Available Tourist Facilities
Each destination in the Mambulilling area has different facilities. But in general it is as follows:
- Toilet
- Prayer room
- Parking area
- Seats/benches
- Gazebo
- Camping ground
- Homestays
- Food stalls
- Souvenir shop
- Photo spot
- Coffee shop
In general, Mount Mambulilling is an interesting natural destination to visit. The natural views on offer are very diverse, ranging from traditional villages, expanses of rice fields and gardens, countries above the clouds, sunrise and sunset moments, to waterfalls and warm water baths. Highly recommended for a place to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city.
