Destinasi Indonesia September 2013 | Page 16

Destinasi: Tanjung Puting Photo: Dok Destinasi Indonesia Destinasi Indonesia | 14 West Kotawaringin (Kobar) is one of the 14 regencies in Central Kalimantan with the capital city Pangkalan Bun or it is well known as Kota Manis. The regency is situated close to the equator. That makes the sun shines so intensely during dry season. Kobar is regency that becomes one of the Palm Plantation Centers in Central Kalimantan. Therefore, many workers from Java Island come to make a living at the planta­ tion. Meanwhile, Dayak, the native tribe, usually live in the outskirt of the city. Last year, about 6000 tourist (do­ mestic and foreign) came to Kobar. Mostly (60-70%) are foreigner. The average destination point is Tanjung Puting National Park (TPNP), the natural habitat of Orangutan. TPNP is a tourist location and also one of the world research centers for orangutan. Access and Transportation Air Lines Sea Lines Pangkalan Bun is the city center and the capital city of West Kotawaringin Regency (Kobar), Central Kalimantan. Iskandar airport is in Pangkalan Bun. It is the only airport in Central Kalimantan which is equipped with direct bunkering. Iskandar airport is the arrival point for tourist from Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Palangkaraya (the provinc