Exploring the Tujuh Bidadari (Seven Angels) Waterfall in the Wilderness
As I promised before, I'll be posting some photos from the remote tourist destination of North Aceh (Indonesia), the Seven Angels Waterfall.
I've previously posted some of these photo spots here in relevant communities. However, this time I'm posting photos from a different angle, although there are one or three photos with the Seven Angels Waterfall in the background, to reinforce my memories of this tourist destination.
The Tujuh Bidadari waterfall is located on the border of North Aceh Regency and Bener Meriah Regency. There is no public transportation to the site.
Therefore, tourists must rent their own vehicle for around Rp 1,000,000. This price includes a driver and a private vehicle to get there.
From Lhokseumawe City, it takes approximately three hours to reach the site. Vehicles can only reach Sandi Hamlet, a point connecting to the nearest route.
Along the road, there are numerous oil palm plantations, making the surrounding area feel barren. Malikussaleh University nature students and I were hiking to the Tujuh Bidadari waterfall before the devastating floods that struck Sumatra Island in late 2005.
The area is now in dire condition, with many pieces of wood swept into the river. The flash floods, which killed more than 1,200 people, are suspected to have been caused by massive illegal logging in Sumatra's forests.
There are several tourist destinations around the Tujuh Bidadari waterfall. There are two rivers that can only be crossed by trail or on foot. These two rivers serve as places for visitors to enjoy meals.
There is also a dense forest area with fresh air and the sounds of wildlife. Once at the Tujuh Bidadari waterfall, visitors often set up tents there. However, there is also the Blue Lake location with its cool, refreshing mountain water.
Unfortunately, this natural beauty has not been properly maintained to become a prime tourist destination.
