"Rain Brings Beauty: Stop by the Bener Meriah Pine Forest and Witness Unforgettable Natural Beauty"

Aceh is one of the regions that has tropical pine forests, and one of them is located in the Leuser Ecosystem Area (KEL) which includes the Bener Meriah highlands.

Good evening, my friends, wherever you are. I hope you are all healthy and happy, allowing you to carry out your daily activities as usual. I hope you all have a pleasant day.

On this occasion, I will share some images and experiences from my trip to Bener Meriah. During this time, I also stopped at one of the Lauser Ecosystem Areas in the tropical pine forest.

So, please continue to follow my blog to see one of the stopovers within this tropical pine forest through the images I share, along with a short article from me.

If you've been following my blog lately, you'll know that a few days ago, my friends and I traveled to the Benar Meriah area to enjoy the pristine natural surroundings and take some photos while observing the devastating aftermath of the natural disaster.

My friends...
This area is a highland area, part of Bener Meriah Regency, within the Leuser ecosystem. It contains tropical forests and tropical pine forests, and it also experiences frequent moderate to heavy rain in the afternoon.

Upon entering this area, I immediately took some photos. As you can see in the photos I've shared above, a light drizzle began to wet the area. This was during the afternoon.

In this area, I not only enjoyed the pristine natural surroundings but also saw vast tropical pine forests. Unfortunately, some of these areas are threatened by encroachment, including fires that have plagued the area over the past few decades. In fact, in some of the images I've shared above, you can see the scars of the fires that have ravaged the area.

My friends...
Pine forests are crucial for preventing landslides and maintaining ecosystem balance. This is also very helpful for the local community, given that the Bener Meriah area is located in a highland area.
In recent months, devastating natural disasters have struck the region, having a tremendous impact. One of the causes, as I mentioned above, is the rampant burning of pine forests and encroachment for plantations.

During my journey through this area, the weather was initially quite pleasant. However, as we progressed deeper into the area and the terrain became higher, fog began to blanket the area, accompanied by light rain. We had to stop for a moment at one of the rest areas within the area.

Then we decided to stop for a while at a rest stop known as Minikulus.

My friends...
Have you ever heard of that name?
I'm sure you've heard it several times in this Extraordinary community, considering that some of my other friends may have blogged in the area. Minikulus, or as the locals call it, "wih ni kulus," is a natural tourist destination offering panoramic views of a tropical pine forest. In addition, this area also has other tourist attractions, one of which is a clean and beautiful river.

And within the pine forest are huts where people traveling from Bireuen to Takengon usually stop, as we did this time.

Next, we ordered some snacks and warm drinks to help us feel a little more refreshed.

We also ordered the Takengon durian, one of the most unique and delicious durians in Indonesia, with its soft texture, distinctive sweetness, and mild aroma.
I think this durian is suitable for anyone, especially those who dislike that fruit due to its strong odor. Therefore, I think this durian is the right choice because it has a milder odor than other durians.

After waiting for almost an hour, the weather in the area became increasingly hostile, and the rain began to fall even harder. We had no choice but to brave the downpour, as we were pressed for time and didn't want to be stuck in this area until nightfall.

However, it was a truly valuable experience for me during my stopover in this area, one that can't be put into words. I can tell you all at a glance that Benar Meriah, within the Leuser ecosystem, is truly unparalleled in its beauty. Therefore, I highly recommend you all stop by this area if you ever find yourself in the area.

One reason is its natural beauty, and the local durian here is also very interesting to try, as it offers a unique experience compared to other durians in general.

Okay, friends, those are some pictures and a short post from me on this blog. I hope you all enjoyed and enjoyed what I've shared. I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who took the time to view and read my experience while visiting one of the sites within the Leuser Ecosystem.

Please leave your comments, support, and input, which will mean a lot to me so I can make this blog even better in the future.

That's all for now.
Greetings, everyone.
See you in my next blog.

About the author

Maulizar Mawardi or better known as @antonydossantos. I am a student. Like taking pictures, but not a professional photographer, insect lover, nature lover, looking for momentum is my hobby.