National park · Indonesia
Lore Lindu National ParkTaman Nasional Lore Lindu
Enter Lore Lindu for a day hike to Bada Valley (≈2 h walk) for Rp 30 000 entry, or a multi‑day trek to highland villages (guide required) in the dry season; avoid rainy months.
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Area
2,180 km² (842 sq mi)842 sq mi (2,180 km²)
approximate
Established
1990
Best months
Apr–May
UNESCO
Biosphere
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At a glance
- Country
- Indonesia
- Area
- 2,180 km² (842 sq mi)842 sq mi (2,180 km²)
- Area includes lowland and montane forest, approx 2,180 km².
- Established
- 1990
- Best months
- Apr–May
- Permits
- For some areas
- Base
- Palu
Lore Lindu National Park protects lowland and montane forests in Central Sulawesi, home to endemic birds and thousands of megalithic statues, and offers cloud‑forest trekking and cultural village stays.
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Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve · 2011Part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Size and age
2,180 km² (842 sq mi)842 sq mi (2,180 km²) · national park since 1990
Area includes lowland and montane forest, approx 2,180 km².
This page covers the park itself. Nearest base: Palu.
Why go
- Explore lowland and montane forests with many endemic birds.
- See the Bada Valley megalithic statues, some over 4 m tall.
- Experience cloud‑forest trekking with cultural villages.
When to go
- JanGo
- FebGo
- MarGo
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunCaution
- JulCaution
- AugCaution
- SepCaution
- OctGo
- NovGo
- DecGo
- Jandry, cooler nights
- Febdry, cooler nights
- Mardry, start of hotter period
- Aprdry, warm days
- Maydry, warm
- Junrainy season begins
- Julrainy, possible trail mud
- Augrainy, trail closures possible
- Seprainy, cooler
- Octdry, cooler
- Novdry, comfortable
- Decdry, cooler
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endemic birds (e.g., Sulawesi ground‑hog, maleo)All year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Megalithic statuesAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
From Palu (north)
Public jeep from Palu bus station to Tentena, then park gate; total ~2 h.
2–3 h
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From Tentena (east)
Daily public jeep departs Tentena for the park gate; Rp 100 000 per person.
1 h
From Makassar (south)
Private jeep or shared minivan, approx Rp 1 000 000–1 500 000 total.
4–5 h
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Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Bada Valley | Archaeological megalithic site and short hiking loops. | Open with entry ticket; guide optional. |
| Highland villages (Doda, Bomba) | Cultural stays, basic losmen. | Guide required for overnight treks. |
Sketch map
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3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates from Wikidata centre; gate location approximate.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry (Bada Valley area) | IDR 30,000 (≈ US$2) | person | Ticket sold at park gate. |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
Guided trek permit or guide
Park rules
- Guides
- Required for any trek beyond the Bada Valley area.
- Camping
- Not permitted in the forest; stay in village losmen.
- Fire
- Open fires prohibited; use stoves only.
Where to stay
In the park
Village losmen (Doda, Bomba)
Basic bamboo rooms, meals included; Rp 100 000–150 000 per night.
Near the park
Palu town
Hotels and guesthouses, 1–2 h drive to gate.
Safety
Rainfall and trail mud medium
Cold nights at altitude low
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Park entrance reachable by road; short walks from gate.
Visiting lightly
- Support local losmen for community benefit.
- Do not collect stones or disturb megaliths.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Lore Lindu National Park?
Entry is Rp 30 000 per person at the gate.
What are the best hikes in Lore Lindu National Park?
The short Bada Valley walk (2–3 h) and the multi‑day highland village trek (1–2 days) with a guide.
When is the best time to visit Lore Lindu National Park?
The dry months April to November are most reliable; avoid the heavy rains June‑September.
Can I camp inside the park?
No, camping is prohibited; stay in village losmen or nearby towns.
Do I need a guide for the Bada Valley?
A guide is optional for the short walk but required for any longer trek.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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