Birdwatching in Mt Tujuh Trail (Sumatra)

Mt Tujuh Trail
This scenic a stiff, 2-hr climb up a ridge to the scenic, 100-ha Lake Tujuh. There are plenty of birds to be seen and the shelter by the lake is a wonderful place to camp. Ten km from Kerisik Tua, in the direction of Padang, turn right in the village of Pelompek. After 2 km pass through the small village of Ulu Jarnih; 300 m further on is a PHPA post and the start of the trail. The first km climbs gently through cinnamon plantatins to a PHPA guest-house ($7 per night, no facilities), after which the trail becomes steep and very muddy.