Kayan Mentarang Krayan Highlands

Heart of Borneo

The Krayan area is the most remote part of the Kayan Mentarang Park as the Hearth of Borneo, and reaching it requires either a long trek from the coastal region that can take several days or taking an air caravan plane. This area is home to the Lundaye Dayak tribe, who have maintained their traditional way of life in the mountainous terrain. There are several villages in the region, such as Long Bawan, Long Layu, and Lembudud, all of which have preserved their cultural heritage. The area is also known for its unique dry rise fields, which are specifically cultivated with red rise plants — a type of plant that can only be found in Krayan. Additionally, the salt mountain belt in the region holds economic value, and some of its resources are transported across the border into the Malaysian Kayan Mentarang Park. The Kayan Mentarang Park is the largest expanse of untouched rainforest remaining in Borneo, and it is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Many animal species that can only be found in Kalimantan are hidden within the dense rainforest, including numerous species that are endemic to the Bornean mountain bioregion. The park is inhabited by several thousand Dayak and Punan people, who have lived in harmony with the land for generations. However, wildlife in the area is difficult to spot because the local Dayak communities engage in hunting, which has reduced the visibility of many native species.

Krayan Travel Information