Nokan Lonayan Waterfall in Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan Province
Not all tourists are aware of the presence of a majestic waterfall like Nokan Lonanyan in Sintang Regency. The location is in Nanga Menantak Village and it belongs to Ambalau Sub-District. Tourists get attracted to it due to the appearance, without a doubt, which is similar to the US’s Niagara Falls. It also becomes more popular due to the location, which is in the middle of a forest. In terms of name, it derives from the Ot Danum Language. “Nohkan/Nokan” means a waterfall while Lonayan refers to the river where the waterfall flows. What about the appearance?
The Nuance
Here is a fact. Nokan Lonayan is one of the biggest and tallest waterfalls in Indonesia. The location is in the middle of a jungle, so it offers a serene and secluded nuance. When it comes to size, the waterfall has a height of about 180 meters. The fact is that tourists would find two water discharges there, coming from different sources. Another water discharge is called Jongonoi Waterfall, which becomes an extra allure on the site. During the rainy season, the second water discharge has a stronger and more beautiful appearance. Tourists may see rainbows in this site sometimes!
Exploring Nokan Lonayan Waterfall
For outsiders, it is considered difficult to reach Nokan Lonayan Waterfall. As mentioned before, the location is in the midst of wild nature. Despite the difficulty, this trip would give an unforgettable adventure to tourists. It is because visitors can enjoy trekking along the way to the waterfall. From downtown, they need to reach Menatak Village and take a boat service in order to reach Tolian Ponohkak. Next, it requires trekking in order to reach the best spots to witness the waterfall. One thing, the trekking route is both steep and slippery, so everyone needs to be careful.
For locals, Nokan Lonayan Waterfall has given lots of benefits to them, especially related to electricity. It has become a significant hydroelectric power plant for decades, after all. Thus, people who live in Sintang and nearby regions are able to take advantage of the abundant electricity for daily needs. The waterfall also fulfills other needs that relate to agriculture and fishery, moreover!
For tourists, the appearance of Nokan Lonayan Waterfall itself is quite impressive. Usually, visitors would take photos while exploring the site. They can take pictures of two different water discharges, in fact! For the best results, it is recommended to come during the rainy season despite the slippery surface. Somehow, tourists need to hire a local guide who knows the route well. This person may tell a local myth regarding the waterfall, too, later. It is said that area is the home of mystical beings! No wonder, it emits a sacred nuance most of the time.
Nearby Attractions
- Raja Hill
- Riyah Janda Hill
- Taman Nasional Betung Kerihun
- Nokan Cecak Waterfall
How to Get There
Well, it may take some time to reach Nokan Lonanyan Waterfall. For outsiders, they need to take an airplane in order to reach the first checkpoint, which is Pontianak City. From Jakarta City (Soekarno – Hatta International Airport), in this case, a flight to Supadio Airport would take about 1 hour and 25 minutes. From Pontianak, they may take another flight and reach Sintang Regency. A flight to Susilo Airport usually takes around 40 minutes. Later, from Susilo, they should take a local transportation service and head to the waterfall right away. This trip would take about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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