RINJANI WILDLIFE & SOFT TREKKING

During early morning and evening walks in Senaru you are likely to see interesting birds, butterflies and at least one of the two species of monkey who live in the surrounding forest. Long-tailed macaques, known locally as kera, often sit on the road. More elusive is the rare Silvered Leaf monkey, and also known as the black monkey or lutung, which can often be glimpsed in the forest around the waterfalls. Senaru Traditional Village

A visit to the Senaru Traditional Village, situated next to the Rinjani Trek Centre where the Rinjani trail begins, is greatly enhanced by asking a local guide to show you around. The Sasak inhabitants are the cultural guardians of Mount Rinjani and its surrounding forest and safeguard its spiritual values. Locally guided visits include opportunities to experience the villagers’ daily life, visit their thatched houses, prepare meals using local produce, and understand their traditional way of life. Morning waterway walk and sunrise

Leave your losmen early for a one and a half hour escorted walk through the fields, past traditional villages and along the irrigation channel that winds through village fields past crops and houses. Enjoy visiting local homes, seeing early morning activities and learning about farming methods. Witness the sun rising from the sea beneath the spectacular sweeping views of north Lombok from the summit of Mt. Rinjani to the coast.

Evening walk and sunset

Below the Senaru Traditional Village, a one and half hour escorted walk along village trails brings you to the “secret waterfall” or “traditional swimming pool”, the Tumpasan Senaru. Enjoy a refreshing swim or late afternoon laze. On the return trip, visit some local hamlets as the people return from their fields, and enjoy the sunset over Mt. Agung in distant Bali from a vantage point in a local orchard.

Senaru panorama walk

Discover all the highlights of Senaru on an easy half-day walk through the scenic landscape of palm-fringed rice terraces, waterways, traditional village and rainforest waterfalls. Follow the irrigation channel that winds through the village fields - the lifeline of the district. Local women will guide you, happy to share their special knowledge of culture, customs and nature. This tour departs every morning from the Rinjani Trek Centre.

Senaru Waterfalls

Senaru’s best known attraction is the Sindang Gila waterfall which attracts many thousands of Indonesian and foreign visitors annually. Located at about 600m above sea level, the waterfall is an easy 20 minute walk down a graded trail and steps from Senaru village. A pleasant alternative return route winds along the edge of the steep valley, following the irrigation canal. For the more adventurous, Senaru’s “second waterfall” Tiu Kelep is another hour’s walk upriver from Sindang Gila. The scramble over rocks through the tropical forest is rewarded by the beauty of the waterfall and a swim in its deep pool. It is said locally that every time you swim behind the main waterfall of Tiu Kelep you become a year younger! With access from the main road, Senaru’s “third waterfall” Betara Lenjang is strictly for rock climbers with a local guide and equipment.

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RINJANI HILL TREK WILDLIFE AND PANORAMA HIKING PROGRAM

SASAK HILL TREK A two days-one night, great experience over Pegasingan Hill We invite you to join our two–day walk through the rice fields, to chat with the farmers and enjoy the scenery from the high hill called Pegasingan. The view from 637 m above the villages and fields of Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun Bumbung is of the glorious panorama of the ancient caldera of Mt. Rinjani. The programme for the walk includes; an explanation of the local tree species that grow at various altitudes and how these are used by the local people for traditional medicines, also how we can assist the local conservation group by planting some trees and species of orchids. We visit the location where, according to legend, it was used by the king to play games of spinning tops. Your guide and porters will show us how to play the spinning top. The overnight camp area is called Bukit Batua (Batua Hill) where a long time ago the villagers used to pray before starting to hunt wild deer. A spiritual leader will pray and give blessings to all the members of the group before the porters and guide install the tents. This is a special place to watch the sunset and sunrise also view the summit slopes of Mt Rinjani and distant mountain of Agung on Bali. After dark we see the lights of Sembelia village and the distant port town of Labuhan Lombok. After dinner we are entertained by our guide or porters playing a melodious flute besides enjoying the ethereal tropical night sky from around 1,773 m above sea level. After breakfast the walk continues for a few hours including our resting time through the tropical rain forest to search for a variety of birds and listen to their calls. At the lunch stop our guide will help us to look for forest food that we may add to our lunch. Continue the trip to Makam Sakan, Makam (Grave) and find out some graves on the way which was known as ancestor. Your guide will tell you the story. On reaching Lendang Madang we will meet our transport that will take as to a site for a bathe in cool spring water, a refreshing finale to the programme. What to Bring: Make sure you bring your camera - the views are simply wonderful! The best season is May to October. Days can be warm (29–32 degrees C.) although during June to August the night time temperatures can drop to well below 15 degrees C. so bring some warm clothing as well as a hat, sun-cream and an umbrella. Camping equipment, all meals and drinking water will be provided. How to Book: Please book at least two days in advance. The Jungle Walk operates on a demand basis with minimum two persons. SAJANG VILLAGE AND WATERFALLS WALK The walk is led by friendly guides who will welcome you to the village of Sajang near the border of Gunung Rinjani National Park. The village people explain their customs and traditions of village life and how they support their daily livelihood by growing coffee, chocolate and vanilla and, depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to work along them. Then an easy walk to explore the foothills of the volcano, Gunung (Mt) Rinjani where the community have their fields that are still farmed just as their ancestors did. The walk continues for a couple of hours to the waterfall where, according to legend, the king used to bathe his horses. There will be time to explore and enjoy the stay at the waterfall and the way back will be through the rain forest to catch sight of the Ebony Leaf Monkey besides heard the noisy of birds. Back in the village the drying coffee beans will be ready to be husked and ground before being ready to make coffee. You will be served to test the coffee. What to bring: Make sure you bring your camera, sun hat and sun cream, comfortable walking shoes, small backpack and bottle water. How to Book: The Sajang Village and Waterfall Walk operates on a demand basis with a minimum two persons and please book at least two days in advance. SENARU PANORAMA WALK Led by local women guides, this easy half-day walk explores the foothills of spectacular Rinjani volcano in Lombok’s northern district of Bayan. Starting near the border of Gunung Rinjani National Park, your route follows old pathways amongst shady bamboo groves and village gardens before entering a wide, open landscape of rice terraces and palms. Following a winding irrigation channel you reach the lush rainforest of the famous Sendang Gila Waterfall Reserve. The local people believe that a refreshing bath behind these thundering falls can cure any disease. Along the way, discover tropical plants as your guide explains how the local people make practical use of them. You come across the cheeky long tailed monkeys and, with a bit of luck, may even spot the rare ebony leaf monkey. Passing small hamlets where age-old traditions are practiced, you will gain insight into the colorful village life of the Sasak. There is always something interesting happening here as you meet local people and admire traditional houses along the way. Make sure you bring your camera - the views are simply spectacular! On a clear day you may even catch a glimpse of Bali’s famous Gunung Agung volcano rising high above the blue waters of the Lombok Strait. Each turn of the track offers new vistas as finally Rinjani - the sacred mountain of the Sasak people - emerges majestically above rice terraces and rainforest. This natural and cultural diversity makes the Senaru Panorama Walk an unforgettable Lombok experience. SEMBALUN WILDFLOWES WALK A two day one night scenic and wildflower hike to Propok in Gunung Rinjani National Park We invite you to join our two day walk through the grassland and tropical forests that clothe the ancient Sembalun caldera and to camp the night in a hidden valley on the lower slopes of Mt. Rinjani. The second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia, Mt. Rinjani is sacred to Sasak and Balinese people and renowned for the challenging Rinjani Trek. This beautiful nature hike wanders through the hills, providing an unforgettable Rinjani experience for the less ambitious walker. Led by local guides, the first day starts early from the Rinjani Information Centre in East Lombok village of Sembalun Lawang (1,156m) and eastern gateway into Gunung Rinjani National Park. Winding through agricultural fields belonging to the community, the walk climbs gently up 100m. Climb to the undulating caldera rim from where there are sweeping views of Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun Bumbung villages. Formerly Sembalun was known for coffee production until the crop was changed to garlic to take advantage of the garlic boom in the early 1990s. On clear days many Lombok villages can be seen to the north with the ocean beyond. To the west is the soaring summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726m). After a couple of hours walk from Sembalun, reach the grassland area of Dandaun, home of wild animals particularly groups of wild pig. October is their breeding season. After another hour the walk arrives at the open grasslands at Kanji where various species of orchid flourish in the trees and the ground is carpeted in wild flowers. Along the way the guide explains local agricultural activities, such as the tradition of owners calling their cows using only salt. After about three hours the trail reaches our camp site at Propok (1,600m), a beautiful flat valley with beautiful views of the tropical forest. At sunset and early morning, wild animals such as pigs, deer, various birds and, if you are fortunate, even the rare black Ebony leaf monkey may be observed here. Next day the walk returns through the forest using a different route and see the communities’ farming, your guide will explain the plantation on the field. Visit hand weaving, women have been weaving in this village for many generations and these techniques have been passed down from mother to daughter. The fine weavings from Sembalun Lawang are made on traditional wooden hand looms and are used for special rituals and religious celebrations. Arrive in the afternoon at the Rinjani Information Centre at Sembalun Lawang. A special feature of this hike is to be accompanied by the local Pemangku (traditional spiritual leader) and on the way blessings are made in sacred places to celebrate the creation of nature and ensure a safe journey. What to Bring: Make sure you bring your camera - the views are simply wonderful! The best season is May to October. Days can be warm (29 – 32 degrees C.) although during June to August the night time temperatures can drop to well below 10 degrees C. so bring some warm clothing as well as a hat, sun-cream and an umbrella. Camping equipment, all meals and drinking water will be provided. How to Book: Please book at least two days in advance. The Sembalun Wildflowers Walk operates on a demand basis with minimum two persons. Booking at : info@rinjaninationalpark.com

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Rinjani National Park is totally open for any trekking activities. You can stay at The Lake, Rim Senaru or Sembalun and not to worry about Mt. Barujari eruption as it's totally calmed.

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Recently ie last week A climber from Europe fell in the National Park of Gunung Rinjani Rim Senaru Decline to Lake Segara Anak, we recommend carefully choosing Trekking Organizer and not only see the cheap prices but to see the security and accuracy of selecting trekking organizer in the Park Mount Rinjani We recommend only choosing trekking organizer antecedent recommendation by the National Park of Mount Rinjani and there listnya on page "Contact Us"

Advisory Warning For Tourists Recently tourists have purchased trekking packages from a false office in Padang Bai, Bali claiming to represent the Rinjani Trek Management Board (RTMB).

Please note that RTMB has only one main office located at the Lombok Raya Hotel in Mataram with representative offices at the Rinjani Trek Center in Senaru and Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun, all located on the island of Lombok. Any other locations claiming to represent RTMB are fraudulent and should be avoided. If you have any questions, Contact Us to submit an enquiry.

" NEVER BOOK YOUR TREKKING PACKAGE FROM PADANG BAY BALI "

Advisory Warning For Tourists Recently tourists have purchased trekking packages from a false office in Padang Bai, Bali claiming to represent the Rinjani Trek Management Board (RTMB). Please note that RTMB has only one main office located at the Lombok Raya Hotel in Mataram with representative offices at the Rinjani Trek Center in Senaru and Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun, all located on the island of Lombok. Any other locations claiming to represent RTMB are fraudulent and should be avoided. If you have any questions, Contact Us to submit an enquiry.

The Concepts of the Rinjani Trek Management Board The Rinjani Trek is managed by a unique partnership of National Park, tourism industry and the local community. Activities focus in the Community - run cooperatives at Rinjani Trek Centre ( RTC ) in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Centre ( RIC ) in Sembalun Lawang. Under the guidance of the Rinjani Trek Management Board ( RTMB ), each are run by a stakeholders' committee who look after roster systems for guides and porters, village tours, trek trail maintenance, and handicraft sales. Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, training and management of the Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring sustainability. Conceptually, the project started with three stakeholder circles labeled "Park Management", "Community Development" and "Tourism". Whit Project assistance, the Park set out to engage with the stakeholder groups in each of the circles, independently at first and then, as the groups got used to deal with each other, increasingly together. This approach recognized that it takes time for the multi-skilled "cross-over" people that ecotourism requires (people who can operate in between the circles) to emerge. Read more... Sasak Hill Trek A two days-one night, great experience over Pegasingan Hill We invite you to join our two–day walk through the rice fields, to chat with the farmers and enjoy the scenery from the... Program Details

Best time to trek in Rinjani : April to November

Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No.280/Kpts-II/97, a total area of 41,330 hectares Location : Regencies; West Lombok, Central Lombok and East Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara Temperature 23° - 30° C Rainfall 2,000 mm/year (on average) Altitude 550 - 3,726 m asl. Geographical location 116°18' - 116°32' E; 8°18' - 8°33' S

FUNGSI PELESTARIAN TAMAN NASIONAL BUKIT TIGAPULUH

Taman Nasional adalah kawasan pelestarian alam yang mempunyai ekosistem asli, dikelola dengan sistem zonasi yang dimanfaatkan untuk tujuan ilmu pengetahuan, pendidikan, penunjang budidaya, pariwisata dan rekreasi.

Fungsi TNBT yang sangat penting antara lain :

• Merupakan perwakilan contoh ekosistem Hutan Hujan Dataran Rendah yang sudah menjadi langka.
• Merupakan habitat flora dan fauna yang langka yang mempunyai tingkat keanekaragaman hayati tinggi.
• Merupakan daerah tangkapan air (catchment area) pada hulu sungai-sungai besar ke daerah sekitar, seperti Sungai Batang Hari, S. Batang Sumai, S. Batang Gangsal, dan lain-lain.
• Merupakan perwakilan dari keunikan geologi yang terdapat di bagian timur P. Sumatera.
• Merupakan tempat hidup dan sumber penghidupan masyarakat tradisional Suku Anak Dalam, Suku Talang Mamak, dan Suku Melayu Tua, yang secara turun-temurun bermukim di kawasan tersebut.
• Merupakan bagian dari "paru-paru dunia" yang memproduksi oksigen bagi kehidupan manusia.
• Merupakan salah satu objek wisata alam potensial di masa mendatang.
• Merupakan sumber hasil hutan non kayu, seperti : getah, buah, madu, jernang, rotan, obat-obatan dan lain-lain.
• Merupakan laboratorium alam untuk pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan, pendidikan dan budidaya.

TAMAN NASIONAL BUKIT TIGAPULUH JAMBI

KEADAAN FISIK KAWASAN
Secara geografis kawasan TN. Bukit Tigapuluh terletak pada koordinat antara 0° 40" - 1° 25" Lintas Selatan dan 102° 10" - 102° 50" Bujur Timur dengan luas 144.223 Ha. Secara administrasi pemerintahan kawasan tersebut terletak pada 2 wilayah provinsi, yakni wilayah Propinsi Jambi dan Propinsi Riau. Di wilayah Propinsi Jambi terletak di Kabupaten Tebo ( seluas 23.000 ha) dan Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat (seluas 10.000 ha). Sedangkan di wilayah Propinsi Riau terletak di Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu (seluas 81.223 ha) dan kabupaten Indragiri Hilir (seluas 30.000 ha). Kawasan TN. Bukit Tigapuluh merupakan daerah perbukitan yang cukup curam dengan ketinggian antara 60 m sampai 843 m dpl, dengan puncak tertinggi terdapat pada Bukit Supin. Daerah perbukitan tersebut terpisah dengan rangkaian pegunungan Bukit Barisan yang memanjang dari selatan ke utara di Pulau Sumatera. Jenis tanah yang terdapat di kawasan tersebut adalah Podsolik Merah Kuning dengan kedalaman bervariasi antara 40 cm - 150 cm. Kawasan TN. Bukit Tigapuluh merupakan bagian dari Daerah Aliran Sungai (DAS) Sungai Gansal di Propinsi Riau dan Sungai Batang Hari di Propinsi Jambi, serta terdapat beberapa Sub DAS seperti Sungai Cinaku, Keritang, Pengabuhan dan Sumai. Berdasarkan klasifikasi Schmidt dan Ferguson, kawasan TN. Bukit Tigapuluh termasuk iklim tipe B. Curah hujan rata-rata tahunan sebesar 2.577 mm/tahun, tertinggi pada bulan Oktober (347 mm) dan terendah pada bulan Juli (83 mm). TN. Bukit Tigapuluh memiliki udara yang sejuk dengan suhu bulanan maksimum 33° C pada bulan Agustus dan suhu minimum 20,8°C pada bulan Januari.

TOURISM OBJECTS DI TAMAN NASIONAL GUNUNG HALIMUN SALAK

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Di TNGHS terdapat beberapa potensi obyek wisata alam, sejarah dan aktivitas budaya masyarakat lokal yang dapat dikembangkan menjadi paket-paket kegiatan pariwisata khususnya kegiatan ekowisata, seperti :

Air Terjun (Curug) Keindahan air terjun merupakan salah satu daya tarik yang banyak diminati wisatawan, baik domestik maupun mancanegara. Pada umumnya air terjun terbentuk karena terjadinya patahan kulit bumi sehingga aliran air terpotong membentuk loncatan air sesuai prinsip aliran air dari ketinggian ke tempat yang lebih rendah. TNGHS mempunyai banyak air terjun, seperti

• Curug Cimantaja dan Curug Cipamulan, terletak di desa Cikiray, kecamatan Cikidang dan kabupaten Sukabumi
• Curug Piit (Curug Cihanjawar), Curug Walet dan
• Curug Cikudapaeh, terdapat di sekitar Perkebunan Teh Nirmala
• Curug Citangkolo, terletak di desa Mekarjaya, kecamatan Kabandungan, kabupaten Sukabumi
• Curug Ciberang dan Curug Cileungsing, terletak di sekitar kampung Leuwijamang
• Curug Ciarnisah, terletak di sekitar kampung Cibedug Taman Nasional Gunung Halimun-Salak
• Di Gunung Salak terdapat beberapa curug diantaranya Curug Cangkuang (Cidahu); Curug Pilung (Girijaya); Curug Cibadak (Cijeruk); Curug Citiis (Ciapus); Curug Nangka (Taman Sari); Curug Ciputri (Tenjolaya); Curug Cihurang, Cirug Cigamea, Curug Ngumpet dan Curug Seribu (Pamijahan), Curug Cibereum (Jayanegara).

Puncak Gunung TNGHS memiliki beberapa puncak gunung dengan ketinggian antara 1.700 – 2.211 m dpl. Secara resmi beberapa jalur pendakian ke puncak gunung di TNGHS belum dibuka dan ditata secara khusus. Tetapi beberapa puncak gunung dan hutan yang relatif masih lebat telah menarik didaki dan dikunjungi oleh berbagai kelompok pecinta alam, dengan memenuhi syarat pendakian : seperti membuat ijin pendakian, mempelajari peta jalur pendakian, pendakian didampingi petugas / orang yang sudah mengetahui jalur pendakian, mempersiapkan diri secara fisik dan perbekalan makanan yang cukup.

Beberapa puncak gunung yang menarik didaki :

• Gunung Halimun Utara (1.929 m dpl.)
• Gunung Botol (1.720 m dpl.)
• Gunung Sanggabuana (1.919 m dpl.)
• Gunung Kendeng Selatan (1.680 m dpl.)
• Gunung Halimun Selatan (1758 m dpl.)
• Gunung Puncak Salak 1 (2211 m dpl.)
• Gunung Puncak Salak 2 (2190 m dpl.)

Di antara puncak-puncak yang umum dan menarik didaki di TNGHS adalah Puncak Gunung Salak 1 karena paling tinggi. Adapun jalur pendakian ke puncak Gunung Salak sudah diketahui dan dirintis oleh para pendaki gunung melalui beberapa jalur masuk. Saat ini untuk mendaki Puncak Gunung Salak 1, harus dapat memenuhi persyaratan pendakian gunung dan mengurus ijin pendakian di Kantor BTNGHS di Kabandungan, Sukabumi. Adapun jalur pendakian yang relatif aman dan umum digunakan adalah melalui jalur Javana Spa/Cangkuang, Cidahu –Simpang Kawah Ratu–Puncak Salak 1. Atau Pasir Reungit, Gunung Bunder–Kawah Ratu–Simpang Kawah/ Puncak Salak 1 – Puncak Salak 1 Kawah Ratu Dengan dimasukannya Gunung Salak ke dalam pengelolaan TNGHS, saat ini terdapat fenomena alam yang menarik di TNGHS adalah Kawah Ratu, berada di lereng puncak Gunung Salak 1 dan di tengah hutan yang relatif masih baik. Untuk menuju tempat ini, dapat melalui jalur Cangkuang atau melalui Pasir Reungit, Gunung Bunder. Di lokasi ini pengunjung harus berhati-hati, tidak boleh lama dan terlalu dekat sumber-sumber uap panas, karena setiap saat dapat terjadi gas-gas beracun yang sangat berbahaya.

Bumi Perkemahan Salah satu kegiatan yang dapat dikembangkan di TNGHS adalah berkemah di bumi perkemahan yang sudah tersedia sumber air dan kamar mandi. Lokasinya terdapat di Citalahab, Cikelat, Wates, Cangkuang, Sukamantri dan Gunung Bunder. Candi Cibedug Candi Cibedug terletak sekitar 10 km sebelah Barat desa Citorek yang dapat ditempuh dengan berjalan kaki sekitar 3 jam. Situs Candi yang berukuran kecil ini merupakan salah satu peninggalan kerajaan di Jawa Barat beberapa ratus tahun yang lalu. Situs ini banyak dikunjungi orang dari luar daerah untuk berziarah.

Gunung Batu dan Cadas Belang Di dalam kawasan TNGHS juga terdapat lokasi-lokasi yang dipercayai mempunyai kekuatan spiritual, sehingga beberapa pengunjung datang untuk maksud berziarah. Seperti di Gunung Batu terdiri dari dinding batu yang terletak pada puncak bukit, sering digunakan untuk tempat penziarahan. Lokasi ini terletak di desa Mekarjaya dapat dicapai dengan jalan kaki sekitar 2 jam dari kampung Cigadog.

Stasiun Penelitian dan Wisma Peneliti Cikaniki Lokasinya terdapat di dalam hutan Cikaniki dekat kampung Citalahab. Saat ini Stasiun Penelitian selain dapat digunakan untuk kegiatan penelitian juga dapat digunakan untuk kunjungan ekowisata. Peneliti dan pengunjung ekowisata dapat menginap di Wisma Peneliti yang letaknya berdampingan dengan Stasiun Penelitian. Wisma ini berkapasitas 20 orang yang terdiri dari 1 kamar VIP dan 4 kamar standard yang dapat diisi masing-masing 4 orang. Jalur Interpretasi (Loop Trail) dan Wisma Tamu Citalahab Jalan setapak Cikaniki - Citalahab sepanjang 3,8 km dibuat pada tahun 1997, jalur ini telah dilengkapi dengan pal hekto meter (HM), papan petunjuk dan shelter. Setelah HM 15, pada jalur ini terdapat dua alternalif jalan yaitu yang langsung ke kampung Citalahab Sentral dimana terdapat wisma tamu dan home stay yang dikelola masyarakat lokal atau yang berputar ke perkebunan teh Nirmala blok Citalahab Bedeng sekitar 3,8 km. Sepanjang jalur ini dapat menikmati berbagai flora fauna menarik yang akan memberi pengalaman baru bagi pengunjung berjalan di dalam hutan tropis.

Jembatan Tajuk (Canopy Trail) Jembatan gantung yang menghubungkan antara pepohonan sepanjang 100 m, lebar 0,6 m dengan ketinggian 20–25 m dari atas tanah dilengkapi dengan tangga naik. Jembatan ini terletak sekitar 200 m dari Stasiun Penelitian Cikaniki. Sumber Air Panas Di TNGHS terdapat beberapa sumber air panas yang masih alami seperti di Cisukarame dan di Gunung Menir, maupun yang sudah dibuka sebagai tempat rekreasi, seperti di Gunung Salak Endah, Cisolok dan Cipanas. Perkebunan Perkebunan di sekitar TNGHS termasuk pemandangan alam yang menarik dan banyak dijumpai dalam perjalanan menuju kawasan TNGHS. Umumnya di wilayah kabupaten Sukabumi dan Bogor terdapat beberapa perkebunan teh yaitu perkebunan teh Jayanegara, Cianten, Pasir Madang dan Parakansalak. Bahkan jauh sebelum TNGHS ditetapkan, di tengah taman nasional juga terdapat enclave perkebunan teh Nirmala yang luasnya sekitar 997 ha. Selain perkebunan teh saat ini disekitar TNGHS juga terdapat perkebunan kelapa sawit, seperti di Kelapa Nunggal, Cikidang, Cisolok dan juga sepanjang jalan dari Cigudeg di kabupaten Bogor menuju kota Rangkasbitung, kabupaten Lebak. Arung Jeram dan Pantai Selatan Perjalanan dari Sukabumi atau Cibadak menuju Pelabuhanratu dan terus ke Bayah selain menyusuri bagian tenggara atau selatan TNGHS juga akan melintasi jalur wisata arung jeram (sungai Citarik dan sungai Citatih) serta pantai selatan yang indah seperti pantai Karang Hawu, Karang Taraje dan Sawarna. Seren Taun Masyarakat adat kasepuhan Banten Kidul yang tinggal di sekitar TNGHS sampai saat ini masih mempunyai karakteristik budaya yang khas. Dimana setiap tahun setelah panen padi mereka mengadakan kegiatan adat yang disebut seren taun sebagai ungkapan rasa syukur atas keberhasilan dalam pertanian khususnya padi yang merupakan makanan pokok masyarakat. Kegiatan seren taun selain untuk warga kasepuhan juga dapat disaksikan oleh masyarakat umum lainnya termasuk untuk kunjungan wisata budaya karena banyak kegiatan menarik yang dapat dilihat. Jadwal pelaksanaannya antara bulan Juni - Desember setiap tahun, tergantung perhitungan waktu masing-masing kelompok kasepuhan. Beberapa seren taun yang menarik untuk dikunjungi dan dilihat adalah seren taun di kasepuhan Ciptagelar, Sirnaresmi, Ciptamulya, Cicarucub, Cisitu, Cisungsang, Citorek dan Urug.

Kuburan Keramat dan situs-situs masa lampau Selain situs Candi Cibedug dan Gunung Batu di TNGHS juga terdapat beberapa kuburan keramat dan situs-situs lainnya yang belum terungkap, bahkan ada yang berbentuk “batu berundak” seperti peninggalan masa-masa kerajaan dahulu. Walaupun terdapat di lokasi yang cukup sulit, sering orang berkunjung untuk berziarah seperti ke kuburan keramat di puncak Gunung Salak 1 dan ke lereng puncak Halimun Selatan. Beberapa lokasi situs lainnya seperti situs Genterbumi di kampung Pangguyangan, situs Ciawitali di Gunung Bodas dan situs Ciarca di kecamatan Cikakak, situs Girijaya di kecamatan Cidahu, Sukabumi, situs Cibalay di kecamatan Tenjolaya, situs Batu Kipas, Lewijamang di kecamatan Sukajaya, Bogor dan situs Gunung Bedil di kecamatan Cibeber, Lebak. Taman Nasional Gunung Halimun-Salak