Gua Sarang, ‘Raja Ampat’ Aceh

Gua Sarang || Foto: Khalis Surry

The clock shows at 10:48 pm. Six young men are busy selfie, wefie and photographing each other. A treat of fresh air stretched when we set foot in the Nature Gua Sarang Nature Park, the second day of January.

Gua Sarang, so familiar mentioned. A panoramic view of nature's beautiful scenery is located in the area Gampong Iboih, Sukakarya District, Weh Island. Lately the name of Gua Sarang is attached to young ears in Aceh.

Gua Sarang || Foto: Khalis Surry

How not, Gua Sarang offers natural beauty that is still natural. Located in the mountains. Green leaves of trees that adorn to make tourists not bored-tired to visit again.

After paying Rupiah 5 thousand entry ticket for one person, no wonder if the direct eye perspective is fixed to the open sea. Because, from the plateau, looking at the ocean that is decorated with several small islands and the blue ocean of the Indian Ocean so spoil the eye. Being there, reluctant to move.

I had the opportunity to visit this 'Raja Ampat' Aceh with fellow students from Banda Aceh; Ikhsan, Zulfa, Aulia, Hafizin, Fahrial, and Rivansyah. "Our main goal is to Cave Sarang, after coming here to our new tourist attractions," said Fahrial, Civil Engineering students Unsyiah.

After fun swaying while enjoying the spoi-spoi. Visitors usually go directly to the main destination, Gua Sarang. Located on the shoreline. Access to it can go down by down the stairs approximately 158 steps. "Previously not yet able to go down the ladder, still down the rope pakek," said Teuku Syahrizal, owner of Gua Sarang tourist attractions.

Gua Sarang || Foto: Khalis Surry

After fun swaying while enjoying the spoi-spoi. Visitors usually go directly to the main destination, Gua Sarang. Located on the shoreline. Access to it can go down by down the stairs approximately 158 steps. "Previously not yet able to go down the ladder, still down the rope pakek," said Teuku Syahrizal, owner of Gua Sarang tourist attractions.

But access to the Gua Sarang is not as easy as it is today. Only people who like to explore just often here. At that time, visitors must spend 1.5 million rupiah to rent a fishing boat to get to the Gua Sarang, with a trip starting from Iboih Beach. Teuku Syarizal served as chairman to take care of two forests in Gampong Batee Shok and Gampong Iboih.

Gua Sarang || Foto: Khalis Surry

Capital with knowledge is obtained from a comparative study to Djogja. Teuku Syahrizal took the initiative to develop this Gua Sarang into a leading tourist spot in Indonesia's westernmost beach.

"I look like Kali Biru Tour in Djogja," he said. "And this ladder just eight months ago I made use of excavator," he said.[]