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PLACES OF INTEREST
Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) is an ideal location for
nature and adventure tourism, with jungle trekking, wildlife
photography and bird watching particularly popular, and its
many interesting places as well as the richness of its fauna
and flora.
Tembaling Waterfalls
Tembaling waterfalls are the nearest waterfalls from DVFC and
take about 1 to 2 hours walk to reach along a trail where one
can witness Danum's abundant flora and fauna.
 Sungai Purut 7-tiered pools
One of the spectacular waterfalls and pools found in Danum
Valley Conservation Area is Sungai Purut Waterfall situated on
the way to Gunung Danum. This waterfall is about 20 m in
height with 7-tiered pools. It takes about 4 hours of jungle
trekking from the Field Centre to reach the pool. Visitors can
either choose to camp overnight or do a day trip.
  Burial Caves
Burial caves have a special place in the myths and legends of
the Orang Sungai in Borneo. They believe in the combining
powerful spirits of hills and water. In Danum Valley, three
burial sites have been discovered, two near the Field Centre
and one below the cliff overlooking Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
Gunung Danum
Gunung Danum or Mt. Danum at 1093m is the highest peak in
Danum Valley Conservation Area. Trekkers preferring a
leisurely hike could take the 3 days 2 nights’ trip. However,
hard core trekkers take only about 4 hours to reach Gunung
Danum. An international event, the Eco-Challenge 2000, that
took place in Danum Valley Conservation Area, proved this feat
was possible.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL)
Borneo Rainforest Lodge is an exclusive eco-tourism facility
located in the Danum Valley Conservation Area, situated 40
minutes drive away from Danum Valley Field Centre. BRL offers
tourists an opportunity to experience and enjoy some of
Borneo’s last remaining tropical lowland rainforest in all its
natural splendour. To find out more about BRL, go to
www.brl.com.my
Other Interesting Places
Other interesting places are the nearby Rafflesia Hill where
Rafflesias are found, Rhino Pool where the elusive Sumtran
rhinoceros was once sighted, Gunung Nicola another peak within
the vicinity and over 50km of marked trails in the
conservation area. Visitors must
hire a guide from the Centre whenever they go for jungle
trekking to avoid getting lost in the forest.
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