Aceh Jaya , Every corner of Aceh keeps interesting tourist destinations. If passing in the western region of Tanah Rencong, the peak of Mount Geurutee ready to spoil the eyes of the traveler.
Mount Geurutee Peak overlooking the Indian Ocean is located in Aceh Jaya, Aceh. This area is adjacent to Aceh Besar District or about one hour from Banda Aceh if taken by two-wheeled vehicles or four wheels.
The western highway of Aceh is already smoothly tuned. Sharp bends, climbs and descendents are a challenge in the journey.
The left side of the road there are towering mountains while the right side of the cliff and the sea. The drivers who cross here should be extra careful.
Before reaching Mount Geurutee, traveler must pass two mountains that is Mount Paro and Mount Kulu in District Lhoong, Aceh Besar, Aceh.
These three mountains are part of the Ulu Masen forest which is now crowned as one of the oxygen supply forests to the world.
Along the way, the traveler can see the glittering blue sea bordering the Indian Ocean. In addition, after passing through a mountain, the traveler is greeted with a stretch of rice fields, and the village residents. When arriving at the border between districts, there is a place that serves as a stopover location.
But not many residents who stop at the location of the transit. They prefer to continue the journey about ten minutes longer so arrive at the top of Mount Geurutee.
At this location, there are wooden stalls lined up on the side of the road and its position on a cliff. Various food and drinks are available there like a brewed coffee.
Traveler stay parked vehicles on the roadside, then try to enjoy the natural beauty from the top of Geurutee Peak. From above this, the traveler can look down and see tumbling trees in alignment, green grass and other beautiful scenery. The lips of the beach are free of garbage.
In addition, in the middle of the beach there are also two small islands without residents. Usually, only the fishermen stop at the two islands.
Variety of this beauty can only be enjoyed traveler from above. Visitors can not go down or play sand on the beach.
Not only that, the traveler who is in the stall Peak Geurutee is also often accompanied by Siamang, a long-sleeved black monkey and live in the trees.
These animals are relatively benign and do not disturb visitors. There, there is also a monkey who became a watcher along the way.
A stall owner in the peak area of Geurutee, Daryati said, this tourist location is often a haven for passengers traveling from Banda Aceh to the south-west or vice versa.