It is difficult to reach this Sikundo village, I have to walk two hours from Jambak Village, the nearest settlement that can still be passed by motorcycle. Meanwhile, the distance from the Village Jambak to Pante Ceremen District about one hour by motor vehicle. Two hours on foot, had to cross the four currents of the River Meurebo plus pass through two iron cable bridges across the river. If the rainy season comes, the people must be sincere 'around the mountain wilderness in Ulu Masen area. However, it will all pay off with its natural beauty, especially its natural landscape, and these are some of the photos I took for a week there.
Sikundo village has an area of 12 thousand hectares inhabited 400 souls, precisely located in the ecosystem Ulu Masen.
Ulu Masen itself is a mix of lowland and highland forests covering an area of 738,856 hectares spanning five districts. Namely, Aceh Barat, Aceh Jaya, Aceh Besar, Pidie, and Pidie Jaya. Ulu Masen provides economic and socio-economic benefits for people living around the area, as well as a source of quality clean water.
Village Head whom I met Jauhari said, because the village is located in remote part of West Aceh, the people's livelihood is only gardening and farming. The rest, fish fishing in the river or looking for various types of stone rings.
Taken with Nikon D650 Camera
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