Why is Mount Fatuleu so special?
Mount Fatuleu is a natural wonder in this area... It soars above the skyline beckoning adventure tourists to climb it's sheer cliff faces to reach the peak...
If you make it to the top, you will be rewarded with an amazing 360 degree view of Timor Island interior and Kupang Bay coastlines...
Mount Fatuleu FAQs
Will I have time?
Following the map, it takes about an hour and 45 minutes to get to the mountain base depending on traffic... There are mostly direct roads with a few turns through some villages... Climbing up and back down takes about 45 minutes to an hour... Total time 4-5 hours...
Where exactly is it?
Located along the main road up through Timor Island just before the Camplong Nature Park... At an open wide left turn intersection, turn left northwards and you immediately cross a small but wide open bridge and follow the winding road... Most taxi drivers know it as Gunung Fatuleu...
Anything to remember?
Bring warm clothes and sun cream as the air might be cooler but the sun still can damage your skin... Bring food and water for snacking on the way up and if you're worried about getting lost(we did on the way down) you can pay around IDR 5-25K extra to have a young energetic guide...
How do I get there?
It may be possible to catch a village bound bemo or bus in the direction of the Camplong Nature Park and get out at the wide open left turn intersection 5 mins before the park... Then wait for an open-air village bemo which will pass the park entrance... Your best chance to get there is by local taxi by asking your hotel...
How much will it cost?
The rental car or taxi will be as much as IDR550k-850k for the round trip including waiting while you enjoy the mountain... There maybe a small IDR10k-20k/car parking fee depending on if you park in the dedicated parking lot or out on the side of the street - either way, there will be a fee...
What can I do there?
You can explore the area at your own pace... Take photos from the base, climb the stairs to another great photo opportunity spot or continue past the stairs and go on a cautious climbing adventure as far as you're able... The sky is literally the limit...
Best season and best time of day
Mount Fatuleu can be visited all year and is never closed to the public...
The monsoon or rainy season between January and March needs to planned a bit better to avoid climbing in the rain which for obvious reasons could be extremely dangerous...
Because of the heat of the mid-day sun you should be careful between the hours of 9am - 3pm where the chance of severe sunburn is greatest...
Mount Fatuleu is great for any time of the day but for the most scenic views, it is recommended to reach the peak before he sun gets too high...
You should avoid staying past sunset as it is difficult and dangerous to traverse the mountain in the dark...
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