Driving Tourism in Leuser

In 1980, when he was just 15 years old, Rajali reached the peak of Mt. Leuser. Rajali laughed when he recounted the story of how he reached the peak of the mountain that stands 3,404 meters above sea level.

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Rajali Jemali

Penosan Sepakat village in Blangjerango district, Gayo Lues regency, Aceh province, is famed as the entrance gate to the hiking trail leading to Mount Leuser’s peak. Penosan Sepakat resident Rajali Jemali, 53, is known for his tireless efforts in promoting the hiking trail. He has reached the peak countless times to guide tourists.

In 1980, when he was just 15 years old, Rajali reached the peak of Mt. Leuser. The story of how he got there reads like a funny joke. Rajali laughed when he recounted the story of how he reached the peak of the mountain that stands 3,404 meters above sea level.