TREKKING IN THE HIGHLAND

Trekking is certainly the best way to see particular scenery, witness special ceremony and visit more remote people. With the increasing number of place to stay in the valley and more transport along new and improving, roads, visitors will be able to see most of the traditional people, villages and customs, mummies, markets, scenery, Hanging bridges and wild pigs they want during day trips from Wamena, Jiwika, Kurima, further to the remote of Yaly people areas.

Wondering around the valleys and hills brings you into close contact with the Dani and makes even Wamena seem a distant metropolis! This outstanding hiking country, but travel light because the trails are often muddy and slippery. You have to climb over stiles, may be cross rivers by dugout canoe or log raft, and traverse creeks or trenches on quaint foot bridges or a single rough plank or slippery log. Go for longer treks around the Baliem Valley staying in villages or camping as you go, depending on the remoteness of the area.