Kutacane

Sumatera, Indonesia

About Kutacane

Kutacane is the capital of Aceh Tenggara (Southeast Aceh) regency, located in the highlands of Aceh. It's the main transit point for travelers heading to Ketambe for Gunung Leuser National Park trekking.

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How to reach

Buses from Medan (6 hours) and Banda Aceh (10 hours) connect to Kutacane. The road from Medan winds through the mountains.

Things to do

The Alas River valley. The gateway to the Gunung Leuser National Park.

Transit to Ketambe for jungle trekking.

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Places to Stay

Basic hotels (Rp 100,000–250,000). Most visitors continue to Ketambe.

Go next

Ketambe (30 minutes south) for Gunung Leuser trekking. Medan (6 hours north). Takengon (4 hours north).

Nearby in Sumatera

More places to explore around Kutacane.

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