// Kalimantan Barat

Kalimantan Barat is one of four Indonesian provinces in the island of Borneo. The Ribus are to be found close to the borders with Central Kalimantan and Sarawak (Malaysia). The provincial capital is Pontianak, which is located on the equator and has an airport with direct flights to/from many cities in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Not much is currently known about many of the mountains in the province.  Palung (Ponti) is the highest peak in the Gunung Palung National Park, famous for biological research.

A Selection of Photos of West Kalimantan’s Ribus

Gunung Merdai in the far distance, as seen from Borneo Highlands golf club (Chris Whiting, 2008)Gunung Merdai in the far distance, as seen from Borneo Highlands golf club (Chris Whiting, 2008)
Gunung Merdai in the far distance, as seen from Borneo Highlands golf club (Chris Whiting, 2008)
Gunung Palung - pristine stream, good for drinking (Andy Dean, July 2010)Gunung Palung – pristine stream, good for drinking (Andy Dean, July 2010)
Gunung Palung – pristine stream, good for drinking (Andy Dean, July 2010)
Gunung Palung - tall tree.... (Andy Dean, July 2010)Gunung Palung – tall tree…. (Andy Dean, July 2010)
Gunung Palung – tall tree…. (Andy Dean, July 2010)
The summit of Palung (Ponti)! With torrential rain (Andy Dean, July 2010)The summit of Palung (Ponti)! With torrential rain (Andy Dean, July 2010)
The summit of Palung (Ponti)! With torrential rain (Andy Dean, July 2010)

Map of West Kalimantan’s Ribus

 Download these peaks as a kml file.

Statistics and Links to West Kalimantan’s Ribus

Name Elevation Prominence Ribu Category Island Bagging Info
Kerihun 2,005 m 1,140 m Google MarkerTinggi Sedang Borneo
Melatai 1,923 m 1,104 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Lawit 1,770 m 1,118 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Saran 1,758 m 1,575 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Batuensambang 1,744 m 1,072 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Niut 1,701 m 1,658 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Berangin 1,652 m 1,323 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Batutenobong 1,594 m 1,205 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Berumput 1,590 m 1,559 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Beturan 1,577 m 1,369 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Rangga 1,495 m 1,207 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Bawang 1,438 m 1,330 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Merdai 1,410 m 1,252 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Sebayan 1,368 m 1,166 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Penrissen 1,326 m 893 m Google MarkerSpesial Borneo
Biwa 1,290 m 1,170 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Ngaras 1,185 m 1,121 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo
Palung (Ponti) 1,151 m 1,115 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Borneo Yes
Cabang 1,030 m 1,030 m Google MarkerKurang Tinggi Karimata
Batu Daya 499 m 451 m Google MarkerSpesial Borneo