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 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)

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

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Statistics and Links to West Kalimantan’s Ribus

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