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Description
The Park is situated near the coast, 100 km to the south of Miri in
northern Sarawak. Within the Park is the well-known Niah Cave which
showcases the Great Cave, Painted Cave and Trader's Cave.
Forty thousand years ago, the Niah Great Cave sheltered human life. Here lies the oldest human remains in Southeast Asia, along with many other relics of prehistoric man. Today the Cave is home only to bats, swiftlets and other specially adapted forms of life. However, a few locals still venture into the dark interior to collect guano (bird and bat droppings used as fertilizer) and bird's nest.
The famous Painted Cave is another highlight of the visit to Niah Cave. Here, little human-like figures drawn in red haematite watch over a gravesite where the bodies of the dead were each laid in its own boat-shaped coffin. The Great Cave and Painted Cave have been declared as National Historical Monuments.
The Caves are accessible via a raised plankwalk that winds through lowland forest vibrant with birds and butterflies. Apart from the Caves, visitors can explore several kilometres of forest trails to feel the richness of tropical rainforests, climb a 400m tall limestone ridge or visit an Iban longhouse located near the Park boundary. Visitors can also rent a boat or walk along the river from Park headquarters to Batu Niah town.
How to get there?
The Park Headquarters at Pengkalan Batu is accessible either from Miri or
Bintulu (2 hours by road from Miri and 3 hours from Bintulu). Buses leave
Miri for Batu Niah at Wisma Pelita Tunku. From Batu Niah, visitors can walk
to the Park along Niah River (45 minutes), or use longboat or taxi.
Visitors with their own vehicle can park within 10 minutes' walk of the Park
Headquarters.
Accommodation facilities:
| VIP Chalets | 4 units with 2 rooms/unit |
| Ordinary Chalets | 4 units with 2 rooms/unit |
| Standard room | |
| Hostels for budget tourists |
Accommodation & Other Charges
Tips
Old clothes, facial towels and hats are recommended in the caves as
protection from the bird droppings. A torch comes in handy in the Caves.
Other facilities include plankwalk to the Caves, public toilets, canteen,
information centre, 24-hour electricity and treated water.
For booking and further enquiry, please contact us
