Mount Ramelau
Mount Ramelau, also known as Mount Tatamailau or Tetum Foho Tatamailau, is the highest mountain on Timor's island, standing at 2,963 meters. The mountain is located around 120 kilometers south of Dili, in the Hatu Builico sub-district of the Ainaro district. It takes about three or four hours from Hatu Builico. From this vantage point, you can view almost the whole nation on a clear day!
For thrill-seekers, Timor Lest has plenty of choices. In the Ainaro region, the country's highest mountain peak, Mount Ramelau, provides a world-class trekking experience. If you enjoy hiking, you must go to Ramelau mountain. Most hikers leave before daybreak, so the trek from the bottom to the summit takes around six hours and is accompanied by breathtaking vistas. The ascent to the peak is rather straightforward, and hikers will come across a statue of the Virgin Mary, one of the country's most recognized Catholic icons. In addition, the area is home to numerous rare bird species that are only found in Timor.
- Location: Tata Mailau, Timor-Leste
- Best time to visit: May to October (drier weather and greater visibility)
- Things To Do: climbing, hiking
- Best Places to Stay: The Plaza Hotel, Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments
