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Sumba’s Southern Coast by Motorbike: From Praing Kareha to Piara Kuku
This source-faithful route follows the southern road from Praing Kareha through Wahang, Tawui, Katundu and Ngonggi toward Tanarara and Bukit Piara Kuku. The creator describes the road as severely damaged, narrow and dif…
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This source-faithful route follows the southern road from Praing Kareha through Wahang, Tawui, Katundu and Ngonggi toward Tanarara and Bukit Piara Kuku. The creator describes the road as severely damaged, narrow and difficult; a larger trail-capable motorbike is more suitable than a scooter, and parts may be impassable to cars in rain. Check fuel before setting out—the fuel indicator was unreliable on this ride. The creator started at about 8:45 a.m. and aimed to reach the sunset viewpoint; family visits and meals along the way can slow the schedule. The video reports Telkomsel 4G reception at Lailunggi. The crossing from Katundu to Salura is a separate optional extension, not part of this one-day route: the boat ride was described as about an hour and dependent on calmer waves.
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day 1 Praing Kareha to Wahang, Katundu and Tanarara
Follow the creator’s south-to-east route, allowing a full day for rough roads, stops and visits in villages. The video’s ride began in the morning and reached Bukit Piara Kuku around sunset. Rain can make the route harder, and the creator notes that cars may not get through in wet conditions. Budget figures are broad estimates for a motorbike day with food and the stated viewpoint entry fee; the video does not provide a complete trip-cost breakdown.
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Praing KarehaPraing Kareha, Tabundung, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
Begin the ride from Praing Kareha. The creator set out at about 8:45 a.m. and checked the fuel before leaving; the fuel gauge was unreliable, so verify the actual level rather than relying on the indicator.
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WahangWahang, Pinupahar, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
Wahang is the first named village stop on this route. The ride in from Praing Kareha took roughly 40–50 minutes in the creator’s account, despite the difficult road.
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Pantai WahangPantai Wahang, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
The creator stopped to see this south-coast beach and described it as a curved bay. Local people were fishing nearby; the video also notes that visiting family in the village can turn a short stop into a longer stay.
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Pantai PinduhuraniPantai Pinduhurani, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
Pinduhurani is identified in the video as the neighboring beach beyond Pantai Wahang. It is a route reference rather than a separately described visit.
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Pantai TarimbangPantai Tarimbang, Tabundung, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
Tarimbang is named as another beach along this stretch of coast. The creator mentions it as a nearby route landmark, not as a stop with a detailed visit in this ride.
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Pantai TawuiPantai Tawui, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
The creator describes Pantai Tawui as another beautiful beach on the southern route and pauses there to rest. Keep time flexible: wind and a break made this a leisurely stop, and visits with local family can add time.
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Puskesmas LailunggiPuskesmas Lailunggi, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
The creator points out Puskesmas Lailunggi along the route and reports a Telkomsel 4G signal there. This is a named route landmark, not a sightseeing stop.
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Pantai KatunduPantai Katundu, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
Pantai Katundu is the named coastal access point for boats to Salura. The creator describes the crossing as about an hour in a small boat and says departures depend on the waves; this is an optional onward journey, not part of the one-day ride.
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Makam Batu Umbu YadarMakam Batu Umbu Yadar, Ngonggi, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
The creator stops to see the large stone tomb of Umbu Yadar, described as an influential noble. The tomb has six supporting pillars and carved ornamentation; the account says the stone was traditionally hauled from the mountain by the surrounding community.
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TanararaTanarara, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
Tanarara’s red earth and rolling Sumba hills are identified along the ride. The creator describes the landscape as especially appealing in morning light, while the route itself continues toward the sunset viewpoint.
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Bukit TanararaBukit Tanarara, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
The creator stops in this area for sunset and photos, noting that people commonly fly drones here. Treat this as the broad Tanarara landscape stop; no more specific drone launch point is identified.
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Bukit Piara KukuBukit Piara Kuku, East Sumba Regency, Indonesia
Finish at Bukit Piara Kuku, where the creator paid Rp10,000 entry and watched the light fade over the hills. The creator arrived around 5:48 p.m.; the sunset had already passed, so allow enough time to reach the entrance before dusk.