Hulu Musi

The upper Musi rises in the Barisan Mountains of southern Sumatra and flows through forested valleys towards the eastern plains. From its mountain sources the river gathers many tributaries before passing Palembang and reaching the Bangka Strait. Rapids and bends mark the upper course, while streams descending from neighbouring ridges add to its waters. The Musi forms the principal artery of a basin that connects the highlands with the island's eastern coast.