Welcome To Indonesia

Mount Bromo

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 07:56:00 -0700

Mount Bromo is one of the volcanoes are still active, which is in Java, the Mountain with the altitude 2392 m above sea level, located between County Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and the District of Malang, East Java. However, administratively Bromo area is part of Probolinggo regency, East Java.

Bromo name comes from Sanskrit, Brahma, which is one god in Hindu religion. For the communities, namely Tenggerese, Mount Bromo is a holy mountain, so every once a year ritual ceremonies are always held "Yadnya Kasada / Kaosodo", which is a kind of ritual of throwing the earth into the crater of Mount Bromo as offerings. The ritual ceremony is held at midnight until the early hours each month Kasodo (Tenth) according to the Javanese calendar. Through this ceremony the public ritual begging perch abundant harvest or ask for "starting backup" and the healing of various diseases.

Mount Bromo is part of the National Park area of Bromo Tengger Semeru (TN-BTS). This national park has a sea of sand to reach 5250 ha and an altitude of about 2.100m above sea level. Sea of sand is part of the ecological history of the formation of the Tengger caldera area.

Mount Bromo famous stretch of sand and sea of the vast mountain crater. From the top of Bromo, tourists can see a wide crater with a puff of smoke coming from the bottom. Bromo crater has a diameter of ± m (north-south) and ± 600 m (east-west). From the top of Bromo also, tourists see the beauty of the panorama dapt expanse of sea sand with "silhouette" charming landscape.

At the foot of Mount Bromo is a temple used for ceremonial and religious. Tourists can enjoy the sun also rises (sunrise), a walk by riding horses, and enjoy the warmth of the drink and fight fires for the cold. In addition to natural attractions, tourists can also enjoy a cultural tour by following the ceremony "Yadnya Kasada"

To achieve Bromo, tourists can take two routes. First, "the western door" of the pasuruan. Travel melaluli "western door" is somewhat difficult because it can not pass regular 4-wheeled vehicles, except by hiring jeeps. Distance via this route from Wonokitri village about 13 km to reach Bromo. Second, through the "eastern door" of the direction of Probolinggo. through the "eastern door" of this, tourists can use any vehicle, because the road is not too steep. If tourists want to see the expanse of ocean sand, it is advisable to go through "the door of the north", but if tourists want to see the sunrise, it is more practical through the "door of the west". The nearest village to reach Bromo is about 45 km from Probolinggo, namely Cemorolawang Village.

During the 20th century, known as the mountain resort that has erupted three times, with regular intervals, namely 30 years. Largest eruption occurred in 1974, while the last eruption occurred in 2004.

From the top of the mountain Bromo, we also can enjoy the ocean of sand and a vast expanse of grass and watching the grandeur of Mount Semeru rose through the clouds and the other mountains surrounding it. One way to enjoy the beauty at the top of Bromo is to hire a horse or a jeep that had been prepared the managers of tourist attractions to take us around the desert.

Sunrise in Bromo

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Komodo National Park " Komodo Island"

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 07:26:00 -0700

Komodo National Park is located in the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, between the two islands of Sumbawa and Flores island between the border of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Here there are three main islands or a few large islands namely Komodo Island, Rinca island and Padar island and the rest are small islands with a land area of 603 km2. The total area of Komodo National Park is 1917 km2 now. Komodo Island to the west of Sumbawa Island, separated by Sape Strait.

Komodo National Park to reach the extent of 173,300 ha, Covering an area of 40,728 ha of land and waters cover 32,572 ha. Three large islands dominate the mainland is the island of Komodo (33,937 ha.), Rinca Island (19,625 ha.) And the island of Padar (2017 ha). Terrain undulating peaks at an altitude of 735 m, on Mount Satalibo.

Komodo National Park is found around the year 1911 and has been declared one of the world that needs to be protected and biosphere reserve by the UNESCO in 1986. National Park was originally in the form in order to preserve the unique species of dragon and rare (Komodo), which in familiar with the scientific language of the Varanus komodoensis was first discovered by JKH Van Steyn about the year 1911. After that not only the Komodo dragon is protected but all good marine biodiversity and land conservation in the area of Komodo National Park.

The majority of the people who live in and around Komodo Island is the fisherman who came from Bima (Sumbawa), Manggara, South Flores, South Sulawesi from Bugis Bajau tribe.

While people the original community in Komodo Island is Ata modo tribe is still on the island of Komodo, but along with migrants from other regions so the blood, indigenous cultures and languages have mingled with newcomers.

Komodo is the largest land reptiles in the world. These animals, including endangered animals because these animals are endemic animals. Endemic means, these animals only live in certain areas. Komodo dragons live only on an island called Komodo Island, Indonesia.

Creatures Reptiles Komodo is the largest remaining land in the World. Local language called this animal - Name "ORA".,, ORA found only on Komodo National Park and the western part of Flores, its length may reach 3 m and weighing up to 90 kg.

More than a thousand Komodo dragon on island. This park is located on the volcanic island of Indonesia Wallacea region. This place is the only natural habitat komodo dragons in the world, and recognized by the World Wildlife Federation and Conservatioan International as a global conservation priority. In Komodo Island, Komodo dragon animals live and breed well.

Komodo addition, this island also store a variety of exotic flora, timber Sepang which is used by people around As with medicine and clothing dye, or nitak tree Sterculia oblongata in believed to be useful as a drug and tasty and good seeds like peas.

Komodo including carnivorous animals, this animal has a shape slightly elongated tongues and forked at the ends like a snake's tongue. Research shows that the tip of the forked tongue serves to "taste" food. These animals usually make their nests underground.

Komodo is a very unique animal because he has two ways to reproduce. First, by way of fertilization (conception) between males komodo and females komodo. This is the way of sexual reproduction. The second way is through "parthenogenesis". This allows a female komodo become pregnant without going through the process of fertilization. However, "parthenogenesis" cause all the eggs that were born through "parthenogenesis" will be a Komodo dragon that is always the male gender. "Parthenogenesis" is expected to function to prevent the extinction of komodo.

Komodo "Dragon"

Komodo Island

Sunset in Komodo Island

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The Bunaken National Marine Park

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 07:26:00 -0700

Bunaken is one of the most famous diving in Indonesia and attract divers from around the world.

Bunaken is one of the most spectacular dive sites around the world. At around Bunaken, many dive sites that are a favorite among scuba divers, both amateur and professional. Among them was Manado Tua, Siladen Island and Lembeh Strait.

Bunaken is a tourist attraction that has been widely known even abroad.

The island of 8.08 km ² in the Bay of Manado, located in the northern island of Sulawesi. This island is part of the city of Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province.

To go to Bunaken, can travel by boat or Speed boat charter to travel about 30 minutes from the port city of Manado.

Besides easy access, there are around the island marine park is part of the Marine National Park of Manado Tua. This marine park biodiversity which has one of the highest in the world.

Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands in it, namely the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Siladen Island, Island follows several children Mantehage island, and Naen Island. Although the area covers 75,265 hectares, only a limited dive sites in each of the five beaches that surround the island.

Another thing that can be enjoyed is the Bunaken marine park which has a 20 point dive to depths varying up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 diving points, 12 points among them diving around Bunaken Island. Twelve dive spot is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of underwater scenery. Guaranteed, the visitors will be spoiled with underwater natural beauty.

Most of the 12 point dive in Bunaken Island lined up from the southeast to the northwest of the island. In this region there are "underwater great walls", which is also called "hanging walls", or the walls of huge rocks standing vertical and curved upward. This rock wall is also a source of food for fish in the waters around Bunaken Island.

Bunaken Marine Park

Happy Holidays ...
and enjoy the beauty of Bunaken marine park

Ujung Genteng Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:54:00 -0700

Ujung Genteng, a coastal area south of West Java, precisely located in the area of Sukabumi Regency. Population Ujung Genteng Most working as a fisherman, there is also a breed of turtle eggs produces a very tasty and quite expensive when sold, and the rest is farmed and there is a bug that made Nira coconut sugar.

Location of Ujung Genteng is a good distance, the distance from the center of Sukabumi was ± 100 km, the estimated travel with four-wheel drive about 3-4 hours, with roads and winding cliffs high and ravines which are in

When calculated from the city of Jakarta, located about 200km, the approximate journey time of about 5-6 hours, and even then if the trip well, because when it comes to entering the territory of Sukabumi, will pass through the small town Cicurug and Cibadak the famous density that can slow the course of the journey to the City of Sukabumi, but if it has entered Sukabumi region will travel smoothly back roads just wide from Sukabumi to Ujung Genteng very small, so only able to pass two cars vehicles, and can not be pursued at high speed.

However, although the journey so far and exhausting, will not regret it because it will be worth the beauty of nature is presented in the Ujung Genteng. Area beaches are fairly natural with white sand and beautiful waves that is fascinating to be rarely found in other coastal areas.

Area Ujung Genteng itself has particularly beauty and uniqueness that we rarely encounter on the beaches of others, such as, in Ujung Genteng we can enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset are very rarely held on the shores of others. Another uniqueness of the "Edge Tile" is, along the coast of the Ujung Genteng to shore Batu Nungul there are no waves because it was held up by the reef is about 200m before the coastline, while the beaches on the South Sea coast famous for its characteristic typical large waves included in the Ujung Genteng. Another beauty is in the Ujung Genteng is, in times when the sea water was receding, then we could walk far out to sea, looking at-sea marine animals trapped in the rock pools, such as starfish, snails, ornamental fish, small shrimps and even sea worms.

Waves at the Ujung Genteng.

turtle in Ujung Genteng

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and enjoy the beauty of nature Nusantara ...

Lake Toba

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:06:00 -0700

Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide, located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island that besra, Samosir Island which is located at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level.

Lake Toba has long become an important tourist destination in North Sumatra, Bukit Lawang addition and Nias, attract domestic and foreign tourists.

The beauty of Lake toba is amazing. Lake Toba was surrounded by hills, so the atmosphere around Lake Toba was very comfortable, because in addition to the beautiful scenery, fresh air and cool.

Lake Toba is also one of the largest lake in the world, and the largest and most famous in Indonesia.

In the afternoon, tourists can enjoy a more quiet atmosphere while enjoying the sunset light is very beautiful.

According to the folklore around Lake Toba, the lake has magical powers, because it believed the seat of "Namborru" (seven goddess Batak ancestors).

In celebration of the People's Party lake held each year, some rituals conducted first as a form of respect and request permission to "Namborru".

In the middle of Lake Toba, Samosir Island the object is a popular natural attractions, the lake on the lake (Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natobang).

There is also the object of historical attractions, namely King Sidabatur tomb complex which is located in the Village Tomok,and tours of the complex architecture of traditional houses Batak Toba Samosir.

Happy Holiday ... !
And enjoy the beautiful natural beauty of Lake Toba.

Senggigi Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:42:00 -0700

Senggigi Beach, located on the north ward, is the most popular beaches and is famous for its beauty. The beach is located 12 miles northwest of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lombok is, stretching nearly 10 km long with white sand.

Apart from Senggigi beach which is well known to foreign countries. Here also there Batu Bolong, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air.

About a half hour on foot, the tourists can encounter Batu Bolong in this beach. This is a temple built on the rock which lies on the beach. According to local legend held ancients often sacrifice a virgin to the sharks are fed back to this place. Another legend says the first lot of women who threw themselves from this place into the sea because of a broken heart. From this place also seen Mount Agung in Bali.

Not far from Batu Bolong is the tomb of a scholar. This is a place sacred to the adherents of Wetu Telu. Batu Layar visit crowded at the time "Lebaran Ketupat" which is Lebaran for people who fasted 1 week after Lebaran Idul Fitri.
There are several alternatives to achieve Senggigi Beach, namely:
1. From Bali; Arrive at Sheet Harbor, you can direct to Senggigi beach with a bus or rent a car with other passengers.

2. From Jakarta and other big cities; Arrive at the airport, you can climb that would take a taxi to the hotel where you stay.

Here's beautiful scenery, the sea water filtered through the sidelines of a hollow rock, gemerosak noises. The sun peeked between the clouds, and the reflected light falling on the sea water.

White sand that is very beautiful, very suitable for relax and rest for a moment forget about the density of daily activities.

In the afternoon, we can enjoy the beauty of the sunset at the beach sangt senggigi beautiful.

Happy holidays ...
and enjoy the beauty of Senggigi Beach.

Candi Borobudur

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:43:00 -0700

Candi Borobudur

Merupakan salah satu tempat yang sering dikunjungi wisatawan asing maupun lokal. Lokasi candi kurang lebih 100 km di sebelah barat daya kota Semarang dan 40 km di sebelaha barat laut kota Yogyakarta.

Candi ini didirikan oleh para penganut agama Buddha Mahayana sekitar tahun 800-an M pada masa pemerintahan Wangsa Syailendra.

Candi Borobudur berbentuk punden berundak, yang terdiri dari enam tingkat berbentuk bujur sangkar, tiga tingkat berbentuk bundar melingkar dan sebuah stupa utama sebagai puncaknya.

Patung Budhha.

Relif pada dinding Candi Borobudur.

Suasana Sore hari di Candi Borobudur, melihat Sunset yang sangat indah.

Turis Asing maupun lokal memadati Candi Borobudur, apalagi kalo musim liburan sekolah teba.

Selamat Berlibur...!

noreply@blogger.com (Welcome to Indonesia) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:35:00 -0700

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