The Jayawijaya Mountain, West-Papua

This peak is a mountain peak because the peak is quite unique because it was covered by eternal snow. Eternal snow on Peak Jayawijaya is one of three snow fields in the tropics that are in the world.

In Indonesia is traversed by the equator, would be impossible and difficult to understand if there is snow in this country.

Carstensz Pyramid is one of the snowy peaks. The highest peak in South East Asia and the Pacific, located in the Sudirman Mountains series. The peak is also listed as one of the 7 Summits continent (seven summit) was phenomenal and a coveted mountain climbers in the world. Jayawijaya Peak is located in the National Park Laurentz, Papua.

But the unfortunate, permafrost is expected to shrink, even drying. In a number of studies concluded that the deposits of ice in these mountains from year to year a serious shrinkage. Depreciation is at result from global warming. so it is not impossible that one day these mountains will lose the snow as it does on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

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Raja ampat, Papua

Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau.

Raja Ampat Regency is a new regency which separated from Sorong Regency in 2004.[1] It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia. It is a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya. Some of the islands are the most northern pieces of land in the Australian continent.

History

The name of Raja Ampat comes from local mythology that tells about a woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven eggs hatch and become kings that occupy four of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone.

History shows that Raja Ampat was once a part of Tidore Kingdom, an influential kingdom from Maluku. Yet, after the Dutch invaded Maluku, it was shortly claimed by the Netherlands. The main occupation for people around this area is fishing since the area is dominated by the sea. They live in a small colony of tribes that spreads around the area. Although traditional culture still strongly exists, they are very welcoming to visitors. Their religion is dominantly Christian.
Geography
Marine biodiversity of Raja Ampat

The oceanic natural resources around Raja Ampat give it significant potential as a tourist area. Many sources place Raja Ampat as one of their top ten most popular places for diving whilst it retains the number one ranking in terms of underwater biodiversity.

According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth.[2] Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

The area's massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans.

The high marine diversity in Raja Ampat is strongly influenced by its position between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as coral and fish larvae are more easily shared between the two oceans. Raja Ampat's coral diversity, resilience, and role as a source for larval dispersal make it a global priority for marine protection.

1,309 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleractinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands and 75% of all species that exist in the world), and 699 mollusk species, the variety of marine life is staggering.[3] Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such as wobbegongs.

Although accessing the islands is not that difficult, it takes some time. It takes six hours flight from Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia to Sorong. Then, taking boat to reach the islands is necessary.

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Komodo Island, NTT(Nusa Tenggara Timur), Indonesia

Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island is particularly notable as the natural habitat of the komodo dragon, the largest lizard on earth and consequently named after the island. Komodo Island has a surface area of 390 km² and a permanent population of over 2,000. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed with Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu congregations.

Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.
Vegetation on Komodo Island

History

The earliest stories of a dragon existing in the region circulated widely and attracted considerable attention. But no one visited the island to check the story until official interest was sparked in the early 1910s by stories from Dutch sailors based in Flores about a mysterious creature. The creature was allegedly a "dragon" which inhabited a small island in the Lesser Sunda Islands (the main island of which is Flores in East Nusa Tenggara).

The Dutch sailors reported that the creature measured up to seven meters in length with a large body and mouth which constantly spat fire. Hearing the reports, Lieutenant Steyn van Hensbroek, an official of the Dutch Colonial Administration in Flores, planned a trip to Komodo Island. He armed himself, and accompanied by a team of soldiers he landed on the island. After a few days, Hensbroek managed to kill one of the strange animals.

Van Hensbroek took the animal to headquarters where measurements were taken. It was approximately 2.1 meters long, with a shape very similar to that of a lizard. More samples were then photographed by Peter A. Ouwens, the Director of the Zoological Museum and Botanical Gardens in Bogor, Java. The records that Ouwens made are the first reliable documentation of details about what is now called the Komodo dragon or Komodo monitor.

Ouwens was keen to obtain additional samples. He recruited hunters who killed two dragons measuring 3.1 meters and 3.35 meters as well as capturing two pups, each measuring less than one meter. Ouwens carried out studies on the samples and concluded that the komodo dragon was not a flamethrower but was a type of monitor lizard. Research results were published in 1912. Ouwens named the giant lizard Varanus komodoensis, more commonly known as a komodo dragon. Realizing the significance of the dragons on Komodo Island as an endangered species, the Dutch government issued a regulation on the protection of komodos on Komodo Island in 1915.

The komodo dragon became something of a living legend. In the decades since the komodo was discovered, various scientific expeditions from a range of countries have carried out field research on the dragons on Komodo Island.

Komodo has been included into the controversial New7Wonders of Nature list since November 11, 2011.
Location

Komodo lies between the substantially larger neighboring islands Sumbawa to the west and Flores to the east.
Fauna
Komodo Dragon

The island is famous not only for its heritage of convicts but also for the unique fauna which roam it. The komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard, takes its name from the island. A type of monitor lizard, it inhabits Komodo Island and some of the smaller surrounding islands, as well as part of western Flores. Javan deer also inhabit the island, though they are not native. Other animals include buffalo, civets, cockatoo and macaques.
Pink Beach

Komodo contains a beach with pink sand, one of only seven in the world. The sand appears pink because it is a mixture of white sand and red sand, formed from pieces of Foraminifera.

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Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Lake Toba is one of the awesome natural wonders of the world. This is a crater lake so enormous it has an island almost the size of Singapore in its centre. At over 1,145 square kilometers, and a depth of 450 meters, Lake Toba is actually more like an ocean. This is the largest lake in Southeast Asia and the deepest lake in the world.

Toba is a place to come and sit back, relax and absorb some beautiful pristine scenery. As you sit and take in the view of the picturesque mountains set against the cool clear lake, you will feel the worries of the world melt away. As the lake sits 900 meters above sea level there is a cooler climate here making a refreshing break from the heat, humidity and pollution of the city.

It’s hard to imagine a more scenic place to come and enjoy hiking, swimming and sailing although once you arrive it might be difficult to resist the anesthetizing effects of the lake. The cool clear water coupled with the relaxed atmosphere and friendly people is what draws visitors from all over the world to Toba.

Venture onto the island of Samosir in the middle of the lake and you will discover mountains steeped in cool mist, clear waterfalls to swim under and locals taking their water buffalo out in the fields.

This is a place to come and enjoy the legendary Batak hospitality. Say cheers and enjoy some traditional palm wine with the locals. Sit and have coffee and chat with islanders keen to practice their English. Where-ever you go, it won’t take long to make a new friend. 

On the main land, there is accommodation available in the town of Parapat. Parapat occupies a small, rocky peninsula jutting out into the lake. On the way down to Parapat from the hill town of Berastagi you will get some spectacular views as the lake first comes into sight and the road winds its way down the mountain closer to the shoreline.  In Parapat live the Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun people who are known as a happy and easygoing people, famous for their lively and sentimental songs. Although the majority have embraced Christianity, ancient beliefs and traditions still persist.

Many visitors prefer to take the more scenic option and stay on the massive island of Samosir in the middle of the lake. The original home of the Batak Toba people, the island has many traces of ancient days including stone tombs and traditional villages, such as at Ambarita which has a courtyard with stone furniture where in the old days convicts were tried and beheaded. Or visit Simanindo where traditional Batak ritual dances and music are performed.  Here is where you’ll be able to discover unique and ancient Toba culture.  At Tomok you can find mementos and Batak handicrafts. Buy the distinctive red and black hand-woven shawls called ulos- that are still used today at important life-cycle occasions-, a Batak calendar on rattan, woodcarvings and more. Samosir is accessible by regular ferries from Parapat. Boats also ply around the island regularly.

And if you wish to better understand Batak culture, visit the Batak Museum at Balige, further south on the mainland shore side. 

There are many hotels and smaller accommodations around the lake, especially at Parapat, and at Tuktuk on the island of Samosir.

Despite being a tourist spot for many years, Lake Toba still remains a natural and undisturbed natural beauty. Venture away from the small villages and you will find yourself in the country surrounded by farmland, churches and strange tombs peppering the landscape.

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Karimunjawa National Park, Jepara, Central Java

Karimunjawa National Park, also Karimun Jawa National Park, is a national marine park designated in the Karimunjawa archipelago, Jepara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It lies 80 km north west of Jepara, Central Java in the Java Sea. The national park was formally declared as Marine Protection Area in 2001. Based on popular local myth, this archipelago was discovered by Sunan Nyamplungan, the nephew of Sunan Kudus who is one of the Wali Sanga.

Karimunjawa is also a tourist attraction popular for its white sandy beach, pristine coral reefs, challenging treks through the hills, the pilgrimage to Sunan Nyamplungan Cemetery, and the customs and traditions of the Karimunjawa community.

Many researchers have been attracted to the marine biodiversity and pristine forest as well as the uniqueness of the Karimunjawa archipelago. During the Dutch colonial era, many Dutch botanists such as Teijsmann (1854), Koorders (1886), Schlechter (1910) and Dammerman (1926) came to the Karimunjawa archipelago.

Karimunjawa has five types of ecosystems: coral reef, seagrass and seaweed, mangrove forest, coastal forest and low land tropical rainforest. Fresh water is confined to a few small wells and forest streams in the islands.
The coral reefs

Karimunjawa Marine National Park is one of the six marine national parks in Indonesia, and was among the first areas recognised as being important for conservation and marine biodiversity protection. It was formally declared a Strict Natural Reserve in 1986 and has since been declared one of the priority areas for the conservation of marine biodiversity in Southeast Asia. Then in 1999, the Ministry of Forestry established Karimunjawa archipelago as the Karimunjawa Marine National Park covering 111,625 ha. In 2001, an area of 110,117.30 ha was declared as Marine Protection Area (MPA).

The legend of Karimunjawa is related to Sunan Nyamplungan story. Sunan Nyamplungan was born Amir Hasan, the son of Sunan Muria, one of the Wali Sanga. He was very spoiled by his mother, and is a disobedient child. By his father, he was entrusted to his uncle, Sunan Kudus. After some time being under Sunan Kudus's upbringing, he became an obedient young man. He was sent back to his parent, only to turn into a disobedient person again. Furious of his constant disobedience, Sunan Muria strove to inculcate in him a certain hard lesson. So one day Sunan Muria drove his son away from home with the warning that he was not to set foot on Java again.

Not willing to disobey his father again, he prepared himself for the journey. In sadness, the son left Mount Muria where they dwelt and moved on to the open seas to the north. He sailed on a boat for many days through stormy weather and amidst huge waves, not really knowing his destination and perhaps with little will to survive. Then one day, his boat landed on the shores of a small, uninhabited island. Meanwhile, from the peak of Mount Muria in Java, the boy's father was secretly watching over his son clairvoyantly. But for some reason his vision was vague and unclear, and thus lost track of the whereabouts of the boy on that island. In the old Javanese language, the word "vague" is translated as kerimun. Thus the island became known as "Karimun-java."

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The Bunaken National park, Manado, in the north of Sulawesi island

The Bunaken National Park is a marine park in the north of Sulawesi island, Indonesia. The park is located near the centre of the Coral Triangle, providing habitat to 390 species of coral as well as many fish, mollusc, reptile and marine mammal species. The Park is representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems, consisting of seagrass plain, coral reef, and coastal ecosystems.

It was established as a national park in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. It covers a total area of 890.65 km², 97% of which is marine habitat. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. The southern part of the Park covers part of the Tanjung Kelapa coast.

Flora and fauna
Bunaken National Marine Park, Manado

A very rich coral ecosystem covers most of Bunaken National Park, dominated by fringing reef and barrier reef corals.There are about 390 species of coral recorded in the waters of the ParkA distinct feature is a 25-50 metre vertical coral wall which is inhabited by 13 coral genus. The seaweeds that can be found here include Caulerpa, Halimeda, and Padina species, while the dominant seagrasses, in particular in the islands of Montehage and Nain, are Thalassia hemprichii, Enhallus acoroides, and Thalassodendron ciliatum. The park is also abundant in different species of fish, marine mammals and reptiles, birds, molluscs and mangrove species
About 90 species of fish live in the waters of the park, among them being the Emperor Angelfish, Almaco Jack, Spotted Seahorse, Bluestripe Snapper, Pinkish Basslet and Two-lined monocle bream. The species of mollusc include the Giant Clam, Horned Helmet Shells, Chambered Nautilus, and ascidians.
It is claimed that this park has seven times more genera of coral than Hawaii,and more than 70% of all the known fish species of the Indo-Western Pacific.
On land, the islands are rich in species of palm, sago, woka, silar and coconut. Among the animal species that live on the land and the beaches are Celebes crested macaque, Timor Deer, and Sulawesi bear cuscus. The mangrove forest of the Park contains, among others Rhizophora and Sonneratiaspecies. This forest is also rich in species of crab, lobster, mollusc, and sea birds such as gulls, herons, sea doves, and storks.Human habitation and tourism
Nudibranch (Nembrotha cristata), a shell-less mollusc in the waters of Bunaken National Park.

Bunaken National Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's marine parks. In 2005 Indonesia submitted an application to UNESCO for including the park on the World Heritage ListDespite its national park status and significant funding, the park has suffered a slow, continuous degradation due to a number of threats including coral mining, anchor damage, blast fishing, cyanide fishing, diving, and trash. The World Wildlife Fund provides conservation support in the National Park as part of the Sulu Sulawesi Marine Eco-region Action Plan. This includes participatory enforcement and patrol, which resulted in significant reduction of blast fishing.

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Lawang Sewu, Semarang, Central Of Java

Lawang Sewu is a building in Semarang, Central Java, which is the office of the Nederlandsch Indishe Spoorweg Maatschappij or NIS. Built in 1903 and completed in 1907. Located at the roundabout Tugu Muda Semarang who once called Wilhelmina Plein.

Local people call it Lawang Sewu (Thousand Doors). This is because the building has a lot of doors (in fact there is no door to thousands, and perhaps also because the window height and width of the building, people also consider it as a door).

Ancient buildings and magnificent two-story is used as an office after independence Railway Bureau Indonesia (DKARI) or now PT Indonesian Railways. Moreover once used as the Office of Infrastructure Agency Regional Military Command (Kodam IV / Diponegoro) Regional Office (Regional Office) Department of Transportation Central Java. During the struggle the building has its own history that is when the incident took place five days of fighting in Semarang (14 October to 19 October 1945) in the old building was the site of a great battle between youth Amka or the Young Railway against Kempetai and Kidobutai, Japan. Therefore Semarang City Government Mayor SK 650/50/1992, enter Lawang Sewu as one of the 102 ancient or historic buildings in the city of Semarang that should be protected.

At this 100-year old building is empty and its reputation as a haunted buildings and spooky. Occasionally used as an exhibition place, including Expo.Pernah Semarang Tourism Expo and there is also a discourse that want to change it hotel.On in 2007, the building was also used for the movie of the same title with the building.

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Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Of Java

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the 9th century measuring 123 x 123 meters. Borobudur was completed centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are yearning to visit the buildings included in this World Wonder Heritages. Not surprisingly, since architecturally and functionally, as the place of worship, Borobudur is attractive.

Punden terraces Borobudur-shaped building comprises 10 levels. Height 42 meters before being renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level is used as a barrier. Six lowest level of a square and three levels above and a circular highest level of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance schools of Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of Buddha must through every level of life is.

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the king of the ancient Mataram kingdom, descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on the inscriptions Kayumwungan, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship that was completed on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years since the beginning of construction. The name of Borobudur, as some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels above referred Rupadhatu symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but still bound manner and form. At these levels, a statue of Buddha placed open. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupas are laid in holes called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human beings that have been free from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful. Relief that will be read coherently when you walk in a clockwise direction (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). In the reliefs of Borobudur tells of a legendary story, the Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the cruise, who was based in Bergotta (Semarang).

All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect Buddha's teachings. Hence, this temple functions as educating the media for people who want to learn Buddhism. YogYES invites you to surround each of the narrow alleys of Borobudur in order to understand the philosophy of Buddhism. Atisha, a Buddhist from India in the 10th century once visited this temple that was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the Grand Cathedrals in Europe.

One question that is still unanswered about Borobudur is how the condition around the temple was built and why the temple was found in the buried. Some say Borobudur initially stood surrounded by a swamp and then buried by the eruption of Merapi. Calcutta is essentially the inscription reads 'Amawa' means sea of ​​milk. The word which is then interpreted as Merapi lava. Some other says that Borobudur Merapi cold lava buried.

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Dolo Waterfall, Kediri, East Java

Kediri storing diverse natural resources, including waterfalls are in this area. The number of waterfalls in the area attracts local and foreign tourists to visit. One is Niagara Dolo. This resort is located in the hamlet of Besuki, Jugo village, District Mojo, Kediri, East Java. Mileage from Kediri to the west, approximately 25 kilometers. Although a bit far, but the scenery along the road to the location is fairly picturesque and beautiful.

Journey to Dolo Waterfall itself is pretty time consuming, about two hours from Pare or about an hour from the town of Kediri. But the trip will not be felt with a view on the right and the left that feels cool because the area often rains. Chance also approached the mountain so the journey covered a fairly thick fog.

Do not forget to bring a jacket and coat, because on top of a mountain high water content, making the air was a bit chilly. For the journey to Niagara Dolo, we had to stop in the village of Besuki and continue the journey by foot because the road heading towards Dolo Waterfall hike and not be impassable to vehicles. The streets in the form of stairs made of rocks circling the area.

Arriving in the village of Besuki, while unwind, we can enjoy a panoramic view of the village Jugo, Mojo, around the tower transmitter relay television and mobile phones. There we can find Irenggolo Falls. The falls are on a smaller scale than Niagara Dolo, but no less beautiful. After five minutes through the trails, waterfalls bertrap-natural trap can be seen. Hidden in teduhnya pine grove and forest, mountain breezes and the beautiful sounds of nature will make us complacent natural resources in this area.

After resting for a few minutes in the village of Besuki, we can move on to Dolo. Besuki mileage of about 4 kilometers. At this point of dismissal, proceed by foot to the waterfall. The road that we passed made of rocks combined with environmental design. So the natural impression is maintained. Moreover, at certain moments, the sound of birds chirping sounds endlessly. This area is there are a lot of birds are deliberately allowed to live in the area around Niagara Falls Dolo. Besides being able to add beautiful atmosphere, it can also make tourists linger at home here. The birds that exist in the region protected by the government because it included natural cultural heritage.

After about 10 minutes up the road, sooner or later we will hear gurgling waterfalls that will make us not wait to set foot in cold waterfalls. The location of the waterfall is approximately 1,800 meters above sea level. Medium height of the falls alone are estimated at 125 meters. So close to this waterfall, we immediately felt the grains are partially waterfall fly with the wind. Complete the water roar Dolo Waterfall sensation. Totally natural atmosphere that makes our hearts peace. We can capture this natural wealth with the pictures with family and friends nearby. If a normal day, the tourists who come not too much, but if weekends and holidays (red dates), tourists who come can reach three times.

A few meters from the waterfall, we can find a vegetable garden and a strawberry in a hostel made of bamboo. For travelers can buy vegetables and strawberries are still fresh and can pick their own. For the return trip from the falls, we had to descend a hilly street that has been coated rocks. Should we prepare physically strong because it will require a lot of power to get down the stairs. Even got stopped many times along the way to breathe while enjoying the mountain air. But of course, the freshness of nature and the beautiful Niagara Dolo will overcome tiredness and make us want to go back there again.

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Mount of Mahameru

For mountain conquerors, Mahameru certainly is not foreign anymore. Another name from the summit of Mount Semeru in East Java, these do have a challenge for climbers.

Mahameru is another name for the summit of Mount Semeru. Mahameru is the highest mountain peak on the island of Java with an altitude of around 3676 meters above sea level. The mountain is located in two counties at once, namely Malang and Lumajang.

To be able to conquer the peak Mahameru, climbers typically use a route that starts from Ranu Pane, the name of the area in the City of Apples, Malang. From here, you can continue the journey to the lake Ranu Kumbolo for about half a day.

At this location, the climber usually start setting up camp for the night. In addition to unwind, climbers can also see the beauty of the lake Ranu Kumbolo. Scenery more beautiful in the morning. The air is cool, calm lake water, and a beautiful sunrise will give a new spirit to continue the journey.

Furthermore, you must continue to climb toward the Post Kalimati. Post the climber is in the height of 2700 meters above sea level. Fun in the post with a stretch of meadow, you can light a bonfire of pine tree branches that have been dried.

Journey can continue to the east and toward the next post, which Arcopodo. However, you have to be careful while in Kalimati and Pos Pos Arcopodo, because there is a mountain rat that could disrupt travel.

In addition, there is a growing mystery amid the climbers after this post. The Javanese are often called by the name 'Oyot kesimpar' which means someone is going to get lost. Not a few climbers who made daze here, circling in the same location.

However, you need not worry. The mystery may not be the case if you multiply prayers and reduce arrogant attitude along the way. Although it was only a mystery, but it never hurts to be noticed during the ascent.

Regions are diketinggian Arcopodo 2900 masl. This area is the last area of ​​vegetation of Mount Semeru, then you will pass the sandy dunes.

From the Arcopodo, you still need time for 3-4 hours to get to berjalanan Mahameru Peak. The journey to the summit will be heavier. The deserts were steep and slippery a challenge. It is better if all the luggage, you live in the area Arcopodo, for fear it would complicate your trip.

When they reached the Mahameru, you will be greeted with temperatures about 4-10 degrees Celsius. In addition, of course, the beautiful scenery that maybe will never forget for the rest of your life. Yes, this is the highest peak on the island of Java.

The sunrise will look beautiful from Mahameru. Not to mention the thick fog that blanketed the mountain region, so unfortunately if not immediately immortalized.

However, a beautiful view on the mountain should not make you less attention surrounding area. In the south there Mahameru poisonous gas and lava flows. Is Soe Hok Gie, an Indonesian activist who died in Mahameru Peak in 1969 from inhaling poisonous gases.

The climb should be done during the dry season, which is between the months of June, July, August, and September. In the rainy season, the route often prone to landslides and storms.

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white crater, ciwidey, bandung

Needless to traveling abroad to feel the cold and fog shrouded the surrounding green landscape. Simply come to the White crater in Ciwidey, Bandung, West Java, to enjoy the sensation of being abroad.

Southern city of Bandung offers and unique nature that makes you feel being outside the country. Just try to look to the white crater Ciwidey and magical experience yourself. Turquoise-colored crater and bright white fog will hypnotize you.

Sub Ciwidey are on high ground so that way you'll be going through the winding. But not to worry, because the views of the left and right will pamper your eyes. Strawberry plantations will be the most frequent sights you see.

Not only that, you also can buy loh! The fruit quality can be guaranteed fresh and thumbs up, do not forget, the price did not make perforated bags. While enjoying the strawberries, you can enjoy the green trees that lined every twisty road. Until not feel, you've got to Kawah Putih.

Only by paying a ticket for Rp 13,000 while Monday-Friday and Rp 15,000 for Saturday, Sunday and holidays, you can enjoy the beautiful natural attractions this. Some stairs will be your road to White crater.

Leafless tree trunk you will often see around. You can explore the surrounding lakes toska colored light. You can wait for the fog to come to feel the sensation of winter. Thick white fog was so guests subscriptions here.

Often, the arrival of fog coupled with a little rain or heavy dew. The cold bite will make you feel in the woods during the winter abroad. After enjoying winter in Kawah Putih, it's time to enjoy its natural beauty.

The land from the white rocks make this place more beautiful. Plus the trees are not strong with sulfur, leaving blackened trunks without branches. Dead trees and the background object so crater photo mandatory for travelers who visit there.

But no one should be considered because this area has a fairly concentrated sulfur content. You should not engage in activities that require too much oxygen as running. Since you will be chock lack of oxygen.

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Situ Patenggang in Ciwidey Bandung

Situ Patengan or Situ Patenggang located in Ciwidey, South Bandung, Indonesia. Patenggang it can reach from Jakarta via toll Cipularang with the distance of about 185 km (exit through the toll booth Kopo) or within 5 km of the crater White attraction.

If you want to use public transport, you have to go Ciwidey using the bus terminal or the terminal Leuwi Long Elf rate of Rp. 6000, then continued to use public transportation directly to the entrance Situ Patengan (numerous in terminal Ciwidey) the rate of about 10,000.

This lake has an area of ​​approximately 48 ha and there is a small island called Asmara island because it has the shape like a heart. Patengan it lies at an altitude of 1600m above sea level and surrounded by tea gardens Rancabali.
Patengan Situ name comes from Sundanese language, "Pateangan-teangan" which means each search.

Narrated yore there was a pair of lovebirds Ki Rengganis Santang and loving Goddess. They parted for so long, and each search. Eventually they met in a place called Stone Love. Goddess Rengganis also asked for a lake and a boat to sail together. The boat is what until then had been a heart-shaped island (Asmara island / island Sasaka).
If you would like to visit the Rock of Love, you and your entourage can use the paddle boats at a cost of Rp 130 thousand pp - which can be negotiable up to half price.

Travel to Stone Love takes about 30 minutes. At this location, you can climb the hill behind him, entered the tea garden and take pictures there. There is also a place higher than him, so that you can freely take pictures around the lake.

The best time to come to Situ Patengan is early morning, when the sky was still blue net. The combination of blue sky and green tea gardens produce an unforgettable sight.

Admission prices:
Rp 6 thousand per person
Rp 11,500 per car

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http://id.travel.yahoo.com/jalan-jalan/116-situ-patengan-danau-di-tengah-kebun-teh

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The Summit of Bogor

The highlight is the name of a mountainous tourist area included in the district of Bogor and Cianjur. The area is very famous for both domestic and foreign tourists. This area is known as the resting place of the city residents and the local tea estates built by the Dutch colonial government which is now owned by PT Plantation Tea Plantation Nusantara VIII Gunung Mas. The beauty of this area is stunningly President Soekarno, so he built a restaurant to enjoy the natural beauty of the Peak, which later was named Restaurant Riung Mt. In addition, there are also places of recreation and ecotourism beautiful, such as Gunung Mas Tea Plantation and hang gliding (paragliding). In the Puncak area there are also many interesting sights such as the Safari Park, Flower, and there is a beautiful mosque architecture is distinctive and simple Atta'awun mosque. In this area there are also a lot of villas and hotels are owned by local people for a beristirahatnya visitors.
District that includes the Peak
The highlight is a large area around the border of the Bogor Regency Cianjur.

The district includes the area are:

Ciawi, located in the western area of ​​the peak.
Megamendung, Bogor
Cijeruk, Bogor
Cigombong, Bogor
Talbot, especially the village of Mount Geulis, Talbot, Bogor
Cisarua, is the most visited area, because many tourist areas such as the Safari Park.
Pacet, Cipanas, Cianjur, flower gardens and orchards Cibodas archipelago located here.
Sukamakmur, Bogor, especially the southern part of this district. One of the sights was Curug Arca.

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CAVE TUBING AT PINDUL CAVE

Wading across a river using b is somethinoatg common, but if the river is located inside a cave, of course it will be an enjoyable yet challenging experience. Pindul is a cave that becomes part of the group of seven caves with underground river flowing inside. It is located in a village named Bejiharjo, Karangmojo and it offers the real sensation of adventure. For about 45 to 60 minutes, visitors will be invited to go along the river in the darkness of the bowels of the earth with 300 meters length using lifebelt. This is an activity combining body rafting and caving, and later called cave tubing.

No special preparation needed to do cave tubing in Pindul cave. We only need lifebelt, life vest, and headlamp, and those equipments have been provided by the organizer. The still water flow makes it save for everyone, not only adults but also children. The best time to do cave tubing is in the morning at about 9 or 10a.m since the water won’t be too cold. Furthermore, if the weather is clear, at that time we may see the light from heaven which is actually the sunlight from above that goes through the big hole on the top of the cave.

While enjoying the smooth wipes on the cold water on our skin in the middle of the cave with less light, the guide told a story of the name Pindul. Based on the legend believed by the indigenous people and passed on orally from generation to the other, the name of Pindul cave and the other caves in Bejiharjo could not be separated from the story of Joko Singlulung’s journey to find his father. After exploring the dense forests, mountains, and rivers, Joko Singlulung got into the caves in Bejiharjo. When he got into one of the cave, he bent the rock, so that the place was named Pindul as the short form of pipi gebendul in Javanese language.

Besides telling us about the legend of the name of Pindul cave, the guide also told us about some pretty ornament that we find in the activity, such as crystal, moonmilk, stalactites, and stalagmites. A huge pillar formed from the join process between the stalactite and stalagmite which were thousands years old will greet in front of us. On some parts of the top of the cave, we could see natural picture as formation of bats living there. Meanwhile, in the middle of the cave was a place resembles wide pool where visitors usually take a rest, swim, and jump from above. When YogYES was still enjoying the beautiful ornament while listening to the sound of the baths and the water, it turned out that the cave tubing was over since we had arrived at the end of the cave. We could also see Banyumoto barrage, which was build in the Dutch colonization era, with karst as the background.

Fee: IDR 30,000 (at least for 5 people)

Facilities: cave tubing equipments, guide, and snack after the activity.

Open: Monday to Sunday (at 8a.m to 4p.m)

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Kuta Bali Beach

Kuta Beach is a tourist place located south of Denpasar, capital of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach (sunset beach) as opposed to the Sanur beach.
Before becoming an attraction, Kuta is a port trade. Where the product of local traded to buyers from outside Bali. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, came to Bali and established a trading base in Kuta. His expertise in negotiating, making trader Mads Lange as famous among the kings of Bali with the Dutch.

Hugh Mahbett has also published a book entitled "Praise to Kuta" which contains an invitation to the local community to set up tourist accommodation facilities. The goal is to anticipate the explosion of tourists visiting Bali. The book was later inspired many people to build tourist facilities such as hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues.
In Kuta there are many shops, restaurants and places baths and drying herself. Besides the beauty of the beach, Kuta beach also offers various types of entertainment such as bars and restaurants along the beach to Legian beach. Rosovivo, Ocean Beach Club, Kamasutra, are some of the most crowded clubs along the beach of Kuta.
This beach also has a pretty good waves for surfing sports (surfing), especially for novice surfers. Golf I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is located not far from Kuta.

Admission

For tickets go to Kuta beach is free of charge. But if you come by car, then you have to pay a parking fee of Rp. 5.000, - per vehicle.

Access

It takes about 10 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kuta Beach. Transportation to digumakan ie, taxi, private vehicle or bus. If you use the bus, it will stop at the Central Parking Kuta. From here, you can move on to the beach by public transport, with a tariff of Rp. 10.000, -

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Parangtritis 'The Most Beatifull Beach In Yogyakarta'

Parangtritis is the best tourist place to enjoy the sunset while having fun conquering sand dunes with ATVs (All-terrain Vechile) or along the beach with a gig in a romantic evening.

Parangtritis Most Famous Beach in Yogyakarta

Parangtritis located 27 km south of Yogyakarta and easily accessible by public transportation that operates until 17:00 pk and private vehicles. The afternoon before sunset is the best time to visit the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive more quickly, it could not hurt to go up into the cliffs behind the beach Gembirawati this. From there we could see the whole area Parangtritis, southern ocean, to the horizon.

Pssst, YogYES will tell you a secret. Not many people know that the east cliff is hidden a ruined temple. Unlike other temples are located in mountainous areas, Temple Gembirawati just a few hundred meters from the lip Parangtritis. To reach this temple, we can get past the ramp near Hotel Queen of the South and into the path westward about 100 meters. Faint roar fierce waves of the southern ocean can be heard from this temple.

Parangtritis very closely with the legendary Queen of South. Many people believe that Java is the gateway Parangtritis Queen of South magical kingdom that controls the southern ocean. Hotel Queen of the South is a luxury resort named after this legend. Unfortunately the resort is now open but rarely used feature that could make us breathless.

Romantic sunset in Parangtritis

When the sun is inclined to the west and sunny weather, it's time to have fun. Although visitors are prohibited from swimming, Parangtritis not lack the means to having fun. On the beach there are rentals of ATV (All-terrain Vechile), the tariff is about Rp. 50000-100000 per half hour. Enter his gear and then release the clutch, pulling gas. Brrrrooom, four-wheeled all-terrain bike would take off take you across the sand dune beaches.

Well, ATVs may be suitable only for those who are adventurous. Another option is the gig. Down the smooth sand surface waves swept the two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is no less enjoyable. Bendi will take us to the east end Parangtritis place so beautiful cluster of coral spot is often used as a pre-wedding photo shoot. Twilight dim golden sun and shadow on the surface of the water evoke a romantic atmosphere.

Parangtritis also offer excitement for those who traveled with family. Kite-flying with your baby is equally enjoyable. Strong sea breeze is helpful to make a kite flying high, even if you have never played a kite though.

Still reluctant to go home even though the sun had set? Soon some roasted corn sellers will hold a mat on the beach, we can hang in there until late at night. Still did not want to go home? Do not worry, in Parangtritis available dozens of flights and accommodation at an affordable price.

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