5 Best Cities Batik in Java

BATIK is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of the culture of Indonesia (particularly Java) since long. Javanese women in the past made their skills in batik for a living.

So that in the past batik work is exclusively women's work until the invention of "Batik Cap" which allows the entry of men into the field. There are some exceptions to this phenomenon, namely the coastal batik has the masculine lines as can be seen in shades of "Mega Clouds", which in some coastal areas batik work is common for men.

The tradition of batik was originally a hereditary tradition, so sometimes a recognizable motif batik originated from a particular family. Some batik may indicate the status of a person. Even today, some batik motifs tadisional only used by the family palace of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. Batik is an ancestral heritage of Indonesia (Java) which is still there. Batik is also first introduced to the world by President Suharto, who was then wearing batik at the UN Conference.

Here are the cities on the island of Java, which has a market and the best batik designs, as quoted from Indologue, Sunday (1/29/2012):

Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is known as the cultural heart of batik in Java, mainly because the design very much and textile production are well known in this city. batik colors are dominant are brown, indigo, and white. One of the most beautiful batik designs are grompol batik, which is often used at weddings and traditional ceremonies. This pattern describes the union of all good things, like luck, happiness, children, and a harmonious married life. Yogyakarta also has a painting of batik can be found along the way Malioboro, Beringharjo market, batik and various galleries throughout the city.

Solo
Located 60 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, the ancient city which is also known as Surakarta has one of the best batik market on Java: Pasar Klewer. Solo batik is rich with cream and brown, with touches of golden yellow. Solo Batik designs and motifs generally have flowers and birds. The style is typical batik solo Solo Night, where brightly colored batik with a black cloth. In Solo, you can also learn batik art galleries in this city.

Pekalongan
The city is always leading in the development and production of modern batik design. Batik using bright colors, and natural models such as red and blue birds or flowers on a white cloth. Batik has a soft texture and design, as well as competitive prices with batik solo and Yogyakarta. In pekalongan there are a lot of batik factories can be visited if you want to see how the process of making batik.

Cirebon
Cirebon batik is known as the Golden Purple, which was made above the woven fabric the best. Because of the many ethnic Chinese population in Cirebon, batik motif also affected the culture of China, such as tigers, dragons, elephants, and lions. As well as Chinese paintings, can be found in Cirebon batik motives cloud and volcanic rocks. Interestingly, Cirebon is known as a place where women do not draw before being wax batik motifs.

Madura
Madura batik motif has a distinctive character of pictorial flowers or birds, with a slight touch of Chinese art. This batik colors are red noni, brownish red or indigo colors depicting a winged dragon motif, flying horses, and other animals. This strange ornament taken from marine animals, as a reflection of the work of fishermen, which is one of the major professions in Madura. In addition to China's influence, the influence of the Mataram kingdom that once ruled the Madura batik can also be seen in this.

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Savana & Rare giant lizard Komodo National Park Savana & Rare giant lizard Komodo National Park

ATTENDANCE Komodo National Park as one of the nominees competition voting "New 7 Wonder" quite inviting appeal. Now, the Komodo National Park into leading tourist destination in 2012 that carried the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf).

In the previous article, Legal review has panoramic beauty of Borobudur, Pangandaran, Lake Toba, Derawan Islands, Raja Ampat, Mount Bromo and Sabang which became part of the 15 leading tourist destinations in 2012. Now turn to the Komodo National Park.

Indonesia has many unique attractions, one of the Komodo National Park is located between the province of West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara. Administratively, the area is located within the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province.

National Park is designated as a forest conservation area has an area of ​​132,572 hectares, initially to preserve the species dragons or giant lizard unique and rare.

Hanindya Christiana, one traveler Komodo National Park, said that the real appeal of the Park is not merely by the presence of animals dragons. There are also panoramic views of the savannah and ocean as a potential supporter of the appeal.

"For marine Tourism, such as fishing, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, boating. While on land, natural tourism potential that can be done is observing animals, hiking, and camping, "said Hanindya, when contacted Legal, recently.

"Visiting the Komodo National Park and enjoy the natural scenery is extremely captivating experience that will never be forgotten," he said.

In addition, Bowo one tourist who had come there revealed, in the Komodo National Park you can be visited Pink Beach.

"The water is incredible clear, with snorkeling a few feet away can see the beautiful coral2 such as carpets, fish of different colors and types, could even see a medium-sized stingrays," he said.

There are 36 dive sites in the Komodo National Park. Frequented by foreign tourists for diving and snorkeling, among them the island of Tatawa, Red Beach, Gililawa Sea, Loh Dasami, Pillar Steen, Batu Bolong, and Taka Napier.

Hanindya added, to reach this place, wisatakan could travel over land through the Bali-Mataram (Lombok)-Sape-Bima (Sumbawa Island), then passed the course of using the ferry every day to Labuan Bajo.

From Labuan Bajo visitors can visit the Park use the boat or speedboat. Another alternative is through the air, visitors can use air transportation from Bali (Denpasar) to Labuan Bajo every day with the airline's existing penerpangan, among Indonesian Air Transport (IAT), Pigeon, and Trigana Air.

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Twins Rock Park in Garut

Meeting of the blue Indian Ocean and the horizon in the south coast was formed Garut charming skyline. Waves like to invite the beholder to dance together. No less beautiful are the cluster of various shapes scattered reefs in some parts of the coast.

Cluster of rocks that form the transverse scours and towering beauty. Some are shaped like a concave bowl. "The uniqueness of this rock group who invited me to come to the beach in the south of Garut, Jawabarat, Indonesia. Sights like this rarely do I see on the other coast, "said Henry (25), visitors from Jakarta who have spent five hours to arrive at this location.

In Garut coast there are at least eight beaches that can be visited by tourists, ie Sancang, Cijeruk, Coral Paranje, Sangyang Heulang, Santolo, Maralusu Park, Mount Geder, and Rancabuaya. However, there are two famous beaches with coral stone decoration. One is the famous beach at Kampung Santolo Santolo, Village Cilautereun, Cikelet, Garut regency.

This beach is located at the southern end of Garut regency, some 150 kilometers from Bandung or 90 kilometers from Garut. This place can be reached by route Bandung-Garut-Cikajang-Pameungpeuk-Cikelet. If you do not have private vehicles, public transportation are also many open trajectory toward this place. Along the way a small winding path, visitors will be satisfied with a carpet of Tea Plantation Dayeuh Bwt, Cilawu, and Megawati.

Fatigue in the course will terbuyarkan Coast when a visitor has tread Santolo. Waves will welcome visitors white sand accompanied by high winds and blowing a typical south coast of Java. However, if you want more to enjoy the sensation, visitors are advised to cross the River Cilautereun use wooden fishing boats.

Atoll measuring 35 acres at this place presents a combination of light brown sand, blue sea water, and the most exotic were the black expanse of rock. At low tide, stretch it like a rock garden with varied shapes and visitors can swim around it. Eyes of the end will be more satisfied when he saw three-meter high rock in the middle stretch of coral reef if the locals are called steamed.

"At first glance similar to Tanah Lot in Bali. It's just that there is no temple in the middle. If developed would certainly be a very attractive tourist potential, "said Irawan (27), as well as visitors from Jakarta.

As a recommendation, to see the most beautiful spot, visitors can stop at the east coast. Geographical conditions make this place like the coral gardens decorated with pandanus trees. Visitors can sit back or just take pictures with the background of the Indian Ocean.

When low tide and calm, visitors can play water around reefs. "If lucky, a lot of small fish that happen to get stuck in a rock basin," said Hadi (40), visitors and anglers who often visited Santolo.

Tour history

In addition, the outermost island in Garut also keep proof of an interesting history to be remembered. Recorded, in the 18th century, the Dutch built the port and storage facilities on the island of rubber and tea Santolo. According to Alex (45), local residents, transportation to the island first Santolo not use wooden boats, but the lorry which disappeared without trace his footsteps now. In fact, according to Alex, there used to be Dutch soldiers stationed on the island. His post there in the cave that is south of the island.

For lovers of sport fishing, island paradise Santolo also been a fisherman. Mid-1990s many sea fishing enthusiasts come to test the ability to play the hook. Favorite places on the door dermada water and waves breaking along. Hadi said the first, large fish, such as rabbitfish or reef sharks, bekeliaran around Dutch Harbor. However, now the fish began to decrease because there are unscrupulous activity that catch fish using poison cyanide.

"One more thing that should not be missed is the rocket launch activities conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space. This place is the only one in Indonesia who regularly launch rockets for the diverse interests of the monitoring of air and space. If lucky, we could see the launch of the rocket, "said Alex Promotion.

Walk about 100 meters to the west of the island, along the ground path to the dominance of shrubs and trees such as banyan, visitors will find a suspension bridge connecting Santolo with Heulang Sanghyang Coast or in the Indonesian language means eagle's nest.

Just below the bridge, visitors can see the unique waterfall (waterfall) waterfall a tiny little Cimulang (water again). Higher sea surface making the sea water flowing into the estuary of the lower surface. At low tide, this stretch looks like a rock basin or lake. In the center, visitors can swim while enjoying the sunset in the afternoon.

In the two-kilometer beach of white sand with a width of about 50 meters, motor sports enthusiasts could use such a small circuit with a surface of white sand. Tourists also have a large place if you want to play football or beach volleyball.

"Once there was a surfing sports enthusiasts playing at Trance Heulang and Santolo, but now it is not visible anymore," said Alex.

Oxeye

Visitors who want to spend more time not to worry. Residents on both coast a lot of renting accommodation or flights are scattered around the coast. You just choose to live in Santolo or Sanghyang Heulang. Lodging rate of Rp 50,000 to Rp 200,000 per night. Culinary travel enthusiasts are advised to try the typical food called oxeye. Oxeye are processed foods from clams that live on the beach rock. The round shape and make it resemble fried eggs called oxeye. Simply providing a minimum of Rp 100,000, tourists can enjoy cooking as much bulls eye.

Unfortunately, behind the beauty, the beaches on the coast of Garut it save grief. Main roads and supporting infrastructure in disrepair. Beach cleanliness and sanitation in the resort is also minimal.

Tias (35), citizen Cilautereun, deplore bad roads that never repaired. Problems are still many complaints about the way tourists who come to Santolo or Sanghyang Heulang. Proverbial, they have no pain just to have fun.

Setup also adds to the list of problem areas. Structuring the beauty and attention to the environment should be the main job. In both places, kiosks and specialty merchants stood as though no clear rules. It will certainly affect the beauty of the beach when allowed.

To present the traveling convenience, all parties involved need to clean up ...!

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One-legged climber Conquer Elbrus

Finally, what he dreamed to be real. Indonesia's successful climber to conquer Mount Elbrus, Russia, right on 66th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday (08/17/2011). Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe. Climber's name was Patience. Ascent Forbearance is special because one-legged climber disabled.

Tolerance to the last town before the climb, Pyatigorsk on Thursday (08/11/2011). Arrive at camp First Instance of Emanuel Glade on Saturday (13/08/2011). Within days, he did acclimatization. Right on August 17 evening, he managed to plant a flag of red and white in the snowy peaks of Elbrus.

Of the four members of the Free-RMOL Expedition team, only the patient and a companion who reach the top. The other two "fall" in the middle of the journey. Some time after that, the President had telephoned to congratulate Forbearance.

Patience is now equivalent to other Elbrus legendary climber. Not inferior to the two-legged paraplegic climber, Vladimir Krupennikov (1997) and Yakov London from Russia (2001) or the blind Erik Weihenmayer of the United States (2002). In fact, many people pointed out, Patience is the first one-legged disabled in a world that has conquered Elbrus.

To commemorate his perseverance, some friends in Moscow suggested that the name of Gorky pinned behind his name. According to Russia's historical records, because the winding journey of his life, the poet Alexey Maximovich Peshkov get a new call Maxim Gorky, Maxim aka the owner of a bitter life.

Gorky last name which means bitter, originally an derision for the Maxim. But now it became an epithet is positive. Indonesia also has another Gorky, Gorky is Patience.

Patience Arriving in Moscow Embassy, ​​he was greeted by Indonesian citizens residing in Russia. Embassy organized a celebration for Tolerance. A cake was prepared.

Tart red and white flags that could be stored in the refrigerator Ambassador to Moscow's homeless since the anniversary of independence. No one should touch it.

Emerging tart when Patience came to the Embassy on Saturday (08/20/2011), after returning from the climb Elbrus Patience. His face is half the jet due to cold in the mountains suddenly became happy.

In the presence of more than 80 people will be praying WNI tarawih, Ambassador Hamid Awaludin Patience cut the cake together. Previously, Patience recounts when hobbled with a homemade crampons to the top of Elbrus.

The celebration event was also aired footage Patience trip. Looked at the impressions, Patience several times fell before reaching the summit.

"Cake is indeed bearing the red and white we prepared for our exceptional climbers. Thank God, Mr. Sabar successfully. Therefore I ask all to pray for the success of himself and others accompanying the team as well," said Hamid as he delivered a letter of appreciation.

Ambassador appreciation given it is also associated with the success of Patience became the first disabled person to conquer the one-legged Elbrus. Unmitigated, Patience climb from the north side of which was known to be difficult.

Ambassador also advised that incredible passion that is owned by Patience can be transmitted to the people of Indonesia. Here's an example of life who never gave up.

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Friendliness at Culture Village "Sindangbarang"

Each region has a different culture. No exception Bogor Sundanese cultural tourist complex known as the Cultural Village Sindangbarang (KBS). If you get bored with the hustle and bustle of Jakarta, you can try another atmosphere at KBS.
You can stay in the houses traditional Sundanese style architecture on the eastern slope of Mount Salak, precisely in the Sand Village Eurih, Castle District, Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia.

With a land area of ​​8600 square meters, there are 28 buildings in the complex KBS. In a traditional Sundanese village, the buildings were inhabited and used pupuhu (customary chief), panggiwa (pupuhu expert helper), and kokolot (traditional leaders).
Guests staying in there to interact and follow the rhythm of the activities of local residents, while the rent of houses is run by the community to care for their environment.

78 cases the location of historical sites Pakuan Sindangbarang in the village. The site, among others springs Jalatunda, Taman Sri Bagenda, punden Zoroastrianism, a small hill terraces, punden Surawisesa, punden Leuweung Karamat, a stone footprint, menhirs and dolmen.

These sites are now in the middle of the township residents, rice fields, or land that is sacred. It is possible some sites damaged and lost. It is customary to-20 villages in West Java.
Indigenous tradition that became a tourist attraction now began routinely held, among Seren Taun that have been held for the fourth time.

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Exoticism Natural Child Mount Krakatau

Mount Krakatoa erupted on August 7, 1883 ago with the power to 21547.6 times the atomic bomb explosion. Or exactly 40 years later in 1927 Krakatau showed an interesting phenomenon.
The Deadliest Volcano explosion that gave birth had disappeared ¾ pile of lava from the crater of Mount Krakatoa came to the sea surface with a height of one meter of sea level.


However, the longer, the crater was bigger and taller, until finally named Anak Krakatau, which is a collection of four large islands: Anak Krakatau, Sertung, Rakata, and length.
As an active volcano, Mount child has an interesting tourist attraction. The beautiful mountain scenery with clouds of red and golden yellow lava burst from the crater, the view underwater is amazing to dive, the beauty of a tropical island with many trees and birds singing, sandy beaches and scenic beauty jet black from the top of Anak Krakatau became its own power to visit this mountain.


Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait is a strait separating Java and Sumatra, two major islands in the main international airport is Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta.
From Jakarta you can choose to use a short flight to Belfast or use Fery ship through the port of Merak. The ultimate goal is to Village Canti a small village in the southern fishing port of Lampung, which is nearest to Mount Children Krakakatau. Meanwhile, from Bandar Lampung, you go Kalianda then went to the village of Canti. But if you choose to use the ferry had to climb from the bus to the port of Merak, Banten, and crossed by ferry to the port of Bakauheni in South Lampung and then to the village by car rental Canti Canti toward the village.


The village of dock Canti, a fishing boat can be rented to visit Krakatau Islands. Travel time of 150 minutes. Charges between Rp 1.2 million to Rp 1.5 million to 20 people in one boat. Alternatively you can choose the package of Krakatoa Nirwana Resort is located in the village of Peacock Belantung, Kalianda. In addition to residence, the resort also provides a package of sea travel, including. Krakatoa Volcano Trip Package for 10 people is offered at a price of USD 3.5 million, including lunch.


The journey from Pier Canti towards Mount Anak Krakatau generally starts in the morning. Some islands will stop off to just relax and enjoy the beauty of the islands. The first stop after an hour of sea travel is Sebuku Small Island, a small island very beautiful, white sandy beach with the expanse of blue ocean that surrounds it, the island is uninhabited, the whole island is still natural forest, really beautiful.


Next stop was an island inhabited island Sebesi closest to Mount Anak Krakatau, and has a natural beauty under the sea. Not far from there Sebesi Island Island hermit crab that measures just 50 × 50 square meters, but has a beautiful cluster of coral and white sand beaches are unspoiled. You can enjoy snorkeling here and enjoy lunch while enjoying the scenery and the island of Mount Anak Krakatau Sebesi which is in sight.The next trip is the island of Rakata. During the two-hour drive from the Pulai Sebesi it will show the peak of Mount Anak Krakatau grayish black that looks poking among the dunes that surround it. There are only a few pine trees around the foot of the mountain has a height of 337 meters.


On the island of Rakata you were so close to Mount Krakatau child. Here you can also do snorkeling in the Lagoon Chili, where the unspoiled coral reefs and colorful fish looks so beautiful when viewed directly in their habitat. Krakatoa enjoy being active is very beautiful at night, much prettier than the daytime. You can enjoy dinner we saw a red and golden yellow lava burst from the crater.

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Raja Ampat The Pearl of the East

Nature beautiful and abundant natural resources in the Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua. Marine park becomes 'paradise' for divers. Beautiful pearls contained in the sea. Earth Raja Ampat also save a nickel.

Variety of animals living there. Tersebutlah black head parrot (Lorius lory) and king parrots (Probosciger aterrimus). Likewise, a variety of flora to grow, such as forest orchids, bags semar (Nepenthes mirabilis), ant (Myrmecodia jack), and parasites are efficacious for the drug.

Raja Ampat was originally part of the Kingdom Tidore territories that are divided into four regions of small kingdoms, namely Waigeo, Batanta, Misool, and Salawati.
Each region is a region of small islands scattered in the west of the Bird's Head in West Papua, which borders the Moluccas Islands.

Of these islands, only a few native tribes who inhabited the ten local. One of them in District Kabui, located in the Strait Kabui. Here live about 40 families who berpenghidupan as a fisherman.
They led a simple life in the abundance of natural wealth. Kids play cheerful living in modesty.

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To Raja Ampat, Not Just "Diving"

White sand, clear sea water, coral and colorful fish that is the location of most places for a vacation and diving. Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua is the most ideal place of maritime tourism in Indonesia today. Beautiful views of Raja Ampat, is second to none elsewhere.
So far, Raja Ampat is better known for sports diving marine tourism. And for tourists in our country can enjoy the nautical tourism with a walk by renting speedboad among the small islands which number around 700 island in Raja Ampat.

With speedboats we can sail on the sidelines of the small islands of proficiency level. Ship we can sail among the islands slip small is beautiful. There is a sensation when the ship that we were riding slipped among the small islands because of the beautiful scenery when photographed from a distance.
Landscape dominated Raja Ampat islands and waters. There are hundreds of unique island there are an average shape of small mountains of green trees and rocks, some of which were shaped taper. One of these so-called island-shaped pencil Pencil.

One of the islands we stopped at Sorido white sand beaches are clean and clear sea water. In the area of ​​this island many Balinese lush pandanus tree parents and sturdy. From the pier to see the sights of a small island connected to beautiful blue ocean water when the sky was clear. Rocks and colorful fish with us without direct eye binoculars.

Raja Ampat name reputedly comes from the legend rooted in its territory. It is said that there was a woman who found seven eggs, then she took care of the eggs until hatching. Of all the eggs four to four princes. While the other three eggs into a ghost, a woman, and stone.
After the split up the four princes and living in different islands. Over time, they appear as kings in their respective territories on the island Waigeo ie, Salawati, Misool East, and West Misool Island.

Among the scattered islands are coral islands of which there are a number of natural caves are adorned with several skulls and human bones. No one knows for sure who is buried there. Native boatmen Raja Ampat that led us also do not know who's tomb. But memurut some residents, the place is the tomb of Raja Ampat ancestral society in the past. From the ship we clearly see the skulls above the rocks.

To get to Raja Ampat in cheap from Jakarta to Sorong can fly around Rp 3 million (PP). From the Port of Sorong we can use the boat people to Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat off every day at 14.00 CET with the rate of $ 120,000. Distance traveled about 2-3 hours. Once Waisai we can find cheap hotels around Rp 300,000 to Rp 400,000.

But for wealthy tourists who want to stay at the resort has provided inpatient day package Rp 2 million per head and got a sleeping facilities, dining room, overlooking the coastal scenery including packet pick-up to Sorong. There are diving facilities with a guide who is experienced and know the location of the desired divers. This region is dominated by foreign tourists. Room facilities and the island is very clean and well groomed.

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Baliem Valley Festival, Ritual Practice Protecting Village Tribe

Exploring the culture of the Papuan people by becoming part of Baliem Valley Festival which will take place at 8 to 11 August 2011.An opportunity to witness a different tribe from the highlands of Wamena and Baliem, such as the Dani, Lani and Tribe Yali tribe. The three met in their annual festival. This year the festival will take place in Wosiala, Village of Wosilimo, Jayawijaya.

Located at the height of Mount Jayawijaya, Baliem, a long green valley on the other side and beautiful hills in Papua New Guinea. The main purpose of the festival, which perform simulated war between tribes to guard and maintain agility and readiness of each tribe to protect their village.For the sustainability of the event, the management team has provided an arena large enough for will be filled with 500 to 1000 soldiers and dancers.

Scheduling tribal warfare simulation will be held over two days. Will be enlivened by the 24 groups consisting of 30-50 soldiers. During the war will be followed by the traditional music of Papua, Pikon, musical instruments made of wood.The festival is organized by the Government Jayawijaya, with the aim to introduce and maintain the values ​​and culture of the traditional tribe in the valley Baliem. Festival will be enlivened with an amazing arts and cultural performances, including dance and music performances typical traditional Papuan Papuan, and much more.

There is also competition Sege, archery competition, reserved for foreign visitors in honor of apreasiasi their presence in the festival.In addition they can also feel how it feels to be a resident of Papua with the actual use of traditional clothing koteka. Their skin will also be darkened so that the perfection of the population of Papua is more pronounced.

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Teleng Ria beach, the International Surfing Heaven

Its rays accompany the steps of fishermen who rushed to the boat for fishing. Gusts of wind and waves complement the natural word Teleng Coast. All that, a gift which, if cultivated properly will bring in tourists.

Teleng Ria is the ocean beach that juts into the ground or so-called bay. The beach is flanked by two plateaus that are part of the limestone mountains stretching from southern Gunung Kidul to Terri, overlooking Ocean Indonesia. Although the beach is illuminated by a blazing sun, but the air still feels like a cool mountain breeze.

Although the south coast, but the waves on the beach Teleng Ria is relatively small, it's good enough for surfing sports lovers, especially those still in the novice category. Between the months of June-August Teleng Ria beach became a place of migration group of jellyfish.

To beautify themselves, some existing facilities will be refurbished. In addition, there will be additional facilities around Pantai Ria Teleng like arts plaza, plaza children to play, and culinary plaza.

Development and construction of coastal areas will also be holding Teleng Ria Pacitan community, especially those living around the beach Teleng Ria.

One of the real form of embracing the community around is through encouraging fishermen to profit by renting out his boat to visitors Teleng Ria.

Although the character of the waves are not large, but quite representative Ria Teleng beach to surf. Characters are not big waves make this beach perfect for the beginner surfer.

Pantai Ria Teleng also become one of the favorite place for tourists who want to enjoy the beach tourism. Not to hectic activity at the beach surfing Teleng Ria make this beach is the reason the foreign surfers surfing here.

Another attraction is why a lot of foreign surfers choose Teleng Ria is because the atmosphere is still relatively quiet beaches. Seeing the nature and completeness of the facility to be built, presumably Teleng Ria Coast beach destinations are ready to become the new prima donna.

Being in Pacitan, about 3 km from downtown. It takes just 10 minutes reach of the Coast Teleng Ria Town square. Pacitan located on the South Coast of Java Island and is bordered by the Province of Central Java, so as to reach the Coast Teleng Ria will be faster if through Yogyakarta. It takes just 3 hours drive. Access road from Yogyakarta to Pacitan was very good although not too wide segment of the course.

If departing from Yogyakarta takes only 3 hours drive to reach this beach by using the travel-Pacitan Jogjakarta majors. The fee ranges between Rp 40,000 - Rp 50,000. Another option to use the bus down from Terminal Pacitan with the cost of Rp 12,000 per person and then proceed to ride public transportation majors Prengkuku rate of Rp 2,000 per person.

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A paradise for lovers of outdoor activities

At the end of the glaciation period (last glacial maximum) about 18,000 years ago, sea levels dropped dramatically in the earth. Most of the volume of sea water trapped as ice in polar regions due to exceptional cooling process. Because of changes in this environment, early humans who used to live in the savanna areas and then switch to closed areas or caves for shelter. Goa necessarily become a haven for early humans.


Hypotheses about the phenomenon of the existence of early humans who inhabit the recesses of the cave karst gets a touch of the instructions with the discovery of human bones, arrowheads, and the skeleton monkeys (Macaca sp) in some cave in Gunung Kidul, DI Yogyakarta. In general they live in the recesses of the mouth of the cave karst mountains that lined Sewu from Wonosari, Gunung Kidul, until Pacitan, East Java.

Team Faculty of Humanities University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Archaeological Center together in 2001 to 2008 tracing Song (niche cave) and Song Bentar Ponjong Blendrong in the District, Gunung Kidul. On the basis of a human skeleton was found a niche cave, eating utensils from the bones, and bones of monkeys.Because of the discovery of the bones of monkeys, humans supposedly ancient times it has a close attachment with these primates. There are two allegations that arise. First, monkeys are game animals and the animals become the medium of ritual worship to the ancestors.


"Presumably there immemorial ritual worship of ancestors through the monkey. If the animal is consumed or eaten, the skull is usually broken down. However, monkey skull found is quite intact, "said archaeologist UGM, David Aris Tanudirjo.In 2008, research was conducted in Song Tritis, District Rongkop, Gunung Kidul. In the niche of the cave was rediscovered similar hunting equipment, such as bone and stone arrowheads.


"Framework for humans were found physically and anatomically like modern humans. Their hunting culture is also quite advanced for the use of eye stones and bones, "he said. In addition to living in the recesses of caves, ancient human activity is also around the coast. In Goa Jrebeng near Kukup Beach, for example, a large animal bone found in the family Bovidae, such as buffalo and rhinoceros, thought to be prey animals early humans. According to David, Junghuhn scientists who've been to Gunung Kidul in the 1800s in some of the article mentions, he saw the animals there.


Judging from the many discoveries of ancient traces of human activity in some cave, expected movement patterns of early human life when it is seminomaden, where the caves became a central place to congregate. Therefore, the cave is a strategic place to shelter from the heat.

Based on the findings in an integrated way in the caves of Gunung Kidul district, there are some peculiarities that are found from ancient human activity there. Some special cases are found is the existence of burial practices, hunt with tools, adaptation of woodland with a refuge in the cave, rituals, and hunting monkeys.

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Santolo beach, "Virgin Exotic"

That morning, the sun not to mention the full glow. Its rays are still shy peeking out from behind the horizon Santolo beach, the sound of the waves is heard not as hard as the previous night.
This beautiful beach is 150 kilometers from the city of Bandung, or 80 kilometers from the town of Garut, West Java, Indonesia. His name is certainly not semasyur Kuta Beach in Bali, but the silence and the panoramic view of the beach is certainly a distinct advantage.


In fact, when compared to Pangandaran beach in Ciamis or Pelabuhan Ratu in Banten, Santolo fairly deserted beach. In addition Santolo Coast, there are also Coast Heulang Unfortunately that is equally beautiful in Garut.

Vice Regent of Garut Diky Chandra describes as Santolo Coast beaches exotic virgin. "Can we see the beauty and kealamiannya, pristine untouched by anyone. If there are investors who invest here and invest, Cote Santolo as good as this will Sanur or Kuta Beach in Bali," he said).
Not many beach lovers who know Santolo tourism. "Maybe because of the remoteness and winding journey, many people are reluctant to come here. I am very optimistic that someday it will be Santolo Coast tourist destination both West Java and nationally and internationally," said Diky.


Coast Santolo there was a rocket launch site that is part of the institution of the National Aeronautics and Space Institute. In addition, fish auctions complete with seafood restaurants scattered along the road towards the beach Santolo.

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Beautiful island of Belitung

Sandwiched between the Gaspar Strait and the Strait of Karimata, stood a charming decorated island beautiful beaches and stunning scenery, the island of Belitung name. There is a unique landscape adorned with pearls like white sand beaches, clear water is fresh, and kokohnya granite rock formation in shallow water's edge. It's all just a part of the island's best views of Laskar Pelangi.

Together with the island of Bangka next to a much larger and other smaller islands, first of all these islands are in the same province of South Sumatra Province. However, later in 2000, the archipelago was officially formed into new provinces to 31 in Indonesia called Bangka Belitung province.

Belitung Island is divided into two districts namely Regency Tanjung Pandan Belitung with the city as its capital and East Belitung districts with the capital Manggar.

Formerly known as the island that produces tin mining, quartz sand, and kaolin

In September 2005, a writer from the Pacific Islands of Andrea Hirata, published a novel titled "Laskar Pelangi". He took the story background Belitung Island in the novel so then this island received wide recognition and has even crossed the globe to various countries since translated into English, Malay, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.

In 2008, the novel "Laskar Pelangi" are diverted to the big screen by taking the background scenery so charming island of Bangka Belitung unfold their beauty in the eyes of the world. The name of the novel "Laskar Pelangi" then officially used as the name of the port on the island.

Film Laskar Pelangi has revealed the enchanting beauty of Belitung island that has long been neglected

Although not as popular as Bali or Lombok, Belitung Island is blessed with several beautiful beaches. Soft white sand, the sand on the island is even whiter than the one on the beach in Bali tourism.

The most distinct scenery on the beach of Belitung is a large granite rock formations that spread along the shallow waters. Granite giant froze in the middle of the water side by side with the beautiful scenery around charming. Some of these gigantic rock formations and even form a short tunnel underneath the park so attractive to play in the calm waters. Discover one of the coastal scenery with views of granite in Cape Coast High which also became settings for the film "Laskar Pelangi".

There are also other beaches offering spectacular granite rock formations are magnificent and peaceful atmosphere such as Cape Coast Kelayang Beach, Beach Bird Bath, Tanjung Binga, Punai Beach, and Beach Membalong.

Belitung is also surrounded by more than 100 small islands that are mostly decorated with white sand and granite, but only a few islands are inhabited. One of the island of Pulau Galangal is a place where you can find antique ancient home of the 19th century built by the Dutch East Indies government. Bird Island, Island Babai, Pengadaran Island, Monkey Island, Monkey Island, and Island Jenang is among several small islands that offer beautiful scenery.

In addition to stunning beaches, Islands also boast a legacy of his past. In Tanjung Pandan, Belitung Museum has a large collection of the complete history of the island. In the wake of 1963, the museum initiated a Belgian geologist, Dr. Oesberger, who was then working in the mining industry Belitung.

Traditional tin mining method is quite interesting for you see, there are no chemicals that are only water and mud.

At first, the Pacific Islands Museum is a house that holds a collection of mining exploration. Then made plus museums and collections, including traditional household appliances, pottery, traditional weapons, and many others.

There is also a 18th century Buddhist temple is beautifully situated in the village of Bird Bath, District Manggar. Goddess Kwan Imini monastery was built in 1747 and still serves as a holy place for Buddhists. China offers a different architecture, the temple stood above the beautiful hill and offers amazing views.

Whether it is to trace the Laskar Pelangi, or just enjoy the scenery magnificent granite rock formations on the beach, Belitung Island certainly offers one of the interesting experiences

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Komodo Island National Park

Buy one get two. Looks like that's what will be experienced travelers if you want a vacation to Komodo National Park. Because, when they want to get there, you can also travel to the City of Sape.

Sape is a port city in the most eastern island of Sumbawa and is part of West Nusa Tenggara Province. This port has an important role for the ferry that will menyebrangkan tourists to Labuan Bajo, Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara.

Travel overland from Bali to Lombok is also access to the Park puts Sape as an important part of a trip to Labuan Bajo.

Sape is a nice little town. On the streets of his city you'll meet a lot of buggy or wagon, but local people call it Benhur.

Hot weather and unique nature surrounding the island of Lombok and Sumbawa will make you feel at the other side of the world. In Sape will probably be a place to recharge your stamina before continuing the journey to Labuan Bajo. The biggest city is not far from Sape and is in the island of Sumbawa is Bima. Sape and Bima separated by vast fields of rice thrives in rural roads and is about 60 km.

Sape is a fishing village with a wooden dock in the harbor. Home-sweet home residents stood at the edge of the harbor. Blue ocean in the distance lay parahu decorated outrigger fishing and beautiful hills. Perfect place for you to relax in the evening while enjoying the natural beauty of life presented like a painting.

After exploring the two major islands in West Nusa Tenggara, the Lombok and Sumbawa. You can enjoy the natural scenery around where the northern plains look green while in the south is very dry and barren.

The image line Wallace Line (Taken from the name of a naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace) is located right around the island of Lombok and Bali. This line marks the transition of flora and fauna in the western part of Indonesia and the eastern part of Indonesia. In Eastern Indonesia was the large mammals and lush forests have been presenting giant lizards and exotic birds that live in the arid hills and savannas.

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Travel to Indonesia - A Country of Thousands of Beautiful and Exotic Islands

Indonesia, a Country of thousands of beautiful and exotic Islands, that spark off your imagination with thoughts of fine sandy beaches, huge temple complexes, great diving and the giant dragons of
Komodo. The islands of Indonesia are spread over a vast expanse of ocean and technically speaking is divided by two Continents.

Some parts of the Country can be as different from each
other as black is from white. The hustle and bustle of the modern capital Jakarta is like another planet when compared to the traditional Papuan tribes of the Baliem Valley.

Jakarta - Not only is it the largest City in the Country, Jakarta is also the heartbeat. Indonesian's from all over the archipelago come to the City to try and find their fortune or just to survive. The face of the City is constantly changing due to the construction of new skyscrapers, shopping malls and hotels.

Jakarta is mainly a business and political City and not really a tourist destination, but the older colonial parts of the City are very interesting and the museums have a lot of fascinating exhibits.

Jakarta, like you would expect, is the most expensive place in Indonesia, as well as the most polluted and most congested. It can be very hard to cope with all of the hustle, dirt, crime and cost, but if you can you will find an exciting City with plenty to offer.

Kota - This is the old Town of Batavia, which was the capital of the Dutch East Indies and the best example of the colonial era in Indonesia. Though much of the old town has been destroyed or demolished over the years, some of the old Colonial buildings are still in active use, and the area has a definite Dutch feel to it.

The centre of the old Town is the pebble stone square known as Taman Fatahillah and this is the key to being able to orientate yourself around the sights of the old Town. The canal of Kali Besar is one block to the west of the square and runs alongside the Ciliwung River. This was a very prosperous area and on the west bank are some of the high class homes that date from the eighteenth Century.

The Chicken market bridge is the last remaining drawbridge from the Dutch era, it is at the north end of the Kali Besar. Buses always come by on their routes and the city train also has a stop here.

Jakarta History Museum - This museum is housed in the old town hall of Batavia, which is on the south side of Taman Fatahillah. It is a well built building, which was originally constructed in 1627 and added to in the early 1700's. It was from here that the Dutch administered their colony, and the cities law courts were also here as well as their main prison compound.

It contains plenty of heavy, carved furniture from the colonial, as well as other memorabilia from the Dutch period. Open, 9am till 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Admission: 1,000Rp

Wayang Museum - This museum is also on the Taman Fatahillah, and has a great assortment of
Wayang puppets. It also has examples of puppets from other Countries like Cambodia, China and India.

This building was formerly the museum of old Batavia and was built in 1912 on the site of the former Dutch church which was demolished in 1808 as the Dutchman 'Daendel's' plan to rid the City of its unhealthy areas. In the downstairs courtyard, there are memorials to previous governors who were buried on site. Open, 9am till 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Admission: 1,000Rp

Fine Arts Museum - Built in the 1860's, the palace of Justice building is now the Fine arts museum. It has a nice collection of contemporary paintings from prominent artists. They also have some ceramics on show from Chinese items to Majapahit offerings. Open, 9am till 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Admission: 1,000Rp

Gereja Sion - This church was built in 1695, and is the oldest Church in Jakarta. It is on Jl Pangeran Jayakarta near the Kota train station. The exterior of the Church is actually pretty plain but inside copper chandeliers, the original organ and the baroque pulpit makes it very appealing. Though thousands of people have been buried here there are very few tombs left remaining.

Sunda Kelapa - Just a 10 minute walk from the Taman Fatahillah, the old City port of Sunda Kelapa is full of wonderful Macassar schooners and the brightly coloured sails of these boats make for great viewing. The ships are still a vital means of transporting goods to outlying Islands.

Guides hang around the docks and for a few thousand rupiah will show you around and tell you some insightful stories. You can also take a ride out to the offshore fish market for around 5,000Rp.
Admission, 250Rp to the dock area.

Maritime Museum - This is an old VOC warehouse that was built in 1645 and is by the entrance
to the Sunda Kelapa. It has examples of Indonesian crafts from around the ages and has photos of the voyages from Europe to Jakarta. The building itself is well worth the visit and the lookout posts are part of the old City wall.

Just before the entrance to the museum proper, is the old watchtower that was built in 1839, it has brilliant views over the harbour. Opening hours are hit and miss, so try to find the caretaker.

National Museum - This museum, constructed in 1862, is considered the paramount museum in
Indonesia, and one of the finest in South East Asia. It has a huge ethnic and relief maps of Indonesia on which you can track your travels. The museum has a variety of different cultural displays that show a diverse collection of clothing, instruments, model houses and religious items. In addition the museum has a fine collection of Chinese ceramics that even date back to the Han dynasty of the third Century.

The museum is sometimes known as the Elephant house due to the giant bronze elephant that was a gift from the King of Thailand, and that now stands outside. Open, 8.30am till 2.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Admission: 750Rp. Guides are around who can conduct tours in various different languages.

National Monument - This 130 metres high monument stands over Merdeka square and is Jakarta's chief landmark. The construction was started in 1961 but was not finished until 1975, when it was officially opened by President Soeharto. At the base is the National History Museum which tells the story of the Indonesian struggle for independence. On national holidays and at the weekends the queues can be long. Open, 9am till 5pm, daily. Admission: 600Rp or 3,100Rp which includes a ride to the top.

Lapangan Banteng - Just east of Merdeka square is this nineteenth century colonial square. It has some of the best examples of Dutch colonial architecture in the whole of Jakarta. The Catholic Cathedral was built at the turn of the twentieth Century, and is opposite the principal place of worship for Jakarta's Muslim community, the Istiqlal Mosque. To the east of the square is the Supreme Court that was built, along with the Ministry of finance, in 1809 by that man 'Daendel' to replace those buildings torn down.

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Tips Enjoy Holidays in Lombok

Tourist island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is now increasingly compete with next-door neighbor, Bali. Lombok is arguably one of the most complete tourist destination because it has lots of stunning natural potentials ranging from Mount Rinjani to the exotic beaches are still "virgin" such as Kuta, Tanjung Aan, until the small islands are no less captivating.


For a vacation on the island of Lombok, there are seven ways you can do so that your vacation unforgettable. This method can be done for travelers who are accustomed to backpackers or not.

1. Prepare Itinerary with Matang Spontaneity does sometimes make the holiday more exciting. However, if you only have limited time for vacation, it is advisable to prepare travel plans carefully. Try to find as much information as possible from the virtual world from a place to stay, transportation equipment, up to a distance and travel time to places you would want to go. Thus, the time you will not be wasted with discussions about the place that will be addressed. Moreover, if you are on vacation as a group, a mature travel plans and agreed in advance to avoid conflicts that could disrupt the holidays.

In preparing a mature travel plans, do not forget to check the agenda of the festival in Lombok when you visit. To find out. For example, in July 2011, Lombok has a pity if the tourism agenda is passed as Malean Cattle (cow racing) in the West and Lombok Senggigi Festival at Stone Village Display, Lobar District, West Lombok.

2. Car rental Car rental do require travel expenses to be slightly more expensive than using public transportation in Lombok Bemo (public transportation) or Cidomo (sort of gig). However, if you're vacationing in groups then the cost of transportation may be cheaper. To rent a car in Lombok with type Avanza charge to reach Rp 300,000 for eight hours already, including the driver. Cars can also reach the more remote areas than public transport. Because, if you stay in Mataram, bemo and cidomo more rare. Two flagship Lombok's public transport more often found outside the city of Mataram.

Another advantage to renting a car is to get a free bonus tour guides from the driver. Typically, a driver who is a native citizen there already memorized places frequented tourist turuis and other places rarely visited but kept the potential of incredible natural wealth. Do not forget, when renting a car you already have an agreement with the driver about the fare perdebatahn saay penyewaannya to avoid the payment later.

3. Extra Cash Almost all tourist attractions in the area of ​​Lombok is free of charge typical of pottery Banyumulek Village, a traditional Sasak village, the village of Sade, and Pura Lingsar. However, when you enter those places, there is usually a charity box and a large journal book to write down the value of the contribution that you provide. It's good that you contribute can seikhlasnya Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000. The donation will be used to promote the village.

In addition, to bring you the complete story and history surrounding attractions, you can use a local tour guide native village. Cost of tour guides is also not specified, all seikhlas your heart. Therefore, prepare a small money-money bernominal Rp 5,000 and Rp 10,000, - to give the donations it.

4. Do not waste time and Stop in Unexpected Places When you visit the island of Lombok, is actually a lot of places you can explore attractions in addition to the official who frequently visited by tourists. Therefore, start your day exploring the island since the morning began at 7 am for example. At that hour, along the road in the region and Stone Sukarara Jayi, West Lombok, Sasak tribal farmers grow rice still appear active in the middle of the morning dew began to rise. Sunlight dawn also increased the green expanse of landscape beauty farm.

If you are a lover of photography, do not waste this opportunity to capture the moment. Stop and start to capture the activities of women farmers who were growing rice, farmers are men who were plowing, and akvitas the middlemen who were buying grain from farmers. Begin socializing with the locals, say hello and introduce myself. Gradually, they will begin to tell you about the activities and life as a farmer Sasak. If you're lucky and they feel comfortable, could be a call-eat breakfast together at the edge of the field will glide from these farmers.

You can also make stops at traditional open markets that exist on the roadside. In Lombok, there is market day in which all traders from around the region gathered in Lombok as a single point in the market Sengkol, Central Lombok. Market Day usually falls on a Monday and Thursday.

So do not ever waste your time inside the hotel quiet, beraktivitaslah since morning, socializing with the local community and stop where when you see an interesting activity.

5. Prepare Sunblock One mainstay of the tourism island of Lombok is the exotic beaches are scattered from the start to South Lombok Lombok Barat. In West Lombok Senggigi Beach and there are three famous gili namely Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. In South Lombok are Kuta Beach, Tanjung Aan, and Coast Mawun. On the beaches, you can perform a variety of activities such as sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, to surfing. Therefore, sun block should always be taken as the heat of the sun coast it can burn your skin. By smearing the body with sunblock, you no longer need a headache thinking about skin burns and can be more menimati play beach anytime.

6. Decently dressed majority of Lombok is Muslim Sasak tribe. They still uphold religious and social norms in society. Although already a tourist destination, but tourists can not be arbitrary in clothes. Clothes that are open only to invite local residents cynical gaze. This indicates that you do not respect the people there. Other applicable rules that prohibited drunkenness in the open. Unwritten rule is more restrictive occurred during Ramadan, when Muslims start fasting.

7. Get ready partying and Senggigi Gili! Evening entertainment on the island of Lombok fairly minimal, unlike Bali's tourism alive for 24 hours. In downtown Mataram, the activities of people began to quiet start at 20.00 pm. However, if you still want to explore the beauty of Lombok in the evening, you can simply slide into the Senggigi Beach. There, dozens of open cafe, karaoke, to flood and sea food restaurants open until the early hours.

If you're staying in Gili Trawangan, sempatkanlah feel the beauty of the night in this small island. Usually, every midnight Gili Trawangan held a party and musical entertainment for the tourists who come. Here, tourists can vent his excitement and danced as they pleased until the morning dawn.

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Lore Lindu, Sulawesi exoticism.

Combined with lakes, valleys, mountains, and wilderness in the heart of the island of Sulawesi, Lore Lindu National Park is a habitat for dozens of wildlife species endemic to Sulawesi. Need guts and stamina to mingle with the animals. However, it is comparable with a view guaranteed.

This national park is located in the district of Sigi,
Central Sulawesi, about 60 kilometers south of Palu City. Begin your visit to the Lore Lindu National Park (TNLL) with a drink in panoramic views of Lake Lindu. The lake is located in District Lindu this can be described as the spirit of TNLL ecosystems, including local residents.

Location of Lake Lindu almost in the middle of a vast TNLL more than 200 acres. The lake formed by tectonic processes is similar to a bowl which is located about 1,000 meters above sea level. With an area of ​​approximately 3,600 acres and depths over 200 meters, Lindu become the second largest and deepest lake in Central Sulawesi after Lake Poso in Poso district.

The beauty of Lake Lindu not just at sunrise and the cluster of mountains that seemed to frame the lake, but also in the surrounding forest. There are at least eight mountain "frame" of Lake Lindu, namely Nokilalaki, Adale, Kona'a, Tumaru, Gimba, Jala, Rindi, and Toningkolue. Generally, these mountains covered with dense forests of tropical forest, lower montane forests and other forests with different ecosystems.

From this dense jungle disgorge and flowing creeks that empty into Lake Lindu. The rivers are Tokorano, Katibpli, Tinele, Lambsa, Ma'a, Salusuo, Sagali, Vantorongo, Bose, Kati, Ovo, Kolovo, Masame, Tosake, chat, Kalambio, and Lempendengi. Water from Lake Lindu then flows through a number of large and small rivers in the district of Sigi, until the river which divides the city of Palu Palu Palu before it empties into the Gulf.

Endemic

This is where the habitat for some species endemic. Notes mentioning, at least 117 species of mammals, 88 species of birds, 29 species of reptile and 19 amphibian species in this forest.

Creatures in this area generally is endemic Sulawesi, including tonkean monkeys (Macaca tonkeana), pig (Babyrousa celebensis), tangkasi (Tarsius pumilus diannae and T), couscous (Ailurops ursinus furvus and Strigocuscus callenfelsi celebensis), birds maleo (Macrocephalon maleo), Sulawesi toad (Bufo celebensis), Sulawesi civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii musschenbroekii), Sulawesi rat (Rattus celebensis), kangkareng sulawesi (Penelopides exarhatus), gold snake (Elaphe erythrura), and freshwater fish (Xenopoecilus sarasinorum) that can only be found in Lake Lindu.

Been to Lindu did not just enjoy the lake with the morning sun from behind the mountain, boating down the lake, eating fresh fish catch of fishermen, or enjoying the natural life in the surrounding villages. Moreover, Lindu can be enjoyed by exploring the forest while joking with the animals.

Because of its location within the park, do not expect to get into four-wheel drive Lindu with a smooth road. This area can only be explored on two-wheelers. Can bring their own vehicle or if you do not want to hire a hard-living motorcycle taxis.

The trip to Lindu starting from Palu, by using public transport fare of Rp 25,000. Four wheel drive vehicles only up to the Village Sadaunta, District Kulawi, Lindu District neighbors, and then use a motorcycle taxi. Village Sadaunta indeed be the only access that can be taken closest to the Lindu.

It takes guts to ride pillion and the dibonceng. In some sections, the road is only enough for one two-wheeled vehicles, flanked by cliffs and cliff directly on the other. At points like this, motorists often side by side with the tip of a large tree over 20 feet tall.

For those who like a challenge and test of guts, a trip in the wilds of the jungle is a journey full of memories and physical fatigue certainly paid off when arriving at Lake Lindu.

"Looking at the lake may be ordinary, but as he saw the forest around the lake is extraordinary," said Hendrik (30), Palu residents who had just been to Lindu.

With all the limitations of infrastructure, Sigi County Tourism Office as one of the Lindu make major selling tours. One more value than a trip to the Lindu are witnessing the merging of local residents living with nature. To determine when to begin planting and harvesting rice, the event was held morego. This event became a vehicle of communication with nature and a vehicle of social communication. On the shores of the lake, residents held dances and songs of traditional rituals which in essence is a praise to the Creator of Nature as well as a call to care for nature.

"With the uniqueness, we still sell Lindu. We make the program packages, such as trekking, nature tours, exploring the forest, and other activities are more into the wild adventure, "said Chief District Office of Tourism Sigi M Muchlis Yodjodolo.

Problem of access, the local government in coordination with the Central TNLL that existing roads could be improved.

"For promotion, we are also working with the Tourism Office of Palu City," said Muchlis.

It appears as a destination recreation Lindu it still needs a serious clean up. At the very least, the availability of lodging and restaurants. Special lodging, County Government Sigi had built cottages on the shores of the lake. Currently the building is finished, just revamping, including electricity. Currently, there is no electricity in the District of Lindu. Residents typically use lamps and generators for lighting.

So far, tourists or researchers who come prefer to stay at home resident. Consciously as a tourist destination, residents are very open and ready at any moment if his house visited by visitors. Choosing home residents to be one alternative for business meals. Living room talking about how much it costs and requested prepared food which is of course typical Lindu flavorful ...

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The beauty of the lakes in West Sumatra

Nature is so pampering West Sumatra (West Sumatra). How not, West Sumatra as a complete package of natural attractions, from beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers, hills, until the cave. In West Sumatra there are several lakes with a size that is so broad.

If your eyes are closed when it comes to one of the lakes, and open new eyes now are on the edge of the lake, it could be that you think are on the waterfront. Most of the lakes that are excellent tours in Solok regency, such as Twin Lakes. As Lake Batur
located in the District of Solok and Tanah Datar, while Lake Maninjau in Agam District.


Lake Maninjau
This lake is a volcanic lake or a lake formed by volcanic activity. Panorama Lake Maninjau with background hills are so beautiful. This lake is the second largest lake in West Sumatra. Do not miss the culinary tour on Lake Maninjau. Bada fish is one that you have to taste it when stopped by the lake.

Then point the way uphill and pass-Ampek Ampek Curved or Curved 44. Sharp turns and short numbered 44 ready to shake your belly. However, views of green rice fields and Lake Maninjau will dazzle you. Moreover, the air is very cool. Therefore, occasionally amongst ourselves a time to bend to stop enjoying the scenery.


Twin Lakes
Why is it called Twin Lakes? Quite simply, because it actually consists of two Twin Lakes lake. Both lakes are Lake and Lake On The Bottom. The water is crystal clear and distinctive cool mountain air makes many tourists who stopped to take a trip to West Sumatra after the volcanic lake.

The trip to Twin Lakes is equally beautiful. Kayu Aro area as it passes, you will see the spread of tea gardens. Meanwhile, at the Twin Lakes area with the easier you will find crops, like strawberries and passion fruit. Lodging in the region also thrives because of Twin Lakes has always been a favorite of tourists in West Sumatra.


Lake Batur
This is the largest lake in West Sumatra. Some food stalls have sprung up the lake area. While enjoying lunch, visitors can see the panoramic view of Lake Batur. Briefly, the extent of Lake Batur make you feel being on the waterfront. However, calm water makes you realize again that in front of the eye is the lake.

Bilih fish or fish the small lake that became one of the culinary must now stop at Lake Batur. Be careful when shopping Bilih fish. It was common knowledge that the fish traders Bilih raise prices up to 100 percent for the tourists.

As the problems often faced by other tourist attractions in Indonesia, Lake Batur also have to struggle with piles of garbage from tourists and locals alike. However, do not quickly move from the edge of the lake. Pamper your eyes with the beauty of Lake Batur are exposed to orange light of sunset.

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Beauty of The diversity Papua.

In a vast plain between the green mountains, dozens of people had gathered. Each person holding a sharp weapon or arrow, complete with all the attributes of war.
Clearly painted vivid impression on their faces. A tribal war broke out in the Valley would Baliem, Papua. Sure enough, after each set strategy, war is inevitable.

Both groups were chasing each other and releasing the arrow. While brandishing a weapon in his hand, they kept screaming to burn the spirit. While women and children running to save themselves.

You surely agree, it was certainly something very sad. But oddly, while watching the events above, which appears just the opposite feeling. How come you know so? Because, apparently furious that the war is actually not a real war, but rather a war dance or rather simulation attraction that became part of that was exhibited by the Dani tribe in Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Wamena, Papua.

Stretching between the indentations Jayawijaya Central Highlands, Baliem Valley has long been a venue for the largest annual cultural festival in the land of Papua. In this valley, the Dani people live in harmony and united in the embrace of mountains which mengelilingnya Papua beautiful and charming nature. Aside from being a 'home', Baliem often become an arena of war by the warring tribes and became the arena of slaughter those who fight for the triumph of tribal pride.

Baliem own new existence surfaced in the 1930s, with a report stating that there are a bunch of primitive tribes that live in the valley. About 10 years later, the valley is isolated from foreign influence is increasingly known by the outside world, after the National Geographic magazine put the valley on the world map in magazine publications.

It also marks the first time in the valley along the 80 km and a width of 20 miles is included in the map of the world. Since then many people are curious to come Baliem to study various issues related to this valley. They generally work as social workers, like teachers, nurses, doctors, and missionaries who spread Christianity.

The war became inseparable in the life of the Dani people and other tribes in Papua. For them, war has some deep meaning. In addition to already become a tradition for generations, war is regarded as not merely another arena for power struggles between tribes, but also a symbol of fertility and prosperity. That is, if there is no war then do not expect to harvest and pigs will be successful and healthy. If you have this, they must prepare themselves to face the bad season.

On the other hand, war also become a means to find the popularity of a tribe. With the win the war, the name of spare will be more famous and feared by other tribes. As for the youth, tribal war is considered as a venue looking for identity to be a real man, tough and dignified for the advancement of its territory, both present and future. The outbreak of war in the region itself is caused by several things, mostly because of border disputes, women, or because wim (pets).

When the war will happen then Baliem was an arena that is often used. This does not mean that the tribes were war-a-holic or always looking for trouble. For verily, they want to live in peace and at ease as other communities in order to establish its territory.

Variety of Interesting Things
Since the first held in 1991, a war dance or dim the attractions in the language of the Dani, a main attraction at every execution of Baliem Valley Cultural Festival. Uniquely, the theme that was carried in the dance is not about revenge or hostility but rather something that is positive is popularly known as Yogotak Hubuluk Motog Hanorogo (hope tomorrow will be better than today).

Baliem Festival lasts about 3 days and held every August. This dance is usually followed by about 26 tribes who inhabited the surrounding Baliem. Each participant consists of 30-50 groups and each group amounted to 50-100 people. The participants were each armed with spears, arrows and machetes, complete with traditional costumes and face paintings and knick knacks in the war.

In addition to the war dance, Baliem Valley Cultural Festival offers six other important events that almost always held. One is the traditional musical performances Pikon or held to entertain the visitors. Made of Hite or wood, the songs are played with Pikon tells the story of human life. Interestingly, although it look easy, not all Papuans proved capable of playing this instrument. This instrument is able to bring the voices that sound almost the same with animals.

A variety of traditional games enliven Baliem Festival. This event not only witnessed, but if visitors or tourists interested, can participate in the game. Archery, throwing Sege alias stick to predetermined targets, puradan, the game rolling wheels of woven rattan and sikoko, a throwing contest pawn to a predetermined target, is a game that is often displayed in this festival.

Not infrequently, the Festival Baliem growing popularity thanks to supporters of the event that no less exciting and more unique. Call it kerapan pigs or pig races, weaving competitions and a variety of other events.

Real Challenge
To watch the uniqueness offered Baliem Valley Cultural Festival as well as Papua's natural beauty is a challenge and requires special preparation. The long journey that must be reached from Jakarta - Wamena, obviously cost money, time and risk is high. Not to mention, the condition for there to be said, far removed from any facility that is able to pamper the body. Surely it would add to the long list of challenge that must be faced.

However, all doubts and difficulties that would be paid off after watching the entire series a unique festival in Baliem. Because only here you can witness firsthand the real life of the Dani. Here also you can merge and mingle with the people who still adhere to traditions that may be far different from what we have. All that is found in Baliem will certainly make your trip will always be fond of all time.

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Semeru Mountain

Mount Semeru or Sumeru is the highest volcano in Java, with its peak Mahameru, 3676 meters above sea level. The crater at the summit of Mount Semeru known Jonggring Saloko.


At the peak of Mount Semeru (Peak Mahameru) climbers are advised not to Jonggring Saloko crater, also banned from climbing the south side, because of the poisonous gas and lava flows. This poisonous gas known as Wedhus Gembel (Java language which means "goat dreadlocks", ie a hairy goat like dreadlocks) by the locals. Mahameru dipuncak temperature range 40-10 degrees Celsius, at the height of the dry season minus 0 degrees Celsius, and ice crystals found. Weather is often foggy, especially at noon, afternoon and evening. The wind was blowing hard, in the month of December to January is often a storm.


The first person to climb this mountain is Clignet (1838) a Dutch geologist from the southwest through Widodaren, then Junhuhn (1945) a Dutch botanist from the north through the mountains Ayek-ayek, mountains and mountain Inder Inder-Kepolo. In 1911 Van Gogh and Heim via the northern slope and after 1945 generally done via the northern slope ascent through Ranupane and Ranu Kumbolo it is today.

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