Indonesian Travel Guide

Komodo Island is located at the port in the Lesser Sunda Islands west Nusa Tenggara Sumbawa island separated by Sape straits.

In 1910 an official from the Dutch administration of Lieutenant Steyn van Broek Hens received a report from a Dutch warship fleet saw an animal resembling a dragon. Through the expedition was doing the lieutenant and then shot and killed a dragon and brought to the Zoological Museum and Botanical Garden in Bogor

Legacy of this prehistoric animal found only on Komodo and its surrounding islands, and until now was recorded in 2500 Komodo live here, but had feared that this population will shrink due to hunting of animals that become food of the Komodo

Komodo 2-3 meters long, weighing 70-100kg can achieve and its main weapon is the bite that contain bacteria that live in the mouth. Animals which belong to this group of reptiles known as the animal patient. Prey that had been bitten would be left free and rely only followed by a sharp smell. After 2-3 days usually prey would collapse because of bacteria from the bite of the Komodo. Mating period usually occurs between June to July, and in August the females begin digging nests

Not only dragons, in this island there are also many animals including rare and unique underwater attractions that are still beautiful. And of course the support from all parties is needed to preserve the islands of Komodo

In 2009 the Indonesian island of Komodo has been named as one of the world heritage, and after removing the other participants, the island of Komodo with 27 finalists from various countries around the world entered the final stages and will be announced on 11-11-11 as one of the seven wonders of the world

Komodo Island Indonesia is the only finalist categories animals and of course we support the people of Indonesia is urgently needed. With support from us then the preservation of the island will remain intact and will be the pride of Indonesia in the eyes of the world.

East Kalimantan is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia, has a cultural and tourism potential that is not less interesting as other tourist destinations in Indonesia. Almost 90% of existing tourist attraction provided by the nature of Kalimantan, and 10% other is artificial attractions to support tourism in this region.

Availability of natural attractions such as the flora and fauna (forests, rivers, lakes, rapids and beaches) that dibaur with culture and history, as well as packaged in ecotourism tour packages, making East Kalimantan as a tourist destination, and put its position on the segment of special interest groups .

TOUR TYPE

Some common sights become tourist destinations Domestic and Foreign Affairs, among others, are:

CULTURAL TOUR

One of the grand ceremony that becomes the agenda of tourism in East Kalimantan is the Feast of Indigenous ERAU; ERAU was first implemented on the ground and bathing ceremony tinjak to shore when Aji Batara Agung Dewa Sakti 5 years old. After an adult and was appointed the first King of Labour (1300-1325), also held a ceremony ERAU. Since that ERAU is always held every happened replacement or coronation of Kings member of Parliament.

During its development, ERAU implemented within the framework of the coronation title of King and the appointment of a new king by holding a party in front of all the people.

ERAU yabg Festival is now included in the National Tourism Calendar of Events, is no longer only associated with the art of Labour Cultural Palace, but rather presents the variation of various culture and art that exist and thrive in the area of Kutai and East Kalimantan.

As the capital of Samarinda, East Kalimantan province also has areas of Cultural Tourism Pampang; an attractive cultural tourism area to witness the life of Dayak Kenyah, attraction can be witnessed in this place is Lamin or traditional house of Dayak tribes and the dances and ceremonies of the indigenous Dayak Kenyah, which held every Sunday.

HISTORY TOUR

Labour Kedaton buildings that are established by the Government of Regency for the Sultan of Kutai, which is currently in power, as a token of appreciation for preserving the tradition and culture of Kutaisi as the oldest kingdom in Indonesia. Building located in downtown Tenggarong has as its main throne room of King / Sultan Kutai.

In everyday life, Kedaton building located adjacent to the Great Mosque and Masjid Jami 'Hasanuddin, right in the heart of Tenggarong, is the Throne of the Sultanate.

In an effort to preserve the culture and customs, in Kedaton built an institution and the Council of Indigenous Peoples, which became the extension of the Sultanate of Labour in carrying out its function to preserve the history and culture.

Mountain Cave in Mount Kombeng Kombeng there are stored inside the statue of King Mulawarman heritage. In past, this cave was used as a place to worship the King Mulawarman. In it there are stalactite and stalagmite. To visit this cave can be reached by road from Samarinda to Sangatta and further into the estuary Wahau.

BEACH AND SEA TRAVEL

Berau Regency has developed tourism potential in the region and the Island Charitable Derawan Island with the beautiful sea garden. Other islands are included in the Berau regency is Menumbar Island, Kakaban, Semana Island, Pulau Sambit, Bakungan Island, Island and Island Inaka Maratua. In the waters around the islands lying coral islands beautiful sea, various kinds of ornamental fish, there are also fish, mermaids, crabs, crab, green turtle and natural pearls.

Derawan Islands have a very rich marine potential and experts say the beauty of marine parks and diversity of marine life that live on the island it occupies third position in the world. Derawan Island is now managed by PT. Bhumi Manimbora Interbuana since 1993 and has been equipped with cottages, restaurants, boat and other diving equipment.

While the island is managed by the Charitable Charitable Dive Lorge, a company from Malaysia which cooperated with the government of Berau and submarines equipped with various facilities and cottages. For people who want to stay at the inn or lodging property on the Island residents are also available Derawan.

4. NATURE TOUR

Nature tourism Bangkirai Hill is located in adventure tourism in the area of primary forest of Bukit Bangkirai contained diperbatasan between Balikpapan and regency. This area is part of the region's tropical forests in East Kalimantan. In this region other than its natural beauty of the forest there are also headers Bridge (bridge canopy) and several species of bird of paradise (drongos) and Hornbill (richoneros) are very rare.

This place is also articles used for research purposes and other nature observation and equipped with accommodation facilities in the form of cottages that can be rented by visitors.

Orang-utan rehabilitation project, located at the Regency, is a wildlife sanctuary, mainly for the Orangutan and Honey Bear are not removable liarkan to nature because of disease, old age and other disabilities.

There are six artificial islands which are deliberately intended as a place of orangutans. Wildlife conservation area is also equipped with a Forest School which provides a place to play and the introduction of the necessary skills orangutans back to life after liarkan released into their natural habitat.

Some of the packages through the program ditaearkan in Samboja Ladge is Wildlife Rehabilitation Program (Orangutans and Honey Bear), rehabilitation of critical land, organic garden activities, activities pembatan organic fertilizer (compost) and the observation of wild life that exists around kawasa Samboja Lestari.

-Upstream regions both in the upstream region Katanegara Kutai, Kutai Barat, Malinau and Nunukan is a tourist area of natural forests Tropical Rain Forest that has the exotic beauty of nature with cultural purity dayak people who live that area. Conditions are generally steep hilly topography formed streams that cascade and to appeal to white water rafting.

TOURISM SECTOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Basically, the investment opportunities in the tourism sector in East Kalimantan is an investment in the development of existing potential. East Kalimantan has several tourist potential points that have not managed optimally. Government efforts to encourage tourism sector, in general, the new limited regional campaign activity.

Until the year 2007, construction and the development of tourism sector has not become the mainstay of acquisition revenue of East Kalimantan. However, not an impossible thing if in the future, the potential of tourism in East Kalimantan will become the mainstay potential development of East Kalimantan, given the diversity and uniqueness of the potentials of East Kalimantan.

Tourism potential inherent in the special development areas such as special economic development area or area of the city in East Kalimantan (Tarakan, Bontang, Samarinda and Balikpapan), should be able to become the most potential investment opportunities given the ease of access, the accumulation of population and availability of infrastructure that supports the development of the region tourism potential in the region. In this case the completeness of the provision of tourism facilities such as hotels / lodging, shopping facilities, entertainment diversity, and diversity of the event can be a tremendous attraction for tourism development in the area: Balikpapan (coastal areas), Samarinda (area of Waterfront City until the City Tenggarong Mahakam ), Bontang (coastal areas, terumbukarang and fishing village until the Kutai National Park Forest), Tarakan (beaches and heritage areas).

If you ever imagine your body lying on the edge of the Indonesian coast, above the beautiful white sand, sprinkled with exotic all-natural scenery, and were showered with sunlight that warms the body, it would not be wrong if you took to recreation and tourism to the Senggigi Beach on the Island Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The beach is located 12 kilometers northwest of Mataram was indeed a famous tourist attraction for its beautiful beaches and natural significance.

People often juxtapose the beauty of this beach with famous beaches on the island of Bali, like Kuta, Legian and Sanur. In fact, the beauty of Senggigi Beach is often described exceeds these beaches, because the condition is much more comfortable and quiet. Perhaps this is related to the arrival of foreign tourists has not been rampant in this beach.

As the leading beach tourism area of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Senggigi is still relatively natural and clean. The beach is still beautiful, pounding waves not too big, and beautiful underwater scenery, the more confirmed that the beach that stretches about 10 kilometers This is the ideal place for domestic and foreign tourists for a moment forget about the daily routine and atmosphere of the hustle and bustle of the city.

Senggigi Beach is now starting ogled by tourists, especially foreign tourists, because of the relatively virgin territory, and also has extensive information about its existence. With the increasing interest and enthusiasm of tourists to the Senggigi Beach, the local government and companies increasingly viable sewasta build and fix all the infrastructure, so that more tourists interested to visit this beach.

Feature

Visiting Senggigi in Lombok Island may need to be a separate agenda tours for tourists who love the beauty and tranquility of nature. Just imagine, when entering the beach area, travelers will soon swept away by soft-breeze that blows along the beach mansions in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Fresh atmosphere, comfortable and beautiful as if to greet tourists at the beginning of his visit. We have been located by the beach, the eyes of the tourists will be served by the exotic charm of the beach set in waves chasing each other, which extend the white sand, and thousands of tiny animal that spreads on a bed of sand, and the landscape of Mount Agung in the opposite island (Bali).

Senggigi beach does offer a unique charm. Natural atmosphere that has not been overwhelmed by the many foreign tourists, as a marker of difference this coast with the beaches in Bali. This certainly gives nuance to the visitors. No wonder, this beach has become the new alternative destination for tourists who long for the reassuring atmosphere of natural silence.

There are many tourist activities that can be done in this beach visitors, such as swimming, water play, diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, and playing games create a sand castle. If the afternoon sun has its charms, tourists can also take the time to simply relax by walking barefoot down the beach, sitting on a bed of sand with mangamati blue-green sea water, or relaxing in the beachfront stalls while waiting for sunset arrived. For visitors who want to swim or just play the water, it is suggested to be more careful, because near the coast there are many coral reefs are quite dangerous pointy toe.

For tourists visiting the Senggigi Beach, sempatkanlah observed Pura Batu Bolong. We walked along the edge of Senggigi Beach, less than about half an hour, travelers will find a temple built on the reef which is located on the beach. Pura is what the community was named Pura Batu Bolong. According to local legend, the ancient temple is often held at the sacrifice of a virgin, as a dish of food to Shark who live on the coast. Another legend says, the temple is also the place of women hurling themselves into the sea because of a broken heart.

Another interesting thing to do is along the Senggigi at night, especially when the full moon arrives. Visitors will see lots of people / people around who take advantage of the warm sand of Senggigi to medical therapy. They bury part or all of the body to the neck during the 2-3 hours, while listening to the crashing waves that broke the silence. This therapy is believed to be the local community can heal various diseases, such as rheumatic pain to paralysis Pegel. If interested in this activity, visitors can join and try it.

For the affairs of the stomach, tourists can try the delights of the kinds of dishes / serving food typical of Lombok in the restaurants were lined up neatly on the edge of the beach. Of course, dining at seaside amusement burst of light illuminated by the moon and were entertained by the orchestra, the surf beach a pity if the pass up. No less interesting, tourists do not forget to taste the typical food servings Taliwang Lombok and the Chicken Rice. Almost every restaurant in Senggigi Beach, Lombok or in general, provides a serving of this dish. While eating Chicken Rice Taliwang or, tourists will be entertained with typical Lombok arts, music and dance form. Even if you do not mind, visitors are also allowed to dance together in shades of joy and togetherness.

Galunggung at 7:25 ° LS-7 ° 15'0 "LS; BT-108 058 ° 108 ° 3'30" BT. Precisely in Tasikmalaya District, West Java. This mountain belongs to the type of stratovolcano.

Galunggung a volcano with an altitude of 2167 meters above sea level, located about 17 km from the center of Tarlac. There are several attractions on offer among other sights and attractions wanawisata with an area of approximately 120 hectares under management Perum Perhutani. Other objects of approximately 3 hectares in the form of a hot water bath (Cipanas) complete with swimming pool, bathroom and hot tub water.
1.500 meter.">Montane Forest has Galunggung 1200-1500 meters and Forest Ericaceous> 1500 meters.

Galunggung Eruption

Galunggung ever recorded erupted in 1882 (VEI = 5). Early signs of eruption known in July 1822, in which water becomes turbid and muddy Cikunir. Inspection results showed that the water turbid crater is hot and sometimes appear in the column of smoke from the crater. Then on October 8 s.d. October 12, the eruption of reddish sand produces a very rainy summer, fine ash, hot clouds and lava.

Lava flow moving toward the southeast to follow the river flows. This eruption killed 4011 people and destroyed 114 villages, with land damage to the east and south as far as 40 km from the summit of the mountain.
The next eruption occurred in 1894. In between the date of October 7 to 9, there was the eruption that produced heat clouds. Then on 27 and October 30, lava flows occurred on the same river flows generated by lava in the eruption in 1822. This time the eruption destroyed 50 villages, most houses collapsed because of falling ash.

In 1918, early in July, the next eruption occurs, the earthquake begins. July 6 this eruption produced ash falls 2-5mm thick which is limited in the crater and the southern slopes. And on July 9, noted the appearance of the lava dome inside the crater lake as high as 85m with 560x440m size which was later renamed the mountain So.

The last eruption occurred on May 5, 1982 (VEI = 4) accompanied by the sound boom, flames, and a flash of lightning. Activities eruption lasted for nine months and ended on January 8, 1983. During the period of this eruption, about 18 people died, mostly due to the indirect cause (traffic accidents, old age, cold and food shortages). Estimated loss of about USD 1 billion and 22 villages left without occupants.

The eruption in this period has also cause changes in the map area in a radius of about 20 km from the crater Galunggung, comprising Indihiang District, District and Sub Leuwisari Sukaratu. Change map of the area caused more by the breaking of the road network and river flow and settlement area due to the abundance of cold lava flow of material in the form of rock-pebble-sand.

In the post-eruption period (ie around the year 1984 to 1990) is a period of rehabilitation in disaster areas, by restructuring the road network are disconnected, the dredging of mud / sand on some streams and irrigation channels (especially Cikunten I), then the construction of check dams (bag cold lava) in the area Sinagar as a 'fortress' safety abundance of cold lava flood into the area of Tarlac City.

During this period also made use of sand exploitation Galunggung deemed qualified for building materials and road construction. In the years since then until now Galunggung sand dredging business is growing, even at the beginning of its development (approximately 1984-1985) built a network of roads near the Railway Station Railway Indihiang (Kp. Cibungkul-Parakanhonje) to check dams sinagar as a special line to transport the sand from galungung to Jakarta.

Galunggung as a tourist attraction

Most visitors are tourists attractions Galunggung locally, while tourists from foreign countries is still below a count of 100 people on average per year. Average domestic and foreign tourists who visit Galunggung numbered 213 382 persons per year.

Seeing the potential appeal that may be extracted, and a strategic geographical position, and its uniqueness from its natural condition Galunggung tourism potential to be sold to foreign tourists. However, tourism has not been packed in a professional tour packages.

Danau Toba Lake Toba, or as we know, is the largest lake in Southeast Asia. It was created by the eruption of a super volcano 75,000 years, is undoubtedly the largest caldera resurgence of the Earth. It is still surrounded by the crater of the volcano, and on the lake, volcanic activity Samosir Island the size of Singapore. In some studies, could cause climate change associated with the last glacial / human population and the biggest obstacle. Genetic estimates, in which only a few thousand people who survived the disaster. The island in the middle - Pulau Samosir - boiler on the wall by a narrow isthmus, which was cut for boats to cross a road bridge has been accompanied in court .. It is the destiny of the region in which to enjoy the fresh air, a dip in the lake, relaxing atmosphere, local Batak culture.

Most visitors fly to Medan, then travel the country, Lake Toba Parapat in the city. Parapat is approximately 4 hours drive from Medan. Parapat is a beautiful city with a reasonable hotel and cottages, good food options, and so on. But on the island feels Danau Toba. Tuk Tuk in Parapat and Samosir Island Tomoko is by boat / ferry every 1-2 hours walk online. Tuk Tuk is to remain the largest city on the island of Samosir.

Another good way to Lake Toba is the train. Two or three trains a day in this regard and stop or Pematang Siantar Tebing Tinggi. The train is a wonderful way to travel. Once in your seat and have a flow of buskers, food stalls and local environment along and you know why this is often the best way to travel. From Siantar (1 hour by taxi) or Tebing Tinggi (2 hours by taxi), you need a taxi or a bus for transport on the way to Parapat.

The ferry is great, just very quiet, except for car radio listening to the ladies selling peanuts, water, marine, or almost anything else. Some speak very good English and was a bit surprising. Landing at the other end of a short ferry time is scary, but once again, behave like everyone else in Indonesia and just push, ever so politely, but firmly and finally get off the ferry and the main road.

Places of Interest

-Iceland Samosir
Samosir is a popular tourist destination because of the views it offers. The stations are concentrated in the area of tuktuk. The island is the center of Batak culture artifacts, and many of these people remain on the island. Almost all rooms are in the small town of tuk-tuk, which is an hour's ferry on the lake in the town of Parapat is concentrated.

- Janggo village
Batak janggo onstage is a town located in the hills between the main road to other Batak communities living in Lumban Nabolon, Tonga Tonga Sirait Janja Matogu Uruk, hubak Sihubak, Siregar, Sigaole, Toru Tomoko Sihotang Silalahi and Muara. He is the king and the king manure Tambunan monuments, traditional houses, cultural and other historical remains left by Batak kings centuries ago. The original Batak village has complete ornamentation, and is very popular among local and foreign visitors. Visitors can coexist adolescent girls and older women weaving the fabric beautiful cabins Links must in principle in agriculture.

- Tuktuk
Samosir island is accessible by ferry from Parapat or Ajibata. One of the most populated areas of the island, has been described as a reaction to tuktuk Samosir Bali Kuta Beach. This popular destination offers panoramic views at very low prices. People come here to relax, enjoy the scenery, good food and travel faster cooling fronm to other areas. Culture is, on some days and in other nearby towns. Songs from the West were the popular songs of the Batak version sing harmony. The peninsula is full of small restaurants, hotels and souvenir shops. There are few night clubs, bars and hotels, one of the best hotels in Toledo Tuktuk Inn.

- Tomoko
A traditional village with beautiful houses and ancient tombs. Tomoko gateway to Samosir and one of the main landing on the island. Rows of stalls selling a variety of crafts, clothing Links must Batak traditional musical instruments. The stone sarcophagus of King Sidabutar 200 years as the construction of the ship is the most famous face. It is a few steps from the lake. Tomoko is also known for dance-Gale Sigal.

- Ambarita
Ambarita, just north of Tuk Tuk is a must during a visit to the island of Samosir. traditional village with stone seats Siallagan King is important, there are many memories are interposed between the appliance and the Mole. Not many boats, but sometimes there are direct links to Parapat, usually early in the morning. Ambarita is also a good starting point for excursions on the island. There are many beautiful and peaceful places to stay between the north and Ambarita Tuktuk and along the coast of Ambarita.

- Simanindo
Simanindo is a picturesque village and has some of the best preserved traditional houses, including the house of Raja Sidauruk, now a museum. The museum also has a fun day cultural performances. The market and the wharf is 150 m in front of the museum, even tuk-tuk. There are some nice local coffee shops here. On the island of Pulau Simanindo Maulau, or better known Pulau Tao. There is a restaurant on the island. The island is 800 meters from the pier below the museum, but you need a boat to get there. Several ships there in the hotel tuk-tuk. Maulau clan, the island, according to adat (tradition), but the clan is alive and Sidauruk built the restaurant and the hotel and changed its name to Pulau Tao. The clan Maulau protested and reached an agreement after negotiations in June 2001. The islands belong to the clan Maulau, but is managed by Sidauruk. The proper name is Pulau Maulau.


- Pangururan
Pangururan is the only place on the island of Samosir and the administrative center of the island. There are few hotels here. The city is strategically located next to the bridge between the mainland and the island of Samosir. The majority of foreign visitors in their tour of the island or to visit the thermal waters of a continent. The village is situated on the shores of Lake Toba. There are many beautiful old buildings from colonial times to admire. Besides the baths, a visit to the top of Pusuk Buhit can be fun.

Mount Bromo emerged from the valley exotic Tengger Mountains. Bromo is one of the three peaks of the volcano in East Java. Mount Bromo has a height of 2392 meters.

Mount Bromo (from Sanskrit / Old Javanese: Brahma, one of the main Hindu gods), is still an active volcano and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. As a tourist attraction, Mount Bromo become attractive because of its status as a still active volcano.

Bromo has a height of 2392 meters above sea level is located in four regions, namely, Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang. Mount Bromo mesh body shape between valleys and canyons with a caldera or sea sand covering approximately 10 square kilometers.

Mount Bromo crater has a diameter of ± 800 m (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). While the danger area of a circle with a radius of 4 km from the central crater of Bromo.

The easiest and most popular route for climbing at Bromo is from Cemoro Lawang which can be accessed from the town of Probolinggo. To reach the peak of Mount Bromo, must first pass through the crater of sand. Enough to make a climb for one hour only, you can already reach the peak of Bromo.

From the top of Mount Bromo, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, like the crater of Mount Semeru hot and still in a single series with the Mount Bromo. Like mountains around the world in general, the most preferred time to reach the top of Bromo is at sunrise.

Sunan Gunung Djati-Tengger is a community of people who are predominantly Hindu. Hindus had come to this area long before Islam arrived. So it is not true that the Hindu community of Tengger an escape from the Islamic kingdom of Demak ditundukan.
Until 2007 the number of Hindus here reached 99%. They worship the god Brahma, who is often called the god Brohmo resident who became a mountain in the region.

Any painter can not compete with the perfection of nature there. To reach the crater previous bromo must pass through oceans of sand which covered the cold. Sea of sand that stretched around Mount Bromo and Mount is very unique and beautiful shell. Distance sea of sand from a jeep to a halt at the temple who go around 300 meters.

An artistic temple is situated at the foot of the crater bromo add religious atmosphere increasingly felt. Pretend it has two gates. The first gate is located on the outer with a form typical of temples in general. This gate also forms many I found in front of the residential population of Tengger. Next to the gate to the two which consists of three gates with forms such as temples. This gate-door red and yellow. The greatest gate located in the middle. I think we will pass through the gate. It turned out that the stakeholders invited through another entrance on the right there are three gates. Maybe this gate which is used in official rites.
Upon entering the first temple in sprinkle holy water by the stakeholders so that the mind is clean. Having previously had to ask if anyone has abandoned the family died recently and who are not menstruating? Because people with both conditions, was not allowed to enter temples deeper. Inside the temple in front of stakeholders to guide the prayer offerings that are stored in a place like miniature houses (small saung). Saung these small yellow cloth decorated through all four sides. Fresh banana fruit offerings, incense and incense, and various other equipment in order rite in front of these saung.

Exactly five yards in front of the offerings saung no place like an altar was flanked by two statues. Whether it's anything but, like his sculptures were the statue of a goddess. Roads have an altar amid menjuju stairs totaling eight units. The ladder has a grip of a very long dragon statue. This dragon's body around the entire altar-like stage performances. Can not enter it because it is lined bamboo. Some statues also adorn the inside of the temple. After the ritual at the temple is completed, a move that is intended to mount a horse bromo crater. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the stairs to the crater of Bromo. Horse riding guided walk slowly because their owners. The road is climbing and bumpy. Road sand hill climb with a bit difficult to make that are not accustomed to mount a horse. But the spirit to reach the crater of Bromo to overcome this. Having fallen from a horse, must climb the 253 steps to the top of the Bromo. The time it takes approximately 10 minutes.

Arriving in the crater of Bromo, scenery looks similar to natural phenomena Tangkuban mountain. Namely that produces smoke from the crater of the volcano activity. Bromo crater only difference is narrower and focused in one spot, unlike Tangkuban. At the peak of Mount Bromo is a painting of nature was so amazing we were witnessing. Pura looks small and rectangular. On the left side of the mountain Bromo, Mount Batok standing with gagahnya. Cold temperatures make for long endure watching this incredible sight. Bromo temperatures not as cold as cold Tangkuban just cool.

Area attractions include the region of Mount Bromo and Pasuruan Probolinggo, East Java, the total closed during the Nyepi Day. Village Head Wonokitri, Wartono encountered, when the holiday Nyepi, starting at 0:00 in the morning, the village gate Wonokitri which is the gate through the tourist area of Mount Bromo Pasuruan District will be closed completely. The action was done so that tribal Hindus in the region of Mount Bromo Tengger can perform Yoga Samadhi well Nyepi Holy Day

Tangkubanparahu crater tour is a blend of strength Sangkuriang legend rooted in the community of West Java and elegance loyal crater belching sulfur and hot springs.

Thousands of tourists both domestic and foreign tourists every day visit to Tangkubanparahu. In a visit to the crater, last April, the cold immediately greeted visited tourist area of about 1.5 million tourists per year. No wonder because it was cold, the steam out of the mouths of the tourists mingle.

Mount berketinggian 2084 meters above sea level is known as one of the world's active volcanoes, the crater could be seen with the naked eye. In fact, the basic crater could descend, and warm water to surface craters can be enjoyed by visitors to bathe, to boil an egg!

Of course, the memory of Tangkubanparahu inseparable from the memory charm bracelets and attractions in the vicinity. Call it the center of a vegetable and flower market that has a building Lembang Star Boscha observation. Then the natural forests are revered Jayagiri generation of the 1970s, and the Bimbo group immortalized in the song "Jasmine from Jayagiri" and Maribaya Natural Park which provides a warm sulfur water splash .... Maribaya ever perpetuated by a band called The Cats from the Netherlands as the title song.

Privileged crater made Tangkubanparahu defined as tourism based on the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture No. 528/Kpts/UM-IX, 3 September 1979. Area theme parks in the area of nature conservation forest has reached 370 hectares and become part of the Nature Reserve is an area of 1290 hectares Tangkubanparahu.

Located approximately 30 kilometers from Bandung, Tangkubanparahu can be taken for one hour from downtown, by car. Affordability of that distance that makes a lot of domestic and foreign tourists, mainly from Malaysia and India, visiting Tangkubanparahu.

Tangkubanparahu treasure lies in the presence of 12 crater, either active or inactive. The three largest crater with a diameter of about 500 meters into the premier tourist destination, namely the Queen Crater, Domas, and Upas. The presence of toxic gases in the crater of the Queen and Upas crater caused them can not descend since 1975. Only Domas could descend.

To see the crater of the Queen, who narrated the places Sumbi Dayang dive, thanks to his son's obsession Sangkuriang love it, tourists can park the car right on the lip of the crater.

Free view to the bottom of Crater Queen fascinate. Puddles of rain that fell in the bottom of the crater can change the colors: sometimes blue, another green day. Hazy who descended slowly from the treetops publishes natural exoticism.

If the rain patter down, darkness covered the region soon. Doubts often arise, between wanting to leave because it was so cold, or stay out of curiosity to see the coming dark.

Crater Queen has always been the first destination of tourists. Travel forwarded to Upas Crater, a distance of 1.5 kilometers from the crater of the Queen, then headed to Domas crater is 1.2 kilometers. In the Domas crater, tourists can sit at the bottom of the crater, while soaking feet in warm water. The water temperature varies, from 35 degrees celsius to 100 degrees celsius is the warmest. Tourists can also poach an egg on the hottest pool for 10 minutes. Boil eggs in the crater of the mountain is really a sensation.

Average 1500 tourists visit every day, 500 of them foreign tourists, mostly from Malaysia and India.

Unfortunately, the beauty of nature is so imperfect because of road conditions along approximately five miles in area was damaged. Improvement of roads hampered because the troubled Tangkubanparahu management status.

Since 2007, PT Graha Persada Putra Rani holds the license management of natural tourism Tangkubanparahu Natural Park of the Ministry of Forestry. However, permission was opposed by leaders and environmental campaigners because the assessed damage Jabar ecological function area. There is information, PT Graha Rani will build hotels, restaurants and cottages there. In fact, licenses, without the recommendation of the Governor of West Java.

Area management into the public spotlight because of nature tourism park to function ecologically, economically, as well as ethnological Sundanese community. Tangkubanparahu supplying 60 percent of water resources for the Bandung basin. Ecological damage here means a threat to the citizens of Bandung.

In this mountain grows several types of flora typical Tatar Sunda, among others, puspa (Schima wallichii), which can expel Lemo tree snakes and insects, and 12 kinds of ferns. Rare fauna are protected, such as Javanese eagles, leopards, and panthers, also live there.

Function ethnological placard with Tangkubanparahu Sundanese community relations. Narrated, Sangkuriang who wants to marry his mother, Dayang Sumbi, asked for a condition for making the lake, following the boat overnight. Dayang Sumbi thwart that effort with a flying scarf, and on the eastern horizon came the burst of dawn.

Feel like a failure, Sangkuriang angry and kicked the boat that fell clasped. From there Tangkubanparahu name appears as "winged words." Tangkubanparahu also known as the place of the gods because it is etymologically Parahu appoint said that means many, and hu, which means god or goodness.

Tangkubanparahu turn back now live thousands of people. Souvenir and food traders, artisans parking, and a groom, and more. The crater lip Queen, who had deserted, are now crammed with hundreds of stalls, car parking, to tempt the player with songs angklung Sunda witty.

Beautiful Pangandaran Beach is one tourist attraction on the coast of West Java. This beach is located in the Village Pananjung, District of Pangandaran at a distance ± 92 km south of Ciamis. Some features of this beach are:

* Able to see the sunrise and sunset from the same place
* Sloping beach with clear water and the distance between the ups and downs are relatively long to allow us to swim safely
* There are beaches with white sand
* Available rescuers coastal tourism
* Roads paved smooth environment with adequate street lighting
* There is a marine park with fish and fascinating marine life

Local tourist visitors dominated from Bandung, Ciamis, Tasik, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, etc. Whilst to foreign tourists, most of them come from the Netherlands, France, America, Germany,. Regional Tourism Pangandaran Beach is a tourist destination is very complete. Because in addition to offering beauty Pantianya, Pangandaran is a paradise of nature tourism, among others, Nature Reserve, Citumang, Green Canyon, Karang Nini, and others. Because of this, many tourists (local and foreign) coming in droves to Pangandaran to tour. Especially on the weekends and holidays-long holiday. Pangandaran, a tourist attraction which is the belle of the beach in West Java is located in the village of Pangandaran Sub Pananjung a distance of approximately 92 km south of Ciamis.

Beaches that are part of the sea south of Java has beautiful scenery with a very wide area, has a fine sand and clean water.
This beach is one of the well known tourist attraction since the Dutch era. Even in the era of Japan, is primarily in the Gulf coast Pananjung ever be landing the Japanese army, so there still there are some caves the Japanese who used to be places of settlement / hiding the Japanese soldiers who intended to attack the Dutch soldiers. Beach backgrounds Pananjung Nature Reserve which is rich in Flora and Fauna It also provides an opportunity to visitors to view the sunrise and sunset from the same place. Pangandaran Beach is having the characteristics of sloping beach with clear water and the distance between the ups and downs are relatively long, allowing audiences to swim safely. In addition, here are also available rescue teams beaches. Condition of roads in the vicinity of the paved smooth with adequate road is also one of the supporting factors that make Pangandaran as one of the favorite object of the visit. Your recreation on the beach with my family this is a necessity that should not be overlooked, especially when a family vacation. Pangandaran beach tourism object also provide alternative options for attractions in the coast is very pleasant, such as parasailing, jetsky, cruises, wind surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, charter boats will cross the White Sands and see the reef in the beautiful sea as well as a variety of ornamental fish. Pananjung Nature Reserve, tourists can peek bison, deer and other animals along with the beauty of nature reserve maintained its continuity as well as still beautiful and clean. The traditional event that there is a hunger here Sea, the ceremony performed in Pangandaran fishermen as a manifestation of their gratitude to the mercy of Almighty God in a way melarung offerings to the sea. This event is usually held in each month of Muharram, with the East Coast took place in Pangandaran.

International tourism event ever held here was the International kite festival (Pangandaran International Kite Festival) with a variety of supporting activities that can be witnessed in every month in June or July.
Several years ago, especially after hit by tsunami waves, some coastal residents, especially the houses, kiosks and food stalls, etc., many of which severely damaged. Even some tourist cottages still not been rehabilitated. But now a tourist attraction has preserved a beautiful and neat twist. Like a flower that was primp widow who is always expecting the arrival of tourists, both domestic and foreign. Many hotels have been built with facilities and services more enjoyable. The beach was not as dirty as the past, because vendors are disciplined. No longer were scattered on the beach, so not pleasing to the eye and the number of garbage strewn around. Now they are placed in neat rows next to the beach from the road asphalt.

Asphalt road along the edge adjacent to the coast have also built a concrete wall was strong enough to be able to withstand sea water in case of a tidal wave.
Also on July 19, 2008 which then also has installed a detector which is a natural disaster of tsunami aid from the Presidential Advisory Council of RI (Wantimpres). Tsunami detector was mounted on the West Coast Panajung. The detector of events tsunami that left at Pangandaran International Kite Festival in Cikidang PPI is the first tsunami-detection equipment installed in Indonesia.

Without exploring the capital, Jakarta, Indonesia trip would be complete. As the eleventh largest city, the metropolis fifth and the ninth largest city in the world, Jakarta has a special meaning in the transportation card in the country. In general, the city as a point of departure or arrival point for tourists. The city is located on the north coast of Java island at the mouth of Ciliwung. The northern part is a flat, while the south is mainly a mountainous area. In particular, the city has a tropical climate, warm and humid throughout the year makes.

Jakarta is also connected by plane, train, bus and boat with the rest of the country and other countries. Soekarno Hatta International Airport Jakarta, the city is connected with several countries, like other cities in Indonesia. Explore other hand, trains, buses and other means of ships to the country of Indonesia here.

With the presence of many immigrants and foreigners in Jakarta has enriched the international environment and a diverse culture were. Such as languages, cuisines and customs authorities through varieties. The city has development centers performance and the center of several Senayan is one of them. While driving in town, travelers also enjoy traditional music and wayang and gamelan performances.

The city of Jakarta offers a range of attractions. Some of them are as old Jakarta, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Museum Nasional, Skip Baru, Monas, the Museum and the Museum Loka Sasmita Adam Malik. With a number of shopping centers, markets, malls and duty free shops, shopping is an attractive activity for travelers for now. Although the city would not be overloaded with nightclubs, but a handful of discos, bars and pubs, there are nights when you're alive and exciting.

However, when it comes to alternative accommodation in the city, a wide range of hotels in Jakarta, will not disappoint any traveler. The city has all types of hotels ranging from luxury accommodation, cheap hotels. All major regions of Central, North, South and West Jakarta give the guests a lot of possibilities. The city is proud of its luxury hotels with well-known groups such as Hilton, Intercontinental, JW Marriott, Meridien, Shangri-La, Sofitel, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Mercure.

The same time, Jakarta also has a number of hotels offer accommodation and services at a reasonable price. Therefore, we can say that the city has provided all the luxury options and budget travelers. Select a hotel in Jakarta that meets your needs and your budget and enjoy their days in the capital of Indonesia.

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