Ranu Kumbolo Lake

Ranu Kumbolo is a mountain lake in Lumajang, East Java. It is in the Tengger mountains, at the foot of Mount Semeru. The extent of 15 hectares. Kumbolo Ranu is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Located at an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level, Ranu Kumbolo a source of clean water for the climbers of Mount Semeru who were camping or who will climb to Mahameru, the peak of Mount Semeru. With abundant water discharge and never subsided, Ranu Kumbolo be the rallying point of the climbers to set up a tent.

Ranu Kumbolo beauty is not in doubt. There, the climbers usually hunt sunrise that is so awesome. The morning sun appeared on the sidelines of the two green hills combined with the clear water of the lake into a panorama that is unspoken.

Arriving at Ranu Kumbolo, you can set up tents and hanging out with other climbers-hikers. If the weather is sunny at night, you could see clusters of stars in the Milky Way are beautiful. And when the sun began to rise the next day, you can see the beauty of the sunrise behind two green hills combined with the clear water of the lake.

You need to consider when you are here

• The water in the lake Ranu Kumbolo very clean and clear, so that it can be drunk directly. You are prohibited from bathing, waste water and swimming in this lake.
• When the night air at Ranu Kumbolo can reach minus 5 degrees Celsius, therefore it is important for you to bring a special jacket climbing.
• Bring your own special plastic bags for trash. Do not leave trash in this environment even though only a pack of gum.

Mount Semeru

Mount Semeru also known as Mahameru is the highest mountain on the island of Java lies 7 ° 51 '- 8 ° 11' S, 112 ° 47 '- 113 ° 10' E and is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. One of the uniqueness of this mountain is the crater always emit bursts periodically every 15-20 minutes or so, causing smoke gray and sometimes mixed with gravel into the air, but it does not detract from the beauty of Mount Semeru.

Lots of famous tourist attraction Mount Semeru beauty around them. Examples Oro - oro Ombo, Lake Ranu Kumbolo and Kalimati. Oro - oro Ombo is a very beautiful flower field. If Lake Ranu Kumbolo famous for its beautiful sunrise in the morning. While the region is famous KALIMATI beautiful and unique because the black sand.

Naturally, Mount Semeru favored by many climbers. There are a variety of beauty presented there. After passing Ranu Kumbolo stately, still beautiful flower beds in Oro-oro Ombo

Overlays Oro-oro Ombo is a large meadow between Ranu Kumbolo-Cemoro Cage in the path of climbing Mount Semeru, District Senduro, Lumajang, East Java. In June, this expanse dominated by the color purple!

Very beautiful! Walking among VB Vell, looking at the small hills like walking in a fairy tale! You will not feel bored at all. That is one experience gained when climbing Mount Semeru.

Mount Semeru is indeed one of the most popular mountain for climbers archipelago, both nature lovers and the general public. Mount Semeru begin visited since the booming movie 5cm at the end of 2012 ago.

Although arguably the ascent path is not easy and short, but it did not dampen the climbers or nature lovers to try mountain altitude is 3676 meters above sea level.

This is the peak of Mount Semeru, welcome to Mahameru, the highest point 3,676 meters above sea level which makes you unable to speak because it is very remarkable, here we will realize how beautiful the highest mountain on the island of Java this. Ocean expanse that is very beautiful clouds and cold weather Mahameru prove a phrase.

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The location of the temple is approximately 100 km southwest of Semarang, 86 km to the west of Surakarta, and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Stupa-shaped temple was founded by the Mahayana Buddhists around the year 800 AD during the reign of the Sailendra dynasty. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple or shrine in the world, and one of the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

This monument consists of six square terraces on which there are three circular courtyard, the walls are decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues are original. [4] Borobudur has the most complete collection of Buddhist reliefs in the world. The main stupa in the middle teletak once crowned this building, surrounded by three rows of circular 72 perforated stupas in which there are statues of buddha sitting cross-legged in the lotus position perfectly with mudra (hand gesture) Dharmachakra mudra (turning the wheel of dharma).

This monument is a model of the universe and built as a shrine to honor Buddha also functions as a place of pilgrimage to lead mankind to switch from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the teachings of Buddha. The pilgrims enter through the east side begin the ritual at the base of the temple with a walk this sacred building circling clockwise, while continuing to ascend to the next steps through the three levels of the realm in Buddhist cosmology. The third level is Kamadhatu (the realm of lust), Rupadhatu (the realm of intangibles), and Arupadhatu (formless realm). In this journey the pilgrim goes through a series of hallways and stairs with witnessing no less than 1,460 relief panels beautifully carved on the wall and balustrade.

According to historical evidence, Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as the weakening of the influence of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Java as well as begin the influence of Islam. The world began to realize the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was then serving as the British Governor General of Java. Since then Borobudur has suffered a series of rescue and restoration efforts. The restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 for the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNESCO, then this historic site included in the list of World Heritage Sites.

At every level carved reliefs are very beautiful that shows how an expert author. Relief that contains the story that we are familiar with the Ramayana and will be read in sequence if we see it in a clockwise direction. Consider it a sort of old comic was. At the relief is also described the activities of the community at the time, who presented the progress and prosperity of the society at that time.

Borobudur is still used as a place of religious pilgrimage; each year Buddhists who come from all over Indonesia and abroad gather at Borobudur to celebrate Vesak Trisuci. In the world of tourism, tourism Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited by tourists.

Raja Ampat Islands

This beach is the largest marine park in Indonesia and has a wealth of marine life in the world. Nearly 75% of coral reefs in the world are in Raja Ampat. This beach is a beach that has became famous for its beauty. Because the underwater beauty, beach Raja Ampat is often used as a diving spot.

Raja Ampat, a very, very beautiful sight on the corner of East Indonesia. Various types of coral reefs "may not exist abroad" is here. Clear sea water, with islands - small islands are lined up neatly like floating. Paradise interest of people all over the world. Papua exotic nature always contains a strong hypnotic power for any traveler. Papua conditions that form the archipelago, presenting its own natural charm. One of them, a spectacular destination, beach Raja Ampat. Geographically, this is nature in the district of Manokwari, West Papua. Position is in the western hemisphere bird head of Papua Island.

Raja Ampat archipelago itself is a series of four adjacent islands located in the western part of the Bird's Head (Vogelkoop) Papua Island. In the geographical position, these islands are under the Raja Ampat, West Papua province. Islands this one is now being visited by divers who are interested in the beauty of the underwater scenery. The group of four islands, namely Pulau Misool, Waigeo Island, salawati and Batanta Island.

According to the myth of origin of the name Raja Ampat came from a woman who found seven eggs. And four points he antarnya hatch into four princes were separated and each became king who ruled in Waigeo, Salawati, Misool Misool East and West. Meanwhile, the other three eggs into a ghost, a woman, and a stone.

For lovers of the underwater tour, Raja Ampat is very fitting for your visit. If you want to visit this place, if you fly from Jakarta which takes approximately 6 hours of sliding and stopping in Manado. Or you can also take a tour of diving in Bali and fly from there. This sliding town like any other town where you can get almost everything here, so although here the price is more expensive because of its remote location.

Raja Ampat Islands is a place that has the potential to serve as a tourist attraction, especially tourist dives. Raja Ampat Islands waters according to various sources, is one of the 10 best waters for diving sites around the world. In fact, it may also be recognized as number one for the completeness of underwater flora and fauna at the moment.

Dr. John Veron, coral experienced experts from Australia, for example, in a site it is revealed, the Raja Ampat Islands located at the westernmost tip of the island of Papua, about 50 miles northwest of Sorong, has the best coral regions in Indonesia. About 450 species of coral had been identified during the two weeks of research in that area.

A team of experts from Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, and the National Institute of Oceanography (LON) Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) ever do a quick assessment in 2001 and 2002. As a result, they are noted in these waters there are more than 540 species of hard corals (75% of the total species in the world), more than 1,000 species of reef fish, 700 species of molluscs, and the highest note for gonodactyloid stomatopod crustaceans. It makes 75% of the world's coral species are in Raja Ampat. None of the places in the same area has a number of coral species as much as this.

There are some reefs are still very good condition with the percentage of live coral cover up to 90%, ie in Dampier Strait (the strait between the island and the island Waigeo Batanta), Kofiau Islands, archipelagic Southeast Misool and Wayag Islands. Types of coral reefs in Raja Ampat is a fringing reef generally to the contours of the steep ramps up. But it also found the type of atoll and the type of charred or taka. In some places such as the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without a dive and with his own adaptation, corals can still be alive despite being in the open air and exposed to direct sunlight.

Unique species that can be found when diving is some kind of dwarf sea horse, wobbegong, fish and manta rays. Also there are endemic fish Raja Ampat, namely Eviota king, which is a kind of fish gobbie. At Manta Point which is located in Dampier strait Arborek, you can dive in the company of some tail Manta Rays are benign like when you dive in Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan. If the dive at Cape Kri or Chicken Reef, you can be surrounded by thousands of fish. Sometimes a collection of tuna, giant trevallies and snappers. But stressful when we are surrounded by a collection of barracuda, even though it is relatively harmless (which is dangerous if we see a solitary barracuda or alone). Reef sharks are also frequently seen, and if you are lucky you can also see turtles were silent eating sponge or swim around you. In some places, such as Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo also seen dugong or sea cow.

Because the area of ​​many islands and narrow straits, then most of the dive at any given time has a strong current. It is also possible to do a drift dive, dive, followed by a strong current of water is very clear as he broke through collection of fish.

Raja Ampat is perfect for lovers of nautical tourism and divers. Specifically for divers, underwater beauty of the waters of Raja Ampat, is their main attraction. Beach Raja Ampat have the four islands that are large. All four, like Batanta Island, Island Waigeo, Salawti island, and the island of Misool. In the area of ​​these islands, not just the beauty of Raja Ampat beach alone. Raja Ampat also save valuable rare pearl existence. What is that? Species of manta rays, gray sharks, sea horses, turtles, dugongs, barkuda fish, tuna, and others.

These tourist transportation to Raja Ampat

To arrive at the Raja Ampat islands, the nearest place that can be reached airplanes are the town of Sorong, with a distance of about 6 hours from Jakarta. Normally the aircraft will transit in Makassar or Manado. Airlines have scheduled flights to Sorong, among others, Silk Air, Garuda Indonesia, Pelita Air and Merpati. Next, you will go Waisai, capital of Raja Ampat. Waisai city is located on the island Waigeo, one of the four main islands (the big island) in the Raja Ampat Islands. A large island in Raja Ampat is Misool Island, salawati, Batanta island, and the island Waigeo.

Komodo Island

Komodo Island is an island located in Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. The island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island is located east of Sumbawa Island, separated by the Strait of Sape.

Komodo Island is the one place that you must visit, once in a lifetime. Of the many references to the more famous tourist destination since its participation in the New 7 Natural Wonder is, known to be very beautiful.

Administratively, the island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the westernmost tip of East Nusa Tenggara province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.

Natural scenic beauty of the island of Komodo, is also visible in coastal areas and the sea. Sea water conditions in the waters of Komodo Island, crystal clear. The beauty of life in the sea is equally fascinated with panoramic land. Well, for the preservation of the island is maintained, the Government of Indonesia makes it a national park. Inauguration carried out in 1980. The name of the national park is Kruger National Park (KNP). To note, in addition to the island of Komodo, TNK region also includes the island of Rinca and Padar.

Komodo island an area of ​​approximately 1817 square kilometers. This national park serves to protect the dragons animals and their environment. In 1986, TNK inaugurated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In 2009, the Park has been named a finalist of the "New Seven Wonders of Nature" was announced in 2010 by online voting at www.N7W.com.Pada November 11, 2011, the New 7 Wonders has announced the provisional winners and the National Park Komodo entered into the ranks of the winners along with Woods Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Table Mountain. Komodo National Park to get the most votes.

On the island of Komodo dragons animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on the island there are about 1,300 Komodo dragons. Coupled with the other islands, like the island of Rinca and Gili Mota, their numbers totaled about 2500 tails. There are also approximately 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores but not including the Komodo National Park.

In addition to the Komodo dragon, the island also saves variety of exotic flora Sepang wood by local people used as medicine and dye clothes, this nitak tree or sterculia oblongata in believe are useful as medicines and seeds are tasty and delicious like peas.

Komodo Island is also accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because in the Komodo National Park, along with the island of Rinca, Padar and Gili Motang

Towards the island of Komodo

To go to Komodo Island there are several paths that you can choose which through the air, land, and sea lanes.

1. Air Line

By air from Jakarta, you must transit in Bali in advance. From Bali, the trip continued towards Labuan Bajo, a small town in the northwest of Flores which is a gateway to get to Komodo Island. There are several airlines that serve these companies Denpasar-Labuan Bajo, with a journey time of about half an hour.

2. Land Line

Using the bus from Denpasar, Bali towards Labuhan Bajo and Bima.

3.Jalur Sea (Ferry): Approximately 36 hours of travel

Bima town of Labuan Bajo and can be reached by inter-island ferry from Denpasar, Bali.