Sabtu, 24 September 2011

The beauty of Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo, yes you definitely are not familiar with this Mountain, Mountain, located in East Java Province, Indonesia holds a lot of beauty. To go to tourist sites is also very easy. For foreign tourists, after declining from Juanda Airport Surabaya can directly take the bus or Taxi to the Terminal Purabaya Surabaya. Then proceed with the bus ride to Probolinggo, on reaching diterminal Probolinggo can immediately take public transportation to Mount Bromo. Then you came there, but to reach the foot of the Mountain, you have to walk on the sea of ​​sand or hire a horse or jeep. In addition to Mount Bromo, you can enjoy the beauty of the charm of the other mountains, like Mount Batok, Mount Penanjakan.
Mount Bromo which has a height of 23
92 meters above sea level, located in four regions, namely Malang, Pasuruan, Probolinggo and Lumajang. The shape Mount Bromo is interlocked between the valleys and canyons with caldera (sea sand) covering approximately 10 square kilometers.
According to the natives (the Tengger trib
e) Mount Bromo Mount is believed to be sacred. Each year the Tengger tribe held a ceremony kasodoan, which aims to ask for prosperity. This ceremony is held at a temple located at the foot of Mount Bromo and proceed north to the top of Mount Bromo. The ceremony was held at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar.

photo source: http://ruanghati.com/2010/06/27/lebih-dekat-menikmati-keindahan-bromo-dan-dataran-tinggi-tengger/

Rabu, 14 September 2011

Beautiful of Bunaken Island

One more National Park is so famous in the world, because the beauty of the sea, even the whole world was acknowledged. Yes, Bunaken National Park is representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems consisting of mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and land / coastal ecosystems are very beautiful.
In the northern part of the island of Bunaken, Manado Tua island, island Montehage, Siladen island, the island of Nain, Nain Small island, and some coastal areas of Cape Pisok. While in the Southern Cape coast includes some of Coconut.
Potential land islands national park is rich in species of palm, sago, woka, silar and coconut. Animal species that live on land and coastal regions such as Sulawesi black macaques (Macaca nig
ra nigra), deer (Cervus timorensis russa), and couscous (Ailurops ursinus ursinus).
Plant species in the mangrove Rhizophora Bunaken National Park is sp., Sonneratia sp., Lumnitzera sp., And Bruguiera sp. This forest is rich with various kinds of crab, shrimp, mollusks and various types of sea birds such as gulls, herons, sea virgin, and cangak sea.
This type of algae found in this park include the type of Caulerpa sp., Halimeda sp., And Padina sp. Seagrass Montehage dominated mainly on the island, and island Nain Thalassia hemprichii, Enhallus acoroides, and Thalassodendron
ciliatum.

Recorded 13 genera of corals living in waters of Bunaken National Park, dominated by fringing reefs and coral reef barrier. The most interesting is the vertical cliffs as far as 25-50 meters.
Approximately 91 species of fish found in the waters of Bunaken National Park, including fish gusumi horse (Hippocampus horse), white OCI (Seriola rivoliana), yellow tail lolosi (Lutjanus kasmira), goropa (Ephinephelus spilotoceps hypselosoma), ila trunk (Scolopsis bilineatus) , and others.
Types of mollusks like giant clams (Tridacn
a gigas), head of the goat (Cassis cornuta), hollow nautilus (Nautilus pompillius), and tunikates / ascidian.
The best visiting season:
May / August each year.

How to
reach the location: Bunaken National Park can be reached via the port of Manado, Marina Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) in the District of Molas and Blue Banter Marina. From Manado harbor by boat motors to the island can be reached Siladen + 20 minutes + 30 minutes Bunaken island, island Montehage + 50 minutes and +60 minutes Nain island. From Blue Banter Marina with a yacht that is available to the tourist area on Bunaken island can be reached within 10-15 minutes, while from the port of NDC to the dive sites at Bunaken island by speed boat to within + 20 minutes.

Beauty of Komodo Island



For those of you who like to travel, you definitely do
not want to miss the impressive tourist attraction worldwide. Adventure to the exotic islands, dive into the azure, and bathed in sunshine will make your holiday unforgettable. Imagine, you also had the opportunity to see traces of past life are preserved, as well as contribute and maintain its sustainability. You and your family feel at home not only to enjoy its natural attractions, but also proud to be part of the diverse beauty of Indonesia. And here, on the island of Komodo National Park, Nusa Tenggara Timur, you will get everything.
Komodo Island is located at the westernmost tip of Nusa Tenggara province bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara. Exactly at Komodo district, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Since 1980, the area of ​​1817 km2 National Park is made by the Government of Indonesia, which is then recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Together with two other large islands, namely Pulau Rinca and Padar, Komodo island and several small islands around it continues to be maintained as natural habitat reptile, dubbed the "Komodo Dragon" it.
Varanus komodoensis bears the Latin name and local name "Ora", giant lizards, according to a story first published in 1912 in a national daily the Dutch East Indies. Peter A. Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum in Bogor is one who has been introduced to the world through his paper dragons that. Since then, expeditions and research on this rare species continue to be done, even reportedly inspired the film was in 1933 Gameloft. Recognizing the need for protection against the dragon in the center of human activity in their natural habitat that, in 1915 the Dutch government issued a ban on hunting and killing dragons.
Thanks to the efforts of government and local communities in conserving the national park, tourists can now visit and coming a close look at the life of these ancient reptiles. With a body length of 2-3 meters, Komodo dragons can weigh up to 70-100 pounds. Animals that prefer hot and dry place to live in tropical forest or savanna habitat at low altitude. When night fell, dragons nest in holes with in 1-3 feet while keeping body heat at night. As a carnivore which sits atop the food chain, among other dragons prey goats, deer, wild boar, and birds. In certain circumstances, can behave cannibal with Komodo dragons prey on others. By relying on her sense of smell on his tongue, the Komodo dragon can smell carrion prey as far as 9 kilometers. Bite that can contain bacteria and deadly, plus a sharp front claws are natural weapons. In addition, the dragons were able to run 20 kilometers per hour in short distances, climbing trees, swimming and even diving.
Like other reptiles, the Komodo dragon reproduce by laying eggs. However, studies prove there are other ways to regenerate dragons, namely by means of parthenogenesis. This method allows the dragons females to produce fertilized eggs without the male. Komodo dragon parthenogenesis is alleged to have saved from extinction since thousands of years ago. However, habitat damage, volcanic activity, earthquakes, fires, until the indicated poaching has resulted in population decline in the number of dragons to some extent vulnerable to extinction. It is estimated there are 4-5 thousand dragons tail in the presence of productive females amounted to only hundreds. Such conditions is a challenge for the conservation of Komodo Island National Park.
Enjoy a tour of Komodo Island National Park to observe the life of Komodo dragon up close may not be enough for you. For those of you who like the water sports, you can try to do the dives in the waters north and south of these islands. Warm waters of northern waters is the result of the current meeting of the Banda Sea and Flores. Instead, offer water cooler waters south of Indonesia Ocean currents. The combination of these two different characters these waters produce a rich underwater ecosystem. Various types of coral reefs thrive and become a place of many fish species live and provider of marine aquatic life support systems. Many divers have seen the underwater life of the stunning waters of the island of Komodo, which stores millions of potential biodiversity.
As one of mainstay attractions Indonesia, Komodo Island hostels provide accommodation ranging from local communities to set up an international resort. For domestic tourists, you are charged entrance fee of Rp. 75,000, while foreign tourists amounted to U.S. $ 15. To reach the island of Komodo, you can route a plane from Kupang (capital of East Nusa Tenggara-NTT) to the town of Ende on Flores Island. Next trip continued with a minibus to Labuhanbajo which takes 10 hours. From Labuhanbajo, speedboat will take you to Komodo Island after a ferry for 2 hours. Several other routes you can take a flight from Bali corresponding airline that serves the purpose to NTT. Various tour packages offered by travel agents it's quite interesting to try for the first time you came to this island of Komodo.
Eco-tourism is proclaimed by the government on the island of Komodo National Park is expected to bring more domestic tourists / foreign countries. Not only parents, even though children should not be afraid to come and visit there. With safety regulations and day trips are awake, and Komodo humans can coexist peacefully. And like children, their love of dragons are the seeds that can grow their love of wealth of the country and its history. It seems that this is a first message in the 90's never sung with slick passing by Kak Seto Si Komo her doll. Through the character Si Komo, Kak Seto brings dragons conservation message to heart and mind the children of Indonesia, so that they are proud of the wealth of his country.
If so, it seems feasible Komodo Island National Park was named one of the 7 Wonders of Nature, coupled with a variety of other amazing wonders of the world. Traces the life of the ancient world, has presented himself to the man today to look in the mirror to see the past history of the world. Life that has passed hundreds, even thousands of years. Through this Komodo Island National Park, the world today has a priceless heritage to be preserved. Let's support the Komodo National Park became one of the 7 Wonders of Nature. Thus, you have participated in the effort to introduce the island of Komodo National Park to the world, so that conservation efforts are not just a concern of Indonesia, but the entire world community.
So, have you decided on a family vacation destination this time? Of course, the answer Komodo Island National Park. Only one in the world. Only in Indonesia.

Senin, 12 September 2011

Balekambang Beach


Another one of Indonesia's natural beauty, the beach Balekambang. A beautiful beach with panoramic views is located in the city of Malang, precisely in the Village Srigonco, Bantur, Malang, East Java. This beach we can play with the family for sunbathing, beach volleyball, swimming, or fishing. The beach itself Balekambang want to offer a different atmosphere from the beach in general in the southern city of Malang
Balekambang beach is a beach off the south face to face with the sea. Altogether there are no rocks near the shore, so the waves are coming directly toward shore. Livelihoods of local inhabitants is fishing by fishing from the shore. Waves at Balekambang very large so do not allow local residents to go to sea. Parking lots, shops, lodging, gift shop, and other facilities have been provided for the visitors
On this beach there are three islands with a distance of about a hundred yards of each island, two of which have been connected with a bridge to the beach. One of the three islands namely Ismoyo island has a Hindu temple, which was established by the local Hindu community. Each year, the ritual and ceremonial Jalanidhipuja (Hindu ceremony) and Suran (Javanese New Year ceremony) are held here
Please visit these Balekambang beach, transportation to get there is also very easy. And enjoy all the beauty that was there ...

Beautiful Borobudur


Like other countries in the world, Indonesia also has a wide range of natural beauty, the culture that spread from Sabang to Merauke. Flora and fauna are typical of the main attraction for every tourist in the country and abroad. Tour some of the famous places including the Borobudur temple.
Borobudur temple is located at Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, about 100 miles southwest of Semarang and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta.
Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, Wangsa descendant of one of the king's dynasty ancient Mataram kingdom. The name of Borobudur, as some people means monastery on the heights. Or there is also mention of a mountain having terraces (budhara).
Building itself is a form of Borobudur punden staircase consists of 10 levels. Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance with the teachings of Buddha Mahayana, anyone who wants to achieve as a Buddhist must pass through every level of life is.
Borobudur become a tourist and cultural sites in Indonesia in addition to Jakarta and Bali. Borobudur can be said to be one of intelligence and evidence of human greatness ever made in Indonesia. After visiting the Borobudur, you can walk around to the villages around Borobudur, such Wanurejo and Karanganyar to see the activities of local crafts. In addition you can also go to the top watu Kendil to be able to see the beautiful panorama from the top of Borobudur.