Candi Prambanan

CANDI PRAMBANAN

There was an ancient Kingdom in Pengging also. the King had a son named Joko Bandung. He is a young man mighty of bandung, as well as his father, he also has a variety of magical power is high. even with his reputedly higher than his father because He likes the autobiography to bandung the ascetics of the Galaxy. There is a Kingdom in Prambanan, the King named King Boko. the King had a daughter named Roro Jongrang pretty-faced. King Boko-bodied tingggi great that most people think of it as a giant.

 Between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of prambanan pengging also occurred wars. At first the King of pengging also loses. Army of Pengging also many died on the battlefield. Hearing his father's forces defeat the forces of Joko Bandung was determined to catch up with his father. on the way, in the middle of the forest, Joko Bandung meeting and fighting with a giant named Bandawasa. Ahead of his Bandawasa who also learned high proved to be infiltrated in the spirit of Bandung and asked for his name He merged with the young man so that the Prince of the Kings of this named Pengging also Joko Bandawasa, Bandung. Joko bandung advance to the battlefield, fighting lasted for days, but in the end the young man was able to defeat and kill Prabu Boko. When He entered the Court of Bandung kaputren Roro Jonggrang saw beautifully graceful, Joko Bandung fell in love and would like to memperisterinya, but the Roro Jonggrang trying to avoid keingginannya due to Roro Jonggrang knew that her father's killer is Joko Bandung. But to reject offhand naturally Roro jonggrang did not dare, then apply the terms, Roro Jonggrang to diperisteri by Joko Bandung as long as the young man was willing to make a thousand temples and two wells are very deep within one night. Roro Jonggrang the supposed sure Joko unlikely Bandung can fulfill the request. Beyond the alleged Joko menyanggupinya, Bandung. Joko Bandawasa Bandung that the Galaxy had asked for help spirits. They worked hard after sunset, and one by one the temple requested by Roro Jonggrang is nearing completion. See the event, Roro Jonggrang wonder because so many temple building was almost completed. In the middle of the night when spirits continue the task of completing the building of the temple which lived a, Roro Jonggrang wake Prambanan village girls to keep mashing the rice while memukul-mukulkan alu voice sounding lesungsehingga on waterbirds. The cock crowed jantanpun bersahut-sahutan. Hear those voices, the creature immediately stopping his work. Opinion as of today has morning and Sun almost rises. Roro Jonggrang requests cannot be fulfilled because it is still lacking a temple building. Bandung, because He was wroth with attitude and guile than Roro Jonggrang. That time is approaching At Bandung and said, "At. ..you're just looking for an excuse, if don't want to don't try this mengelabuhiku, you're stubborn like a rock! ". Roro Jonggrang instantly turns into a large stone statues. Similarly the doves that live in the village of Prambanan got the curse from Bandung, Bandawasa, mating behavior not before reaching old age. Temple created spirits even though the amount has not yet reached the thousand called sewu Temple adjacent to the Temple of Roro Jonggrang. The Prambanan Temple, also known as Roro Jonggrang.

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Batik OF Indonesia

1. Traditional Indonesian Kain - Kain Songket

Kain Songket is a fabric woven from the traditional culture of the Malay people in several provinces in Indonesia such as Aceh and Minangkabau. Not only the Malay community in Indonesia, songket fabric can also be found in Malaysia and Brunei, of course with another characteristic with songket from Indonesia.

Historically songket introduced in the ancient trade between Thiongkok and India. The Chinese provide the silk yarn while India accounts for gold and silver threads; then, be songket made by the people of Indonesia. Songket is also identical to the greatness of the kingdom of Srivijaya.

Songket motifs have traditionally been a characteristic of the culture of this craft-producing region. For example motif Kalamai Saik, Fruit Palo, Barantai Putiah, Barantai Red, Tampuak Manggih, Salapah, fireflies, fires, Cukie Baserak, Sirangkak, Silala Rabah, and Simasam is typical songket Clever Sikek, Minangkabau. Some local governments have patented their traditional songket motifs. Of the 71 songket motifs owned South Sumatra, only 22 motives were registered in the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Palembang songket motifs from the 22 registered in the motif of which Diamond Bungo, Lepus Pulis, silver tray, and a relay of Limar. While 49 other motives have not yet registered, including Berakam Berante motif on the official uniform Sriwijaya Football Club. Besides motif Berante Berakam, some other motives that have not registered the star motif Berakam Songket Lepus, Nago Besaung, Limar Loose Diamonds State Tigo, Tigo Limar State Pretty Sweet, Lepus Stars Full, Full of Roses Berkandang Limar, and a number of other motifs.

2. Traditional Cloth Indonesia - Batik

 Batik is a type of Indonesian traditional cloth that nearly claimed by other countries. Batik cloth pictorial cloth which manufacturing is done specifically by writing or menerakan nights at the cloth, then processing is processed in a certain way that uniqueness.

The word batik itself comes from the Javanese language "amba" meaning to write and "nitik". Batik is the art of painting done on cloth using wax or night as cover to get the decoration on the cloth. The batik in Indonesia at this time very much. Batik is not only found in Solo / Yogyakarta. But there are various kinds of batik cloth typical of the region / other provinces in Indonesia, such as Aceh Batik, Batik Cirebon, Garut batik, batik Pekalongan, Madura batik, batik jakarta, bali batik, batik lake, batik and batik minangkabau offerings.

3. Cain Folklore Indonesia - Ikat Weaving

Ikat or ikat cloth is woven craft Indonesia in the form of fabric woven from strands of the weft or warp threads that were previously tied and dipped in natural dye. The loom used is not the engine loom. Ikat fabrics can be sewn to be used as clothing and apparel, upholstery furniture, or interior decorator. Before weaving, strands of yarn wrapped (tied) with plastic straps in accordance with a pattern or a decorative pattern desired. When dyed, piece of yarn tied with a plastic rope will not be stained.

Ikat weaving technique can be encountered in various regions in Indonesia. The regions in Indonesia which is famous ikat fabrics include: Toraja, Sintang, Jepara, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores and Timor. Gringsing cloth from Tenganan, Karangasem and Bali.

4. Traditional Cloth Indonesia - Ulos

Ulos or Ulos Cloth is a traditional custom fabrics and a fashion typical of Indonesia created and developed from generation to generation in the Batak of North Sumatra. Ulos which in stem mean fabrics, made using loom machines.

Ulos is the dominant color in red, black, and white decorated by a variety of woven from threads of gold or silver. Initially Ulos imposed in the form of a scarf or gloves alone, often used in the event the official or ceremonial Batak, but now often found in the form of products as souvenir, pillowcases, belts, handbags, clothing, tablecloths, ties, wallets, and curtains ,

5. Traditional Indonesian fabrics - fabrics Besurek

Besurek fabric comes from Bengkulu. Besurek own words in the language of Bengkulu means inscribed or written. Besurek fabric is one form of batik cloth bengkulu with Arabic calligraphy motif.

Batik Besurek introduced Arab traders and workers from India in the 17th century to the community in Bengkulu. Along with its development, the art of making these motifs combined with the tradition of distinctively Bengkulu Indonesia. Based on data from the Department of Cooperatives PPKM Bengkulu city, Batik crafters Besurek began to be produced since 1988. Elly Roesmandai Sumiati and Doni are two artisans Batik Besurek which was the forerunner of this batik in the city of Bengkulu.

6. Traditional Cloth Indonesia - Tapis

Filter fabric is a women's clothing Lampung tribe shaped sarong made of woven cotton with a toothpick motif or decoration materials, threads of silver or gold thread embroidery system (Lampung; "Beak"). Tapis Lampung is the weaving of cotton yarn with the motif, silver thread or threads of gold and become the typical tribal clothing Lampung.

Types of weaving is usually used on the waist downwards shaped sheath made of cotton yarn with motifs such as the motif of nature, flora and fauna embroidered with threads of gold and silver thread. Lampung Tapis including traditional craft for equipment used in making the base fabric and motifs of dressing is simple and done by craftsmen. These crafts are made by women, both housewives and girls (muli-muli) which was originally to fill leisure time with the aim to meet the demands of customs that are considered sacred. Tapis is currently manufactured by craftsmen with ornaments assortment as a commodity or by the Lampung which has economic value that is high enough.

7. Traditional Indonesian fabrics - fabrics Gringsing

Gringsing fabric is unique fabric Tenganan Bali, which is the only traditional Indonesian woven cloth made using the technique of double ikat technique and requires time of manufacture between 2-5 years.

Tenganan community has a centuries-old gringsing fabrics used in special ceremonies. The word comes from Gring gringsing which means 'sick' and sing, which means 'no', so that when combined into a 'no pain'. Intent contained in the word is as repellent reinforcements. In Bali, various ceremonies, such as tooth filing ceremony, weddings and other religious ceremonies, conducted by relying on the strength of the fabric gringsing.

Gringsing and spun fabric made from materials include cotton seed in one who has undergone a process of immersion in special walnut oil extracted from the forest.

8. Traditional Indonesian fabrics - fabrics Sasak

Fabrics bouffant pompadour or woven fabric is a woven fabric of indigenous traditional hallmark of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. One of the many tourist destinations that provide woven bouffant is Hamlet Sade. Here, weaving is the main livelihood of women Kampung Sade. A woven fabric the size of a tablecloth can be completed within one week, while the large size woven fabric solution takes up to one month. Sasak fabric weaving process can be watched live in the hamlet of Sade so that we will know how difficult the process of weaving the fabric until it could be a piece of cloth.

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9. Traditional Indonesian fabrics - fabrics Sasirangan

Sasirangan fabric is a fabric traditional customs of the tribe Banjar in South Kalimantan. Sasirangan fabric used originates from or is believed to cure for people affected by a disease (pamintaan). The fabric used in tribal ceremonies Banjar area. Sasirangan fabric is shaped Laung (headband), kekamban (veil) and tapih bumin (sarong). As the dye material taken from natural dyes such as ginger, water banana trees, pandanus and others.

Design / pattern obtained from the techniques of stitching and bonding that is determined by several factors, apart from the color composition and effects that arise include: the type of thread / type of binder. Efforts to protect this Banjar culture, has been recognized by the government through the Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights Ministry of Law and Human Rights several motifs sasirangan as follows:

Iris Pudak

Kambang King

spinach King

leather Kurikit

Sinapur waves Reefs

Save Bahambur

Gading Sari

Tree bark

Naga Balimbur

Jajumputan

Dayang down

The bulk Kambang Manggis

leaves Jaruju

kale Kaombakan

scales Tanggiling

Kambang Cape

10. Traditional Indonesian Cloth - Weaving Doyo

 Doyo Weaving is a traditional woven cloth of Dayak Benuaq Tanjung Isuy, Kutai, East Kalimantan. Woven fabric made from plant fibers Doyo is commonly used by the Dayak Benuaq ceremonial and used as a dowry in the marriage ceremony.

Doyo leaf fibers obtained by cutting the leaves of plants doyo along the 1 - 1.5 m. Then soaked in the water of the river so that the leaves be crushed. Then leaves that have ruined scraped with a knife to separate the veins. Seratan leaves that have separated from the bones is exactly what later became doyo leaf fibers which then becomes the thread and then woven.

Doyo woven fabric color is predominantly red, black and brown with very diverse motives. Motifs that most of the flora, fauna and natural motifs 

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Tradisional Dance

Provinces that once we know the name Irian Jaya, since 2002 Irian Jaya into two provinces. East into the province of Papua and the west into West Papua province. However, in this article about the traditional dance of Papua is covering the cultural wealth for the province 2.

Province of Papua and West Papua has some traditional dance has been widely known in Indonesia and overseas. Traditional dance originating from the two provinces in Papua Island is:

1. Dance Musyoh

Musyoh dance is a traditional dance of Papua which is the sacred dance of indigenous tribes in Papua, which aims to pacify the spirits of the indigenous tribes of Papua who died in an accident. The Papuan indigenous tribes believe that if someone dies in an accident, then his spirit was not quiet, so dilakukanlah this skral dance (Dance Musyoh) to appease the spirits of the accident.

This Musyoh traditional dance accompanied by traditional musical instruments of Papua are Tifa. Tifa musical instrument is also used in some of the dances of other Papuan Indigenous Tribe.

2. Dance Sajojo

Sajojo is a social dances of various indigenous tribes in Papua. This dance is quite famous as a dance greeters who often performed in a welcoming ceremony and other events.

The dancers Sajojo dance by jumping and stamping his feet. Papua various traditional musical instruments such as drums was also used to accompany this Sajojo.

Sajojo became famous around the 1990s. Even since then, the dance is done by the people of Indonesia. This dynamic dance can indeed be done by everyone. In the development of the musical accompaniment Sajojo is growing even among already using many modern music known to the public. The dance is often accompanied by the song Papua, Sajojo. The song is about the Sajojo Papua beautiful girl who became an idol in his village.

3. Dance Yospan

Dancing is a social dance Yospan young people in Papua. This dance appeared around 1960 and even the ever popular and used as motion gymnastics physical health.

Yospan word is an acronym of Yosim Pancar which is the name of the dance itself. Yospan dance is indeed a merger of two traditional dances Papuan tribes. Yosim dance from the Gulf area Sairei, while dance Pancar comes from Biak area, Noemfoor and Manokwari.

Yospan dance moves inspired when air-jets began landing wheels in Biak around the 1960s when there is a conflict between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Government of Indonesia. At that time, many warplanes Russian-made MiG-driven Indonesian pilots flying over the sky right above Biak Frans Kaisiepo service while doing the movements of this dance aerobatik.Gerak ie basic movements vigorous, dynamic, and menarik.Gerakannya done by walking around the circle while dancing accompanied by musicians who sing origin Papua region. Movement is well known in this dance is a gas jet which is a representation of the planes that pass and leave the white clouds in the sky, Gale-gale, jef, three hoes, wipe, etc.

Yospan dance is usually performed by two groups consisting of a group of dancers and musicians. Yospan dance musical instruments include drums, guitar, ukulele and bass stringed 3. No specific benchmarks on Clothes worn dancers and musicians in the dance Yospan. Yospan Each group has its own clothes but still characterize Papua clothing.

In addition to the above three traditional dance, Indonesian people are familiar dance creations that come from Papua, dance Yamko Rambe.

Thus Buddy traditions, our knowledge of the traditional dance of Papua. Hopefully this article add to their repertoire of knowledge Buddy Indonesia.

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Natural Of Indonesia

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Indonesia is an archipelago beautiful. Everyone who was in it too must know, but do you know if from the east end till the western tip of Indonesia is full of outstanding natural beauty is wonderful. The whole beauty of it is not only amaze the local people but also people from around the globe. Well, what are the tourist attractions in Indonesia which has such outstanding natural beauty. Here's the summary.

The beauty of Mount Bromo Indonesia

1. Mount Rinjani

Mount Rinjani is located in Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia. This mountain has Panaroma that the best among the mountains in Indonesia. Mount Rinjani annually visited by many nature lovers.

Mount Rinjani with the highest point 3,726 meters above sea level, dominates the view of the majority of the northern part of the island of Lombok.

On the west side there is a cone Rinjani caldera with an area of approximately 3,500 m × 4.800 m, extends to the east and the west. In this caldera are Segara Anak (ocean = ocean, lake) covering an area of 11 million square meters with a depth of 230 m. The water that flows from this lake formed waterfall is very beautiful, flowing through a steep ravine. In Segara Anak many carp and tilapia are so often used for fishing. The southern part of the lake is called Segara Endut.

On the east side of the caldera are New Mount (or Mount Barujari) which has a crater measuring 170m x 200m with a height of 2296-2376 m above sea level. This small mountain last erupted on 25 October 2015 and 3 November 2015, having previously recorded erupted in May 2009 and in 2004.If the eruption in 2004 no casualties, the eruption of 2009 it has taken indirect deaths of 31 people, a flash flood on Kokok (River) Tanggek by the pressure of lava to lake litle previously, Mount Barujari ever recorded erupted in 1944 (and establishment), 1966, and 1994.

Besides Mount Barujari there are also other craters that never erupted, called Mount entourage.

Stratigraphy

Stratigraphically, Gunung Rinjani covered by Neogene clastic sedimentary rocks (including limestone), and locally by the Oligo-Miocene volcanic rocks. Volcano Quaternary itself mostly produce pyroclastic flows, which in some places interspersed with lava. Lithology was recorded some known eruption in history. Since 1847 there has been a 7 times detonation, the shortest rest period of 1 year and the longest 37 years.

As in other volcanoes, Koesoemadinata (1979) mentions that the post-formation activity Rinjani volcano caldera is rebuilding. Activity is the efusiva that produce lava and form deposits eksplosiva-off material (pyroclastic). Lava is generally black, and when the drip looks like frothy. Outburst after the formation of the caldera is relatively weak, and issued by the lava cone Barujari G. and G. The group is relatively more alkaline than other volcanic lava in Indonesia. The possibility of a hot cloud when the eruption peaked very small. Materials eruptions are generally deposited on the inside of the caldera alone.

Lava flows, lava eruptions, lava rain, and clouds of hot avalanches likely to lead to the White crowing until Batusantek. Hot clouds avalanches can occur along leleran new lava is still moving, although unlikely.

Structure and Tectonics

Segara Anak caldera shape that oval to the east-west direction presumably related to structural cracks in the rock-base. Rinjani Volcano is located in the path of the Quaternary volcanic arc systems Banda In the western part is formed by the basic tunjaman activities under the edge of the Indian Ocean Plate Southeast Asia. Tunjaman lane located in the south showed the force of compression trending north-south. Cracks basic rock-east-west trending, which affects the wake of the caldera, thus interpreted as a release cracks caused by the pulling force. The structure is formed at least since the beginning of the Quaternary.

The peak of Mount Rinjani 

Climbing Mount Rinjani (peak) is one of the attractions is a mainstay in the area of Mount Rinjani National Park. Mount Rinjani as the volcano is still active 2nd highest number in Indonesia. The peak of Mount Rinjani is the goal of most adventurers and nature lovers who visit this area because it has reached the top when it is a matter of pride. Animo community nature lovers across the country and even from abroad in climbing activities is quite large, as is evident by the number of visitors who climb each year has increased. Climbing activities on a large scale was conducted in July s / d in August, in August (mid) participants ascent is generally dominated by the student / students from all over Indonesia who want to celebrate the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia at the summit of Mount Rinjani and Segara Anak Lake through activities "Tread Rinjani" held regularly every year by a group of nature lovers on the island of Lombok in cooperation with the National Park of Mount Rinjani.

Lake Segara Anak

The charm of Mount Rinjani National Park featured highly prospective is Lake litle, this location can be reached from two official channels, namely climbing climbing lane Sembalun Senaru and hiking paths.

To visit Lake litle from Senaru path takes time approximately 7-10 hours on foot (± 8 km) from the gate Senaru hiking paths. While on a hiking trail Sembalun reached within 8-10 hours.  Lake at an altitude of ± 2.010 m above sea level and depth of approximately ± 230 meter lake has the shape of a crescent moon with an area of approximately 1,100 hectares.

Around Lake Segara Anak there is enough land and flat, can be used to place camping, visitors can also fish in the lake or soak in hot water containing sulfur.

Other places around Lake Koko Puteq ± 150 meters from Lake Segara Anak. There are also Goa Susu, Goa Manik, Umbrella Goa, Goa Dairy believed to be used as a medium to reflect themselves and are often used as a place to meditate. While at the bottom of Lake it there are hot springs (Aik Kalak Pengkereman Jembangan) which is used to test and bathing objects auspicious (Sword, Kris, Badik, Spear, Dagger, etc.) which, if these objects become sticky when soaked it signifies the objects ugly / does not have supernatural powers, otherwise if these objects remain intact means that they will have supernatural powers / believed to have efficacy.

Rinjani erupted in 1994 when

Rinjani has panaroma best among the mountains in Indonesia. Each year (June to August) frequently visited by lovers of nature ranging from local residents, students, nature lovers.

The average air temperature of about 20 ° C; Lowest 12 ° C. Strong winds in the usual peak occurred in August.

In addition to the summit, a place frequented is Segara Chicks, a lake located at an altitude of 2,000m above sea level. To reach this location we can climb from the village Senaru or Sembalun Lawang village (two nearest entry point at an altitude of 600m above sea level and 1.150m asl).

Most climbers begin the ascent of the route Sembalun and ending ascent in Senaru, it can save 700 m altitude. Sembalun these rather long but flat, and the weather is hot because through the blazing savanna (cold temperature but direct solar radiation burning the skin). cream shading is highly recommended.

From the Route Senaru climb without respite, but the weather was soft because through the woods. From these two locations takes about 7 hours walking to the lip of the ridge at an altitude of 2.641m asl (arriving in Plawangan Senaru or Plawangan Sembalun). In this place great views towards the lake, as well as to the outside is very nice. From Plawangan Senaru (if rising from the direction Senaru) down to the lake via a steep wall to a height of 2,000 meters above sea level) that can be taken within 2 hours. At the lake we can camping, fishing (Carper, Mujair) aplenty. Lombok residents have a tradition of visiting immediate saplings to soak in hot tubs and fishing.

To reach the top (of the lake) had to walk west wall climbing as high as 700m and 1,000m-high ridge up pursued dlm 2 phase 3 hours and 4 hours. A first step toward Plawangan Sembalun, the last camp to await the morning. Summit attack is usually done at 3 pm to find beautiful moments - sunrise at the top of Rinjani. The trip to the summit is considered good; because climbing on the crater rim with a margin of safety that is mediocre. Terrain of sand, stone, soil. Last altitude of 200 meters must be taken with great difficulty, because one step forward followed by a half-step down (fallen rocks gravel). Create highlander - this the most challenging and preferred because of the rough terrain paid off with the beautiful natural scenery. Gunung Agung in Bali, Mount roar in Banyuwangi and Mount Tambora on Sumbawa clearly visible when the weather is nice in the morning. To climb Rinjani is not necessary tools, enough stamina, patience and passion climbers.

Overall the trip can be accomplished in three days and two nights program, or if you want to see two other objects: Cave Milk and Mount Baru Jari (Mount Rinjani child with a new crater in the middle of the lake) need an extra two days of travel. Logistical preparation is needed.

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2. Komodo Island

Komodo National Park is located in East Nusa Tenggara. This area consists of several islands along the sea waters. In these islands live wildlife habitat dragons. There savanna has a vast expanse.

Komodo National Park

This island is the habitat for native animals dragons, giant carnivorous lizard. Island Komodoterdapat more than 2,000 living Komodo dragons in the wild. You can see the Komodo dragon is chasing prey in many locations in this place. It's important to shop around together a guide for safety reasons for being here.

In 1986, UNESCO set Komodo Island and other islands in the Komodo National Park as a world heritage site because of the existence of dragons that can only be found in this region. The habitat of the endangered animals are outdoors with grassland, white sandy beaches and tropical rainforests.

Komodo Island won the award for the New Seven Wonders of Nature is a tribute to the seven best natural attractions in the world. Determining the winner is obtained from the results of voting and research experts, Komodo Island won the highest vote along with six other tourist attractions are the Iguazu Falls, the Amazon Rainforest, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Halong Bay, Jeju Island and Table Mountain.

komodo

Komodo reptile itself is a kind of giant carnivorous lizards that can reach 2-3 meters and weigh 100-165 kg. This animal has a scientific name Varanus komodoensis, while the local people call this beast as the 'Ora'. If seen, the Komodo dragon creepy, with a great body, sharp nails, scaly skin and has a forked tongue always stuck out. The main prey dragons are pigs, horses, deer, raccoons, buffalo and monkeys.

Komodo island's history at a glance

Komodo island

In 1910, Lieutenant Steyn van Hens Broek went to Komodo Island to prove his force report says that there is such an animal dragon on this island. Broek with his troops that have been trained and then decided to come to the island to hunt the animal. He and his troops managed to kill the dragons were then photographed and sent to the Botanical Garden in Bogor.

1912 was the year the first time the existence of dragons known to the public through a journal written Peter A. Ouwens and published in daily newspapers belonging to the Dutch East Indies. Ouwens is Director of the Zoological Museum in Bogor. Then in 1915, the Dutch government began to ban hunting dragons for fear of these animals will become extinct.

What can be done on Komodo Island?

In addition to seeing the life of dragons in their natural habitat, there are many other things you can do on Komodo Island:

trekking

Komodo Island Beach

Komodo Island is not only contains animal dragons, dragons addition, there are many other animals that inhabit this island such as horses, deer, various species of birds, snakes, lizards and more. One way to enjoy this island is to do trekking. You can see the animals when trekking in Komodo Island.

When trekking, you will be invited to climb Mount Ara which has a height of 538 meters above sea level. You will also pass the Water Hole is a place to drink and rest dragons. You can see the komodo-dragons yanng drinking or shelter under a tree in the vicinity.

There are four trekking trails to choose from, ranging from short, medium, long to adventure. The trekking path length is 1-8 km depending on the type you choose. If you choose a long and adventure, you will be invited through the forest, the river and the beautiful hills. As for short, the trip will end up on a hill with amazing views of the bay. However, all four lanes will pass trekking Water Hole so you never have confused to choose either path.

During the trekking, you and the group will be accompanied by a ranger or guide once the handler dragons. Ranger will equip you with a forked stick that ends. It is said that the stick is made from a single tree species that could become a weapon to weaken the dragons. If the dragons attack or pursuit of a sudden, the forked end of the stick is used to suppress the neck dragons, dragons in a short time will weaken and stop attacking.

Diving and Snorkeling

Komodo island

Komodo Island is not only offer the natural beauty of the land only. The underwater world in this island is equally beautiful. There are about 386 types of coral, 70 species of sponges, seaweeds as a home to thousands of species of fish, green turtles, whales, sharks, dolphins and others.

The underwater world of Komodo Island and the Komodo National Park known as one of the best dive locations in the world. When diving or snorkeling here, you can see the beauty of marine life that is very rich and diverse. Of the many diving spots there, here are the three best diving spots in the island of Komodo by many divers:

stone Samsia

Samsia stone is one of the favorite diving spots. You can walk along a series of waterways and can interact with turtles, sharks and a wide variety of other small fish.

Shop

Store referred to as stone palace in the water. Located at a depth of 7 meters below sea level, you can enjoy the beauty of coral reefs with a variety of colors and the fish that swim among the coral.

Crystal Rock

This point is also a favorite of divers. Was at a depth of 5 meters, you can find a frog fish, Barramundi Cod, Parrotfish and several other fish species.

The best time for diving in these waters is the month of March to December. This is because the wind direction, water temperature, strong currents and seasons that affect visibility when diving starting either in these months.

What else is interesting on Komodo Island?

Pink Beach Komodo Island

On this island there is a very unique beach that is Pink Beach. The beach is also known as the Pink Beach, but local residents prefer to call as Red Beach. Pink beach has sand pink, the color will become increasingly apparent during the wet sand by the waves.

According to the research, the color pink on this beach due to the coral fragments were crushed and mixed with sand. In the world there are recorded only seven beaches with pink sand and on the island of Komodo is one of them.

Pink Beach Komodo Island

The beauty of this beach not only on the color of sand is unique. Under the sea here is also famous for the beautiful. The beach is also often used as the location of diving and snorkeling.

transportation

Transportation on the island of Komodo can be done by air, land and sea or a combination of all three.

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If using a plane, you will fly from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo. After that you can continue the journey by ferry to the island of Komodo.

sea

You can leave from Tanjung Benoa, Bali, heading to Labuan Bajo. From Labuan Bajo, a trip to Komodo Island continued by using the ferry.

Land

There are buses from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo. The bus will cross by ferry. Arriving in Labuan Bajo, the journey can be continued by using the ferry again to Komodo Island.

In addition to these three options, you can also select Live on Board. If you choose Live on Board, you will stay on the ship for a few days to get to Komodo National Park. During the trip you can dive with a group and a guide. Facilities provided any complete accounting from the bedroom, dining and toilet. The price charged ranged between 175-10000 USD per night depending on how the package you choose as well as existing facilities. Boats depart from Bima, Bali, Lombok and Labuan Bajo.

Accommodation

Many tourists choose to stay at a hotel in Labuan Bajo. But apart from the hotel in Labuan Bajo, there are other lodging alternatives:

Boat rental

In addition to touring, you can also use the rented boat to stay. Most ships have been equipped with a bed, toilet and dining packages. The cost of rent and facility depending on the size of the vessel you hire.

The house keeper Komodo Island

You can homestay in home guard or ranger Komodo Island. This house-shaped house on stilts with a limited power supply. Generally, electricity will be extinguished at 22:00.PM

3. Raja Ampat Islands

Raja Ampat Islands is an archipelago located in the western part of the island of Papua in West Papua province which is precisely at the head of birds of Papua. Raja Ampat has become one destination for divers who are interested in the beauty of the underwater scenery.

4. Kawah Ijen

Ijen Crater is one of the volcanoes in East Java. Has a natural beauty and marine crater made famous tourist spots among both local and foreign tourists.

5. Puncak Jaya

Living in Indonesia rightly proud because it has a lot of uniqueness and richness of nature and different cultures. Puncak Jaya in Papua which is the highest peak in Australia and Oceania.

6. Children Krakatao

Krakatau is an active volcanic islands located in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra.

7. Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo is an active volcano in Indonesia precisely in the province of East Java. This mountain offers views of the sunrise and sunset are beautiful and also other sights.

8. Flores

Kelimutu is a volcano on the island of Flores, NTT. This mountain has three crater lakes that are on top. The lake is also known as the Lake Three Colors because it has three different colors, namely red, blue, and white.

9. Bunaken Marine Park

Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depths. The depth of up to 1344 meters. The dives of 20 points, 12 points of which there are around Bunaken Island. 12 point dive in this, the most frequently visited locations divers and lovers of the underwater world.

and much more natural cool Indonesia Just visit and enjoy the nature around the original and cooling

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