EXOTIC GILI ISLAND IN LOMBOK INDONESIA

Known as the three exotic island in Lombok that became one of the favorite destinations of foreign tourists. Gili Trawangan is located in the western part of Lombok has clear sea and crisp, clean white sand, coral reefs and a variety of fish charming.

Lots of tourists who come to Gili to enjoy the beauty of the beach with swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. There are many public facilities are complete in Lombok for tourist, including hotels and inns, restaurants, cafes, discos, and places for praying. From the mainland Lombok, en route to 3 Gili area will take about 30 minutes.

Gili Trawangan is the furthest island among the three of Gili. Many young people who came to Gili Trawangan because often held a beach party with music throughout the night.

Meanwhile, Gili Meno is the right place to relax who want to find peace and enjoy the atmosphere of the beach is relatively quiet. Gili Meno The position is located in the middle of the third Gili. While Gili Air is closest to the island of Lombok. Many tourists come to Gili Air with their families. Gili Air has a number of local residents who more than other Gili.

8 Things Likes Foreign Tourists :

1. Natural scenery Under the Sea.
2. No Vehicle
3. Beach cleanliness
4. Sights Sunrise & Sunset
5. Residents Friendly & Safe
6. Nightlife
7. Beautiful Places to stay
8. Near the island of Bali

PERFECT HOLIDAY IN THOUSAND ISLAND INDONESIA

Wonderful Indonesia...!!!

Pulau Seribu means a "Thousand Island" consisting of almost 128 small islands located in the Bay of Jakarta in the Java Sea. Most of these are inhabited and can be reach in about 1 - 2 hours from Marina Ancol by ferry or by chartered board. The surrounding reefs are home to a wide variety of fishes, making Pulau Seribu an ideal spot for diving, Snorkeling and fishing. Some of the islands is this group developed for tourism are Pulau Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Sepa, Coconut, Pelangi, Bira, Pantara, Kul-kul and Pulau Putri. There are also cabins for tourists, besides golden beaches fringed with coconut palms. The surrouding waters are a paradise for skin divers.They are filles with a myriad of tropical fish, which live among the multicolored corals. The Pulau Putri Paradise Co. has developed Pulau Putri, Pulau Melintang, Pulau Petondang and Pulau Papa Theo as a holiday resort with cottages, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities.

Pulau Bidadari or Angel Island is one of the islands in Kepulauan Seribu which has attracted many tourists and a haven for tourists who want to explore the thousand islands. Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) are famous for its beautiful islands that were there, including Angel Island. Angel Island is surrounded by many large trees and has a beautiful view. Previously the island is called Pumered Island and Sakit Island, but later changed to Angel Island inspired by islands in Kepulauan Seribu such as Nirvana Island, the Island Princess and other islands that show the name of a matter that relates to heaven or beauty.

The island is located between the island of Onrust, Kelor Island, Khayangan Island and Anyer Island, including in the South Thousand Islands sub-districts and Thousand Islands districts. Distance from Marina Ancol to Angel Island is only about 30 minutes by speed boat.

Pulau Bidadari is currently one of the tourist destinations in the Thousand Islands, while also there is another island that is well known by tourists such as Tidung Island, Pari Island and Hope Island. When you in Angel Island you will see the natural beauty and feel comfortable atmosphere while there. There are also many historic relics such as inscriptions, Martello fort VOC, and cannon that once were built in this place and also local resident’s culture are worth to look.

The island used to be an uninhabited island until 1970, but a company called PT. Seabrezz makes this island as a tourist destination and begins to manage it in the 1970s.

Angel Island has some of the rare plants that are rarely found elsewhere. Some of them are peace tree (baringtonia exelsa), Setinggi trees (pempis acidula), billowing trees, glodokan tree, ebony tree (Diospyros maritama), and mangrove forests that flourished on the island.

Unique building decoration accompanied with trees and beautiful ocean views can evoke a romantic atmosphere for you. In addition to historical relics from the Dutch colonial era the main attraction of this island,  Angel Island has white sandy beaches with crystal clear sea water. Some rare plants such as the tree of peace (baringtonia exelsa), billowing trees, trees Sentigi (pempis acidula), ebony tree (Diospyros maritama), glodokan trees, some fruit trees, as well as mangrove forests growing and well preserved on the island.

 Another that, There is The Tidung Island in the Seribu Islands is a small island which is still part of the Jakarta Province. One of the series beautiful islands in the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu). Tidung Island is famous throughout Indonesia even until abroad with its natural beauty, the friendliness of its people and the uniqueness of its tourism.

Tidung Island is consisting two main island, Tidung Kecil Island (Small Tidung) and Tidung Besar Island (Large Tidung). Both Tidung Island is linked by a bridge made from iron and concrete along the approximately 0,43 miles, Jembatan Cinta or meaning Bridge of Love, which became one of the iconic Tidung Island tours. So it’s not surprising if Tidung Island that located in the Thousand Islands later did become a favorite for tourists who want to spend their Island vacations, especially on weekends.

As the tourism destination, this beautiful Tidung Island has complete facilities like; school, hospital, mosque, and many cottage and resort rent to stay the visitors. The beach is very beautiful with the water activities like; canoe, donut, jet ski, banana boat, and other activities you can enjoy.

Only a short trip by fast boats or Ferry from Jakarta, Tidung Island is a paradise amongst tropical waters.

BEAUTIFUL LAKE TOBA INDONESIA

Huge Lake Toba (in Indonesia named Danau Toba) in North Sumatra is Southeast Asia's Largest Lake, covering 1.146 sq km, and so far defying efforts to measure its depth-though it is known to be deeper than 450 m. It occupies the caldera of a massivevolcano which exploded some 100.000 years ago in the most powerful volcanic eruption ever known. Early man was probably living in Sumatra at the time, and the scale of devastation caused by the explosion is hard for us to imagine-equivalent to hundreds of hydrogen bombs detonating simultaneously.

Lake Toba is one of popular lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia. For Indonesian, it is strange if you never heard its lake. With beautiful scenery and fresh air, you will enjoy every second by exploring the lake. Early morning is the best time if you want to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba. Cool and freezing air will accompany you but that is the beginning of your journey to explore one of beautiful lake in Sumatra Island.

Initially, you can climb the rock to reach the peak of mountain to watch Lake Toba from distance. At the foot of the hill, you will see an extraordinary panorama. You will have immense view there because you can see the stretch of blue water and buildings in the city. It is hard to imagine if there is a perfect spot like this unless you visit Lake Toba. 

Lake Toba is located at North Sumatra and categorized as volcanic lake. Actually, its lake is more resemble to ocean than a lake. And when you come there, you can visit the only one island that is situated in the center of lake named Samosir Island that has elevate 1.000 meters above sea water and estimated formed by the explode of Toba Mountain around 73.000 – 75.000 years ago. Because of its beauty, some people agree if the lake become one of treasure for North Sumatra because visitors can enjoy the group of hills and comfortable atmosphere.

If you start your adventure to Lake Toba from Jakarta – Medan, it takes 1 hour 45 minutes. Then, you have to continue your way to Parapat by a car for 4 hours till you arrive to the lake. Along the lakeside, you will see so many motel or guesthouse and restaurants. Those restaurants provide you local dishes along the street. Most of them using clan’s name based on where they come from. Actually Batak ethnic has many clans, such as Batak Angola, Batak Pakpak, batak Karo, batak Simalungun, Batak Mandailing, and Batak Toba. The tastes of those dishes is resemble to Padang food, rich of flavor, cooked by coconut milk, and spicy.

Visiting Toba Lake is not complete if you don’t go to Samosir Island. Samosir Island is just like a magnet and enamor for tourists. You have to cross the lake to Samosir to visit Tuktuk and Tomok. Those are subdistrict and become a popular tourist destination. Actually, there are many ways to reach its island. Firstly, you can take a boat with Rp5.000 or 50 cents for 30 minutes or by ferry. But, ferry will be available only twice a day, 08.30 and 12.00 local time. If you take a boat you will be entertained by music. When you arrive at Tomok port at Samosir Island, you will be welcomed by car’s owner and public transportation.

Hiring a car is the best choice because you can travel around the island. But, you have bargain because sometime they will charge you more expensive. For 3 hours, you can bargain IDR120.000 or US$14. In Tomok, you have to go to 3 places, Batak Museum, Tomb of King Sidabutar, and Si Gale-gale Puppet. The performance of puppet will be showed together by tor-tor dancing and it will be performed by children with music instrument. You have to pay IDR80.000 or US$9. According to the legend, Si Gale-gale puppet made to memorize son of King Harahap named Si Manggale. This puppets was made in order to make the king did not desperate and sad. Long time ago, Batak ethnic considered a son as golden boy because he would continue the family clan.

The next destination is visiting Tomb of King Sidabutar. What is the uniqueness of its place? This tomb is made from big rocks and carved with the shape resemble to the king’s face, included his long hair. There, most of tourist takes the picture because few tombs are made with this condition. After you feel enough with the tomb, next you can explore Batak Museum. The building adopted traditional house of Batak ethnic with red to black color and featured by Batak’s carving style. Inside the museum, you can see traditional clothes, traditional weapons, daily utensils, and traditional calendar. The atmosphere is rather dark and it describes the uniqueness of Batak Museum.

After satisfied visiting Tomok, you can go straight to Tuktuk. Tuktuk is dominated by guesthouses which is offers you tranquility. There, you will see an art village that has beautiful view direct to Lake Toba. You will pass rice field and villages that sell handy craft. If you want to spend the night there, you have to pay IDR350.000 – IDR500.000 or US$35 – US$50. You can stop by and strolling to take the picture with the background of Lake Toba.

By speed boat, you can try to go to other sides of its lake. This time, you will see pieces of big rock which is hanging on the high cliffs. The magic impression will appear around the Batu Gantung (Hanging Rock). When you come to this spot, maybe you will see lot of kids on their boat waiting the visitors. Do you think what are they doing? Try to throw your coins and you will see the next because they will jump into water, diving and take the coins. Is it sounds simple for you? Surely it is not because the depth of Lake Toba is 900 meters. It would be not easy to take the coins. Lot of tourist enjoy to watch those boys diving and that is why they doing it.

The first Europeans to see Lake Toba (Danau Toba) were a pair of British missionaries, Messrs Burton and Ward, who traveled here in 1824. They were told that the lake level rose and fell like the sea. Although much of the area was already deforested and under rice cultivation, one area on the eastern shore was still covered with jungle. At the time, the lake's outlet was unknown, but eventually it became clear that the Asahan River flowed out through a "spirit-filled" forest at what is now Porsea on the southeastern shore.

THIS IS TREASURE IN LOMBOK, RINJANI MOUNT

Mount Rinjani in Lombok, being the second highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci in Sumatra, is one of the most popular trekking in Indonesia. This is because it offers amazing adventurous hike that promises breathtaking view at the peak. It is also partly because of its good location in Lombok which is many independent travelers’ favourite.

Standing at 3,726 m, Mount Rinjani is one of the most active volcano in Indonesia, similarly toMount Bromo in Java. It bears a caldera of 50 km square that holds a crater lake called Segara Anak (Child of Sea), which has a natural hot spring.

Mount Rinjani had been proposed by the government to UNESCO to be one of the world’s first official geoparks if approved. To be awe in nature’s best combination of beauty and danger, an active volcano that can be so foreboding and desolate yet so beautiful. The demanding trek that requires two days to conquer the mountain will make it all worthwhile when greeted by the view at the summit. Weather at Mount Rinjani is like the rest of Indonesia, divided into two seasons of dry and wet season and the temperatures are quite even.

Part of the famous ‘ring of fire’ this mountain also holds spiritual significance for the local people. It’s thought that the name Rinjani comes from an old Javanese term for ‘God’.

Around the slopes of Rinjani there are lush forests sprinkled with waterfalls and surrounded by stunning scenery.

Within the mountain is a crescent shaped lake, the breathtaking Segara Anak which is about 6km across at its widest point. This lake of sulfur is located 600 meters below the crater rim. Rising from the waters of this lake is a new volcano, Mt. Baru, which is a result of a series of eruptions during the 1990’s. Segara Anak is a spiritual place. The Balinese come here each year and perform a ceremony called pekelan where jewelry is placed in the lake as an offering to the mountain spirit. The Wetu Telu people also regard the lake as holy and come here to pray on full moon nights.

Mt Rinjani lies within the Gunung Rinjani National Park. The park covers 41,330 hectares and sits inside a major bio-geographical transition zone (Wallacea). This is where the tropical flora and fauna of South East Asia meets that of Australasia. This National Park was established in 1997 and is one of over 40 throughout Indonesia.

For visitors, the three-day Rinjani trek route from Senaru to the crater rim, down to the Crater Lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. More adventurous trekkers may want to head all the way to the summit of the volcano. This is best reached from Sembalun Lawang and takes four days, finishing up in Senaru.

To ensure that local communities benefit from tourism revenue, the Rinjani Trek is managed by a partnership of National Park officials, the public and private sectors of the Lombok tourism industry and community representatives. Community run cooperatives coordinate the Trek at the Rinjani Trek Center (RTC) in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang.

Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, management and assisting the National Park with maintenance of the Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring its sustainability. This management model is unique in Indonesia and considered an example of best practice of ecotourism in Indonesia.

So When The Best Time To Come ???

Best time to go is May – November during the dry season where there is less rain but more tourists. This is also the safest time to do trekking. Time to avoid going is January – March when the park is normally closed due to heavy rain. At other times, it is possible to trek Mt Rinjani mostly due to the tropical climate but please do not attempt to climb Mount Rinjani during lots of rain time because the path may be treacherous. Always check out for local weather before attempting the trek. Also try to avoid weekends if you do not want the crowd.

Another that, some interesting destination arount rinjani are :

·         Segara Anak Lake, the vast crater lake with a new cone forming in it, called Gunung Baru

·        Mulang Pakelem – the annual Hindu ceremony at the crater lake, dated back to 18th century when the Balinese invaded Lombok. You will get to see hundreds of white clad Hindu pilgrims sitting and praying at the lake.

·     During Rice-Planting Season, the people here would have ceremonies on Mt Rinjani and Segara Anak lake where they would release small artificial fish made of very thin gold into the lake.

BEAUTIFUL ANCIENT ANIMAL AT KOMODO ISLAND

Komodo Island, Indonesia The world's largest lizards live on Komodo Island, Indonesia. These giant reptiles often exceed 9 feet in length and can weigh more than 300 pounds. This amazing dragon is a carnivore and lives mostly on the deer and wild pigs that inhabit the island. They are good swimmers, and quite agile and swift on dry land.  You can't view these creatures unless on a guided tour, accompanied by rangers. The Komodo Dragon can smell blood from many miles away, so visitors are not allowed to bring any food onto the island. And believe it or not, women during their menstrual cycle are discouraged to take the tour. Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the Park's biological importance. The deer population consequently increased and is now providing the komodos a more self-sufficient and natural hunting ground than in recent history. Still, having become used to being fed, the komodos occasionally prefer to seek out easier prey in the vicinity of human settlements by entering villages and hiding under stilt-houses while awaiting the opportunity to snap passing goat or chicken. At the same time, the animals have become more aggressive towards humans, sometimes resulting in deadly attacks. Nevertheless, the Komodo Dragon remains a symbolic attraction of the island, drawing a large number of visiting tourists, which provides employment and supports the local economy. Komodo Island is not just known for its heritage of convicts and fearsome lizards but also for its rich marine life and excellent dive sites. Komodo National Park includes three major islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands creating a total surface area (marine and land) of 1817km (proposed extensions would bring the total surface area up to 2,321km2). As well as being home to the Komodo dragon, the Park provides refuge for many other  notable terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, and the Timor deer. Moreover, the Park includes one of the richest marine environments including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and semi-enclosed bays. These habitats harbor more than 1,000 species of fish, some 260 species of reef-building coral, and 70 species of sponges. Dugong, sharks, manta rays, at least 14 species of whales, dolphins, and sea turtles also make Komodo National Park their home. Threats to terrestrial biodiversity include the increasing pressure on forest cover and water resources as the local human population has increased 800% over the past 60 years. In addition, the Timor deer population, the preferred prey source for the endangered Komodo dragon, is still being poached. Destructive fishing practices such as dynamite-, cyanide, and compressor fishing severely threaten the Park's marine resources by destroying both the habitat (coral reefs) and the resource itself (fish and invertebrate stocks). The present situation in the Park is characterized by reduced but continuing destructive fishing practices primarily by immigrant fishers, and high pressure on demersal stocks like lobsters, shellfish, groupers and napoleon wrasse. Pollution inputs, ranging from raw sewage to chemicals, are increasing and may pose a major threat in the future.

RAJA AMPAT IS HEAVEN

Indonesia’s Tourism is very fantastic. It is World Heaven...

Small groups of uninhabited islands  rise abruptly from the sea to form a spectacular panorama of rugged karst cliffs that tower over tiny mushroom-shaped rocks dappled along crystal blue waters.  The wild jungle vegetation that clings to the rocks provides a stark contrast with the powdery white beaches sprinkled nestled in secluded coves.  This is Raja Ampat, an archipelago comprised of over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals located in the Indonesia’s far eastern waters of Papua. 

Raja Ampat is an archipelago located in West Papua and it is a most beautiful Indonesian sea destination. Raja Ampat has very exotic underwater life and panorama. for your information, 75% of fish and coral species in the world are located in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat Oceans is a natural ecosystem that is still very well preserved until now. The Ecosystem are very natural and so spectacular and become the reason why Raja Ampat called as Amazon of World Oceans. Raja Ampat archipelago nominated as an area that listed in the Coral Triangle. The Coral Triangle is the area that has the richest marine biodiversity in the world. Countries included in the Coral Triangle are Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, and Australia.

Raja Ampat is comprised of four big islands and hundreds of dots and specks off the fragmented western corner of New Guinea, the world's second largest island. (Named in the 16th century by a Spaniard who thought the people here resembled those in Guinea, West Africa.)

Raja Ampat also boasts a startling diversity of habitats to explore above the waters. From the stark wave-pounded slopes that drop away beneath the karst cliffs to picturesque lagoons, staggering karst caves, and powdery white beaches, Raja Ampat is a tropical heaven on earth.

The high strategic value of nature and sea in Papua led this place protected by the law of Indonesia. Raja Ampat tourism in Papua offers a number of attractions that very popular between foreign tourists, especially diving. Diving and snorkel activities in Raja Ampat will shows the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world of Indonesia with it various fish and coral species that live naturally. If you ever do diving at other beaches, then you will be so amazed to the underwater beauty of Raja Ampat of Papua. Diving and snorkeling is indeed the most famous tourist activity in Raja Ampat.

However, you should know that the tourist spots in Papua also not only oceans, they also have dense forests, a cluster of colorful limestone, various species of rare plants, as well as sea turtle nests on the beach. If you want to see birds Cendrawasih of Papua and its unique wildlife, you can visit the Gam Island. On the north side of Raja Ampat archipelago there is a famous lagoon, called Wayag. no words can describe the beauty of this place. Somehow It is hard to describe this place. All is like a dream. Wayag has calm waters and protected from Halmahera Sea. This location is the perfect place for the growth of marine life. Some pregnant manta fishes and their babies can be found at this location.

Seeing manta babies who are still so young struggle and learn swimming to follow the parent is one of the most lovely moment. Raja Ampat is suitable for those who want to be alone and hide from the world for a moment. Raja Ampat with its silence will lead you to discover peace inside yourself. Perhaps you’ll find it when looking at dusk bounce on the shimmering blue seas, or when staring at the stars in the dark night, or perhaps when you see the curls children laughing while enjoy eating coconut meat.

RED ISLAND BANYUWANGI IS SO AMAZING

Red Island is the one of the unique beach in Banyuwangi that popular among the community of East Java. Also, is one of the preferred destinations for foreign tourists especially sport lovers surfing (surfing). Red Island Beach, locals often refer to it as Pulo Merah, located in Subdistricts Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi. Although called "Red Island", one of the attractions in these Countries have indeed white sand is somewhat browned. But when the dry season comes, the coastal area it will look reddish.

Red Island Beach Banyuwangi has its uniqueness on a small hill just off shore. Against the backdrop of a ridge 200 yards and this is what causes the reddish-colored beach is known as the Red Island Beach. This Hill is surrounded by the green plants that are able to cover the color red. You can climb the Hill on when sea water is receding. In addition, there are coral rocks around this small hill.

The existence of these beaches also could not escape the mystical stories and myths around it. Red Island beach it is believed by some people to have deposits of gold. There is also which relates that there was a spike of Earth that can be found in the mountain that is located across the street from the beach. The other myth is a story that anyone can enter a cave in Red Island, will gain sustenance in abundance. There is also which relates that there was a red glow that is causing this red beach so that eventually was named Red Island Beach.

This coastal area is also being supported with good facilities, including umbrella and sun loungers for rent by the Manager. There are a number of hotels and accommodation facilities in the coastal area of Banyuwangi on this one. Red Island beach is in line with the beaches of Plengkung. You can relax on the beach while enjoying the coastal breeze and watching the beautiful panoramanya. With a long coastline of up to 3 km coral rocks on the beach, this adds an exotic addition to pikatnya power bebukitan green that looks beautiful. At noon, you can see the beauty of sunset (sunset) on the coast of the island of red. Sunset on the beach of this charm is beautiful. The area around the beach is clean with a smooth sand texture. This is because, some among the travel connoisseur considers the Red Island Beach as a wonderful combination of Kuta Beach, Legian, and Seminyak in Bali.

Red Island beach in Banyuwangi is one that is well known in East Java. This beach as one of the preferred tourist destinations interesting family, is also a favorite place to enjoy the sunset and winds typical of the coast, take pictures, play sand, Sun, and so on. For admission to a coastal location, you must pay the cost of the entrance ticket to the Red Island Beach is Rp 2,500 per person.

Many foreign tourists and no less well among domestic Red Island beaches for surfing purposes. Waves on the Red Island Beach is touted as one of the best in East Java and Indonesia making it suitable for surfing. Several international surfing event ever held in this beach. High sea waves can be seen on medio April-May and September-December. You can learn how to surf on the beaches of the island with an elevation of Red waves that range from 2 to 5 ft.

One of most spectacular scenery of this place is when the sunset comes where you can find beautiful panorama: a reddish-orange shining sky which shine behind the Red Island. That will be a beautiful moment for everyone who see it. For you who loves photography, don't forget to prepare your camera to capture that beautiful moment.

Another reason why people love to come here is because this beach has great waves to surfing as well as Plengkung Beach (G-Land). The waves on this Red Island different with Plengkung Beach's waves which has strong waves and only suitable for professional surfer. Red Island got cool n safety waves which suitable for beginner to amateur surfer with approximately two meters height. This place also becomes a new destination for both domestic and international surfers. There was the first international surf competition held in this beach on May 24-26th, 2013, "Red Red Island Banyuwangi International Surf Competition 2013

Green belt (green belt0) which encircle along the coast, become a great barrier for a safer area for the Tsunami disaster that ever occurred here, in 1993. But the enormity of the disaster was almost obliterate the beauty of the island. But now Red Island rebounded with its trademark: the red soil. Remarkably, the place is clean of trash and you can find some colorful shells.

Not enough to enjoy the beauty of the red beach, visitors might enjoy watching a professional surfer who tried to conquer the waves of the Red Island. With its 4-5 meters high wave, it makes Red Island frequently visited by tourists from France, Germany, and Australia.

RED ISLAND BANYUWANGI

LET'S ADVENTURE TO BROMO MOUNTAIN TOURISM

Bromo Mountain is one of incredible mountain in Indonesia and spending the time in the morning here becomes a dream for anyone. Why? Because you will feel the tranquil atmosphere, cool temperature, wonderful scenery and local tradition that has been preserved as eternal attraction. Bromo Mountain is also an ideal tourist destination for you to relax and refresh your mind. Most of visitors who visit Bromo Mountain has a desire to see the sunrise. They so excited to come because the mountain is an active volcano and has elevation about 2.393 meters above the sea surface.

This place is located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, in the eastern city of Malang. The beauty of this mountain has attract many visitors from many countries in the world. Watching the sunrise is an interesting event. The visitors are willing to wait from 05.00 am facing east, in order to not lose this special moment. You also do not always get to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the sun sphere. First, the sun looks like a blotter matches, slowly enlarge until it formed a complete circle and enlighten. So we can see the mountains surrounded.

After watching the sunrise, you can go back down of Mount Pananjakan and go to Mount Bromo. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. You will pass through the sea of sand which covers 10 square kilometers. Arid areas filled with sand and only a little dry grasses grow there. Wind, making the sand fly and can make it difficult for you to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can’t use the vehicle. Instead, you should hire a horse or when you feel powerful, you can choose to walk with the challenges of the scorching sun, the distance, and the flying dust. When you arrive at the foot of Bromo and want to see the crater, you have to climb about 250 stairs. At the top, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke. You also can look down and see the sea of sand with a temple in the middle. It’s really incredibly and extraordinary scenery that we can enjoy!

For you who love adventure, the mountain becomes one of the best destinations in Indonesia you may not miss because it offers you an amazing panorama and unique culture. The accommodations to Bromo Mountain is quite adequate. If you come here in Kesada month (a name of local month), you will see Kesada ritual. It is the ceremony to send the harvests into the crater of Bromo Mountain and usually it is managed from August to September. 

Local resident that is recognized as Tengger tribe believes that Bromo is a sacred mountain. That is why they organize Kesada ceremony once a year. The center of the ceremony is located in the temple at the northern foot of the mountain. Then, the ceremony will be continued to the peak of Bromo. Hundred participants would join and the ceremony will be held from night till midnight every full moon.

Bromo have known by all of visitor of the worlds. They come to Bromo to watch the sunrise. The visitor also can look down to the crater that full of its smoke, and feel the cold of the air, is probably could only be done in Bromo. Our eyes will also completed by the sea of sand that the way to reach Bromo’s peak. The main gate to the sea of sand and mount Bromo is through Cemorolawang. This is the most crowded visiting area, espesially on holidays. There are many kinds activities that could be carried on this area such as; Camping, watching the scenery, horse riding to sea of sand or walking. To get to the peak Bromo with its largely open crater, which belch of smoke expelling from its bottom. 

Mount Bromo has settled by Tenggerese for about thousands years. They who are good of God follower and always do their custom strickly, has historical relationship with Majapahit. The Antropologist from our country or other country are interesting to do some research, because the Tenggerese are strickly in keeping custom for centuries, without influenced by world’s change. So there so many version of the unique of Tenggerese in Probolinggo, it can be in the forth of tale, folktale, serat and kidung, legend and science report. 

As a good follower of God, which have Hinduism belief, they have many kinds of traditional ceremony such as; marriage ceremony, Entas-entas, Wilujengan Karo, Wilujengan Kapat, Wilujengan Kapitu, Wilujengan Kawolu, Wilujengan Kasanga, Wilujengan Kasada. Those of ceremony are lead by a person who supposed to have a magic power to make a communication with powerful things (roh halus) that called ‘Dukun’.  However, the ancestor of Tenggerese are married couple named Rara Anteng (Teng) and Jaka Seger (Ger). The combination of the two syllables were than abbreviated as Tengger. They had not child for some years, then they decided to had a meditation. They orayed to God in order that he granted their wish. 

One day there is aa misterious voice that said: that one day when Sang Hyang Widhi (God) wanted to give them children, one of them had to sacrifice to Bromo Crater (Bromo Mountain). Many days later, Rara Anteng birth her first son named Tumenggung Klewung, then followed by other children and they had 25 children. Firstly, they didn’t want to sacrifice one of their children, but they had a sign from Bromo that they must to keep the promise. Finally, their last son named Raden Kusuma had take by Bromo crater as a requirement for Dewata Sang Hyang Agung (God). Next, the misterious voice of Raden Kusuma gave an order to provide half of the harvest to be sent to Raden Kusuma in Bromo Crater every Full Moon at 14th, Kasada month. 

Because of that, every full moon at 14th in Kasada Month, people sent Raden Kusuma many kinds of harvest in Bromo mountain. That ceremony, which called “Yadnya Kasada” becomes a tradition (custom) that held up to know.

BALURAN NATIONAL PARK SITUBONDO IS LITTLE SAVVANA IN AFRICA

The best adventure in savvana, you can enjoy in Situbondo. No need to go to Africa, Indonesia has the best one.It is called as Baluran national park.

Baluran National Park is located in Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia. It has a relatively dry climate and mainly consists of savanna (40%), as well as lowland forests, mangrove forests and hills, with Mount Baluran (1,247m) as its highest peak.

In stark contrast to the lush green scenery found elsewhere on the island of Java, the Baluran National Park, located on the east-most edge of Java, consists predominantly of open savannahs, where wildlife roam free. Here one can watch grazing, the large Javan water buffaloes called “banteng”, small Java mouse deer known as “kancil”, peacocks strutting about displaying their colorful plumage, eagles flying overhead and macaques fishing for crabs with their tails.

Baluran National Park is situated at the north-eastern extremity of Java, close to the islands of Bali and Madura. The park is bordered by the Madura Strait to the north, the Bali Strait to the east, the river Bajulmati (Wonorejo village) to the west and the river Klokoran (Sumberanyar village) to the south.

This park is a forest preservation area that covers about 25,000 hectares of the north coast of East Java. The park offers some great scenery and has organised safari activities. Safari is a much misused term in Asian travel circles but in this case it is appropriate - there is something very African about the savannah grasslands of Baluran. Of the three large national parks in East Java, this is the easiest reached and by far the easiest to travel around.

During the dry season, the land parches and water becomes scarce, while when it rains, water slides over the black alluvial land with little being absorbed, forming water pools especially along the Park’s southern part that connects Talpat with Bama Beach.

when you visit Baluran during the rainy season, you will see ample water holes, but during this time the Banteng and the wild bulls prefer to wander in the forests, although other animals like peacocks, mouse deer, and wild fowl do come out and can still be observed.

Baluran National Park boasts 444 species of trees, some unique to the area like the widoro bukol (Ziziphus rotundifolia), mimba (Azadirachta indica), and pilang (Acacia leucophloea). These plants are able to adapt to dry conditions when others have long wilted. Other trees also remaining green are the candle trees or kemiri (Aleurites moluccana), gebang (Corypha utan), api-api (Avicennia sp), the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), gadung(Dioscorea hispida), kendal (Cordia obliqua), manting (Syzygium polyanthum), and kepuh (Sterculia foetida).

 Additionally, Baluran is habitat to 155 types of birds, among which are the rare fire kite (Hirundo rustica), the red forest fowl (Gallus gallus), kangkareng (Anthracoceros convecus), hornbills (Buceros rhinoceros), tuwuk or asian tuwur  (Eudynamys scolopacea), peacocks  (Pavo muticus), and herons (Leptoptilos javanicus).

There are several activities that you can do in this park such as: - Safari Forest - forest adventure - Diving and snorkeling - Mountain hiking and mount climbing - Hill walking - Beach adventure to watch the fishermen's daily activities and seed seekers - Canoeing, rowing or boating until you the Fresh Water Gulf, Sejile Gulf and Bilik Beach.

A safari trip to Baluran is indeed a precious journey.

BEAUTIFUL G-LAND PLENGKUNG BEACH

G-Land, also known as Plengkung Beach, is an internationally renowned surf break situated on the Grajagan Bay, Alas Purwo National Park, East Java, Indonesia about half a day by road from the popular tourist destinations of Bali. G-Land is most commonly reached via boat charter from Bali.

The waves of G-Land are  considered 2^nd best waves in the world after Hawaii only. But, whereas, Hawaii offers  constant waves all year, the peak of waves in Plengkung Beach occur predominantly  between the months of April to August. Besides Plengkung and Hawaii, similar waves can be found only in Australia and South Africa.

Plengkung is known as one of the best surfing beaches in the world. The word of “G” in “G-Land” derives from Grajagan, the name of the bay where the huge waves were found at the south of the Banyuwangi. It is surrounded by virgin tropical land forest. G lad offers the worlds most demanding surfing sport, and recommended for professional surfers only. May to October is the best time for surfing. No doubt it is a world of surfer paradise. Most surfers start from Bali, take an overland to Banyuwangi and directly to National Park of Alas Purwo, G-Land or cross the Grajagan Bay to Plengkung beach where the waves challenge invite the surfers. However it is not recommended for novices

The wind at G-Land blows offshore between the months of April and September, which also happens to be when the swells are at their largest and most consistent. Since the swells are generated by low pressure systems circling Antarctica, their regularity coincides with the passage of these lows. So, the swell arrive in pulses, each lasting for a couple of days, with a couple of days between each swell.

Waves tend to be bigger and better at high tide, so it's best to plan a surf trip for the week following a full or new moon, since this is when the tide is high during the middle of the day.

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