Danau Gunung Tujuh (Seven Lakes Mountain), Highest in Southeast Asia

 Natural conditions are still virgin and beautiful, making Seven Mountain Lake as the most favorite tourist attraction in Kerinci regency and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, it is situated at an altitude of 1996 meters above sea level, making this lake as the highest lake in Southeast Asia.Although sweat pouring, a group of students from a school in River Full, Kerinci, Jambi Province, look cheerful.Eagerly, they continue to set foot climb. Occasionally the group, led by one of their teachers were taking a break to recover stamina.

That was the atmosphere in the region of Mount Kerinci in the school holiday season some time ago. Many students who choose to fill the party with the holidays make the climb to the summit of Mount Kerinci, which is the highest active volcano in Indonesia.

For the climber, to climb to Mount Kerinci with a peak at an altitude of 3805 meters above sea level (asl) mcmang tiring, but it also becomes a challenge. Although looks so close from the back of one of the Seven Mountains, the road to the summit of Mount Kerinci quite winding. The slope of the route of the trail that ascends to reach 50-60 degrees so the stamina drain.
However, fatigue seemed to vanish when you arrive at the location of existing tourist destinations in the region of Mount Seven, which is a lake called Lake Mount Seven. In addition to its natural beautiful, panoramic view on the lake are included in the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) is so beautiful.

In addition to doing the climb, not a few visitors who come just to enjoy the natural atmosphere at the foot of the mountain. Every weekend, many climbers amateur (read: tourists, red) which rose to the Seventh Mountain Lake.They not only come from Kerinci, but also tourists who come from outside the area. No wonder every Saturday-Sunday, many of the tents standing around camp guardhouse. Tourism is bcrjarak approximately 51 km from the River Full, the capital of Kerinci district.

Highest in Southeast Asia

Scientifically, Seven Mountain Lake is a volcanic lake formed by volcanic activity in the past. Has a length of about 4.5 km and a width of 3 km, the lake at an altitude of 1996 meters above sea level is the highest lake in Southeast Asia.

 For lovers of nature as well as adventure tours, Seven Mountain Lake is a favorite tourist attraction in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. In addition to the beautiful natural panorama, the lake is surrounded by six mountains, the Upper Mount Tebo with a height of 2525 meters above sea level, Mount Hulu Sangir (2330 m asl), Mandura Iron Mountain (2418 m asl), Mount Basil (2230 m asl), MountJar Bake (2469 meters above sea level), and Mount Seven (2732 m asl) the highest peak.

Not only that, as the region became one of the centers of biodiversity, Seven Mountain Lake is also frequently visited by lovers and researchers of flora and fauna. In this area live many kinds of unique wildlife such as tigers TNKS

Sumatran (Panthers tigru surnatrensis), gibbon, sun bear, wild boar, tapir, bcrmacam birds, and various species of butterflies. Plants that live in this region also varied with the belle of the various types of natural orchids and flowers semar bag.

Another charming scenery that can be enjoyed in this region is Mount Seven Falls. Waterfall with a height of tens of meters was sourced from the Lake Mountain Seven.Visitors who want to reach this waterfall can be through paths not far from the former homestead resort near the guardhouse at the foot of the mountain.

There are several alternative route to Lake Mountain Seven. One of them, and most widely implemented is through a gate in the village of Pos TNKS Pelompek, District Kayu Aro, Kerinci District. In the village altitude is 1,600 meters above sea level the air was cool, especially because the wind is always blowing hard. So visitors are advised to bring jackets or sweaters.

As the mountains in general, at night, the air temperature around the post this climb was very cold. Without wearing a thick jacket, socks, and a thick blanket, do not expect to sleep well because of the cold air. The cold wind that blew was bone-chilling.

For visitors who want to climb to Lake Mount seven more in the morning, can take advantage of people's houses around the post. Dwelling house as well as a homestay can be booked before the day of arrival, or on the day of arrival it also if by chance there are no visitors to stay. In addition to around the post, visitors can also stay at some homestay in the village of grit Tuo located a few kilometers from Pelompek.

With all the beauty of nature which he kept, Seven Mountain Lakes region is still intact and looks sustainable, because it has not disturbed the hands of ignorant. This condition is not separated from the Hall TNKS messages that constantly remind visitors not to take, catch, or bring the biodiversity of this region possessed.

Source : http://liburan.info/content/view/433/43/lang,indonesian/

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Raja Ampat Island

The archipelago is located in the remote West Papua. This region save a million beauty beneath the sea. Raja Ampat marine tourism is known as one of the 10 best dive sights in the world. Charm and richness of the underwater world, a mainstay of the island of Raja Ampat through competitive world of tourism in Indonesia and the world through diving tours that can be done in this eastern part of Indonesia.

 The islands are a result of the division of the district of Sorong regency since 2003. District has a population of 31,000 inhabitants including 610 islands with four large islands, namely Pulau Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. Of the 610 islands, only 35 islands are inhabited.With an area of ​​about 46,000 km2, only 6,000 km2 of land, while the remainder is 40 000 km2 of ocean. The islands are unspoiled and beautiful sea is still making a direct tourists hooked.

The archipelago is generally the community of traditional fishermen who live in small villages are located far apart and different islands. They are a friendly community welcoming guests from outside, especially if we bring a gift for them in the form of nuts or candies. This product is a kind of 'peace pipes indian' in Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat is the Islands District, which has the region's best coral reefs in Indonesia. Marine waters of Raja Ampat mostly covered by corals that have not been disturbed so that it becomes a haven for fish as foraging and breeding.The archipelago consists of a unique miniature environments, ranging from penelukan (embayment) are shaded with a large intake of fresh water, until the broad expanse of coral reef islands (atoll-atoll) tall. In some places like the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without the diving and the adaptation itself, these corals can still be alive even though they remained in the open air and exposed to direct sunlight.

One of the best dive sites in the area of ​​Raja Ampat is Kofiau Island. Under the sea, more dazzling panorama.Many international underwater photographers capture the charm of the sea Raja Ampat. Because the area of ​​many islands and narrow straits, then most of the dive at a certain time has strong currents. It allows also to perform a drift dive, dive, following a strong flow of water is very clear with her through the collection of fish.According to Anton Suebu, Manager of The Nature Conservancy Raja Ampat, based on research, in the area of ​​Raja Ampat at least there are more than five hundred species of fish. To preserve the underwater park in Raja Ampat Islands, the government has set Waigeo sea area around the South, which includes the island of Gam, Mansuar Island, Yeben Group and Trunk Group Pele, as a marine wildlife sanctuary covering an area of ​​60 thousand hectares.

To visit this island is not too difficult although it takes considerable time and cost. We can use the airlines from Jakarta to Sorong via Menado for 6 hours of flight. From Sorong, the city is quite large and quite complete facilities for exploring options Raja Ampat there are two, with a boat tour or stay at the resort pinisi Papua Diving. Although most tourists who come to the Raja Ampat today are the divers, the actual location is attractive also for non-diving tourists as it also has white sandy beaches are very beautiful group of islands stunning karst nan and unique flora and fauna.Source : http://capsulx368.blogspot.com/2010/10/wisata-bahari-kepulauan-raja-ampat.html

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Tiga Warna Lake (Three Colour Lake)

Approximately three-hour trip from the town of Maumere, Sikka regency of East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT), reached by a rented car through the winding roads, ravines and cliffs, as well as road conditions are not smooth. Was exhausting and challenging, especially the trip made in the early hours. But it all vanished after entering the village of Moni, the village closest to the Lake Flores. Mothers offer Lio woven fabric that is sold at the foot of Mount Flores is the visitor car parking lake. Woven Lio is one of the local potential of local communities that are sold to tourists. Lake Flores colors constantly changing. Changes that could have been caused by mineral content, the influence of biota types of moss and rocks in the crater. For local people that the color change has its own meaning.

Moni village situated in the Village Koanara, District Wolowaru, Ende within 13 miles of Lake Flores. From Moni only takes about 45 minutes to reach the lip of Lake Flores. Promptly at 8:15 pm, after crossing the trail about a mile, we arrived at the mouth of Lake Flores.
Lake three colors at the top of the crater of Mount Flores who became one of the wonders of this world, really charming with beauty and mystery that are stored on top of the mountain as high as 1690 meters above sea level.
Flores is a combination of the words keli meaning mountain and the quality of the means to boil. Flores is one of the few areas that is very popular tourist destination on the island of Flores, in addition to Komodo, Bena traditional kampong, and the beautiful Marine Park Riung. Volcanic lake is considered magical and mysterious as the third color of the lake is changing, with the passage of time. Earlier this lake is the color of red, white, and blue.
In mid-2006 several changes occurred primarily for two adjacent lakes namely Lake Spirits Youth (Tiwu nua muri ko'o fai) and Spirit Lake soothsayer (Tiwu ata polo). Spirit Lake Youth previously green, in June last year had turned blue. While Lake soothsayer or Evil People who previously dark brown discolored slightly reddish.

A separate lakes, Lake Spirits Parents (Tiwu Ata Mbupu) remain dark green / moss. However, last December when updates visit to the lake Lake Youth Spirits are green again, The Evil Lake to dark blue, and Lake Parents become blackish brown. Lake water color Flores is the mystery of nature.Morning is the best time to watch the Lake Flores. Shortly before noon, let alone the late afternoon, the lake is usually shrouded in fog that blocked the view. That's why the tourists usually stay in the village of Moni and the new left Kelimutu early days. Flores is located approximately 66 kilometers from the city of Ende and 83 kilometers from the town of Maumere.
From Maumere can use a rental vehicle for travel around Rp 600,000 Maumere-Flores-Maumere. Travel time can be determined and visitors can reach the top of Flores. For a cheaper cost of Maumere can use public bus at a cost of Rp 25,000, but only up to the village of Moni, but it is difficult to get a bus that arrived early morning in the village so that should stay in place. There should also rent a private car or motorcycle taxis to reach the top of the lake.

"If the rental vehicle, visitors can stop at several traditional villages and trips arranged according to agreement. Usually one way to go home, it took eight hours at a price of Rp 600,000. This time is already more than enough including two full hours to enjoy Lake Flores and surrounding areas," said Yanca Paul, the driver who usually rented his personal vehicle.
Apart from Maumere, Flores also can be reached from Ende using intercity bus or rental vehicle, with the price and travel time is relatively not much different.

A cottage of wood is one of the alternative accommodation in the village of Moni before or after visiting Lake Flores. Rates are relatively cheap and attractive natural scenery is a pleasure for tourists with limited funds. Flores is believed to also as a place bersemayamnya human spirits. The lake is visible in the figure is the ghost of the old lake (Tiwu Ata Mbupu) located separately from the other two lakes are huddled together.
To stay in Kampung Moni there are around 20 homestays run by residents with tariff Rp 25,000-Rp 50,000 per night. Government-owned cottage fare of Rp 75,000-Rp 85,000. Flores area surrounded by forest with rare flora found in the area of ​​Flores. There are pine, cypress, redwood and edelweiss. While the existing fauna such as deer, wild boar, pheasant and eagle.
What is seen today is not much different from the situation 15 years ago when updates visit the region. There is little difference, if 15 years ago vehicles visitors can reach the lip of the lake, this time the vehicle can only be arrived at the foot of the mountain and it took 30 minutes walk to the magical lake lip.
Local people believe that the Flores sacred mountain and give fertility to the surrounding nature. In some occasions there is usually a local ceremony and give offerings to the "spirit" that keeps the region.

The third broad lake was approximately 1.051 million square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters of water. Antardanau boundary is a narrow stone wall prone to landslides. The wall has a steep 70-degree angle with a height between 50 to 150 meters.

Kelimutu had erupted in 1886 and left three crater-shaped lake and designated as a national park since February 26, 1992. Flores is also a good place for those who like hiking and enjoying the tropical mountain village region.

Source: liburan.info 

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Bromo Mountain

Volcanoes, turn off at once beautiful. An alloy that has attracted tourists to come and explore it. Lonely Planet contains some of the most impressive volcanoes in the world. Apparently, Mount Bromo in Indonesia is one of the list. Here's a list of the volcano.
Mount Hekla, Iceland. Besides called "Gateway to Hell" or entrance to hell. Last bererupsi in 2010.
Hekla means "Hooded one" because the mountain is covered with clouds so as if veiled by clouds. The volcano is erupting pretty much is every 10 years. The mountain is actually comfortable to climb.

Sure feel tired climbing this mountain, but it will pay off when you arrive at the snow-capped mountain peaks. If you are into this mountain in the winter, snowmobile tours there will be upward.
Mount St. Helens, United States. On May 18, 1980, eruption of this volcano bererupsi and creating a crater 1.5 kilometers wide at its northern side. In the vicinity of the mountain, there are a number of tracks for hiking. Climbers who want to the summit must obtain a permit.

Mount Pinatubo, Philippines. After about 600 years is considered as a mountain to die, in 1991, Mount Pinatubo volcanic produced one of the biggest shocks in the 20th century. At that time, he burst the stone dust up to 40 kilometers into the sky and causing it to collapse the head of the mountain almost as high as 300 kilometers.
The new road which can be accessed by pedestrians to climb can be started from Santa Juliana. This place is also a place of pilgrimage every year on 30 November, as a warning of eruption.
Mount Paricutan, Mexico. Paricutan is one of the youngest mountains on earth. When World War II, an eruption occurred in the middle of cornfields. Lava flows up to about 20 square kilometers and hit two villages. Now, the view remains of two villages that the village church tower just visible protruding from the lava that has been frozen.
Trip down the mountain can be done on foot or by horse to ride to the summit. But the views of former lava flow is very intriguing. You can run and jump in the sand mountain.

White Island, New Zealand. White Island has bererupsi constantly over the past three decades. This island can be visited by boat or helicopter from Whakatane. When landing at the Bay Crater, you will see a number of distinctive features of this mountain is very interesting.
Stromboli, Italy. Known as the "Lighthouse of the Mediterranean" as a permanent eruption. Stromboli is a part of the Aeolian Islands, an archipelago of seven volcanic peak which lies off the northern coast of Sicily.
The most remarkable of these islands are Stromboli, bererupsi regularly with dust, steam, and rock. Then the same immediately and dropped into the lava flows to the Mediterranean Sea.
The best place to see Stromboli is on a fishing boat at dusk. To get to the Aeolian Islands can use the ferry from Naples and Milazzo in Sicily.
Soufriare Hills, Montserrat, Caribbean. Soufriare Hills again after over 4 centuries bererupsi ie in 1995. After returning calm over the next decade, in January 2007, this volcano erupted again, and clouds of ash blanketed the island. If you want to the island, there is the observatory is open to visitors.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has two active volcanoes. In the midst of scenery of the crater and cinder cones, high hills with rocks, sea of ​​lava has hardened. You can pay to watch the lava flow.
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. In 1994, twin volcanoes around Rabaul erupted and the many tourists who consider it the largest eruption in the Pacific. The eruption destroyed the airport and covered most of the city with a thick rain of ash.
The last eruption has led to the relocation of the provincial capital of Kokopo. If you want to visit there, tourists can sail which are held twice a week from Rabaul to Lae.
Mount Bromo, Indonesia. During the 20th century, this mountain has erupted 3 times at regular intervals with the largest eruption occurred in 1974 and the last eruption occurred in this year, 2011.
You can hire a horse or jeep ride to cross the sea of ​​sand toward the top of Bromo and Bromo. Amid the sea of ​​sand Bromo large temple there with a typical Javanese architecture that cater for the local Hindu temple.

Souce: travel.kompas.com

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Senggigi Beach

KOMPAS.com - the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), to say the tourist paradise of nature. In this place, lots of natural wealth that you can enjoy its beauty from pegununungan, tropical forests, to the exotic beaches that lie on all sides of this island. One is the famous beach of Senggigi Beach, Lombok Barat.

Directly overlooking the sea towards the Straits of Lombok, Senggigi Beach became one of the center of nautical tourism on the island of Lombok. Waves of the sea is calm and the gently sloping coastal areas to be a fun place to swim while enjoying views of Mount Agung (Bali Island) are visible from this place. Come twilight start over, lying on the sand, looking tanned Senggigi sunset becomes an unforgettable experience.
The fresh air plus views of the sky that gives color finest blend of blue, orange, white, reddish adds exoticism to this beach. The most suitable place to enjoy the sunset at the beach is a headland near the Senggigi Beach Hotel. There, there are ladders that can be used for lounging while enjoying the sun began to hide. Malimbu region can also be a place to see sunset in Senggigi of altitude.
 









Can also look for another spot such as behind Santosa Beach Hotel. In this place, tend to be more quiet than the cape Senggigi Beach Hotel. Tourists can also see the activities of the fishermen who began parking his boat on the beach. Also provided the wooden chairs and a beach volleyball court.
During the afternoon, young children Lombok usually start arriving from all directions to gather and enjoy the view of the sun that sank at around 18:30 pm. At that time, the position of the sun right in the middle so that its rays bounced flawlessly across the sea Senggigi. Accompanied with warm roasted corn, young children seem Lombok is soluble in the beautiful coastal scenery.





Although somewhat a tourist area that has been growing very rapidly, Senggigi beach is still pretty clean. Under lautanya scenery has also been mentioned is still very beautiful. You can do snorkeling activities here.
Not only the views of the beach is the main attraction area of ​​Senggigi, but also entertainment centers are scattered along this beach until the early hours. Starting from the cafes, seafood restaurants, karaoke bars to be very easy to meet.
Transportation and Lodging in Senggigi
Senggigi Beach is quite easy to achieve because it is a tourist area that has developed in Lombok. In addition, the distance is only about 12 kilometers northwest of Mataram can be reached by car or motorcycle rental. To hire a car and driver tariff about Rp 300,000 for an eight-hour trip. As for motorcycles which is about Rp 100,000. Other means of transportation that can be used towards Mataram Senggigi of the Blue Bird or Express taxis that charge could reach Rp 30000-40000.
If you want to use public transportation of Mataram, will be very difficult. Because, in the city of Mataram public transportation more visible is a taxi or motorcycle taxi. If you still want to use public transport, you can ride a motorcycle taxi to Ampenan. From there, you can climb bemo (a kind of public transportation) is already available from 06:00 with a rate of $ 1,500 to the Senggigi.
If you plan to stay in the area of ​​Senggigi many options that you can live in hotels ranging from five star hotels like Hotel Sheraton Senggigi to the jasmine-class hotels and lodgings are widely spread in this region. For jasmine grade hotels and lodgings, the tariff per night which is about Rp 80,000-Rp 150,000 per night .

Source: travel.kompas.com

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Parai Tenggiri Beach at Bangka Belitung

At first, people Sungailiat call this beach as a beach Hakok, and then as Alu beach. Parai beach is the most beautiful beaches parked right at the east coast of the island of Bangka. Since the first when he was called Hakok, this beach is the most popular area for visit by the local community. There are many rocks on this beach, like a very beautiful natural decorations. This beach has a resort with 4 star hotel that is Parai Beach Resorts. Is the only area beach tourism destination of international class proud island farts. Almost all facilities are available, ranging from accommodation, restaurant, bar and grill, cafe, swimming pool, even sports and leisure.

 
At the left end of the beach, there is a cluster of rocks in order with the slick and on call Rock Island. At night, visitors can relax while enjoying a delicious meal and a drink bar, while listening to the crashing waves that hit the rocks without stopping. Access to get there via a bridge with lamp lighting along the edge of the right and left. Visitors can walk to the Rock Island while enjoying views of the sea and the waves.

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The Beauty of Karimun Jawa Island

Hearing the word beach and sea, must have crossed your mind that is Bali, but without us knowing it is still a lot of beach and sea in Indonesia that has not been touched by human hands nosy, and still maintained its sustainability.

Karimun Java, with exceptional scenic beauty, as well as the sea and beaches that invite admiration, presenting exciting tours of nature that is no less than the island of gods.

Karimun Java is a beach area that consists of 27 small islands in the southern island of Java. Karimun Javanese beauty make this area become nature reserves or national parks are protected by the government.

Many people who want to eliminate the fatigue of city life by visiting the beautiful beaches, Karimun Java can certainly be one option that fit perfectly. Tours are offered a special distinction from other beach resort.

Marine tourism
Karimun Java is suitable as a place to relieve stress, especially for you a true adventurer, because in this place a lot of sea travel is very interesting to try.
Wreck Dive
For you fans of diving and have a soul adventurer, dive tourism is encouraged to try this one. Various tension you would find in an instant. When you start your dive will be greeted by even shipwrecks that have long sunk beneath the sea surface. The atmosphere was very quiet and mysterious, the pillars of the ship looks rusty iron over time, and many are also coral reefs (soft coral) colorful exquisite struggling to survive and grow steadily.
These wrecks visible split in two, like in the movie Titanic wreck a glory known throughout the world. The length of the ship was almost equal to ferry ships that exist in Indonesia. When diving and see the wreck below sea level, you'll feel like Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in the movie Fool's Gold when they search for treasure. Wow!

Even more interesting, in addition to air-diving fun and conquer various challenges, you can also get knowledge about the history of Indonesia. It is said that a coal freighter owned by the Dutch fleet sank in waters about 60 years ago. Mention stories circulating the vessel sank because the captain thought Karimun Islands coast of Java is Semarang, Central Java. Basic beaches in Karimun Java is relatively low making the ship ran aground and eventually sank.
Wreck dive on the island have Kemojan, one of 27 islands located in Karimun Java. Do not miss the challenge of this one, cause it's full of challenge!

Captive shark
After passing tension on the island Kemojan wreck dive, adventure tourism continues to sail to the island of Menjangan is presenting another tension would be an experience that is not less thrill. Want to know it face to face with sharks? Marine animals of this one was scary but never pass up this rare opportunity.Menjangan Island has a captive sharks. It was very interesting to see sharks are known to be very violent is located in front of our eyes. In fact not only look, for those who have the guts, try adrenalin with a sharp-toothed fish swim with them. But do not worry, there are guides who will accompany you. For a few moments you can be a friend of sharks. Very interesting is not frolic with the predatory fish.
Do not Miss It!
Many other activities can you do to fill the holiday in Karimun Java. Try it yourself!

    Sailing, water surfing and water skiing, island contained in Karimun Java very much, you can choose one of the islands to perform a variety of water attractions. Activities such as sailing, water surfing and water skiing fit for the try. Satisfaction that you get no less fun than other marine attractions.

    Sunbathing on white sand, Do not rush to Miami to sunbathe! Enough to Karimun Java and you can enjoy the sun exposure on the white sand while watching the spectacular scenery of this island.
    Snorkeling, For you lovers of the underwater world, the agenda shall be followed was snorkeling in the area of ​​Menjangan Island is famous for its coral reefs and colorful fish that inhabit it beautiful
    Durian Festival in January / March in Jepara
    Vacations Karimun Java, do not forget to stop by to Jepara, especially for those of you fans of Durian. Taste this sweet and delicious fruit!
How to get there?


    From Semarang, you can use a bus that will take as long as 1.5 hours.
    From Jepara (Port Kartini) to Karimun Java, you can ride a ferry / boat motors with long travel approximately six hours. Transportation is only there once a week (Monday).  

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