Exploring The Forest of Kalimantan

Kalimantan is famous by its forest. The Wain River Protected Forest is one of  virgin forests in Kalimantan. It is located in the northern part of Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Wain River Protected Forest is a conservation and research area teeming with diverse life forms and extraordinary tourism potential. This is lowland forest with three forest types, marsh forest, dipterocarp forest and riverine forest. The forest area was first designated a covered forest by the Sultan of Kutai Kingdom in 1934. In 1988, the Forestry Minister designated a further 6100 hectares at Wain River as protected forest. The Wain River Protected Forest serves as a source of clean water for both residents of Balikpapan and the needs of the oil industry. This lowland forest covers a limited area, yet is home to many creatures rarely found elsewhere, including sun bears and no less than nine species of primates including silvery gibbons, proboscis monkey, orangutans, black leaf monkey, macaques and many more. This forest is also the habitat of many birds and insect species.

In addition, The forest also contains many lowland plant species, including several rare species, such as various type of pitcher plants and Balikpapan ginger which is found only in this forest. Wain River Protected Forest is so dense that its very easy to get lost if you are not accompanied by a forest ranger.

This 8 kilometers trail takes five or six hour and takes you through a large part of the Wain River Protected Forest ecotourism area with the possibility of encountering orangutans and sun bears, there are around 60 sun bears in the forest. Another, even more challenging trail takes at least two days.

Galunggung Mountain

Galunggung Mountain a category strato volcano (volcano-like cone) with a height of 2167 meters above sea level (asl) or about 1820 feet above the plains of Tasikmalaya. Historically, the mountain which occupies an area approximately 275 miles of this had erupted several times. First erupted on October 18, 1882 and last erupted on April 5, 1982.



Last eruption vulcanian vertical type (such as the eruption of an atomic bomb mushroom), which outporing reached 20 kilometers into the sky. The eruption was also accompanied by bursts of piroclastic (fine dust) that rained Tasikmalaya, Garut, Cianjur, Bandung and other cities located within 100 kilometers from Galunggung Mountain.
In the area of Galunggung Mountain there are two favorite attractions, the Crater Lake and bath Cipanas. From the entrance, visitors who want to take the path of the location of the crater to the left. While visitors to the Baths Cipanas will take the path to the right.
To get to the location of Crater Lake, visitors will pass through approximately 620 stairs that was one of favorite places to take pictures. To reach the bottom of the crater, the visitor must go down about 100 meters. On the basis of crater, visitors can enjoy the natural charm of the exotic, take pictures, and fishing various types of freshwater fish Crater Lake.

At that location there are also rivers of the catchment of Lake Crater, caves, tunnels and water to the River Cibanjaran Cikunir, and mosques. That said, the mosque used to be in the area is high. However, his position changed in the bottom of the crater as it is today due to the eruption of Galunggung Mountain in 1982.
At night, from the lips of crater, visitors can see the beauty of twinkling lights Tasikmalaya City and surrounding areas.
Location Cipanas bath not so far from the entrance and is accessible by foot. In the area of 3 hectares have two locations baths, each managed by local government and Perhutani. In this area there are swimming pools, bathrooms, and hot tub water. Except that, in this region visitors can also enjoy the beauty of a charming waterfall.
In addition to Crater Lake and bath Cipanas, in the region also have wanawisata (forest tourism), which has about 120 hectares area managed Perhutani. This region is temperate cool, fresh air, and shade, so is well suited to be a place to relax with your family or camping.

Galunggung Mountain located in District Sukaratu, Tasikmalaya District, West Java Province, Indonesia. Located about 20 kilometers southwest of Tasikmalaya. Visitors who use personal vehicles to direct access to the parking lot area of Galunggung Mountain. For visitors using public transport, and come from outside of Tasikmalaya, should get off at Bus Terminal Tasikmalaya. Then, proceed up the Terminal-city transportation department Galunggung-Singaparna with the cost of about USD 4,000, s / d 5,000, – per person (2008 data). In addition to the transportation of the city, visitors can also use a motorcycle taxi or car pick-ups.

In this area there are various facilities, such as a spacious parking area and safe, mosques, cafes, children’s play facilities, swimming pool, hot tub, arena shows, camping ground, shelter, shelters, and centers of souvenirs and snacks .
Visitors who want to stay no need to worry because in some tourist areas have guesthouse and hotels with various types.

Karimunjawa Islands

 

Jepara in the Central Java is one of the jumping off points for the Karimunjawa Islands. It has its own certain provincial charm and can be an interesting place to spend a day or two on your way to or from the islands. Karimunjawa is an archipelago chain of 27 pristine tropical islands off the north coast of Central Java offering a Robinson Crusoe-like escape from the world. The status of Karimunjawa as one of the preserved national marine park which has beautiful underwater view. The weather in Karimunjawa is warm, the sky is sunny and the water is clean. Karimunjawa islands are easily reached by speedboat from Semarang or Jepara. With an abundance of colorful reefs, a huge variety of fish, corals and several wrecks in the area.

The islands are quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best dive spots in Indonesia. But you don’t even have to be a diver to enjoy the sheer beauty of the place. The coral reefs are so close and plentiful that they are easy to snorkel around, in fact snorkeling can provide some of the most colorful sights. Then there are other water-sports like jet-skiing, sailboarding, fishing and water-skiing. While Karimunjawa rates among the best dive spots in the world, the truth is that it’s also an idyllic tropical escape. The whispering palm trees, the turquoise shallows of the lagoon and the white powdery sand make it. You can make your holiday as active or as relaxing as you want, the rooms are comfortable, the food is excellent.

Ubud, Bali’s Artistic and Cultural Centre

As everybody knows, Bali island is famous by its beautiful beaches and its culture. The center cultural and art in Bali is located in Ubud (a town in Bali). Ubud has grown quite a lot in recent times, but has managed to retain its unique yesteryear charm. It is famed for its tumbling paddy fields of emerald green, the artistic inspiration that seem to pour forth from the locals as well as wonderful hotel, restaurants and cultural events that cater to its visitors. Here I want to suggest you, some of best places to stay in Ubud.

Alila Manggis : this resort features contemporary architecture in harmony with natural surroundings of Bali’s east coast, a tranquil meeting point between the sea and Mount Agung (Bali’s most famous mountain). For more information visit the website : alilahotels

Alila Ubud : this resort is an enchanting hillside retreat overlooking the Ayung River, yet located only minutes away from the excitement of Ubud. Enjoy the myriad cultural surprises, art, cooking and adventure activities. This resort is located in Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar. For more information, visit the website : alilahotels

Ary’s Warung : Located in the heart of Bali, overlooking major historical temples, this place maintains their long lived reputation of providing friendly service and great food in a pleasant ambiance. Enjoy watching the daily life of Ubud Village Main St. with strolling pedestrians passing by. Balinese on their way to the village market, ceremonial procession and cultural activities, are but a few of the colorful array of the street’s activities.

West Bali National Park The Nature Tourism Place

West Bali National Park is a highly protected area in Bali, because there are a variety of endangered species of animals rare, such as bison, deer, monkeys, bats, and in particular the Bali starling. Approximately 160 species of rare animals and plants protected from the West Bali National Park is located in the western part of the island of Bali has an area of ​​77,000 hectares, to reach or exceed 10% of the total area of ​​the island of Bali. 

Amazing Pink Beach Tourism in Komodo Island

The exact location of the island of Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. The inhabitants call it the Red Beach, but is best known internationally as the beach rose. The good news again this beach is not to build something and not know where people are, empty beaches, song, singing live. Now imagine photographed onthe beach with sea water on blue graduated, green hills, blue sky, white clouds and the sand really pink! How romantic. 

There are said to pink-sand beaches are only 7 in the world, is one of them, on the island of Komodo. Pink sand is formed by pieces of red coral. But the truth is a species of microscopic animals called foraminifera amoeba is the production of red or pink on the cliff. Taking a bit of red sand beaches and white sand sample. When the waves wipe the sand and pull, then the color of the sand turned into dark pink. Cool! Grains of sand is soft and smooth, so delicious when walking or sunbathing.

The activity is presented without photos, sunbathing, swimming, or simply “leyeh-leyeh.” Funny, because not many people and business. Attention was refreshing swim. There are many hard and soft corals healthy and colorful yet. In addition, a rich fish like clown fish (aka Nemo), butterfly fish, batfish. There is a shop or restaurant, you better bring your own supplies, all picnic.

The best way to get flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo, and then rent a boat or a fishing boat from Labuan Bajo Komodo Island. Before reaching the beach pink, hiking, wild Komodo dragons live in Loh Liang try to stop. For nature lovers, scuba diving, underwater exceptional. You can follow the journey of underwater diving operators in Labuan Bajo.

Exotic Prambanan Temple Tourism in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The position of the temple in the navigation of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, near Prambanan Klaten area is incredibly beautiful building, built in the 10th century during the reign of King was two, and Rakai Rakai Bali Pikatan Tung. It rose as high as 47 feet (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the Foundation has shown the will of the temple, the Hindu triumph in the land of Java, they met. This temple is located 17 miles from the center, surrounded by an area that is now a beautiful park. 

There is a legend I always tell people about this temple in Java. Once loved a man named Bandung Bondowoso Jonggrang Roro. Because of his love, he asked Jonggrang statues Bondowoso 1000 temples in one night. The application was almost completely filled Jonggrang pounds of rice and asked the inhabitants of a great fire that creates an atmosphere like in the morning. Bondowoso has completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of 1000 because he felt betrayed.

Prambanan temple has three temples in the main courtyard, namely Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva. The three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu faith. Everyone in the East. Each main temple has accompanying temple west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma Garuda Swan. In addition, there are two temples in the corner, the temples of 4 colors and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples. The entrance to the temple of Shiva in thecenter and the tallest building, find a room in a 4 bedroom contains a statue of Shiva, while the other three bedrooms, each with a statue of Durga (Shiva’s wife), Agastya (Professor of Shiva) and Ganesha (Shiva’s son). Durga is the statue of Roro Jonggrang boasted described in the legend.

Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. Experts say the survey is similar to the Ramayana story is known through oral tradition. Another interesting point is the Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion, considered as a friendship tree of life, sustainability and the environment. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described in the accompanying half a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the wisdom of the men of the 9th century had to do with the environment. As the figure of Garuda Kalpataru is now used for other purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru is a symbol of the Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists inBali, Tri Hita Karana concept of conservation of the environment, seeing Kalpataru relief to development in this temple. The tree of life can also mountain views open to the wrist of art. Evidence that the World Prambanan relief panels.

If you are careful, you can also provide a variety of birds, this time a real bird. Prambanan reliefs of birds are so natural that biologists can identify the sex. One of them was invited to the rescue cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) problems. Well, there are many others that can be extracted at Prambanan. The best thing would be to avoid boredom. When he finally runs out, you can relax in the beautiful garden. Interested? Coming soon.