Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Mount Bromo : Tourist Attraction in East Java

mount bromo


Mount Bromo is one tourist destination in East Java. These natural attractions are located in the city of Malang, East Java. Visitors not only local tourists, even many who come from abroad. With the typical scenery makes Bromo worthy destination.

Mount Bromo is a volcano is still active and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. As a tourist attraction, Mount Bromo become attractive because of its status as a still active volcano.

For residents of Mount Bromo, Tengger tribe, Mount Brahma (Bromo), believed to be the sacred mountain. Tengger once a year held a ceremony; Yadnya Kasada or Kasodo. This ceremony is held at a temple which is under the northern foot of Mount Bromo and Mount Bromo was continued to the summit. The ceremony was held at midnight to early morning every full moon around the 14th or 15th of the month Kasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar.

mountain bromo

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Pangandaran Beach Tourism - West Java

pangandaran beach


Pangandaran is located on the southern coast of Java. Pangandaran is a small town and a subdistrict in southern Ciamis regency, West Java, Indonesia. Pangandaran is a popular tourist destination, having a beach which is considered to be one of the finest in Java and which offers excellent surfing.

Pangandaran is an old secondary forest aged between 50 - 60 years, dominated the area of natural tourist attractions Pangandaran. The rest is a primary forest remnants that are not widespread and scattered location, and a little coastal forest.

With a wide range of floranya, Pangandaran nature tourism park is a suitable habitat for the life of wild animals. Types of wildlife that can be found in this area include: Tando (long-tailed monkeys (Macaca fascicularis), langur
(Presbytis cristata), bats (Pteropus campyrus), Banteng (Bos sondaicus), Deer (Cervus timorensis) (Tragulus javanica), and porcupine (Hystrix javanica).

In addition to attractions such as natural forests and plantations, another attraction is the white sand beaches, natural caves and historical relics as well as Stone Kalde.

white sand beaches

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Nusakambangan Island

nusakambangan

Nusa Kambangan is the name of an island in Central Java is known as a place located several correctional facility (LP) ber high security in Indonesia.

To reach this island people have to cross by ferry from the port of Cilacap in particular for approximately five minutes. The ferry port of this island called Wijayapura.

Kambangan island, which has status as nature reserves, often used in addition to military training, is also a habitat for rare trees, but many have been felled illegally. Currently the remaining are mostly herbaceous plant, palm, and thickets. Pawlar timber that can only be found on the island is often stolen because once dried, has a quality equal to the wood from Borneo.

nusakambangan


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Friday, April 16, 2010

Tourism in Karanganyar : Tawangmangu

tawangmangu

Tawangmangu known as a tourist attraction on the slopes of the mountains west of Mount Lawu which can be reached by land vehicles for about an hour from the city of Surakarta (Solo).

Tawangmangu is located 40 km east of Solo, this recreational resort offers fresh weather; scenic views, swimming pools, bungalow style hotels and restaurants. A cool splendid hill resort also on the slope of mount Lawu, at about 1400 M height above sea level. The road from Solo via Karangpandan is a fine trip thru magnificent green terraced hills.

From Tawangmangu can start climbing to the summit of Mount Lawu (Pos Cemorokandang). Besides, from here there is the pass that led to the Telaga Sarangan, in Magetan through Cemorosewu.

Tawangmangu has all kind of facilities, hotel, camping ground, forest tourism, etc. The climate is fresh and one can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Other features include nearby temples, a national park and 40m in high waterfall of Grojogan Sewu.
peta lokasi tawangmangu

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Puncak Bogor - West Java, Indonesia

,Puncak Bogor

puncak bogor

Puncak Bogor, is the peak, a mountain resort in the area of Bogor regency and Cianjur Regency.

Peak area is known as cold and fresh and filled with natural mountain region, which became one of the major tourist attractions in West Java.

This area is very popular for both domestic and foreign tourists. In this area there are also places of recreation and a beautiful agrotourism, including Gunung Mas and glider.

Peak areas there are also many interesting places including the Safari Park, Flower Garden, and there is a beautiful mosque with a unique architecture that is simple and Atta'awun Mosque. In this area there are many villas and hotels owned by citizens around for a place to rest your visitors.

Region as a top vacation spot for a while, especially on weekends by many citizens of Jakarta. Not a few citizens of Jakarta who choose to have a villa in this area. In addition to the comfortable atmosphere, Puncak area also has an interesting attractions to visit. But remember, bad things will fall over Summit on weekends. One of the interesting activity is to eat corn during the night at the Peak.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Teluk Penyu Beach, Cilacap - Central Java

Teluk Penyu

teluk penyu beach

Teluk Penyu
is a coastal region south of Cilacap regency. Teluk Penyu beach is 2 km to the east of Cilacap District Government Center. Teluk Penyu beach is a natural tourism object quite famous in Cilacap regency, Central Java Province. Sightseeing this area has 18 hectares of beautiful natural panorama.

The existence of Teluk Penyu also supported by historical attractions Fortress Pendem, and Nusakambangan island located not far from the location of this beach. Fortress Pendem defense is the former headquarters of the Dutch army located about 0.5 km south attractions Teluk Penyu Beach and overlooking the strait Nusakambangan.

teluk penyu beach

Along the coast are more neatly, especially at the entrance of the tourist area of Turtle Bay Beach, which has a lot of standing stalls / shops, who peddled dry salted fish and fresh fish / wet, is ready to be burned or cooked in accordance with desire visitors, and various handicrafts shells and other souvenirs along the entrance hall of this tourist location.

This tourist areas, crowded visited in the morning and evening by the residents of Cilacap city during the day while more often visited by local tourists, especially during periods of school holidays or on major holidays / vacation.
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Monday, March 1, 2010

Nature Tourism Lake Toba

Lake Toba

nature tourism lake toba

Lake Toba is a volcanic lake, which is located in the town of Parapat, North Sumatra, Indonesia. In Geography, Lake Toba is classified as a volcanic lake has a length of 100 KM and 30 KM wide. The depth of Lake Toba is 150 KM. And the average temperature around lake toba estimated 20 degrees Celsius.

wisata alam danau toba

In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island. What's interesting about this small island is a perfect place to enjoy the beauty and the beautiful natural atmosphere. You can even stay in the cottage style and feel the life of Batak their proper Batak people. Traditional houses made of wood will certainly complement your vacation experience.

Lake Toba has long become an important tourist destination in North Sumatra in addition, Bukit Lawang and Nias, attract domestic and foreign tourists.

wisata alam danau toba

Way to Medan, you can use the aircraft, many airlines are offering purpose to the city of Medan. While from Medan to Lake Toba, you can do rental car or take a taxi or bus. Medan car rental prices also vary. So start planning your trip carefully.

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