Indonesia Tourism Information

Bromo

2008-11-30T21:45:00.000+08:00

Mount Bromo also Gunung Bromo, located in the Tengger Caldera, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. It is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, and even though at 2329 meters it is not the highest peak of the massif, it is the most well known. From Surabaya city, we take 2-3 hours to go mount bromo by car. Mount Bromo is a good place to relax, because the weather is cool and you can see a beautiful sunshine in the morning at "penanjakan" in mount bromo.

Bedugul

2008-10-23T18:37:00.003+08:00

Bedugul is the name of both a small city and a mountain-lake resort area, which Balinese have long used for weekend retreats. Bedugul is located on the main north-south road between Denpasar and Singaraja in cool damp mountain country, an excellent base for walking trips around the lakes and surrounding hills. Bedugul is located in a high plateau at the center of the Island. Cool air and mists are natural for the place. Bedugul is a resort in Bratan Mountains, famous for its golf course; and also the Ulun Danu. Ulu Danu is an amazing temple, which seems to have risen out of Bratan Lake 1,200metres above sea level. There are many water sports available here are boating, water skiing, and parasailing. When the heat and humidity are get, why not escape to Bedugul. Bali's highland retreat has tucked into the crater of an extinct volcano 1400 meters above sea level. Here three lakes provide everything from recreation to the water for springs, rivers and rice fields below. Lush pine forests seem to create freshness in the air. Bedugul is known for the quality of its fruit, vegetables and flowers. There are several places to stay near the lake and there is also an interesting temple, botanical gardens, an excellent golf course and a variety of activities on Lake Bratan itself.
Bedugul is a favorite place for Balinese family for weekend picnic. Bedugul is also a center of horticulture. We'll find plenty of fruits and vegetables here. Here we find 3 of Bali 4 lakes, Bratan, Buyan, and Tamblingan. Bratan, the largest of the three is perfect place for water sports such as para sailing, motor boating, jet skiing, water skiing, canoeing, etc.
So..enjoy your holiday in bedugul, bali.

source : http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/bali/bedugul.html

Kumala Island

2008-10-10T09:11:00.005+08:00

The island in the center of Mahakam river with many entertainment in it is Kumala Island. This is located on East Kalimantan . First destination which has to be passed is Balikpapan than go to Tenggarong by using Taxi. From Tenggarong we can reach Kumala Island by using boat.

It is tired enough to reach there, changing transportation from plan to ship. But when we reach this place you will forget that you has passed long distance. We can see many objects which will make you keep stay there for long time such sky tower where you can find the beauty of Tanggerong town from 75 meter in high. We also can go from Tanggerong to Kumala Islandby using cable car.

The other facilities that will make we want to visit this place again and again is restaurant, cottage, children park, Pesut Mahakam aquarium, Dyak traditional house which are still in building process.This place targeted to be the tourism object which can invite many tourist from other region or even from the other country.

http://www.tamanwisata.com/kumala-island.html

Kali Waterfall

2008-10-09T12:04:00.000+08:00

Got four hours to kill? If the answer is yes, then get in a taxi or microlet and take a trip to Kali Waterfall, a short drive from Manado, part way up the road on the way to Tomohon. Suggestion – wear sneakers or hiking boots as can be slippery. Pass Gran Puri Hotel and you will make a left hand turn after about ten minutes later, as you begin to wind up the hill towards the highlands. Once making this turn, the road is actually pretty good all the way up to the parking lot. (I hate to use the word "parking lot", it should be "the house where there is room to park a car or two"!). This short ride is about 10 to 15 minutes. Get out of you vehicle – smell the cool air, no exhaust and everyone willing to lend a hand, if you need it. The walk down to the waterfall begins. First stop is the scenic overlook of Manado, where there is a private residence at this point and sometimes -->you may get pisang goreng (fried bananas) for a nominal fee, but worth it, with the sambal (chilli). Do this on the way back! After this brief Fuji Moment take your next right and follow it down approximately 200 stairs and some flat area as well, and voila you arrive at the base of the falls. Be ready for lots of wind blown spray as the force of the water is pretty intense, causing the mist to pretty much cover everything and everyone. There is a nice bridge that spans the river where you can get some great shots of the waterfall!

Source : www.north-sulawesi.com/trips.html

Ijeh Crater (Kawah Ijen)

2008-10-04T08:19:00.000+08:00

The volcanic cone of Ijen dominates the landscape at the eastern end of Java. Crater of Ijen is filled by a spectacular turquoise blue lake, its surface streaked in wind-blown patterns of yellow sulphur.
Kawah Ijen is the world's largest highly acidic lake and is the site of a labor-intensive sulfur mining operation in which sulfur-laden baskets are hand-carried from the crater floor.
Many other post-caldera cones and craters are located within the caldera or along its rim. The largest concentration of post-caldera cones forms an E-W-trending zone across the southern side of the caldera. Coffee plantations cover much of the Ijen caldera floor, and tourists are drawn to its waterfalls, hot springs, and dramatic volcanic scenery.

This is map of Ijen Crater from Surabaya :

http://www.eastjava.com/books/ijen/main.html

Jawa Timur Park

2008-09-26T09:33:00.006+08:00

Jawa Timur Park is located in Jl. Kartika 2 Batu offers recreation tourism of new entertainment amusement for all level. It begins from children, finite adolescent until grandmother and grandfather. Of course, this tourism object has drawn up as family tour area in East Java. To get to the location, is not too difficult, because, the object only 2, 5 kilos meters from Batu city. This tourism object is about 22 hectares width with 850 meters height to sea level, save the multifarious knowledge, and recreation area with various supporting facilities for having relax.
Jatim Park may have said as the different tourism object in East Java province, besides offering a recreation place and study center, we will get many kind new knowledge. Jatim Park has at least 36 kinds of facilities which able to be enjoyed visitor. Before enjoy all supporting facilities for recreation area, the visitors will find an interesting view of ‘Galeri Nusantara’. Then stepped into ‘Taman Sejarah’, which contained of miniature temple in East Java like Sumberawan temple (Singosari- Malang regency), customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo and Sumberawan Statue.

Have a nice holiday...

Lamongan Marine Tourism

2008-09-25T16:55:00.000+08:00

Lamongan Marine Tourism (WBL, Wisata Bahari Lamongan) is available with its unique, the result of combination between natural aspects, cultures, and architecture, which is global, taste but still maintain local trademark.
WBL is a balancing towards some tourism places that have exist before like Tanjung Kodok and Maharani cave. It is located in north coast of Java, in Paciran, Lamongan regency, East Java. It is on 17 hectares field and supported by some facilities, which are ready to please the guest with one stop service concept.
Besides readily means tourism greet your visit start at 09.00 AM up to beating 17.00 PM, frontage of main gate also has available souvenirs shop with its luxury design, presenting various first products, fish market, fruit and vegetable. This tourism object also present opened to dish market start to beat 09.00 AM up to beating 21.00 PM. Various facility which showed maritime tourism of Lamongan for example: Cat House, Video game, Hospital Of Ghost, Samba Jet Propulsion, Mini Of Train, Drive Arena, Go-kart, Motor Cross, Gallery Of Ship And Cockle, Tagada, Adolescent Playground, Space
Shuttle, Swimming Pool Of Brine, Swimming Pool Of Freshwater, Bumper Boat, Banana Boat, Ski Jet Propulsion, Long Boat, Texas City and Indiana Camp, Agility Arena, Cinema 3D, Palace of Under Sea, Samba Balloon, Mini Of Columbus, Shoot Water, Kiddy Ride, Insect Cave, Piratical Den, Glass Planet, Bumper Car, World Irrigate, Water Boom, Happy Podium, Remote Boat, Traditional Boat, Cano, Ski Boat, The miniature of Walisongo.There are also the others object in WBL Foreland of Cape Frog
Beach Resort covering Cottage and Hotel. Finally, this local object has international level build using modern management of PT Bumi Lamongan Sejati representing two company between governance of Lamongan Regency with PT Bunga Wangsa Sejati which have succeeded to build and develop Jatim Park in Batu. Nowadays, Tanjung Kodok has new trademark by the name of Maritime tourism of Lamongan "WBL of Tanjung Kodok Or Jatim Park II".
This tourism object has own background of coastal nature, keen stone like the frog which ever used as a place of astronomical symptom research sun eclipse totalize by NASA of Federal America. Nowadays, the location have been built on a large scale and professional using maritime concept tourism like in Ancol Jakarta, Singapura and Japan Coast.
This tourism area also close to gold diligence centre, painting on cloth and embroidery in glorious countryside, Sendang and Sendang Dhuwur and also the center of fish landing of East Java in Brondong port.

Tanjung Kodok
Tanjung Kodok is located about 65 km from Surabaya, Lamongan regency. It is easier to get there from Gresik along Daendels road. Tanjung Kodok gained international renown as the focus of international research during the total solar eclipse on June 11, 1983. It is a peaceful seaside resort, and also a resting place for pilgrims to the tombs of two Moslem saints, Sunan Drajad and Sunan Sendang Duwur. The place derives its name, Tanjung Kodok, from a stone formation, which resembles a frog ("kodok").
Tanjung Kodok is a beautiful beach with wonderful panorama, which has been known by the people for along time. When the solar eclipse happened on June 11, 1983 many astronomers from all over the word and NASA of USA had a research in this place. Every years many Moslem astronomers come here to see the first coming of the moon to determined the beginning of the fasting period and Idul Fitri day. Ketupat is held here every years. This beach is very easy to reach by private or public transport.

source : http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/lamongan/marine-tourism.html

Ciputra Waterpark

2008-09-25T09:45:00.000+08:00

Ciputra Waterpark is the biggest water attraction park in Indonesia, built upon a 5 hectare land area, inspired by the tale of Sinbad’s adventure, it invites you and your family to enter a world of adventure like 1001 nights using the most modern waterpark technology.

Thousands of cheers shall you find, explore the castle towers at the Sinbad Playground and feel the giant water drum prepared to drop 3000 liters of water, the splash of wave after wave at the 1800 square meter wide Syracuse Beach bringing you as though right at the edge of the sea,

and while relaxing with the family we can explore the 480 meter artificial river at Sirens River and don’t forget to test your courage and pump your adrenaline at the 15 meter high Roc Tower, at Chimera Pool and Marina Lagoon take your loved ones through laughter and cheers, with water fountain formations suddenly sprouting in succession.

Come.. Experience and enjoy the exciting experiences and day long cheers at Dunia Sinbad !

more information visit:
http://www.ciputrawaterpark.com/about/index.html
http://www.ciputra.com/?url=recreation/index/63#

Green Canyon

2008-09-24T14:14:00.000+08:00

Cukang Taneuh, which is original name for Green Canyon, located in the village of Kertayasa, Cijulang district 31 kms south of Pangandaran. Green canyon located not so far from Batukaras and Nusawiru airport.
Green Canyon is apart of Cijulang river that goes through a cave full of stalactite and stalagmite surrounded by two beautiful green hills.
At the entrance of the cave, lies the Palatar waterfall. The waterfall gives the area cool and fully adventurous atmosphere. Rock climbing, swimming, sailing and fishing are some pastime famous activities in this area.

Boat can be rented at the Ciseureuh dock to reach the area. Green canyon facilitated with boat docks, parking areas, food stalls, souvenir shops, rest rooms and other facilities

http://www.javatourism.com/index.php?Page=557

Surabaya Zoo

2008-09-16T09:24:00.002+08:00

The largest zoo and complete in Southeast Asia and divided to some places for birds, freshwater aquarium and brine, quarantine Toxidemi, night animal ( nocturama) and various mammals ( mammal). In Special place, there is also porpoise (pesut mahakam) and mermaidSurabaya Zoo located in Setail Street 1 Surabaya (Wonokromo - beside Joyoboyo station area), KBS is big zoo and complete. It is in it are dwelt more than 351 composing different animal species more than 2806 animals. Include Indonesia rareness animal and also world consisted of Mammalian, Aves, Reptile, and Pisces.
KBS is part of education that is indirectly good for recognizing many kinds of animal so that planted early on feeling love to the nature and its contents. Besides, KBS (Shortly of Surabaya Zoo, commonly people called it as KBS) is animal garden with the meaning place with main function of conservation which is do some effort for treatment and breeding various animal types for the agenda of forming and develop new habitat as supporting facilities for protection and conservation of nature.

Visit time every day started at 07.00 Pm –- 17.00 Am.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/surabaya/surabaya-zoo.html

Iga Penyet Leko

2008-09-15T23:15:00.005+08:00

Ada sebuah menu iga penyet yang enak. Tempatnya di depan supermarket Bonet, deretannya boncafe..di manyar kertoarjo. Udah pernah nyoba?? Kalau belum, boleh jadi salah satu kuliner pilihan yang saya sarankan. Iganya empuk banget, n sambelnya enak banget dengan taburan bawang putih goreng. Bagi yang tidak suka pedas tenang aja, bisa minta sambel penyet yang gak pedas kok. Selain iga penyet, juga ada otot penyet, empal, ayam, tempe, gurami, dll. Tapi yang top iga penyetnya..Selamat Mencoba..

Bebek Item Darma husada

2008-09-15T22:53:00.002+08:00

Pernah coba bebek item pak sayeki di darma husada?

Tempatnya tepat disebelah Alfamart...

Saya seh biasane klo kesana jam 6 sore..Tapi mungkin sudah buka sebelum jam sgitu, dan kalau kesana jangan terlalu malem, ntar takutnya udah habis.

Menu yang disediakan selain bebek item, juga ada ayam goreng, dan rempelo ati, plus sambelnya yg puedess tenann..

Bagi yang tinggal disurabaya, saya sarankan untuk mencoba...dijamin rasanya enak..soale saya dah sering makan disana...

Wisata Makanan Khas Surabaya

2008-09-12T20:07:00.005+08:00

Seperti kota besar pada umumnya, pesona kuliner menjadi salah satu daya tarik di Surabaya. Hidangannya pun khas. Ada Bekgor alias Bebek Goreng, dan Nasi Pecel. Mau tau tempat-tempatnya????

Bebek Goreng
Bekgor. Inilah istilah populer bagi hidangan favorit arek Suroboyo. Bebek goreng dijadikan santap malam. Begitu petang menjelang, kedai Bekgor pun mulai bertebaran. Masing-masing menawarkan rasa dan variasi berbeda.

Bebek Papin
Jl. Kalianyar, Telp (031) 3714015
Papin. Mendengar namanya agak-agak berbau Prancis, ya? Namun jika membayangkan bebek ini dengan olahan bumbu ala French Style, Anda salah. "Ini bebek goreng ala Madura, Dik," jelas Abdul Hanan (28), sang penjual dengan logat khas.

Papin sendiri rupanya merupakan singkatan dari Pasar Pecindilan. Di sanalah bebek ini dijual pertama kali sejak tahun 1990. Bebek Papin dimasak bumbu kuning dengan racikan ala Madura. Abdul menyebutnya bumbu jawara alias Jawa Madura. Dalam sehari, bisa 300 ekor bebek yang dimasak. Prosesnya pun berbeda-beda. Bebek muda cukup diungkep 2 jam. Sedangkan yang agak tua butuh 3 jam. Yang pasti, Bebek Papin super empuk. Daging bebek yang dikenal alot, tak terbukti di sini.

Anda bebas memilih jenisnya, lalu tinggaldigoreng. Cara penyajiannya pun khas. Nasi putih dihidangkan bersama Bebek goreng, plus lalapan timun, kemangi, kol dan sambal. Lalu sebuah cawan kecil ikut disertakan. Isinya kaldu rebusan bebek. Biasanya pelanggan menyiramkan di atas nasi sehingga rasanya makin gurih. "Inilah sajian khas Bebek Papin," imbuhnya.

Harga setiap potong bebek bervariasi antara Rp 7 ribu-11 ribu tergantung ukurannya. Kedai tenda ini terletak di ujung Jl Kalianyar. Buka setiap hari sejak sore pukul 16.30-21.00.

Bebek Cak Yudi
Jl. Tanjung Torowitan, Perak, Telp. (031) 3529557
Bebek ini bergaya paling minimalis. Penyajiannya pun begitu cepat dan simpel. Begitu datang di kedai mungil ini, Anda langsung ditanyai mau porsi apa. Nasi Bebek Biasa, Bebek Jeroan, atau dobel. Nasi Bebek Biasa berisi 1 potong bebek. Yang dobel tentu saja isi 2 potong. Harganya berkisar antara Rp 8 ribu-Rp 15 ribu. Hatga ini sudah termasuk nasi plus sejumput sambal khas Kedai Yudi, Sambal Pencit. "Pencit itu mangga muda," jelas Roiz (24), pengelola kedai yang juga keponakan Bpk. Yudi, pemilik kedai ini.

Sambal inilah yang membuat Bebek Goreng makin sedap. Perpaduan cabai rawit merah yang super pedas dan mangga muda sungguh ciamik. Cocok disajikan bersama nasi hangat dan bebek yang empuk. Untuk membuatnya, bebek ini direbus hingga 3,5 jam lamanya. Tak heran penggemarnya begitu banyak. Jam bukanya pun tergolong singkat. Sejak pukul 15.00-18.00. Namun terkadang pukul 5 sore saja pengunjung bisa gigit jari karena bebek sudah ludes. "Kebanyakan karyawan membeli bungkusan. Jadi cepat habis," terang Roiz.

Padahal kedai ini sudah menghabiskan 120 ekor bebek per hari. Sementara cabangnya di Jl. Kepanjen membutuhkan 100 ekor bebek per hari. "Di Kepanjen kita buka dari pukul 11 siang sampai pukul 3 sore," imbuhnya.

Kedai Bebek Yudi terletak di Jl Tanjung Torowitan, Perak. Lokasinya tak begitu jauh dari POM bensin Perak. Ada 20 kursi yang bisa Anda tempati.

Bebek Tangan
Jl. Bratang Gede No.68, Telp (031) 5046161-70984104
Nasi Bebek ala Kayu Tangan punya gaya berbeda. Tidak hanya mengandalkan ungkepan dan daging empuk, tapi juga menambahkan adonan tepung untuk menggorengnya. Lapisan tepungnya bergaya kremesan dan membuat daging bebek yang gurih jadi makin gurih. Ada juga kepala dan hati ampela yang harganya Rp 2.500 per potong. Jika ingin puas, tersedia juga satu ekor utuh dengan harga Rp 45.000.

Bebek dicelup adonan tepung dan digoreng hingga matang. Disajikan dengan nasi hangat, sambal dan lalapan timun, kemangi, kol dan jeruk nipis. Daging bebeknya begitu empuk dan tebal. "Kami menggunakan bebek muda yang bulunya masih jarang-jarang itu, lo," jelas Bpk. Nanag (49) yang membantu mengelola usaha kerabatnya, Bpk. Ismu.

Selain Bebek Goreng, kedai ini juga menyediakan Bebek Bakar dengan bumbu pedas manis. Tersedia juga Ayam Kampung Goreng/bakar yang tak kalah lezat. Lokasinya terletak di Jl Braang Gede No. 68. Kedai berkapasitas 60 pengunjung ini buka Senin-Sabtu pukul 10 pagi hingga 9 malam. "Hari Minggu kami tutup untuk libur," tutur Nanang.

Pecel
Hidangan bersaus kacang ini kerap jadi pilihan untuk sarapan atau makan siang. Selain menganut gaya klasik, ada juga yang berinovasi dengan jantung pisang, bahkan campuran rawon.

Pecel Bu Kus
Jl. Brata Jaya XX/110, Telp. (031) 5042357
Inilah salah satu pecel terkondang di Surabaya. Tempatnya terhitung mewah untuk bersantap menu pecel dengan hembusan AC yang cukup sejuk. Pelanggannya pun middle up. Harganya juga tak terlalu mahal. Cukup Rp 7 ribu, seporsi pecel sudah bisa dinikmati. Komposisinya pun lengkap. Ada daun singkong, taoge, kacang panjang, kemangi, petai cina, kering tempe dan serundeng kelapa. Lalu diberi saus kacang yang gurih. Sebagai finishing, pecel ditambahi peyek teri dan kacang. Namun peyeknya bukan sembarang peyek, lo. Ukurannya sunggug besar. "Peyek ini memang ciri khas pecel kami," jelas Ny Ida Dwi Amartani (38), pengelola kedai ini.

Sejak dulu peyek ini memang menjadi ikon. Ada dua petugas pembuat peyek ini. Ida pernah pula menyarankan untuk memperkecil ukuran peyek. "Tapi tangan kedua pembuat peyek ini sudah terbiasa dengan peyek besar, jadi ya tidak apa-apa. Malah jadi unik, kan?" ujarnya ramah.

Sejumlah bahan khusus digunakan untuk mempertahankan kualitasnya. Seperti kacang tuban kualitas super untuk saus kacang dan terasi Gresik untuk campuran bumbunya. "Buat saya terasi Gresik ini lebih sip ketimbang Sidoarjo," cetusnya.

Pecel yang dijual sejak tahun 1993 ini berlokasi di Jl Barata Jaya XX/110. Rumah makan bisa menampung lebih dari 100 pengunjung yang terbagi atas 2 lantai. Buka setiap hari sejak pukul 8 pagi hingga pukul 9 malam. Sejak awal 2008 lalu, kedai membuka cabang di Jl. Cendrawasih No. 12, tepat di belakang Polwiltabes Surabaya.

Pecel Ontong RM Handayani
Jl. Kertajaya no. 42, Telp. (031) 5015701-5014900
Pecel ini tak kalah unik. Jika umumnya pecel berkomposisi sayuran hijau dan taoge, pecel dari Rumah Makan Handayani justru tak menggunakannya. Pecel hanya berisi ontong. Ya, itulah nama lain dari jantung pisang. Namun tak semua bagian jantung pisang bisa digunakan. "Hanya bagian bunga putihnya yang masih muda," jelas Bpk. Norman, Manajer Operasional RM Handayani.

Jantung pisang dikupas hingga bagian yang agak muda. Lalu diambil bunganya, dicuci bersih dan direbus dengan gula dan garam. Selain untuk memberu rasa, cara ini juga menghilangkan getah jantung pisang yang lengket. Setelah dingin ditiriskan, lalu dipotong-potong. Kemudian dicampur dengan daun kemangi dan disiram bumbu pecel. Bumbunya dibuat dadakan. Pedasnya pun bisa disesuaikan. Aroma daun jeruk cukup terasa di saus kacangnya. Pecel disajikan di atas sejenis piring berbentuk cobek kayu. Seporsi dijual Rp 5.500 saja.

Sayangnya, ketersediaan pecel ini agak terbatas. Jadi ada baiknya menelepon dulu untuk memesan atau mengetahui setok pecel yang tersedia. "Soalnya bahan bakunya agak sulit," jelas Norman.

Hidangan khas Indonesia memang jadi menu utama di rumah makan ini. Selain pecel, terdapat puluhan menu khas Indonesia lain yang bisa dinikmati. Kapasitasnya cukup luas mencapai 350 orang. Namun untuk standing party, bisa mencapai 900 pengunjung plus 3 ruang VIP. Beroperasi setiap hari mulai pukul 11.00-22.00. Lokasinya terletak di Jl. Kertajaya No. 42.

Pecel Rawon
Jl. Penjajaran No. 15A (tepat di depan bioskop Purnama)
Kedai ini memadukan dua hidangan andalan Jawa Timur, pecel dan rawon. Lokasi kedainya di Jl Penjajaran No. 15A. Tepat di depan bioskop Purnama. Sebuah spanduk biru bertuliskan Pecel Rawon bisa dijadikan petunjuk jika Anda ingin berkunjung.

Komposisinya cukup unik. Pakem dunia pecel pun sepertinya dibuat amburadul. Lihat saja isinya. Ada taoge, kangkung, sawi, timun, serundeng dan mi. Kemudian ditambah sejenis tumisan tahu dan empal yang disuwir halus mirip abon. Lalu diguyur saus pecel plus kuah rawon. Ya, kuah berwarna gelap ini disiramkan diatasnya. alhasil, piring pecel pun dipenuhi kuah rawon bercampur bumbu pecel. Setelah dicicipi, wah, ternyata rasanya sedap! Di santap dengan peyek atau kerupuk, makin nikmat.

Empal dagingnya hasil rebusan daging untuk kuah rawon. Dagingnya diambil, lalu dibuat empal. Ada sejumlah pegawai yang bertugas membuat suwiran empal tipis-tipis. Rasa empal cukup menonjol karena jumlahnya lumayan banyak. Seporsi pecel dijual dengan harga Rp 6.500. Namun hidangan ini hanya bisa Anda cicipi saat malam menjelang. Kedai buka sejak pukul 19.30-04.00 dini hari.S

Kunjungi juga:

Kambing Oven Depot Yaman
Jl. KH M. Mansyur No. 92, Telp (031) 3521775
Menyajikan paha kambing presto,lalu dioven dan disajikan ala hotplate. Bumbunya meresap dan sangat empuk. Lebih nikmat disantap dengan nasi tomat.

Rawon Dengkul Nguling
Jl. Kendangsari Industri 41B, Telp (031) 8490541
Menyajikan rawon berbahan dengkul (pinggul) sapi yang lezat. bentuknya mirip urat namuan lembut dan sangat empuk.

Sate Lisidu
Jl. Bratajaya XIX No. 58, Telp. (031) 5022622
Sate ala Ponorogo berukuran besar dan bumbu kacang yang lembut. Sate ini mengisi acara 17 agustus di istana Presiden pada tahun 2005-2006.

SELAMAT MENCOBA...

Source : http://tourism-indonesia.blogspot.com/2008/05/tourismindonesia-wisata-ke-surabaya.html

Songa Rafting

2008-09-10T23:21:00.002+08:00

Kabupaten Probolinggo memiliki tempat wisata minat khusus berupa arena arung jeram. Wisatawan dapat dengan mudah menikmati derasnya Jeram Sungai Pekalen yang mengasyikkan hanya dengan menempuh jarak 26 km dengan mobil dari Kota Probolinggo atau selama 30 menit ke arah Selatan.Sungai Pekalen yang menjadi arena olah raga mendebarkan ini, berketinggian 500 m dpl. Dengan tingkat kesulitan bervariasi mulai grade I sampai dengan grade III plus dengan jeram sebanyak 30 jeram. Arung jeram ini hanya boleh diikuti wisatawan usia 10-60 tahun. Jarak arung jeram sejauh 9km ditempuh selama 2,5 sampai 3 jam, termasuk istirahat ditengah perjalanan sambil menikmati buah kelapa muda (degan).

Dengan jumlah guide sebanyak 33 orang dan 27 perahu karet mampu melayani peserta rafting sebanyak 500 orang pada saat liburan sekolah. Sehingga dalam satu tahun mencapai 10.000 orang. Guide sebanyak itu direkrut dari masyarakat sekitar Sungai Pekalen yang notabene lebih mengenal topografi daerahnya. Masyarakat juga dilibatkan dalam melayani transportasi dari Basecamp ke lokasi start di desa Pesawahan. Masing-masing perlengkapan di bawa sendiri, satu kendaraan berupa pick-up biasanya mengangkut 2 team. Satu team berisi 6 orang termasuk seorang guide.

Songa mengemas beberapa sajian rekreasi yang dahulu mungkin hanyalah sebuah angan-angan belaka atau bahkan sempat tak terpikirkan karena terlalu berbahaya, tak adanya fasilitas, atau sumber daya manusia yang belum terlatih. Dari berbagai jenis dan ragamnya rekreasi, Songa menawarkan untuk kembali ke berbagai hal yang bersifat alami, yaitu rekreasi alam terbuka dan alam liar.Kecenderungan untuk menikmati hal-hal yang alami sudah ada dalam diri manusia. Secara sadar atau tidak kita tahu, bahwa rekreasi membawa manusia pada pola kehidupan yang lebih menyenangkan, menyehatkan, mensejahterakan dan membahagiakan.Arung Jeram merupakan rekreasi air mengarungi sungai berair deras menggunakan sarana perahu karet. Perahu karet yang dipakai adalah jenis inflatable raft yang memang diperuntukkan untuk melewati jeram dengan aman karena berisi udara yang dapat meredam benturan antara badan perahu dengan bebatuan jeram.Selain itu para penikmat wisata arung jeram dilengkapi pelindung keselamatan seperti helm dan jaket pelampung, serta dipandu oleh seorang guide yang telah terlatih dan berpengalaman. Sehingga rekreasi ini dapat dinikmati oleh orang awam yang tidak bisa berenang sekalipun.Karekteristik Sungai Pekalen• Bersumber dari mata air Gunung Argopuro dan Gunung Lamongan.• Lebar sungai rata-rata 5-20 meter Kedalaman air ± 1-3 meter• Jarak pengarungan dari Start-Finish ±12 kilometer yang ditempuh selama ± 3,5 jam.

Source : http://www.eastjava.com/books/rafting/

Air Terjun Kadadima

2008-09-10T23:17:00.000+08:00

Dinamakan air terjun Kadadima adalah sebutan pengganti dari 3 (tiga) nama air terjun pada alur sungai masing masing air terjun nahepese, elong dan matei.

Nahepese/terjepit, karena air terjunnya nampak sempit.
Elong/Biru, karena warna airnya pada kubangan (danau alam ) yang berkedalaman 14 meter dengan lebar permukaan bergaris tengah 35 meter airnya berwarna biru ibarat samudra mini diatas pegunungan.

Matei/Tegak, karena airnya tegak lurus sehingga air sungai ibarat jatuh dari langit. Air terjun Elong dan Matei banyak dikunjungi masyarakat karena keindahan keunikan air terjun serta panorama alam sekitarnya dengan kesejukan udara pegunungan seakan merayu setiap pengunjung untuk bertahan lama berlalu lalang di sana.

Air terjun Kadadima masuk wilayah desa Laine dapat ditempuh dengan kendaraan darat dari Tahuna 2 jam dan dari Pelabuhan Fery Pananaru 25 menit sedang dari desa Laine menuju kearah Timur berjalan kaki 45 menit.

Lokasi : Desa Laine Kecamatan Manganitu Selatan

Source : http://www.sangihe.go.id/potensidaerah/objekwisata.php

Pantai Balekambang

2008-09-10T09:01:00.000+08:00

Pantai Balekambang terletak di Kecamatan Bantur 65 km, sebelah selatan kota Malang. Pantai Balekambang ini cukup indah dan menawan. Hal ini didukung pula dengan fasilitas yang memadai, tempat parkir yang luas, camping ground, kios cinderamata, rumah makan, mck, kantor informasi, bungalow sedeharna, kolam renang dan bumi kemah pramuka, mushola dan pendopo. Pantai landai ini dipenuhi dengan karang laut, yang membentang sepanjang 2 km dengan lebar 200 meter ke arah laut, sewaktu air laut surut, maka akan tampak di atas air dan disela-selanya berbagai jenis ikan-ikan hias kecil yang beraneka ragam. Selain itu, di lepas pantai nampak tiga buah pulau berjajar ke arah barat, Pulau Ismoyo, pulau Anoman dan Pulau Wisanggeni. Tepat di atas Pulau Ismoyo berdiri megah sebuah Pura,yang bernama Pura Luhur Amertha Jati. Untuk mencapai Pura ini, Anda dapat melalui sebuah jembatan setapak dengan lebar 1,5 meter. Pada bulan Suro, Pantai Balekambang cukup ramai di datangi wisatawan baik dari dalam negeri maupun mancanegara. Ada acara yang khusus di Pantai Balekambang ini yaitu Upacara Surohan (Suro'an) dan Upacara Jalanidhi Puja.

Cara Mencapai Daerah Ini

Pantai ini dapat dicapai melalui Kecamatan Gondanglegi dan Kecamatan Bantur, dilanjutkan ke Desa Srigonco ataupun melalui Kecamatan Kepanjen, Kecamatan Pagak belok ke kiri ke arah Kecamatan Bantur dengan menggunakan kendaraan, baik mobil ataupun motor.

Tempat Menginap
Di sekitar areal pantai terdapat bungalow sederhana yang dapat Anda sewa. Apabila Anda memutuskan ingin melakukan kemping, maka tersedia pula amping ground di sekitar areal Pantai Balekambang.

Tempat Bersantap
Anda dapat bersantap di warung-warung makan yang terdapat di dalam areal Pantai Balekambang.

Berkeliling
Anda dapat berjalan kaki untuk mengelilingi pantai ini.

Yang Dapat Anda Lihat Atau Lakukan
Di pantai ini Anda dapat melakukan beragam aktivitas, mulai dari menikmati indahnya sunset yang terkadang tampak di sela-sela ketiga pulau kecil di pantai ini, berjalan menuju ke Pura yang terdapat di atas Pulau Ismoyo atau sekedar bermain air.

Buah Tangan
Anda dapat membeli souvenir di kios-kios cinderamata yang terdapat di dalam areal pantai Balekambang.

Tips

Pastikan untuk mengecek performa mesin kendaraan Anda supaya aman dan nyaman di perjalanan.
Jangan lupa untuk membawa baju ganti dan perlengkapan lainnya seperti krim tabir surya, topi dan lainnya.

source : http://www.my-indonesia.info/page.php?ic=1203&id=1131

Taman Safari

2008-09-09T08:50:00.004+08:00

Obyek wisata ini terdapat di desa Jatirejo kecamatan Prigen dengan ketinggian antara 800 -1.500 meter dpl. Obyek ini merupakan lembaga konservasi suaka marga satwa yang menempati areal seluas 340 ha. Obyek wisata dapat ditempuh dengan waktu 1 jam dari Surabaya atau malang. Anda dapat menyaksikan kehidupan satwa liar sesuai habitat aslinya, berdasarkan tempat hidupnya dibagi menjadi 4 kawasan antara lain: kawasan Amerika, Eropa, kawasan Asia dan kawasan Afrika. Selain itu dibagi menjadi 3 zona yaitu zona kehidupan satwa, zona rekreasi sebagai tempat untuk menampilkan atraksi dari satwa dan tempat permainan anak-anak, zona baby zoo sebagai tempat untuk mengenal lebih dekat wisatawan dengan anak satwa liar untuk bermain dan berfoto.

Cara Mencapai Daerah Ini

Bila Anda menggunakan kendaraan umum, sesampainya di Prigen turunlah tepat di Palang Sukorejo. Lalu gunakan ojek atau angkot menuju Taman Safari. Jaraknya hanya 55 km dari Surabaya

Tempat Menginap

Pihak pengelola TSI 2 Prigen menyediakan akomodasi bagi Anda yang ingin bermalam, mulai dari bungalow hingga karavan.

Tempat Bersantap

Di dalam areal TSI 2, terdapat beberapa restoran yang dapat Anda jadikan pilihan sebagai tempat Anda untuk bersantap.

Berkeliling

Anda dan keluarga dapat mengelilingi Taman Safari dengan menggunakan mobil pribadi ataupun angkutan khusus yang disediakan oleh pengelola.

Yang Dapat Anda Lihat Atau Lakukan

Menyaksikan kehidupan binatang atau satwa liar dari dalam mobil
Menyaksikan atraksi sirkus salah satu penghuni taman safari seperti gajah
Untuk anak-anak, di Taman Safari ini juga tersedia fasilitas permainan seperti taman rekreasi anak, roller coaster, mini train, bom-bom car, maupun puri misteri.
Berfoto dengan satwa

Buah Tangan

Anda dapat membeli berbagai macam cinderamata seperti boneka, stiker, kaos dan lainnya di dalam areal Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen

Tips

Bagi wisatawan yang

tidak menggunakan mobil pribadi, pengelola Taman Safari Prigen menyediakan mobil angkutan khusus yang akan membawanya berkeliling taman melewati jalur jalan di seantero hutan lindung tersebut
Anda dilarang untuk memberikan makanan kepada seluruh satwa yang ada di TSI 2
Ketika sedang berada di zona satwa buas, jangan membuka kaca jendela mobil Anda untuk menghindari hal-hal yang tidak diinginkan.

Source : http://www.my-indonesia.info/page.php?ic=1198&id=1199

Madakaripura Waterfall

2008-09-06T23:55:00.003+08:00

Kawasan wisata Gunung Bromo ternyata menyimpan satu lokasi wisata yang unik dan menawan. Lokasinya tidak jauh dari lautan pasir Bromo, hanya sekitar 45 menit ke arah Probolinggo (ke Utara). Namanya adalah air terjun Madakaripura. Menurut penduduk setempat nama ini diambil dari cerita pada jaman dahulu, konon Patih Gajah Mada menghabiskan akhir hayatnya dengan bersemedi di air tejun ini. Cerita ini didukung dengan adanya arca Gajah Mada di tempat parkir area tersebut. Untuk mencapai tempat wisata ini tidak terlalu sulit. Sebaiknya kunjungan dilakukan bila kita akan ke Bromo dari arah Probolinggo dikarenakan searah dengan perjalanan atau saat berada di Bromo dan dilakukan pagi hari. Lokasi bisa dicapai dengan kendaraan pribadi atau mobil sewaan (dari Probolinggo menyewa Panther Rp 150.000,- pp + supir, 12/2003). Jika kita datang dari arah Probolinggo maka sesampai di Desa Sukapura kita belok kanan., kita akan melewati jalan aspal dengan suguhan pemandangan pada bagaian kiri-kanan berupa gunung tinggi yang menyegarkan mata. Kurang lebih setelah sekitar 5 km melakukan perjalanan, kita akan bertemu dengan pintu masuk kawasan wisata air terjun Madakaripura yang ditandai dengan tempat parkir yang luas dan patung Gajah Mada. Disini, banyak penduduk lokal yang menawarkan diri menjadi 'guide' yang akan menemani sambil menceritakan sejarah objek wisata tersebut hingga kita balik lagi ke tempat parkir.

Selanjutnya kita harus berjalan kira-kira 15 menit, melewati jalan setapak terbuat dari semen yang berbatu sehingga kalau basah tidak akan licin. Saat berjalan kaki ini kita juga disuguhi pemandangan indah dan menyejukkan, di samping kanan kita ada aliran sungai berbatu-batu, di kanan kiri kita diapit tebing tinggi dengan pepohonan lebat beserta iringan kicauan burung dan derikan kumbang. Terkadang di beberapa bagian jalan, terhalang oleh pohon rubuh atau ada bekas longsoran, meskipun demikian jalan ini relatif datar dan dapat dijalani dengan mudah, kalau kecapekan ada beberapa tempat di sepanjang jalan yang bisa digunakan untuk duduk-duduk beristirahat.

Saat tiba di lokasi air terjun kita akan bertemu dengan warung kecil, pos penjaga dan toilet (bisa ganti baju), disitu terdapat pula penyewaan payung bila kita tidak ingin terlalu basah kuyup. Air terjun ini berawal dari air yang mengalir dari tebing memanjang dan membentuk tirai, sehingga kita bisa berpayung ria berjalan di bawahnya. Di ujungnya, kita akan bertemu dengan sebuah ruangan berbentuk lingkaran berdiameter kira-kira 25 meter.

Berdiri di dalam ruangan alam ini kita akan merasa seolah berada di dasar sebuah tabung, dimana terdapat air terjun dengan ketinggian sekitar 200 meter, dengan limpahan air yang jatuh dengan derasnya dari atas dan berubah menjadi selembut kapas ke kolam berwarna kehijauan. Air yang jatuh di kolam ini menimbulkan bunyi yang berirama, terkadang bunyi yang ditimbulkannya lebih keras dikarenakan air yang jatuh lebih deras. Keunikan dan kesejukan air terjun ini membuat kita betah berlama-lama memandanginya.

Untuk anda penggemar fotografi, lokasi ini bisa menjadi obyek yang tidak habis-habisnya, mulai dari pintu masuk kedatangan hingga suasana air terjun yang seolah dalam tabung.

Beberapa orang di Probolinggo baik di hotel maupun di travel agent yang kami tanyai mengenai air terjun ini mengaku belum pernah berkunjung kesana. Hal ini mungkin disebabkan karena bentuk air terjun ini yang bila terjadi longsor atau banjir, maka kita yang berada di dasar tabung tersebut akan terperangkap. Sehingga berada di 'tabung' ini perasaan kita akan bercampur aduk antara kagum pada keindahan alam ini dan was-was.

Sesudah puas main air dan kedinginan, kita bisa menikmati minuman panas di warung dekat air terjun sebelum berjalan kaki lagi menuju tempat parkir. Secara umum tempat ini telah dikelola dengan cukup baik, dapat dicapai lewat jalan aspal yang mulus, jalan setapak yang nyaman, fasilitas umum seperti kamar mandi, mesjid dan tempat parkir. Namun kurangnya informasi mengenai tempat ini dan jaminan keamanan yang belum ada mengakibatkan jarang orang tahu dan mau berkunjung ke kawasan wisata ini. Dengan promosi yang cukup, pengunjung Bromo akan dapat menambah daftar tujuan wisatanya.

source : http://liburan.info/content/view/209/43/

Jatim Park

2008-09-05T08:24:00.003+08:00

East Java (Jatim) Park is located in Jl. Kartika 2 Batu offers recreation tourism of new entertainment amusement for all level. It begins from children, finite adolescent until grandmother and grandfather. Of course, this tourism object has drawn up as family tour area in East Java. To get to the location, is not too difficult, because, the object only 2, 5 kilos meters from Batu city. This tourism object is about 22 hectares width with 850 meters height to sea level, save the multifarious knowledge, and recreation area with various supporting facilities for having relax.

Jatim Park may have said as the different tourism object in East Java province, besides offering a recreation place and study center, we will get many kind new knowledge. Jatim Park has at least 36 kinds of facilities which able to be enjoyed visitor. Before enjoy all supporting facilities for recreation area, the visitors will find an interesting view of ‘Galeri Nusantara’. Then stepped into ‘Taman Sejarah’, which contained of miniature temple in East Java like Sumberawan temple (Singosari- Malang regency), customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo and Sumberawan Statue.

The other facility which able to be enjoyed is ‘Agro Park’ presenting crop and rareness fruits, animal diorama, which consists of unique animals that have been conserved, supporting games (bowling, throw ball, scooter disco), Ken Dedes and Ken Arok food centre, etc.
Jatim Park is suitable for family recreation. The recreation area sites here offer unforgettable tour and can used as alternative media of study for your children.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/batu/jatim-park.html

Batu (Apple City)

2008-09-05T08:19:00.001+08:00

Batu city is located in 800 meters above sea level, with cold temperature 17-25,6 degree of Celsius. Batu city is an area in East Java that surrounded by mountains. Geographically, Batu is tropic area. The potencies of this area are coming from the agro product properties, fruits, vegetables, mountain panorama and the hills. When the visitors enter to Batu city, the fresh mountain air has welcomed us.

Batu has explored its effort to show its tourism nature potency. The alternative that had done is warm pool Cangar, have corrected and renovated. Meanwhile, the other places as the alternative of new tourism also start to pop out, they are; Jatim Park, Selecta, Songgoriti, Agro tourism, Coban Rondo waterfall, Mount Panderman, Mount Arjuno, Mount Welirang, Mount Ukir, Mount Banyak.

Batu City is the main tourism object for domestic and foreign tourists. There are many tourism objects in Batu that become the dream object for those visitors, especially its mountain tour. To support those tourism objects, Batu has facilitated with hotels, inns, villas and the other lodges, which has mountain nuance. Beside that, Batu city also called as “Batu City A Millions Beauty”.

Beside as tourism city, Batu City has many kinds of art culture, both art and tradisional culture, such as; Kuda Lumping (Horse Dance), Campursari (Javanese Music), etc. Batu is also known as agro city area and artist city, because it has many art and painting galleries.
Batu city also produces apples, vegetables, and garlic.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/batu/

Tourism Village Of Poncokusumo

2008-08-30T12:02:00.002+08:00

A special kind of tourism village (about 686.2509 ha) lies on the western slope of mt. Semeru (the highest, mountain in Java) or at the southern border of Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park.
The height of the village is about 926 meter from sea level, temperature 22 - 26 degree Celsius, located about 30 km from Malang to the East.
This village has many beautiful and impressive panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the eastern part of Malang Regency. Visitors who come to visit Poncokusumo, surely can enjoy impressive panorama apple plantation, around the garden from quarter to quarter, reflecting the village quarters agro tourism. Without any doubt, it's just nice place to stay gaining the new spirit and healthy.
Visit the tourism village of Poncokusumo in Malang tourism and enjoy its nature nuance with its fresh air. Bring your family here to introduce the nature to them.

Source : http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/poncokusumo.html

GitGit Waterfall

2008-08-29T18:33:00.002+08:00

A visit to the waterfall at Gitgit should be on every tourist's list.It is about nine kilometres from Singaraja towards the south.Although the winding road is steep and you have to walk the last part, it is accessible by car or motorbike.You can park your vehicle at a parking lot on the Denpasar to Singaraja road from where you can see the waterfall.To get closer, you will need to walk.The path can be considered in two halves.The first part is a stepped concrete path bordered by trees and shrubs on one side and a myriad of colourful shops on the other.Halfway along the scene changes and on both sides you can see coffee and clove trees.It is a refreshing experience to walk in this quiet area where the birds take turns to sing.The air is cool and gradually gets colder a you approach the waterfall.A short distance from the waterfall, the fine water spray will cool your body.Sometimes the atmosphere will become misty.
The waterfall is sixty metres high and as the water falls, it looks like white clouds falling down the mountain one after another.The falling water almost completely covers the rockface of the fall. If your camera is able, try taking some long exposure photographs.

Source : http://www.indo.com/geo/gitgitwaterfall.html

Mount Merapi

2008-08-25T10:00:00.005+08:00

Living in the shadows of active volcanoes is like sitting on a time bomb, especially when one of them is called Fire Mountain or Gunung Merapi in Indonesian language. Merapi is one of some 500 volcanoes in Indonesia, of which at least 129 are considered active. It lies in one of Indonesia’s most densely populated regions, and is only a few kilometres from the sultanate of Yogyakarta. Despite frequently giving out smoke, the mountain still attracts hikers and climbers. It takes 5 hours to climb up and 3 hours to return.

How to Get There:

From Yogyakarta, go further North to Kaliurang hill resort by public transportor by car. Kaliurang stands at 900 m on the slopes of Merapi.

The Best Season to Visit:

May to September every year.

Source : http://us.my-indonesia.info/

Indonesia Tourism & Travel Fair (ITTF)

2008-08-16T11:38:00.001+08:00

Indonesia Tourism & Travel Fair (ITTF) to be held on September 11-14, 2008, is the biggest forum for travel and tourism direct selling in Indonesia, officially initiated by the Indonesian Government in cooperation with three biggest tourism organizations in Indonesia: Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (Asosiasi Hotel clan Restoran Indonesia / PHRI), Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agency (ASITA) and Indonesia Congress and Convention Association (INCCA), as well as supports from Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA) and other organizations.

The fair would serve as a meeting point for Indonesian communities nationwide in need of information on tourism and travel worldwide. It is expected various organizations from many countries would participate in the event.

Over 30 countries is expected to participate ITTF 2008, making the most of more than 150 booths introducing their travel and tourism services, and estimated to draw thousands of visitors every day.

Exhibition Hall :
HALL A & B - Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta.

Official Website :
www.ittf2008.com

Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo Returns To Makassar

2008-08-15T09:51:00.004+08:00

Meet Indonesia's Travel Trade in Makassar October 14-17, 2008.

This year's Indonesia's annual travel mart Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) or Pasar Wisata Indonesia returns to Makassar, South Sulawesi. The only official Indonesian-wide tourism and travel mart will be held on October 14-17, 2008 at the Celebes Convention Center (CCC). Now entering its 14th year, TIME is organized by the Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board (ITPB) and supported by all tourism components in Indonesia.

The Chairwoman and Steering Committee of TIME 2008, Meity Robot, said TIME also supports the government program of "Visit Indonesia Year 2008" which is targeting 7 million foreign visitors to Indonesia for 2008.

TIME is an international travel mart in Indonesia organized on a business to business (B2B) basis providing a meeting place for those who sell Indonesian tourism products and services (sellers) and international buyers.

"Adopting the theme of Eco-Tourism and Maritime Tourism, TIME 2008 will present all tourist destinations, including popular travel destinations, tourism objects, and new product development particularly those which relate to Eco-Tourism dan Maritime Tourism," Meity explained.

The Mayor of Makassar, Ilham Arief Sirajuddin, who is the Organizing Committe Chairman of TIME 2008, has welcomed the appointment of Makassar as host of TIME for the second time.

Local Organizing Committee Chairman of TIME 2008, Niko B. Pasaka, said that Makassar is ready in host TIME 2008. "Presently, a number supporting facilities are close to completion. This includes the 11 kilometer of highway connecting Makassar city center to airport as well as the completion of Hasanuddin International Airport. We hope these facilities could finish on time to support TIME 2008," Nico said.

TIME 2006 attracted 110 international buyers from 21 countries and 124 sellers from 20 provinces in Indonesia.

"The number of buyers attending TIME over six consecutive years have increased steadily over time," explained Meity.

http://www.tourismindonesia.com/2008/07/tourism-indonesia-mart-expo-returns-to.html

http://www.pasarwisata.com/

Mount Rinjani

2008-08-13T08:14:00.004+08:00

Gunung Rinjani National Park represents a range of Nusa Tenggara s ecosystem types, from sub-montane rain forest to montane forest and savanna.

The plant potential in this Park area includes jelutung (Laportea stimulans), dedurenan (Aglaia argentea), bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), beringin (Ficus benjamina), jambu-jambuan (Syzygium sp.), keruing (Dipterocarpus hasseltii), rerau (D. imbricatus), lumut jenggot (Usnea sp.), cemara gunung (Casuarina tripolia and C. equisetifolia), edelweiss flowers (Anaphalis javanica), and endemic species of orchid such as Perisstylus rintjaniensis and P. lombokensis.

There is one endemic species of civet in the Park, namely the musang rinjani (Paradoxurus hemaproditus rinjanicus). Also to be found in the park are barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), ebony leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus kohlbruggei), pangolin (Manis javanica), southeast Asian porcupine (Hystrix brachyura), Timor helmeted friarbird (Philemon buceroides neglectus), crested hawk eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus floris), lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea occidentalis), Lombok honeyeater (Lichmera lombokia lombokia), dark-backed imperial pigeon (Ducula lacernulata sasakensis), black-naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis broderipii), and several species of reptile.

Mt. Rinjani, at 3,726 m asl., is the third highest mountain in Indonesia. In a valley high up on the western part of Mt. Rinjani lies Segara Anak Lake (2,208 m asl.) whose sulphurous-smelling water has different temperatures from one part of the Lake to another, ranging from cool, through warm, to very hot. A new volcano is emerging from the centre of this Lake, and it is still active and growing.

Danau Segara Anak dan Anak Gunung Rinjani
Particularly with the coming of the rice-planting season, the communities in the vicinity quite often hold ritual ceremonies on Mt. Rinjani and at Segara Anak Lake. One involves releasing small artificial fish made of very thin gold into the Lake.

Interesting locations/attractions:
Mt. Rinjani: mountain climbing and camping.
Segara Anak Lake, Sebau and Gunung Baru: research, enjoying natural phenomena, thermal springs, bathing, observing animals and exploring the forest, cultural attraction.
Otakokkoq and Kembang Kuning: enjoying thermal springs and waterfalls.

Cultural attractions outside the Park area include, in Mataram, Perang Topat in December, and Ciwaratri in January.

Best time of year to visit: August to December.
How to reach the Park: there a number of options. Mataram-Selong-Sambelia-Sembalun Lawang by car, 4.5 hours (140 km), then on foot to Segara Anak Lake, 9 hours (25 km). Or Mataram-Bayan-Senaru by car, 2.5 hours (82 km), then on foot to Segara Anak Lake, 9 hours (25 km). Alternatively, Mataram-Bayan-Torean, 2.5 hours (85 km), then on foot to Segara Anak Lake, 7.5 hours. Or Mataram-Masbagik-Kutaraja-Tetebatu, 1.5 hours (60 km), then on foot to Otakokkoq, 30 minutes.

Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No.280/Kpts-II/97,
a total area of 41,330 hectares
Location : Regencies; West Lombok, Central Lombok and
East Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara

Temperature 23° - 30° C
Rainfall 2,000 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 550 - 3,726 m asl.
Geographical location 116°18' - 116°32' E; 8°18' - 8°33' S

Source : http://www.rinjaninationalpark.com/

Senggigi Map

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http://www.lombok-network.com/senggigi/map.htm

Senggigi Beach

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Senggigi is the most developed area for tourists on Lombok. You can find a variety of restaurants, bars, discotheques, travel agents, photo processors, money changers, souvenir shop and a range of accommodations starting from budget guest house to 5 star hotels. Restaurants and small cafes line the colorful main beach road. Swimming off the beach is safe.

Most visitors to Lombok usually start their stay at Senggigi, Lombok's most famous resort area. Private villas, boutique hotels giving more options to the visitors of Lombok. The town of Senggigi spreads out along nearly 10 kilometers of coastal road. This road continues north to Bangsal, port for the Gili Islands. Along the way be in store for winding turns, steep hills, and a fantastic scenery of the coast.
GETTING AROUND

Coming from airport, taxi service available at the counter desk of the arrival gate. Fares are fixed.

Coming from Lembar harbour, you can pre-order a metered taxi service (Lombok Taxi tel: 627000 or Lendang Express Taxi tel: 644444).

There are plenty of activities you can do to complete your holiday. Sightseeing or touring organized by reputable local tour operators is the best option to discover what Lombok has to offer. Renting a car or motor cycle is also good alternative to get around, either self-driving, or with a driver so you can relax and enjoy the view. Car rental in Lombok is more expensive than Bali. Tip driver pocket money for meals if you stop for lunch or diner. If you are pleased with service, tip the driver or local guide at the end. If you collide with anything, or it collides with you, you are responsible for all costs.

Self drive cars are available in Senggigi and Mataram. You must have a valid Tourist, Indonesian or International Driving License. Test drive the car before paying in advanced. Take the Insurance coverage for vehicle damages. Book a car through reputable Car rental which includes insurance coverage in the price. TRAC (Toyota Rent a Car) located near Mataram Airport if you wish to get a good condition (well maintained) of car + full insurance.

INFORMATION

Senggigi Post Office located on the main street of Senggigi, opposite from Pamour Art & Antique shop. Health Centre or Puskesmas located near Hotel Puri Saron. Drugstore or Apotik available next to the gate of Intan Lombok Hotel. Dentist available at Meninting Puskesmas 10 minutes drive from Senggigi towards direction to the airport.

Bank BNI available during office hours 5 days a week located near the Post Office. ATM's (Automatic Teller Machine) are easy to find. ATM BCA, ATM BNI, ATM Mandiri are available, you can swift your credit card and withdraw local currency IDR (Rupiah).

Police office located in Senggigi Art Market, near The Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort. Telephone Service (Wartel) available near Melati Dua Hotel. Internet Cafes are: Millenium Internet (opposite Papaya Restaurant) and Star Internet Service located in Senggigi Plaza with dedicated broadband speed at reasonable rates. Cellular phone in Indonesia is GSM and CDMA. If you have brought your cellular handphone, you can purchase prepaid calling cards to make outgoing calls at lower cost than calling on your home SIM. Shops which sell these cards are prolific. Major service providers are: Telkomsel, Satelindo and XL Ritel. Look for signs and banners with those markings.

Money changers are available almost in every corner of Senggigi. Double count your money before leaving the money changers to get the accurate amount. Hotel reception also change foreign money with lower rates.

Mini markets are located next to Bank BNI and near the Papaya Cafe.

Local Indonesian Foods sells nasi campur and warung Padang can be found right opposite from Taman Restaurant and another one is Rumah Makan Senang next to Bank BNI. During the night time, you can find the famous Nasi Goreng at Warung Cak Poer.

Tipping

Most larger hotels and restaurants automatically add Government Tax and Service charge up to 21% to the bill. Tipping is expected in main tourist area, but you're not compelled to tip at restaurants. If you like your driver or local tour guide, a tip of 10-15% is appreciated. Carry small changes with you as taxi drivers often have none. Airport or hotel porters expect Rp. 2000 - 10,000 per bag depending on the size and weights.

Disabled

Wheelchair ramps and van lifts are non existent. Many major hotels have limited handicapped facilities and accommodation. Advise your tour operators or hotel for special assistance.

source : http://www.lombok-network.com/senggigi/index.htm

Bali Bird Park

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Find yourself at the Bali Bird Park to witness the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa & South America.

Encompassing two hectares of botanical landscape, the park provides sanctuary to almost 1000 birds of 250 different species.

Our innovative approach towards the display of rare and tropical birds has progressed from traditional exhibits to that of showcasing mixed species in their natural habitats & in large walk in Aviaries and free range throughout the park.

The park accommodates an amazing display of flora with more then 2000 tropical plants including 50 varieties of palms alone and attracting numerous butterflies.

Incorporating a breeding, research and veterinary facility within the complex, the park has a high success rate in the captive reproduction of exotic birds such as the Bird. of Paradise and Hornbill.

Operating hours :
The park and restaurant is open from 09.00 a.m until 17:30 p.m daily. Except on Balinese New Year ( Nyepi )

Entrance Ticket :
Adult US $ 12,50 + 10 % Service charge,
Child US $ 6,5 + 10 % service charge,
family package : US$ 31,5 +10% service charge

Childrens Age :
2 – 12 years of age

Infant :
under 2 years of age are free of charge

Booking :
Not necessary

Advance booking is requested for special events :
To enable us to handle your requirements efficiently, bookings with full details are necessary.

For lunch buffet, Dinner buffet and breakfast with the birds, three days advance notice is required.

Bookings for guided tour : Free guiding is provided for parties of 20 or more. Please book 24 hours in advance

Credit Card :
Bali Bird Park use the Bank of Indonesia US $ changing rate and we accept travelers and credit cards as : Amex, JCB, VISA, BCA Card, Mater Card, Dinners club.

Insurance:
Insurance cover for the safety of our customer is provided through PT. JASINDO

Dogs & Pet
Dogs and other pets are prohibited from the park as they scare the birds.

Park facilities

Refreshment :
Refreshments are available in the Bali Starling Restaurant (150 seats capacity ) and Rain Forest Café ( 30 seats capacity )
Rest Room :
There are four rest rooms strategically located throughout the park
First Aid :
First aid facilities are available at the Park. In case of emergency ask the Management on duty or any member of our staff
Gifts & souvenirs :
Unique bird themed merchandise is available from the park gift shop adjacent to the main restaurant. Alternatively, local artisans display hand painted crafts in traditional pavilions strategically located around the park
Disability Access The park has been designed with barrier-free pathways for convenient wheelchair and baby-stroller access. However, there are staff on hand if assistance is required.
Parking Area :
Large parking areas also for tours busses

source: http://www.bali-bird-park.com/

Puncak

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Between Bandung and Bogor in the mountains lays Puncak, a cool area, which is very popular. People from Jakarta spend their weekend and on public holidays from the heat and busy streets of the capitol of Indonesia to Puncak. Bandung to Puncak takes about 3 hours drive. Puncak Pass area has long been the foremost weekend retreat for Indonesians capital city residents. The cool, fresh air, and the magnificent view offer a calm, fresh and peaceful feeling. In the afternoon, sunsets from the top of the pass can be quite spectacular.

Puncak Pass is one of interesting destination in the West Java Province. It is located in the south of Jakarta and can be reached by an hour journey. Puncak is an ideal place for weekend, as well as a good location to find a fresh mountain air. Besides, many attractions can be found nearby, such as the Bogor and Cobodas Botanical Gardens; the Gede Pangrango National Park; the Plantations and the Safari Park.

source : http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/west-java/puncak.html

Sangeh Monkey Forest

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Sangeh is a small fertile monkey forest dwelling by the group of monkeys. It is located in Sangeh countryside, Badung Regency, north part of Denpasar town. It is one of tourist destinations in Bali which is strategically located beside of the road. The good road has been provided to reach this place and many tourists has come to this place to see the cute of monkeys.

Sangeh Monkey Forest History
In the century 17 at Monarchic golden era of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Ketut Karangasem, the son of I Gusti Agung Made Agung, had built the temple in the middle of nutmeg forest and hereinafter it is called as Bukit Sari Temple (like small forest with mixture vegetation and broadness about 10,8 ha). The mythos of this Sangeh Forest is relevant to the happening of forest wood evacuation from Agung Mount in Karangasem to Mengwi in regency of Badung. But on the way of the evacuation, it seen or known by somebody so that it finally becomes the forest which is named with Sangeh. This Nutmeg Forest is formally as a Tourism Garden Nature, which is also as a holy area of temple for worshiping to the god. It is executed from local people from Sangeh Countryside and its surrounding area. It is also become a secret function beside of tourist object as a commercial tourism business.
What are there in Sangeh?
According to the info rmation of Hall KSDA (Experienced Resource Conservation) Forest Department, Sangeh Forest is growth by 6.825 grove bar, which is consisted of 28 birch and also 22 clump type/bush. In shares of extension area (3,169 ha) whish is located in west part of this forest area, it has been cultivated by some plant types like Chico Kecik, Mahoney and guava. This part is then expected to be the food source for about 500 monkeys populating this forest. The monkey species living in Sangeh is Macaca fascicularis. This monkey lives in three different group are located in east, middle, and west side. Sangeh forest have succeeded identified 22 types (species) bird, 5 mammal types, 3 reptile types, 2 type of amphibians and also 5 type of arthropods.
Tourist Destination
Sangeh is a tourist destination in Bali managed by the special organizer from local resident which is consisted of 21 organizers. Beside of that, they also assisted by staff from the duty Forestry, especially from KSDA. Sangeh as a Tourism Object is opened every day, between 7:30 in the morning until 6:00 evening. This tourism object is located about 20 km in north side of Denpasar town with the travel distance about 30 minutes from Denpasar and passing the main road of Denpasar- Pelaga. This tourism object is completed by parking area, toilet, art shops, souvenir shops, restaurant, footpath, and others.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Sangeh-Monkey-Forest.htm

Kintamani

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Kintamani is the most favorite tourist destinations in Bali with the active volcano of mount Batur and beautiful lake. Kintamani is surrounded by the captivating nature and there are six ancient villages around cauldron of Batur Lake which is often conceived by Bali Age Village. The local people from these Bali Age villages own the unique cultures, houses and life style. Kintamani Area is consisted of some Villages those are Kedisan Village , Buahan, Abang, Trunyan, Songan, South Batur, Middle Batur, North Batur, Sukawana and Kintamani Village . The total of resident in these area are about 15 thousand who are mostly working as farmer, merchant, or work at industrial tourism.

Mount Batur is located at Kintamani and it has erupted about 24 times since year 1800 and still active up to now. Since the mount erupting, it has impacted to the local society life around this mount, like removing altar (Temple), improve or repairing the village and re-arrange the tradition. Lake Batur is the biggest lake in Bali and functioning as irrigation source to all farmers around it and it is also for all Bali society generally. Kintamani area has been founded some lodging, hotels and restaurants which are located in Kintamani and Penelokan Village. It is a famous tourist place because Kintamani area owns the beautiful panorama and it is encircled by the cold atmosphere.
Kintamani is beautifully seen at the day time around 10:00 am until 15:00 pm especially having fine weather where entire Kintamani area will be able to be seen clearly. Generally, all tourists who pay a visit to this place will arrive in the day time where they can enjoy the panorama or enjoy the lunch in the local restaurant with lake view. Mostly restaurants at Kintamani generally own very beautiful view where tourist merging into their lunch in this restaurant and meanwhile enjoy the panorama.

Location
Kintamani is located in Kintamani sub district, Bangli Regency and about 50 km from Denpasar Town or about 2 hours by car. All roads are generally in good condition to access to this place. The fog will descend and blanket entire area of Kintamani with cold temperature in particular at late afternoon until the whole of night. The most amazing panorama at Kintamani can be seen in the morning time, when the sunrise emerges on the surface of earth precisely on the mount Batur .

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Kintamani.htm

Pangandaran Beach

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Pangandaran is a small town and a subdistrict in southern Ciamis regency, West Java, Indonesia. It is located on the southern coast of Java. 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.

A kite-flying festival is held on the beach in July and August. It is reported that the locals used to fly kites in the evenings to catch bats,[1] and may still do so. There is a local belief that wearing any green garment in this area will anger Loro Kidul, the Javanese guardian spirit or goddess of the southern sea, and will bring misfortune.

The Penanjung Pangandaran nature reserve is nearby on a peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow neck of land. About eighty percent of the nature reserve is secondary rainforest. The flora of the nature reserve includes the Rafflesia.

The reserves lie on the south-west Javan coast, on the Pangandaran Peninsula, within the administrative province of Jawa Barat (west Java). Access from Bandung, some 223km to the north-west, is via Garut, Tasikmalaya and Banjar. The boundary of Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve comprises the majority of the peninsula and follows the coast along the low tide level. The recreation park lies adjacent to the nature reserve at the neck of the isthmus connecting the peninsula to the mainland. Approximately 7°43'S, 108°40'E

Pananjung Pangandaran comprises a small limestone and volcanic peninsula, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. The coastline is generally rugged, with precipitous cliffs and steep narrow gullies skirting a wooded plateau. In the north, the landscape attenuates to gently sloping sandy coves and beaches. Drainage is radial via several rivers which fall steeply to the sea at the coast.

A tsunami hit the area on 17 July 2006. An undersea earthquake measured at 7.7 on the Richter scale triggered a three metre high tidal wave. Extensive damage was caused and hundreds of people were reported to be dead or missing.

http://www.javatourism.com/index.php?Page=556

Santai Beach

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Santai Beach is located in the village of Airlouw, a white sandy beach, which has 18 cottages, restaurant, and salt water swimming pool for the children. Santai Beach is also a popular resort and widely visited.To get to the spot catch the latuhalat minibus and unboard it at the Puskesmas (Public Medical Centre). For one has to walk about 200 m to the spot, since transport facilities have not yet reached the beach side.

http://www.petra.ac.id/eastern/maluku/cities/ambon/santai.htm

Ambon

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Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku which is built on a hillside overlooking the bay, has a number of interesting sites of historical and cultural interests. Among them are the remnants of some old forts built by the Dutch East Indies Company during the heydays of the spice trade and the Museum Siwa Lima with its collection of local arts and crafts. More ruins of forts are found such as the Dutch one at Lima and those of the Portuguese at Hila, which are almost entirely hidden underneath the contorted roots of a giant Banyan tree. The ANZAC War Cemetery near Ambon town is the site of services held every year on April 25, to commemorate the Allied soldiers who died in the region during World War II. Ambon is at the Maluku end of the annual yacht race between Darwin, Australia and Ambon. The race usually takes place at the end of July and the beginning of August.

http://www.lombokmarine.com/mallucas-islands.htm

Parang Tritis Beach

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One of the attractive beaches near Yogyakarta is Parangtritis. It is located about 27 km. from Yogyakarta, Parangtritis may be reached in two ways, through Kretek Village or the longer one but more well - established road through Imogiri and Siluk Village. Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. The waves regularly bring in new wood and bamboo, washing ashore from another nearby beach probably. Some wood is picked and taken away by locals to be used for their own house. Parangtritis is an enchanting sloping beach combined with rocky hills, dunes, and a white sandy beach. Besides being famous as a recreational spot. Parangtritis is also a sacred place. Many people come to the beach to do meditation. Up to now, this area is remaining functioned as the place to perform the traditional ceremony called labuhan. Many hotels and restaurants are available for sunbathe lovers.

http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/yogyakarta/parangtritis-beach.html

Bunaken

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Bunaken it's a beatifull sea park located at Manado, North Sulawesi. It's a beatifull place to visit. You can swimming, diving, or fishing. Bunaken National Park is very representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems, consisting of seagrass plain, coral reef, and land/coastal ecosystems. The northern part of the Park area covers the islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Montehage, Siladen, Nain and Nain Kecil, and part of the Tanjung Pisok coastal area. The southern part of the Park covers part of the Tanjung Kelapa coast. On land, these islands are rich in species of palm, sagu, woka, silar and coconut. Among the animal species that live on the land and the beaches are black-crested macaques (Macaca nigra nigra), Timor deer (Cervus timorensis russa), and bear-cuscus (Ailurops ursinus ursinus).

The mangrove forest of the Park contains, among others, Rhizophora sp., Sonneratia sp., Lumnitzera sp., and Bruguiera sp. This forest is also rich in species of crab, lobster, mollusc, and sea birds such as gulls, herons, sea doves, and storks.
At Bunaken live about 91 species of fish, among them being the emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator), almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana), spotted seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), yellowstripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira), four saddle rock cod (Ephinephelus spilotoceps), pinkish basslet (Pseudanthias hypselosoma), two-lined monocle bream (Scolopsis bilineatus), etc.; and species of mollusc such as the great clam (Tridacna gigas), horned helmet (Cassis cornuta), pearly-chambered nautili (Nautilus pompillius), and ascidians.
There are five islands in the Park where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkelling and marine tours.
Cultural attractions outside the Park include the Anniversary of Manado in July and Menulude in January, in Manado.May to August.
You can reach this destination from Manado harbour, the Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) Marina in Molas sub-district, and the Blue Banter Marina. From Manado harbour by motor boat to Siladen Island takes 20 minutes; to Bunaken Island, 30 minutes; to Montehage Island, 50 minutes; and to Nain Island, 60 minutes. From Blue Banter Marina heading to the recreation area on Bunaken takes 1015 minutes by cabin cruiser. From the NDC harbour to the dive sites off Bunaken takes 20 minutes by speedboat.

http://www.indonesia-sultan-tours.com/day_tours.html

Tretes

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Tretes is a small town about an hour's drive from the second largest city in Indonesia - Surabaya, in East Java. It's on the slopes of Mt. Welirang.It's possible to take a day trip to Tretes from either Surabaya. But the traffic jams usually make the trip longer - especially on Sunday afternoons when everybody wants to go home to the cities at the same time from the mountain town of Tretes.Tretes has several small hotels, some with swimming pools, (heated or not). Besides staying in a hotel, you can also or rent a small bungalow for a visit.Tretes has a much cooler climate, when compared to Surabaya. You can sleep without air conditioning and still be comfortable. There are nice walks around town or around the rice fields so that you can enjoy nature and the unique flowers and plants.
There is one plant called a Kumis Kucing that, when you touch it, will close up the leaf in "shame".

Other things to do:

- Hire a horse for hour
- Go to the swimming pool
- Enjoy the sun
- Hike up to one of the waterfalls. There are two Waterfalls; "Kakek Bodoh" ( dumb grandfather) and Pucuk Truno. You can see the Pucuk Truno waterfall from two sides - the lower level, or from above at the top where the water starts to descend.
- At the "Sri" Restaurant you can eat a nice chicken dish and drink fresh young coconuts
- At special times you can view the Ramayana folk dance (from the Hindu epic of the same name)
- You can also play golf
- Visit nearby Mt. Bromo (inactive volcano)
- Nearby Tretes there is also a safari park
- View villagers who mine sulfur in a very simple manner high in the mountains. It's found in big yellow chunks near the volcanic steam vents near the top of the volcano and it and is very odorous (sulphide and sulphate minerals in their native form - found in volcanic regions). This yellow mineral is used for medicines.

http://www.expat.or.id/info/treteseastjava.html

Bali Map

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From : www.prodivebali.com

Tanah Lot Temple

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Tanah Lot Temple is located in coastal side of Beraban countryside, Kediri sub district and Tabanan Regency. It is situated in 30Km in west side of Denpasar town and about 11 Km in south side of Tabanan town. The temple is built on the rock with 3 acre size and reachable in a few minute by walk, because it is just 20 meters from the coastal lip. This temple is very famous among tourist destinations in Bali with spectacular view of sunset. At some nooks of coral reef around Tanah Lot Temple there are holy tame snake in black and white color where according to the local society believe that it as a deity property and as the guard of the temple from the bad influence.

The word of Tanah Lot is consisted of two words that are Tanah word interpreted as a reef looking like gili or isle. Lot or Lod word has meaning the sea. So Tanah Lot is meaning the small island floating on the sea. The location is now called as Tanah Lot has been used at a Megalithic period as a place that looked into holy, proven from the existence of menhir. Pursuant to environmental condition, hence the structure of Tanah Lot temple is built at irregular reef plain of its angle which is only consisted of one plain yard as Jeroan.

As a favorite tourism destination in Bali, Tanah Lot owns a magnificent view in particular at the sunset time where the sun slows down to the earth stomach. Every visitor who is paying a visit to this place will be marveled to see the beauty panorama of Tanah Lot. Beside of this temple, there are other temples which can be seen on your visit to Tanah Lot like Batu Bolong Temple, Batumejan Temple and Enjung Galuh Temple.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Tanah-Lot-Temple.htm

Sanur Beach

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Sanur Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach with calm and warm seawater located in east part of Denpasar Town. The beach location in eastside and south part of Sanur Village is an edge of Indonesia Ocean. This place has famous since long time, especially when the happening of the Puputan Badung war on 20 September 1906, where that moment the Dutch colonist land its army in this coast. There is a stone monument found in this place as an inscription of Sri Kesari Warmadewa King with the palace in Singhadwala year 917, whereabouts now there are in Blanjong, southern part of Sanur Beach.

Sanur Beach is first time introduced by Belgium artist called A.J. Le Mayeur and his wife named Ni Polok which remains in Sanur since year 1937. He has performed his own masterpiece painting exhibition and start introduces Sanur as a tourist place in Bali . In south-east side, we can see the bunch of Nusa Penida Island and eastside we can see beautiful panorama of Bali strait with its Agung Mount as a backdrop. The tropical atmosphere sweep entire of Sanur Beach that makes it as an ideal place for relaxation. It is also blessed by the breathtaking view of sunrise that one is the fascination for tourist to visit and stay in this place.

Sanur Beach is located only 4 km from downtown of Denpasar and it can be easily reached by car or motorcycle. It is many visited by foreign and local tourists especially on the weekend and holiday season. At the night of full moon, many people come to this place for relaxation, swimming or enjoy the beauty of coast. The Le Mayeur Museum is one of the art museums in Sanur also a lot of drawing the tourist enthusiasm to visit this place. As a tourist place in Bali, Sanur Beach is one of the alternative place to perform the event from local, national and also international. For example events are held in this place like Kite and Jukung Race. Other tourists facilities can be found in this place are the existence of hotels with international standard like The Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Bali Hyatt Resort, Sanur Beach Hotel and more. The various of this tourism facilities are mixed with other facilities for local resident are making the good combination tourist area which is different like Nusa Dua that is a closed area. The art shop, accommodation from cheaper hotels until five star hotels, bar and restaurant are quite a lot available in this place.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Sanur.htm

Nusa Dua

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Nusa Dua Area is start built in year 1974,as a result from study of French consultant, SCETO ( Societe Centrale pour l'equpeent Touristique Ouetre-Mer) in the year 1970 and also feasibility study conducted by PCI (Pacific Consultants International) year 1971-1973 for financing of World Bank aid. The Indonesian Government has delivered this area management to PT. BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation) which existing under the law and regulation of Republic Indonesia Government no.27 year 1972, on 12 November 1972.

This area owns the most complete tourism facilities in Bali and Indonesia like five star hotels, luxury accommodations, villas, convention hall, shopping center and beautiful beaches. The five star hotels exist in this area are Club Med, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, The Westin Resort, The Laguna Resort, Melia Bali Villas and Spa, Inna Putri Bali Hotel, The Ayodya Resort, Kayu Manis Villa, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, The Bale Villas and Novotel Nusa Dua. There are also the sports activities are available in this are like tennis court, squash and golf course. Each hotel is completed by five star restaurant facilities, bar, pub and beach activities. Nusa Dua is an ideal place for holiday in Bali.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Nusa-Dua.htm

Lovina Beach

2008-07-21T18:21:00.000+08:00

Lovina is one of the famous tourist places in north part of Bali which own beautiful of calm sea water, blackish chromatic sand and the sea with its dolphin. One of the favorite fascinations in Lovina is dolphin watching tour. Hundreds of dolphins can be seen in the morning time around 1 km offshore. We can see the dolphin attractions in this place like jumping. It is not fail to draw if the tourist has the time to see the sunset here. Lovina area is also supported by the number of tourism fascination which is can be reached from this location. Places of interests around Lovina are Hot Water Banjar, Wihara Budha (Buddies shrine), Gigit Waterfall and some countryside exist around the location.

Lovina is officially located in Kalibukbuk area and covering some countryside like Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan and Kalibukbuk countryside. Kalibugbug countryside it self is located in Buleleng sub district, meanwhile the Kaliasem and Temukus countryside are located in Banjar sub district where it both of them are belong to Buleleng regency. The eastern countryside is called Pemaron about 5 Km west of Singaraja, and the western countryside is Temukus about 12 Km west of Singaraja.

The centre of activities in Lovina area is located 10 Km from Singaraja town. Nowadays, Lovina area is becoming the center of tourism activities in north part of Bali and offer many kind of accommodations, restaurants, bars, beach activities, art shops, bank, transportations etc. The accommodations in this area are a available from the star hotel class until small hotel even the home stay for the low budget travelers. As a tourist area and center of tourism in Singaraja, Lovina get the biggest visit from tourist who visiting north part of Bali . It is estimated by 90% from tourist who pay a visit to north part of Bali will in Lovina.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Lovina-Beach.htm

Coban Pelangi Waterfall

2008-07-21T18:03:00.001+08:00

Coban Pelangi is a beautiful waterfall, which located about 32 km away to the East Malang. It has natural, cool, and clean water that gives a peaceful impression. This waterfall can be reached on the way to Mount Bromo via Malang city.
Find a lovely mountain resort, beautiful panorama, impressive view of apple fruits and 5 vegetables. The Water fall site is in the village named Gubuk Klakah, the one belonging to Poncokusumo district.The visitors will enjoy its fresh air, nature scenery, and of course the beautiful waterfall. Visit Coban Pelangi Waterfall in Malang regency.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/coban-pelangi.html

Sendang Biru Beach

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Sendang Biru is one of beach resorts in the southern part of Malang Regency, which free from tumulous waves of Indian Ocean due to the existence of wild life Sempu Island, about 300 meters offshore.
At the other side of the beach is now utilize 'as Fishing Harbor and Center of Fishes Disembarkation PPI' where fisherman disembark their catches in which both are under the authority of the Fishery Service and Managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit)," Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap".
Officially, the beach of Sendang Biru is managed by the State-owned Forestay Company which has so far provided the beach with inns, guest house, stalls, guard houses, boats, etc.
To reach Sendang Biru, visitor can take an accessible public transportation named "Mikrolet" for Gadang - Turen - Sendang Biru. Sendang Biru is about 70 km away to the south from Malang at Tambakrejo village, Sumbermanjing Wetan district.Visit the beautiful beach of Sendang Biru and enjoy its interesting waves with the white sands that spread along the beach.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/sendang.html

Coban Rondo Waterfall

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Coban Rondo waterfall is a beautiful water fall on the slope of Mount Panderman resort that is about 32 km to the west from Malang, it is very interesting to see and visit.The height of waterfall is about 60 meter. Visitor can find and enjoy beautiful panorama ore peaceful impression around the waterfall.Facilities: camping ground, jogging track, fishing or playing with elephants from The Elephants' School Waykambas Lampung - Sumatra.The waterfall is located at Pandesari village, Pujon District (about 32 km away to the West from Malang). Visit Coban Rondo waterfall tourism and enjoy its nature scenery with its fresh air.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/cobanrondo.html

About Malang

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Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java has, without any doubt, been famous since long time ago. Historical remmants scattered around Malang Showing that it hat played important roles in may eras and stretching out from 112° 17' 10,90° up to 112° 57' 0,00° east Longitude and extending from 7° 44' 55,11° up to 8° 26' 35,45° South Latitude.
Malang regency is bordered by Blitar and Kediri Regencies on the West; Jombang, Mojokerto and Pasuruan Regencies on the North; Probolinggo and Lumajang Regencies on the East and Indian Ocean on the South.
Malang is known with its beautiful beaches. There are many tourists who always visit Malang's beaches in holiday. The beaches are Ngliyep beach, Balekambang beach, and Sendang Biru beach. Then the foreign tourists are commonly interesting to Malang's temples that save the historical value of the past Kingdom in Malang regency, they are; Singosari temple, Jago temple, Kidal temple, etc. Beside that, Malang still has a lot of tourism objects that will attract you to visit it. Coban Rondo waterfall, Wonosari tea plantation, Wendit pool, mount Kawi, mount Bromo panorama, Coban Pelangi waterfall, Karangkates recreation park, and the others, are Malang's interesting places that presents their nature scenery.
Also visit Malang City Tour that offers its interesting places such as; City Hall, Monument Juang'45, bird and flowers market, senaputra park, kayu tangan complex, City Square, Senaputra Park, etc.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/

All about Medan

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Medan is the capital city of North Sumatra province, Indonesia. It is the largest city in Sumatra and the Indonesia's third most populous after Jakarta and Surabaya, with approximately 2.5 million people. Medan means 'field' in Bahasa Indonesia and Malay languages but the name actually originated from the Karonese word 'madan' which means to 'get better' or 'healthy'.The city located in the north of the province, and has a nearby harbour Belawan, and an international airport Polonia International Airport. It is situated in the fertile swamp at the junction of the Deli and Babura rivers where the original village of Medan Putri was founded by Raja Guru Patimpus in 1590.
The city has a mix of communities, reflecting its pre- and post-independence history. It is famous throughout Indonesia as the home of the Batak people, although the ancestral sites of these people are scattered throughout northern Sumatra. In addition, there is a large ethnic Javanese comunity, largely made of of the descendants of people shipped from Java in the last century as part of the government's transmigration policy, an attempt to relieve the chronic overcrowding on Java.
A highly visible component of Medan's population is the large number of ethnic Chinese, who control much of the business sector. Finally, the city has a sizeable community of Tamil descent, the people known as keling. A well-known Tamil market, is the Kampung Keling. In addition to Indonesian, Javanese, Hokkien, Tamil and English are spoken.

Climate
Straddling the equator, the climate in Medan, just like other areas in Indonesia, tends to have a fairly even climate year-round. There are two seasons; i.e., the dry season and the rainy season. The temperature throughout the year average 22oC to 29oC, but the north coastal plains are usually hotter up to 34oC. Humidity average a high 75%.

Clothes
Light weight clothing is advisable in this region because its warm temperature and humidity. In formal meetings, men commonly wear ties and long sleeve Batik shirts. Nevertheless, if you go to mountainous areas, you need jackets and sweaters.

Electricity
Power supply is 220 volts / 250 cycles is large cities, but 110 volts is still used in some areas. Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded pins. It is advisable to check electricity supplies before using any appliances.

Food
North Sumatra has a variety of food. Rice is the staple food which is usually eaten with meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables.In Padang Cuisine restaurants, a variety of dishes are placed on the table in front of you but you only have to pay for what you eat. Western meals are provided in all hotels serving foreign tourists. Chinese and Japanese cuisine is also available in some restaurants, even in some small ones.

Snack time at Night
Kesawan SquareLocated in the core of the city, before known as “Kesawan” or “Ahmad Yani Road”, a shopping complex and business center at day time, becomes a place to find almost every specific Medan’s snack at night time.Merdeka WalkAlso in the core of the city, at Merdeka Field areal or Balai Kota Road, built by private sectors together with the local government on 2005, Merdeka Walk is famous for its Eastern like tent, live music and karaoke, local and international food such as Pizza and Fried Chicken from McDonald.Lili Suheri ParkThis park is located at the intersection of Listrik Street and Zainul Arifin Street, near by Selecta Building and Gleanegles Hospital. Medan’s food you can find here are dim sum, sop langsa, sate etc.Pagaruyung StreetFamous by the name of Kampung Keling, at Pagaruyung Street and mostly occupied by India Tamil tribes. Snacks found at night time are Martabak India, Kwe Tiau etc.Sri Deli ParkLocated at SM Raja Street, across The Great Mousqe of Medan and near by Maimunah Palace, with fishpool in the center sorrounded by café in tents, visitors can fish while enjoying snack time.

http://apec.litbang.deptan.go.id/about-medan.php

About Palembang

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Palembang, sited om the banks of River Musi, is the capital of South Sumatra and Indonesia's leading centre for oil-refining. It is also a busy trading port of rubber, coffee, petroleum, timber, and spices.The River Musi flows flight through the city, cutting it in two halves. The Ulu bank and the Ilir are lingked by theAmpera Bridge. Take a boat trip down the river, or walk over the bridge to catch a paranomic view of the city. This is alsoan ideal spot to watch's the city beatiful sunrises and sunsets. Spend some time just observing the bustle of life alongboth sides of the river.Other landmark include The Great Mosque built in 1740 and the Sriwijaya University. In town are two museums: Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin museum and Balaputradewa Museum.

Climate : hor tropical weather throughout the year, wetter from October-April.
Best time to go : Palembang is a year-around destination, but if you want to be part of some action, try August which is when it celebrates the country Independence day. The annual event is the Bidar Race held around the Independence day,with competing boats measuring 24m long and only 0.75m wide and each carrying as many as 50 oarsmen. Travel in the wet seasonsto less developed areas could be difficult.
Flavour : Pem-Empek (a Palembang snack made from fish cake wrapped in wanton skin), Mie Aloi, mie Terang Bulan, mie celor,kemplang, es kacang, pindang, and tempoyak.
Activities : historical site visits, waterfall(Curup Tenang Waterfall in Muara Enim Regency)

Kuta Beach in Lombok

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Kuta in Lombok is famous for the incredibly beautiful beach. When the tide is low the bay turn into shallow water pool and the color of the water turns into turquoise. You can see the photo of the beach at the many internet cafes in Indonesia. Look for the wall paper on the computer screen. S coast of Lombok is also famous for the high waves. Also Kuta is a good base for the surfers.
How to get here by public transport from Mataram.Take a bemo from the bus terminal to Praya 3000Rp/pthen to Sengkol 3000Rp/p, then to Kuta, 3,000Rp All tourist fares.
Thie finla bemo arrives at the intersection where you can see a Cafe(closed) on the right just after passing Puri itoma Bungalows or the right. If you turn right from here, you can find a few hotels including Matahari Hotel and continuing to another beautiful half moon crescent bay, 6km from Kuta. If you go straight you can reach W side of Kuta beach. If you turn left, the road continues to Kuta beach hotel area. Your transport to Kuta probably takes you the hotel you want to stay. So tell the name to the driver.

http://www.itisnet.com/english/asia/indonesia/kuta_lombok/e-kuta_lombok.htm

Kuta Bali

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Kuta in addition to being the Sunset Site Number One, with its daily spectacular sunsets, it is also the centre of night life activities in Southern Bali and a shopping mecca, with its lines of shops, boutiques, and galleries. Restaurantsline up the streets as well as the Bachfront,Hotels, ranging from a small, inexpensive homestay to a luxurious resort, will ready accomodate you.
The beach of Kuta is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport’s runway, which gives you a breathtaking landing experience. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walk away north, waves will invite you to test your surfing.
Kuta is very short drive away from the airport, and transportation is readily available to take you from and to Kuta to and from anywhere else in Bali.

http://www.indo.com/

About Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta or Jogjakarta is a city with outstanding historical and cultural heritage. Yogyakarta was the centre of the Mataram Dynasty (1575-1640), and until now the kraton (the sultan's palace) exists in its real functions. Also, Yogyakarta has numerous thousand-year-old temples as inheritances of the great ancient kingdoms, such as Borobudur temple established in the ninth century by the dynasty of Syailendra.
More than the cultural heritages, Yogyakarta has beautiful natural panorama. The green rice fields cover the suburban areas with a background of the Merapi Mountain. The natural beaches can be easily found to the south of Yogyakarta.
Here the society lives in peace and has typical Javanese hospitality. Just try to go around the city by bike, pedicab, or horse cart; and you will find sincere smiles and warm greeting in every corner of the city.
An artistic atmosphere is deeply felt in Yogyakarta. Malioboro, as the center of Yogyakarta, is overwhelmed by handicraft from all around the city. Street musicians always ready entertain the visitors of the lesehan food stalls.

http://www.yogyes.com/

Balikpapan Tourism Place

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Manggar Beach, (Manggar Baru)

Situated 9 Km to the east of sepinggan airport Balikpapan and 22 km from centre of Balikpapan city. Many visitors go to this This beach for recreation and enjoy wave and white sand. Provided public facilities, parking place.
Shelter, information room, the local map, toilet/bathroom.
Easily being reached by both own vhicle and public taxi and every visitor must be payment.

Teritip Crocodile Farm

Situated at Teritip village of East Balikpapan 27 km from centre of Balikpapan City, more less 5 ha wide, activity of crocodile farm has been begun since 1990.
The kinds of crocodile are ; buaya muara (crocodylus porosus), buaya supit (tamistoma scheillius), buaya air tawar (crocodylus siamlisus).
The purpose of the preserve is to breed wild animal, cultivate busines of crocodile skin and as tourist object.
You can reached this place by public taxi trayek no. 7 and own car. The crocodile farm is open for public at 07.00 17.00 every day. Holded by CV. Surya Raya.
Facilities : Parking area, Toilet, Food Shop, Art shop, Meeting hall for public to take a rest and to see all size of crocodile.
The Special food (crocodile meat roasted, oil of crocodile and etc)

Bekapai Park

Bekapai Park which is opened in the middle of the year of 1998, and it is situated in front of PLN office on Jalan Jend. Sudirman. In the middle of the park obtained a monument which simbolise the oil that come out from well in Balikpapan area. From inside of the monument that is made of stainless steel spread out the fountain and supproted by the light in the night The place is opened for Public.

Melawai Beach

Located at Sudirman street near pantai strans, it’s beautiful place to have a rest with family sitting to enjoy the view of Balikpapn Bay.
There are many kind of traditional food. Opened 19.00 – 24.00 wita, Monday and Sunday are busy day to visit.

http://kaltimtourism.com/

Volcanoes Lokon and Mahawu ( Rurukan Village )

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Volcanoes Lokon and Mahawu ( Rurukan Village )

Mount Lokon (1.580 m) and Mahawu (1.311 m), both have crater lakes of considerable beauty, duck-egg blue and smoking. Lokon is usually considered to be more beautiful of the two, but right now it is to risky to there since there was a warning from local goverment. Mt Mahawu is ok and normally they walk from Rurukan Village. It takes only 1 hour walking from Rurukan Village to the top of Mt. Mahawu. Walking condition is good, you are welcome to do trekking in this mountain.

http://www.visit-manado.com

Kiagawa Village

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Japanese Cave ( Kiawa Village )

These caves were built by the Japanese during the World War II mainly used as a storage for supplies. You can visit the caves while driving along the road between Kiawa and Kawangkoan, two scenic countryside villages.

http://www.visit-manado.com

Map of Manado

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http://www.visit-manado.com/about-manado.html

About Manado

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Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi, is known affectionately by divers and snorkellers for its spectacular reefs that form the epicenter of the marine biodiversity in the Indo Pasific Ocean. It is also a town rich in aglicultural product including coconut, vanilla, clove plantations as well as fishing.

Strong in foreign cultural influences from its spice trading years, Manado gained a reputation of being one of the prettiest towns in all of South East Asia. It is still clean and attractive and its people one of the higgest standarts of living in Indonesia.

Manado is a great starting point for daily excursions to the famed Minahasan Highlands and the world's smallest primate, Tarsier Spectrum. The most famous diving spots are the walls and reefs in and around Bunaken National Park, a marine reserve just a short boat ride away fro the city.

Climate : wet season (November-April), dry season (May-October)

Best time to go : the wet season are not very pronounced (there is no monsoon in Manado) so Manado is a pretty much a year-round destination.

Flavours : grilled seafood that is extremely fresh is a must. Dip it in dabu-dabu (a spicy chili dip)

Activities : diving, snorkeling, rafting, rainforest exploration (Tarsier Spectrum), volcano trekking.

Events & Festivals : Tai Pei Kong festival at the Kien Teng Ban Hian Kong Temple (february), Bunaken Festival, a series of activities by the operators and residents on Bunaken.

Source : Silkwinds Magazine

About Balikpapan

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Mostly surrounded by sea, Balikpapan is the second largest city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and an important centre of the petroleum, mining, and timber industries.

Many diverse people live in this peaceful city-foreigners and Bugis, Javanese, and Dayaks.

In Samarinda ( 3 hour's drive from Balikpapan) is the traditional Dayak village where the Dayak still cling to their folkore and traditional cultrure, making Balikpapan an interesting blend of modern day sophistication interposed with age-old charm and traditions.

Climate : Tropical climate, hot and wet season. Wet season (October to April), dry season (May to September).

Best time to go : Dry season between May to September althouth travel in the wet season is possible.

Flavour : Seafood, spicy nasi padang (rice eaten with meat and vegetable dishes),.

Activities : Diving and snorkelling (Berau), jungle trekking, visit to Dayak cultural village, cruise on Mahakam River, shopping for local handicraft.

Indonesia Map

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http://www.bugbog.com/maps/asia/indonesia_map.html