Kelimutu lake, Best Adventure in Flores

Indonesia's paradise of beauty and uniqueness of the world. Almost in every corner of the island has a typical exotic archipelago.No wonder people are amazed to see the beauty of the island. One of them is located at the top of Mount Kelimutu, namely Kelimutu lake.

Kelimutu Lake is located within a series of Kelimutu National Park. The lake is located at the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1631 meters above sea level near the village of Pemo, Kelimutu District, Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.

Lake Flores is basically a crater formed by the eruption of Mount Kelimutu. The mountain is filled with rain water until it formed a lake. There are three giant craters that formed the lake. The unique from each crater, it has a water color that changes every year. Lake water can change from green, red, brown, blue, and green.These changes are basically due to changes in mineral deposits contained in the lake.This was due to weather changes in the surrounding lakes.

The uniqueness of Lake Flores color that is indeed the main attraction of the island of Flores. The resulting color sheen of the lake and a beautiful panorama of the sky makes the lake worthy to see. In addition, the location of the lake is situated at altitude, making the air temperature between 10-15 degrees.

The Kelimutu lake is also attached to the legend that is trusted by the local community. Until now the community in Flores believes that there is a god named Mae who manage the life hereafter. The spirits of the dead one by one will sit on the lake based on the charity record while he was still alive.

A green-colored lake is Spirits toska Lake Young Spirit lake that in the local language namely Tiwu Nua Muri Kooh Fai is inhabited by spirits who died in their teens, children and infants. The lake is also the only lake that does not change color as compared to two other lakes.

Other lakes are Spirits Parent Lake or called TiwuAta Mbupu. The lake is greenish white, inhabited by spirits who died in old age.
The latter is the Enchanted Spirit Lake or Tiwu AtaPoTiwu AtaPolo contain the spirits of people who committed their life to steal, kill and commit other crimes.

Regardless the truth of the legend trusted by the local community, Kelimutu lake did hold a panorama of natural beauty that is truly unique and amazing. No wonder the lake has become a favorite place visited by many tourists both local and foreign tourists. It also became evident that Indonesia does have a unique paradise that resides in all corners of the archipelago.

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The Unique of Segajah Island

Segajah island is located in Kuala Bontang region, East Kalimantan province. The uniqueness of this area is the limitation of time visiting. The tourists are only allowed to come in the daytime, when the sea receded until the afternoon. Why? The island is only exist when the sea receded, and will be lost when high tides. So, if you are interested in visiting, you should really pay attention in your time arrival. Because if not, you can not see anything cause the island is drowning by sea water. Beside the unique of the scheduled visits, the uniqueness of this place lies in the cleanliness of the sand, andsea water clarity, so that tourists can see the bottom of the ocean that is inhabited bymany starfish. You can rent a boat in Kuala Bontang and travel for ± 20 minutes.

Segajah Island is a small island that is very interesting. When visiting the island, seemed to the island is our private island. The island offers a variety of natural beauty that is suitable for diving, snorkeling, sightseeing, photography, and culinary.

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Sentani lake : Paradise on Earth

Who says Papua or the island known as "Earth's paradise" is just about the hills, forests and hot weather only? Apparently the island also has a marine tourism that no less beautiful than other regions in Indonesia. One of them is Sentani lake.

No less than fourteen districts in Papua has the uniqueness and special attraction for those of you who visit there. Lots of options you can visit, there are marine tourism presents a fascinating marine park, cultural tourism, historical and tourist fauna and flora which may be can not be found elsewhere, such as birds of paradise.

All these wonderful sights are still very natural. With a civilization that is still primitive, making Papua as a tourist place and attract the attention of foreign also local tourists. There is a museum in Jaya Pura town formerly known as Hollandia. The museum provides a variety of cultural information in Papua such as carvings from various districts, a tool of war, fabrics and traditional dances, as well as various sites and ancient relics.

Sentani lake



In Sentani, there are also General Douglas Mc Arthur WWII monument. In the north monument Mc Arthur, at an altitude of 325 meters in mountainous terrain there is Cyclop with the peak of Mount Dofonsoro. The area is very beautiful and breathtaking.

Sentani lake in Papua lies between 20:33 to LS 2041 and 1400.23 to 1400 38 BT. The lake is 70-90 m above sea level and between the Cyclops mountains. Lake Sentani is a volcanic lake. The source water comes from 14 large and small rivers with an estuary, Jaifuri Puay. In the west, old and Boroway Doyo, the depth of the lake is very steep. While the east and center, Puay and Simporo, ramps and shallow. There is also a swamp forests in the area Simporo and Yoka. In some notes mentioned, the basis of waters containing sandy mud substrate (humus). In shallow waters, overgrown plants pandanus and sago. The extent of approximately 9360 ha with average depth of 24.5 meters. In the lake area there are 24 villages. Scattered coastal area and in small islands which exist in the middle of the lake.

Sentani lake is the largest lake in the province of Jaya Pura. The historic location, offering incredible scenery. There is still some Stork and the Eagle who would grab a fish in Lake Sentani. You also provided a “Johnson” boat to circumnavigate the lake.

Unfortunately, Sentani lake is still less well-known as one tourist destination object compared with other marine tourism in Indonesia. Therefore the government makes an event nicknamed the Festival of Lake Sentani as a step to introduce to the world of tourism.

Sentani Lake Festival

The festival, held every year is intended to preserve cultural values as a unique asset of Ondoafi and put together as a tour package that can be enjoyed by domestic and foreign tourists.


At the festival. it will show a very unique culture as a heritage from the ancestors (Ondoafi or Ondofolo), among others, such as Dance War above the boat and other traditional dances from various tribes in Jayapura district coupled with the culture of other regions in Papua and other areas in Indonesia which have similar characteristics such as Lake Toba in Sumatra, Lake Mindanao in North Sulawesi, Lake Tempe in NTT and so forth.

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Top 11: The most romantic place in Indonesia

1. Bintan island, Riau, Sumatra

Bintan Island is located in Riau Islands Province, it has a very charming island atmosphere. The combination of white sand, blue water, and the tree that makes this island is worth visiting


2. Kaliurang, Yogyakarta

Kaliurang is located 28 miles north of Yogyakarta city, precisely in the hamlet of Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman. As you climbed to the top of the hill Plawangan, and you'll see the seductive scenery around you.



3. Senggigi Beach, Lombok

This beach is located on the west coast of Lombok, it has green scenery and stunning underwater. The waves are not too big, of course, will add a romantic honeymoon periods.


4. Moyo isalnd, West Nusa Tenggara

If you want to feel the world just for you two, come to Moyo Island in West Nusa Tenggara, as a honeymoon. This area is still quiet and genuine, but the facilities are widely available. There are cottages that provide a variety of amenities. It has the combination of white sand, no coral reef fish, waterfalls and natural pools. Moyo Island has a height variation from 0-648 m above sea level. As a marker of sustainability, the island is located in an area of about 30,000 acres; hundreds of butterflies will be seen from bushes, trees or in the middle of savanna. The island is also home to 21 species of bats, birds, macaque, wild pig, deer and snakes. With the natural conditions is still genuine, it is advisable to enter the island with a guide.


5. Ubud village, Bali

The village is also believed to give inspiration to visitors. Ubud is a popular place among foreign tourists because this location is situated between the fields and forest that lies between the chasms of the mountain that makes the nature so beautiful. In addition, Ubud is known for its art and culture that is growing very rapidly and developed. The pulse of Ubud community life can not be separated from art. Here there are also many art galleries, and music arenas. The dance performances are held alternately every night in all corners of the village.


6. Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi

Bunaken Island Marine Park is very exotic. This marine park has the greatest marine biodiversity in the world. Coming to the Park with your spouse, then discover the underwater beauty of Bunaken. Bunaken marine park has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depth of up to 1344 meters. It has 20 diving points, 12 points among them is located around Bunaken Island.


7. Sampireun, the village of Garut, West Java

The villages are located in Sampireun Ciparay, Village Sukakarya, Garut, West Java. Sampireun Village offers all the simplicity and convenience features that you need for your exotic honeymoon


8. Bangka Belitung

Belitung Island panorama is dominated by beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches along the stunning scenery. It is can not be found on other islands, this island is a special island for honeymooners.


9. Tanjung lesung, Banten, West Java

Tanjung lesung is located on the west coast of the Sunda Strait, precisely in the village of Tanjung Jaya, Pandeglang, Banten. The resort can be used as an alternative to your honeymoon destination. It takes 3-5 hours from the capital city of Jakarta through Pandeglang. The atmosphere here is very charming with beautiful blue sea and white sand spread. You can enjoy the beauty of Mount ancient world's most famous, Krakatau volcano which is one of the world's volcanoes that are floating in the sea.


10. Raja Ampat Islands, Papua

Raja Ampat is worldwide recognized as one of the 10 best waters for diving. Marine life is also the most comprehensive in the world. No place on earth that has so much diversity of marine life as in Raja Ampat. Based on research, more than 573 types of coral reefs, or about 75 percent of the world's coral species found in Raja Ampat. In addition, there also are more than 828 species of fish from the world's 1074 species of fish and 700 types of mollusks (soft animals.


11. Umang island, Banten, West Java

Umang island is located in Pulau Umang Pandeglang, Banten. This place is suitable to avoid the stress of urban life and enjoy the beautiful moments of honeymoon or vacation. On this island, there are resorts that have been arranged with an artistic natural beauty of the mountains surrounded by sea will add more romance for your honeymoon.

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