Monday, March 12, 2012

Songgoriti Temple

Songgoriti is located in Songgokerto village, Batu district, under the hillside of Mount Panderman and has a hot spring pool. There is temple Songgoriti and Ganesha Statue as the empire omission of Singosari and Dutch era. Songgoriti Temple is located in a dale dissociating between mountainsides of Arjuna with mountainside of Kawi. This temple has built with a hot spring, which had believed able to heal various diseases. Seen from its simple architecture style, this temple classified as eldest temple in Central Java and the decoration described Central Java manner. 

Songgoriti tourism object is surrounded by nature scenery, so that it has fresh and cool air. This object is very interesting for anyone who wants to walk around for having relaxed or feel the real nature nuance.

Friday, March 9, 2012

BATU NIGHT SPECTACULER (BNS)










Batu Night Spectaculer (BNS) is a Amusement park for entertainment and family recreation in the evening presented a very interesting week in the city of Batu, East Java. An exotic panorama of mountains, where games and hobbies such as delivery vehicle for garden lanterns, ghost hunting, the playing of up to four-dimensional cinema. Batu Night Spectaculer (BNS) are recreational, exclusive and spectacular. "All recreational rides and games we deliberately suguhkan for the community to complement the beauty of the night is more fascinating," said Hary Cahyono Director of Operations PT Mutiara Indah Prosperous, owner and manager of BNS.

Batu Night Spectaculer (BNS) is a concept of modern entertainment and family recreation in the City of Stone Travel in the evening. The concept of an integrated family entertainment atmosphere with a blend of the concept of a mall, market, games, sports, and entertainment in one place and the new space. Located on Highway 200 Oro-Oro Ombo, Oro-Oro Ombo village, Batu, East Java, tel (0341) 5025111, 5.02558 million.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

PAPUMA BEACH JEMBER

Papuma Beach is one of the major tourist spot Jember has been developed by East Java Perhutanioffice II. Papuma beach is a natural attraction combines the authenticity of the charm of the beach and forest. Papuma beach is located 37 km south of Jember, Bromo Ijen · track located in Bali. This beach has an area of ​​25 acres, when viewed from above, looks like an elliptical arch. White sand beach complete the image resembles an egg.

Administratively, this beach in the Village area Lojejer, Wuluhan Jember district, East Java, about 235 kilometers from the city of Surabaya.

Shorelines Papuma Cape Papuma early peak and a 25 kilometer circular. Lush trees neatly lined up tightly along the edges, like the memorial to the beach which makes the gods.
When visiting a land sea breeze, the wind blowing through the cracks of the reef cause such a unique voice of the gods who cast a spell to keep the beauty of the beaches in order to remain sustainable.

Generally, the composition of forest vegetation Papuma Coast consists of two layers. The first layer consists of pandanus plants, lilies, and babakoan. While the second layer, the rows of trees larger than the type Nyamplung, sea hibiscus, and ketapang.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

NGEBEL LAKE PONOROGO










This lake called Lake Ngebel because at Ngebel districts. It is located about 24 km north-east of Roxburgh, East Java. Ngebel this lake on the slopes with a height Wilis 734 meters above sea level and temperature of 22-32 Celsius. 

With a surface area about 1.5 km, Lake Ngebel surrounded by a road along the 5 km. This lake has an amazing panorama, cool air with the natural conditions of the girl who kept one million potentials to be dug. We can also meet with a variety of fruits such as durian, mangosteen, pundung, etc. 
In the lake also spread a variety of fish, one of which is a protected fish varieties. This Hampala fish or a local person named Ngongok fish. For that purpose, accommodation facilities are also available which is for visitors who want to spend the night. The facility is managed by local governments and private companies. According to the legend that developed in the community, Lake Ngebel formed based on a story about a monster named "New k-ping". 
When taking the snake to meditate and he accidentally cut by local people for food. Mysterious snake turned into a child who later visited the community and create a contest to lift the rib cage is riveted by her to the ground. Not even a successful implementation. 
After that he pulled out of this rib, and rib holes out of the water which is then pooled into a large pond and a lake Ngebel. Ngebel lake seems to have an important role in the history of Ponorogo, because one of the founders of Ponorogo, Batoro Katong, prior to the greatness of Islam in the District Ponorogo have removed them in the pond near Lake Ngebel. At this time, known as the pool / Kucur Batoro.


Monday, March 5, 2012

COBAN PELANGI (WATERFALL)










Nature Coban Pelangi is located in the district of Malang, East Java, precisely in the District Poncokusumo. Malang is a major tourist destination in East Java Province. And feasible if the dubbed The Truly East Java. And the District of Poncokusumo offers amazing natural attractions and is located at the foot of Mount Semeru.

Semeru mountain landscape presenting the charm of nature's most stunning in Java. The river that flows between the mountains gemunung, ultimately creating a very beautiful waterfall, Coban (waterfall) Pelangi. The falls are on track to Mount Bromo and Semeru, exactly Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS).

Sights Coban Pelangi is a nature conservation zone under the protection Perhutanioffice. It's amazing waterfalls, is ± 10 km from District Overlapping and ± 32 km from the city of Malang. Coban Pelangi is located in mountainous areas with steep slopes bertopografi over 45% and at an altitude of 1200 to 1400 masl.

Coban Pelangi waterfall flows from the cliff that has a height of 110 meters. Enchantment of the waterfall can be enjoyed with a mat on the prepared field zone manager. Protection of the cottages are also being facing the waterfall.

If the weather is good, lucky visitors can see the 'Rainbow' which refract at the top - the top of the cliff. Typically, the Rainbow appeared at 10 am to 2 pm. Natural phenomena that arise due to grain falls on the wind, similar buliran - buliran fog. If still not satisfied to watch from the field zone, dip in the creek could be an attractive option. But, of course, visitors should prepare a change of clothes. Waterfall spills over the rocks rise like water splashing rain.


Sunday, March 4, 2012

GREEN CANYON PANGANDARAN








Green Canyon, popularized by the French in 1993, has a charm that is extraordinary. A combination of rivers, green valleys, forests, and various flora and fauna. The beauty wrapped in silence, like a hidden paradise. Its original name was "Cukang Taneuh".

Green Canyon has its own uniqueness. From the boat trip itself with the traditional "ketinting" from the dock for 30 minutes we will be happy to pass the river with green water tosca (if not raining). On the way we see life on the riverbanks. Occasionally seen lizard and some other reptiles. and also the local residents are lured reply or fishing.

If you decide to vacation in the Green Canyon, you should be prepared to travel quite tiring, but fun and full of adventure, because it can be 8 hours driving from Jakarta. For those who take personal or rental car, there should be someone who can take turns driving. It is advisable to take motion sickness medicine, for those who have problems in the long journey. Green Canyon open from 10:00 until 16:00 o'clock, the boat costs Rp 70.000,-. Prepare also clothes and towels if you want to swim. Believe it or not there are restrictions for not saying dirty words and mention 'crocodile' while he was in Green Canyon. Naturally when giving tips to the crew of the boat, because they have to wait long, when you are swimming upstream. 
 

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

EAST JAVA PARK , aka JAWA TIMUR PARK (JTP)














East Java Park , AKA Jawa Timur Park (JTP) is an attraction that combines in a harmonious concept of education (Education) and the concept of tourism (Tourism) in one space and one time, so it can be a means of disseminating information about the realm of science and technology (Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / physics), Learning Gallery Stadium which can accommodate 300 students, student Study Guide sheets props and completeness of applied science (Indoor & Outdoor) who supported them by PLN, Telkom, Rimba Raya and a number of Universities (State and private) in East Java.

East Java Park topengSerta can be a guide to deepen insight into the diverse cultures in the presence of the archipelago and the Pavilion Art Gallery in East Java.



Tuesday, February 28, 2012

MOUNT ARGOPURO (AKA ARGAPURA)






Argapura mountain is a mountain located on the island of Java, Indonesia. Mount Argapura have as high an altitude 3088 meters. The mountain is often called the Argopuro. Argapura mountain is an extinct volcano that is no longer active.

The mountain is part of the Mountains Iyang located in Probolinggo district, East Java. Be in a position between Mount Semeru and Mount roar. There are several peaks that are owned by the mountain. Well-known peak called Peak Rengganis / mountain Welirang (topografichen Dienst 1928). While the highest peak is located at a distance of ± 200 m in the south peak Rengganis. The highest peak is named Argapoera and marked by a monument height (triangulation).

Argapura mountain hill dipterocarp forests have, dipterocarp forests Upper Montane forest, and forest Ericaceous or mountain forests.


Sunday, February 26, 2012

SIPISO - PISO WATERFALL











 Sipiso-piso Waterfall is a natural tourism area which is located not far from the village community settlements Tongging Sub-Brand, Karo, North Sumatra Province. Can say, visiting this village is no different from a trip to Niagara-piso Sipiso. Geographically, the village on the plains Tongging lower, while Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located in the hills higher than Tongging Village. This waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level (asl) and is surrounded by green hills covered with pine forests since.

Name of the waterfall that is managed by the Government of Karo Regency has specific meaning. As mentioned in the New Indonesia daily news voice, that Sipiso-piso piso meaning comes from the blade. The swift waters which fall from the hill above the one hundred meter altitude is diperumpamakan like-bladed sharp knife. In addition, a steep cliff when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call from Tanah Karo piso.


Friday, February 24, 2012

MUSEUM SATWA ( WILDLIFE MUSEUM )









Museum Satwa is a recreation area located in Batu, East Java. This tourist attraction is located about 20 km west of Malang and is now one of the new icon tourism in East Java. Wildlife Museum is part of Java Park 2. The museum presents the preserved animals and ancient fossils are imported from various countries across the continent, such as the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Arctic, and Antarctica. In accordance with the objectives of the establishment that is as Ex-Situ Conservation Society Wildlife, then all the animals preserved in the Museum of Wildlife acquired not intentionally hunted but preserved from animals that have died. Moreover Wildlife Museum also presents a replica of ancient animals such as Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Mammoth, and other replicas of ancient animals.




MOUNT SEMERU












Mount semeru is located in small village called lumajang. Mount semeru is the higest mountain in java, with peak Mahameru 3676 meters above sea level (masl). there are craters on top of mahameru called jonggring saloko. Mahameru is a tourist attraction that is quite challenging for the hikers. not only challenging, Mahameru has beautiful scenery and amazing scenery. 

The mountain is included in the area of ​​Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The park consists of mountains and valley area of ​​50273.3 hectares. There are several mountains inside the caldera Gn.Tengger among others; Gn.Bromo (2.392m) Gn. Shell (2.470m) Gn.Kursi (2.581 m) Gn.Watangan (2.662m) Gn.Widodaren (2.650m). There are four lakes (ranu): Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, and Ranu Ranu Kumbolo Darungan.



Thursday, February 23, 2012

BANGKA BELITUNG ISLANDS










Bangka Island is an island located to the east of Sumatra, Indonesia and Islands are included in the province of the Pacific Islands. Its population in 2004 numbered 789 809 inhabitants. Bangka island is widely 11.693.54 km ². Bangka in everyday language Bangka people implies "old" or "very old", so the island of Bangka can be interpreted as "old island". When referring to the mineral content found in this area, Bangka island contains many mineral mining materials that would occur from natural processes prevailing over millions of years. One example is the tin mining materials, therefore the people call it as the island of Bangka. 




Tuesday, February 21, 2012

KOMODO NATIONAL PARK











Komodo National Park is located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. This national park consists of three large islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar Island and several smaller islands. This national park land area of ​​603 km ² and the total area is 1817 km ². 

In 1980 the park was established to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. There are 277 species of animal that is a mix of animals that come from Asia and Australia, which consists of 32 species of mammals, 128 species of birds and 37 species of reptiles. Together with dragons, at least 25 species of land animals and birds including the protected animals, because their numbers are limited, or limited their deployment. 



Moreover, in this region there are also coral reefs. At least 253 species of reef-building corals are found there, with about 1,000 species of fish. The beauty of these reefs attract foreign tourists to swim or dive in these waters. 

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK







Wakatobi National Park is underwater park in Indonesia. With an area of ​​about 1.39 million hectares, Wakatobi National Park has the potential of marine natural resources of great value, both the type and uniqueness, which presents a panorama of stunning underwater. In general, the waters have started from a flat configuration, sloping towards the sea, and steep bertubir. Varying water depths up to 1044 meters with most of the sandy bottom and rocky. The park consists of four major islands, namely-scented fragrance, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko located in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. The potential of marine natural resources and high value Idah underwater panorama that makes Wakatobi National Park was nominated to the UNESCO to be one of the World Heritage Site.

In 1994, several people joined in the IPB team conducted a survey in Wakatobi. From the results of a survey they did was revealed, that in the Wakatobi there is a wide range of subsea natural resources, such as coral reefs and various marine animals. Because it has a natural wealth under the sea, the region presents a panorama of the sea that is so charming and wonderful as a place to dive. After carefully studying the results of IPB team's findings, the Minister of Forestry in 1996 issued a decree that sets No.393/Kpts-V/1996 Wakatobi national park.


Monday, February 13, 2012

BENTENG (FORT) OTANAHA












Benteng Otanaha is a tourist attraction located on a hill in the Village Dembe I, West City District, the city of Gorontalo. The fort was built around the year 1522. Otanaha fortress situated on a hill, and have 4 pieces and 348 pieces of a haven to the top of the stairs up to the location of the fort. Number of steps is not the same for every stopover. From the base to a haven I have 52 steps, to sojourn II contained 83 steps, to sojourn there are 53 steps III, IV and to stop having 89 steps. While the fort area there are 71 steps, so the total number of steps is 348.

Around the 15th century, the notion that most of the land Gorontalo is sea water. At that time, under the Government of the Kingdom of Gorontalo Ilato king, or queen Matolodulakiki with Tilangohula (1505-1585). They pick the three breeds, namely Ndoba (female), Tiliaya (women), and Naha (male). Time teens, Naha wandered into the country side, while Ndoba and Tiliaya live in the kingdom. One time a Portuguese sailing ship stopped at the Port of Gorontalo food ran out, the influence of bad weather, and disruption of a pirate. Their faces to the King Ilato.  
  

GUNUNG TUJUH LAKE








 Seven mountain lakes located in the village Pelompek, District Ayu Aro, Kerinci regency, Jambi. The lake is listed as the highest mountain in Southeast Asia with a height that reaches 1950 meters above sea level.

Nature tourism is formed by the eruption of Mount Seven peritiwa. As a result of natural events that lead to the formation of a crater which gradually filled with rainwater. After this incident before the former was named as the eruption of Mount Seven Lakes.

The natural beauty of this region is still very beautiful. The air in this place can make tourists feel at home for long. The atmosphere is presented is also very comfortable and at ease. In some spots around the lake are like beach sand. Usually the tourists build a camp in this place to wait for sunrise. When the sunrise, tourists can see the lake with a beautiful face.




UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK





Diversity of plants and animals in Ujung Kulon National Park began to be known by the researchers, botanists Netherlands and the UK since 1820.

Approximately 700 species of plants is well protected and 57 species including such rare; merbau (Intsia bijuga), palahlar (Dipterocarpus haseltii), bengang (Lagerstroemia speciosa), luminous (Pterospermum diversifolium), ki rain (Engelhardia serrata) and various types of orchids. 




SERIBU ISLAND













 Thousand Island or the Thousand Island is located about 45 km north of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia has a value conservation and unique ecosystem. Thousand Islands with a total of about 1180.80 hectares or 11.80 square kilometers. 15.600 population, consisting of 105 islands spread over 4 districts. The main activities of the Thousand Islands residents are fishermen.

Thousand Islands is the potential to be developed for tourism purposes, especially for Jakarta residents to escape from the sport Jakarta, Meetings, Recreation and busiest sea such as fishing, recreation, Scuba Diving, Sailing, this location is very close to Indonesia and the capital markets so that enough still quite fine. due to the sea base in Jakarta tourims purpose is not much. Several islands in the Thousand Islands is the potential to be developed and for tourism such as:

TANA TORAJA







Tana Toraja is a regency in South Sulawesi province, with Theophilus Allorerung Named regent. The capital of this district is Makale. Before the expansion, the district has an area of ​​1990 km ² and a population of as many as 248 607 people (2007).

Toraja tribe who inhabit the mountain areas and maintain a typical lifestyle and still show the original Austronesian lifestyle and culture are similar to Nias. This area is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi.Tana Toraja is one of the tourist attractions of Indonesia, is inhabited by a tribe that inhabited the mountains of Toraja and maintain a typical lifestyle and still show the original Austronesian lifestyle and culture are similar to Nias. This area is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi.

Buntu Kaland
Tongkonan / house where Puang Sangalla '(King Sangalla') dwells. As a resort Puang Sangala 'and also a palace where the royal government Sangalla manage' at that time, dead-end Tongkonan Kalando title "Tando tananan rainbow 'lantangna Kaero tongkonan layuk". current impasse Tongkonan Kalando be meyimpan Place Museum objects and relics of prehistoric kingdom Sangalla'.


Sunday, February 12, 2012

MANINJAU LAKE






Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Kingdom, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 kilometers north of Padang, West Sumatra's capital, 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi, 27 kilometers from Lubuk cone, the capital of Agam.

Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is situated at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. Maninjau wide about 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters. Cekungannya formed due to volcanic eruptions are named Sitinjau (according to local legend), it can be seen from the hills around the lake form that resembles like a wall. According to legend in Minang, the existence of Lake Maninjau Bujang closely related to the story of the Nine.