Coolness Natural waterfall in the Nature Park Bantimurung

Coolness Natural waterfall in the Nature Park Bantimurung

 
Nature Park is the object of tourism mainstay Bantimurung Maros filled with visitors on weekends and on holidays. Bantimurung included attractions are within easy reach. By public transport, takes about 3 hours. With private vehicles, travel time is only about 2 hours. The distance from Makassar, South Sulawesi provincial capital about 30 kilometers, but from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport, about 20 kilometers. Even housewives in Turkale, Maros regency capital, a distance of approximately 10 kilometers.
Upon entering the tourist area that offers baths of this nature, visitors are welcomed with a unique door butterfly-shaped with a large size. Butterfly gate is black with a green stripe on both sides, this is the motive Bantimurung endemic species, papilio blumei. Behind the gates of butterflies are sized white monkey statue raksaksa as a marker if the forest area in the tourist area was once inhabited typical white fluffy monkey.
After passing through the main gate, visitors will arrive at the parking area, counters and entrances. The entrance fee tourist area is relatively cheap, only $ 10,000 for the adults, Rp 5,000 for children visitors and Rp 20,000 for international tourists. Price of admission is much cheaper when compared to similar recreational park admission.
 

In the region, visitors can enjoy the waterfalls that source water comes from the mountain closed with trees. Water directly out of the natural resources flowing between the black rocks, the black color of the rocks appear to contrast with the clear water flowing white. Coolness of the water can be utilized visitor to soak and swim, let alone provided two swimming baths.
Visitors can also enjoy the action of the various types of butterflies, both living in the wild and living in captivity. In addition, various types and species of butterflies endemic typical and can be enjoyed in the butterfly museum. This area is known as a habitat for many species of rare butterflies. Even Alfred Russel Wallacea, a British naturalist, called this place the "Kingdom of Butterfly". For a year (1856-1857), Wallacea lived and researched butterflies in this place.
In addition to butterflies, in this region there are also fish-beseng Beseng (Latin; Marosatherina Jadigesi) or in English is called Celebes Rainbowfish. Fish reaches a length of 55.4 mm, is also found in rivers Patunuang.
Another uniqueness of this tourist area is the presence of natural caves, including cave Dreams and Batu Caves. Cave of Dreams is located on the right side of the river into the flow of water from a waterfall, while the Batu caves situated above the waterfall. The beauty lies in the cave stalactite and stalagmite formed from droplets of water which helped. If highlighted with a flashlight, stalactites and stalagmites will emit light because it is mixed with rock crystal.
Another distinctive feature Bantimurung is a row of souvenir stalls and street vendors that offer a wide variety of souvenirs. Cendramata most widely sold is preserved butterflies on display in a glass frame. This butterfly is a species typical of the hunting of the region's natural attractions.Tourist attraction

Destinations Nature Gamalama

Destinations Nature Gamalama

 
Sightseeing in Gamalama is a conical stratovolcano that is the entire island of Ternate, Maluku Islands, Indonesia. The island is on the west coast of the island of Halmahera in the northern part of the Maluku Islands. For centuries, Ternate is the center of the Portuguese fort and the Dutch East India Company to the spice trade, which has recorded volcanic activity Gamalama.
Sightseeing in Gamalama has a height of 1,715 meters above sea level. Gamalama covered Montane Forest at an altitude of 1200-1500 m and Forests Ericaceous at altitudes above 1,500 m.
 

History
The name is taken from the word Gamalama Kie Gam Lamo ( "great country"). Gamalama already erupted more than 60 times since the first recorded its eruption in 1538. The eruption that caused fatalities occur at least four times, with most casualties fell in 1775.
At that time, the eruption of Mount Gamalama eliminate Soela Takomi village along 141 inhabitants. After the eruption, in a village location within 18 kilometers of the center of the city of Ternate appeared two lakes, namely Tolire Jaha and Small Tolire.
Last eruption of Mount Gamalama occurred in 2003. The eruption was not great and did not cause casualties, but for more than a week, the eruption spitting out volcanic ash that covered the sky Ternate.
Babullah Airport which is the main airport and the entrance to the North Maluku should be closed and some people fled to the island of the island where the closest distance from Ternate.
After the last eruption in 2003, Gamalama show no active symptoms. But starting in 2009, Gamalama again showed that activity status "Alert" imposed on the mountain due to volcanic activity increased. Status "Alert" is the third level of awareness of active volcanoes.

On the day Monday, December 5, 2011 occurred bursts of volcanic ash from Mount Gamalama at 00:08 which indicates that Mount Gamalama still active.
Mount Gamalama erupted and pushed thousands of residents displaced by bursts of ash and dust particles as high as 2,000 meters into the air that vomit into a town near the mountain. This causes the vigilance status Gamalama rose to the third level, "Standby".
Accommodation and other facilities
In the hiking route to the summit of Mount Gamalama, hikers will encounter three posts that could be used as a resting place. Moya In the village there are only a small stall.
The climbers are advised to supplement supplies to taste. Additionally, if need lodging before or after the climb, tourists can easily obtain it in the center of the eclectus.
transportation
In the city of Ternate can be reached by plane or ship. If using aircraft, several airline anyone has the Jakarta-Manado-Ternate, and Jakarta-Makassar-Ternate.
If using ships PT.PELNI have a route that went eclectus once a week. From the center of the eclectus visitors can continue their journey to the village moya by using public transport. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
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Dreamland Beach Bali - Places of White Sand Beach Pantai Dreamland

Dreamland Beach Bali - Places of White Sand Beach
Dreamland beachThis beach has its own tranquility with a beachfront location is behind the cliffs. Travellers who come to visit can rent chairs long, equipped with a beach umbrella while sunbathing. There is also a direct lie on the sand beach cloth repose, while reading a book or novel.

Other activities to do like swimming, walking around the edge of the beach, playing in the sand, or just lounging on the beach. Especially in the early afternoon, Dreamland beach area in Bali, was never empty of visitors.


Dreamland beach locations including Pecatu Village area, District of South Kuta, Badung regency. To reach this area took about 45 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport. Access Dreamland beach layout is very easy to pass with a motor vehicle.

Dreamland Bali tourist attraction in line with Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and the famous Uluwatu temple dance performances Kecaknya. Having been to Dreamland, tourists can stop at the beach of Jimbaran and Kedonganan typical beach with a variety of seafood dishes such as grilled fish with red sauce.

Along with the development of tourism in Bali, around the coast has many built café and also many food vendors as well as soft drinks. If you want to stay overnight in the region, tourists are very easy to find accommodation for the region Pecatu Ungasan, there are many hotels close to the beach location. The price also varies ranging from jasmine to class hotels.


Dreamland beach location is often chosen as the venue for a pre wedding photo shoot in Bali. Especially domestic tourists who held a wedding ceremony in Bali. They chose this location because of clean white sand and clear sea water.

Today the beach Dreamland has a competitor in the number of visitors everyday, want to know which beach to rival Bali Dreamland beach? There are two beaches in Bali that rival Dreamland beach, the beach Pandavas Bali and Padang Padang beach Bali.

Location Dreamland Bali, Places to White Sand Beach
Location Dreamland Bali is located in Pecatu Unggasan hill, the path to attraction Garuda Wisnu Kencana. Dreamland beach Bali, very remote, and should ask the local people there, after you pass the GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana).

Because it is in a remote place, the Dreamland beach is much cleaner than Kuta beach. Bali Dreamland beach visitors, more foreign tourists from the Indonesian travelers. This is because the surf beach is big enough, very suitable for sports enthusiasts surfing.The main attraction of the Dreamland beach, there is the cleanliness of the beach very well preserved, which gives the impression of comfort, when you are sitting or lying on the beach Dreamland Bali.
If you are not a person who likes to swim at the beach, should I recommend not to this beach, because of the location of Dreamland Bali very much, and to come back from this beach to the tourist location to another, you will be affected by congestion are quite severe on the road by pass Ngurah rai.

But for those of you who like the beach Dreamland Bali and wanted beaches with clean white sand, the Dreamland Bali tourist spots, attractions beach in Bali that you should visit during a holiday on the island of Bali.

I suggest, for your first time to the beach this dreamland, preferably with people who had previously been to this beach, or by the people who knew and knows about the location of Dreamland Bali. Because for those who first came to Dreamland Bali, will be a little difficult to find the location of this beach. 
To enter the location of Dreamland Bali, you are not in the collection of any fees, just the car parking fee of Rp 15,000 / 1 car. So the admission dreamland Bali only Rp 15,000 per car.We provide car rental in Bali with a driver who is always ready to take you to the beach location Dreamland Bali. With a rental car with a driver in Bali, then you can fully enjoy the ride without fear of getting lost on the way. All the drivers we provide, are very familiar with each interesting and famous sights in Bali.In addition to car rental services with driver in Bali, for those of you which wishing to vacation in Dreamland beach, we also provide travel packages and tour packages to Bali Dreamland beach. Please click on the link below! To get more detailed information about tour packages to Dreamland beach.

Turkish Plengkung or G-Land, a paradise for lovers of the surf world

Turkish Plengkung or G-Land, a paradise for lovers of the surf world

Turkish Plengkung or G-Land, a paradise for lovers of the surf world.One beach in Banyuwangi whose popularity is worldwide is Plengkung beach. This is because Turkish Plengkung located Alas Purwo National Park, has a very high waves and large, so many surfers attracted to conquer the world stage.
Turkish Plengkung recognized as the best surfing spots in Southeast Asia and the waves, including one of the seven best waves in the world.Waves in this place is really great and consistent is the result of the influence of the Antarctic currents, carried by the Indian Ocean. With the right corner of the bay, the waves generated are perfect. Height of the waves supposedly can reach 4-8 meters with a length of 2 km, and has a seven-tiered wave formation, is very challenging for the lovers of the surf to try it.
Waves on the beach is divided into three levels, namely Kong Waves (high waves reach 6-8 meters), Speedis Waves (5-6 m), and the Track Many Waves (3-4 m). Whitecaps last level (many tracks) are usually used by surfers beginners to hone their skills.Turkish Plengkung aka G-Land Surf paradise in the middle of the National Park Alas Purwa.
In addition to the Plengkung beach, the waves of that size exist only in Hawaii and South Africa. And peak arrival of the waves occur from April to August each year. On this beach ever international surfing competition is held Quicksilver Pro Surfing Championship in '95, '96, and '97 and Da Hui Pro Surfing World Championship Series III in '2003. With its potential, no doubt Plengkung beach is also known as a haven for professional surfers.
Plengkung beach directly opposite the Indian Ocean and is located in the eastern Gulf of Grajagan is so popular with surfers who generally come from abroad. Not surprisingly, the Turkish Plengkung more popular abroad than domestically. The majority of tourists came from America, Brazil or Australia. Of the foreign surfers who admire the beauty of the waves on the beach Plengkung is then came the term G-Land for Plengkung beach. So for foreign tourists, they are more familiar than the G-Land Plengkung beach.
Where did the origin of the name G-Land it appears?Behind the designation G-Land for Turkish Plengkung it has many versions. The letter "G" in G-Land turned out to be an abbreviation of a few things, namely:1. From the word "Grajagan" which is the name of a bay, the bay Grajagan.2. Taken from the word "Green" because it is on the edge of the green tropical forest. The neighborhood around the beach Plengkung a green forest, because it is surrounded by the expanse of tropical coastal forests and lowland forest is still beautiful, then if it is seen and photographed from a distance, it would appear greenish.3. Taken from the word "Great" because the waves are so big, long and full of challenges.4. There is also a mention, Plengkung called G-Land for its beaches curved like the letter G.
Mentions beach Plengkung for local residents that because the curved shape of its coastline. When viewed from the satellite image, this beach shape is curved to form the letter G inverted. The position and location of the beaches that make waves up to 8 meters can be formed, which makes favored by lovers of the surf.

For those who like to surf the G-Land or Turkish Plengkung an obligatory tourist visit. You can try to learn to surf crash on the mentors who were there. But if you do not have a hobby berselancarpun still, this beach is worth the visit. Watched from near the surfer who is surfing in the sea is an attractive option. For that you can rent a boat jongkong can disii 4 people, who will take you out to sea. From here you can capture spectacular action of the surfer.
Visitors can also enjoy the natural scenery Plengkung beach views from various angles. The management provides a tower not far from the beach to see the beauty Plengkung of heights.
View tower on the beach Plengkung, Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi.
Sunrise Beach Plengkung probably not too good, because it covered the mountain, but at least we can see the first sunrise in Java. At about 9 am, the beach began choppy. You'll see surfers ready for action with carrying surf boards each.
In addition to enjoying the exotic beaches Plengkung that was so popular in foreign countries, we can also enjoy the natural scenery of the National Park Alas Purwo amazing with all free-living habitat therein. You can still play on the beaches has fine white sand and rocks at its edge.

There are some fun activities that can be undertaken, such as treeking (down the Alas Purwo National Park by bicycle or on foot), snorkeling, fishing, diving, caving, or see the turtle breeding. For lovers of photography, view at the beach Plengkung also to be missed. Sunset Beach Plengkung no less beautiful than elsewhere. Many tourists were waiting for this moment.
Keep in mind, the famous surf beach Plengkung up to foreign indeed can not at any time be found. The big waves just appeared in the April to October alone (especially in August) every year. At that time the beaches look clean because garbage around the beach away by the waves elsewhere. Outside of the month, visitors will only see the waves were small and did not look the best surfing there.
Since 1990, Plengkung Plengkung managed by PT Indah Travel and equipped with complete facilities, ranging from Bar, Restaurant, Bungalow, Jangle Camp, etc. Also provided rent surfboards. All these facilities are offered in the form of US dollars. Maybe this would be too expensive for domestic tourists who pockets mediocre. Local tourists are generally rarely stay, generally straight home.Plengkung beach world-class surfing spot in Banyuwangi.

One corner Plengkung Beach aka G-LandBut unlike the foreign tourists who come to Plengkung to surf, mostly from Bali by speedboat. They stay in the camp (inn) in this park. There are three camp here, that G-Land Surf & Resort, Joyo's Surf Camp and and Bobby's Surf Camp. Of the three camp / hotel at the beach Plengkung which can be booked online is G-Land Surf & Resort and Bobby's Surf Camp.

ROUTE TO THE BEACH PlengkungG-Land or Plengkung Beach is located in the National Park Alas Purwo (Eastern tip of the island of Java), To be able to G-Land / Plengkung beach can be reached by road and sea.
By land can use public transport from Banyuwangi visitors can ride the bus to Kalipahit (about 60 km), from Kalipahit continued to ride motorcycles to the Pasar Anyar within about 4 km, from Pasar Anyar visitors can ride a pick-up to the Post Pancur (distance about 15 km). Until the Postal Pancur, both public and private vehicles should be parked and not allowed to proceed to Plengkung beach.
Pos Pancur

Pos Pancur of visitors have two options for achieving Plengkung beach. Walk the 9 km to the beach Plengkung or rent a special vehicle provided by the manager Alas Purwo National Park.
The trip to the beach Plengkung is quite heavy and need extra effort because the road is not smooth (offroad) and not paved. This is because the layout Plengkung beach inside the national park, it is not permitted to alter its natural contour. Moreover, it is said offroad road is also beneficial to minimize theft of timber.
Under these conditions the visitors are not allowed to take the vehicle directly to Plengkung beach. Instead the access road to Plengkung made suggestions about community empowerment to manage transport to Plengkung using a modified pickup truck to load passengers. One pickup can carry 10-12 people at a rate of about Rp 250 thousand PP. Regardless of the number of passengers the same tariff as calculated per-trip. To be satisfied to enjoy the scenery, visitors should come to the beach Plengkung before 12:00 noon as the deadline vehicles that deliver only until 17:00 pm.
For the sea route visitors can use the speedboat / fishing boat on the beach Grajagan (40 km to the south of Banyuwangi Fishermans Grajagan), from the port of folk Grajagan if speedboat cover (1 hour) / fishing boat (2 hours) directly reach the beach Plengkung / G-Land. The sea route can also be taken from Bali by speedboat, which is generally a foreign tourist.

Breathtaking Natural Beauty in Kawah Putih Bandung Ciwidey

Breathtaking Natural Beauty in Kawah Putih Bandung Ciwidey_everything ReadystockBreathtaking Natural Beauty in Kawah Putih Bandung CiwideyWant to visit tourist attractions in Bandung are like heaven on earth? You can find the place in a white crater Ciwidey, the scenery here is absolutely amazing, even the entry ticket price is affordable (Detailed information regarding HTM you can read in more detail below).  

If you hear a white crater, then you probably already know that the point of this attraction in the mountain area, yes it really is. The natural attractions are located in Ciwidey in West Java province. Here you can find the origin of the lake because of the eruption Patuha. Let's read more. 
The history of the white crater Ciwidey

Kawah Putih Ciwidey - sights in Bandung charming

White crater was formed by volcanic eruptions Patuha great in the 10th century when the fact that, unlike today, many people still think if this region is an area haunted because many birds that pass this area and then die, of course, this is a trust people, but the cause is not as austere. But when it arrived in 1837, there is an expert named Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn finally decided to do research there to find the cause. And the results obtained by the doctor there is a mountaintop Patuha stinging smell of sulfur. Therefore, the region and then eventually become a tourist attraction, many people are interested in coming here. And since 1987 the government played down a hand to develop this white crater as a tourist attraction. And now it became famous, in addition to Tangkuban Perahu is also the other natural attractions in the city.

The price of admission (HTM) Kawah Putih Ciwidey bandung
already mentioned earlier that the price of admission here practically affordable. You just pay Rp. 15.000,00 just to enjoy the beauty of the white crater. Indeed, for foreign tourists must pay more expensive at 2x the price of admission compared to local tourists. Foreign tourists have to pay Rp. 30.000,00 for the entry ticket.

Here also because of the distance from the entrance to the peak, about 5 km, you require transportation assistance. A short distance of about 5 km, not to mention the way uphill climb, could be a day when walking. But do not worry, because the additional cost of Rp. 10,000.00 / person, you can use ontang earrings transportation to commute to the top.

 Ontang earrings traditional vehicles but this is not a car, just named ontang earrings because it translates from the Sundanese language has meaning fro. Yes, this car will indeed deliver the tourists pacing up and down the peak. A few articles about Kawah Putih Ciwidey - Tourist attractions in Bandung, Hope you can enjoy your holiday with full of joy.
 
Kawah Putih is a tourist place in Singapore's most famous. Based in Ciwidey, West Java, approximately 50 KM south of the city of Bandung. Kawah Putih is a lake formed by the eruption of Mount Patuha. Kawah Putih Ciwidey in a mountainous region that has a height of over 2,400 meters above sea level. With the altitude, the air temperature in the tourist area of ​​Kawah Putih of course cold with a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius, therefore, do not forget to bring a jacket or wear thick clothes.

True to its name, the land in this region is white as a result of mixing elemental sulfur. In addition to the white soil, water lake Kawah Putih area also has a greenish-white color and can change color according to the levels of sulfur contained, temperature, and weather. Kawah Putih is located at Jalan Raya Soreang, Ciwidey KM 25, is located not far from the tourist attractions Situ and can be reached easily when you carry a personal vehicle because there are many signposts. Because it has been developed as a tourist area, White crater have traveled the convenience of supporting facilities are adequate, namely as:

    Large parking area
    mushola
    Transport from the front gate to the crater
    Information Center
    Restaurants and food stalls
    ToiletThese attractions are open daily from 7am until 5pm. The admission price Tourism Kawah Putih on weekdays and holidays and weekends are the same, namely Rp. 15,000 per person, while the rate of vehicles is as follows:

    Parking on (car): Rp. 150.000
    Parking on (motor): Rp. 35,000
    Ontang earrings: Rp. 13,000
    Underground parking (car): Rp. 6,000
    Underground parking (motor): Rp. 5000
    Underground parking (bus): Rp. 25,000

What is meant by the upper parking is bring your vehicle to the location of the crater, the bus can not park at the top. The purpose of the underground car park is park your vehicle at the entrance and then you can ride public transportation that has been provided by the White Kawang Ciwidey sites to get to the summit crater. This vehicle is in the form of mini-buses that have been modified to be open and equipped with safety. Maximum capacity for 1 ontang earrings is 12 people, but do not worry do not get a place because there are many ontang earrings operating in the area.

Figure Places Kawah Putih 
White crater is one of the most tourist destination tourist destination especially on holidays. View of the crater dominated by white-green to attract the most interest to visitors.

The camera is an important thing that should not be overlooked if you are traveling to Kawah Putih, very dear if there moments when you are not immortalized in a photograph or video. Take pictures with friends, family or lover in the rim of the crater can be a reminder of how beautiful nature is located in Bandung.

Access road to the white crater is also easy, for those who use public transport can take the bus or mini bus from the terminal Leuwi Long majors Bandung-Ciwidey and will stop at the terminal Ciwidey, from terminal Ciwidey ride public transportation / Public Transport Department of Ciwidey-situ Patengang and ask the driver to drop back down in front of the gate of the white crater, from the gate you simply look for the ticket booth to pay for public transportation official to climb onto / into the crater destination white (descent not need to pay again).

For those of you who use a motor / two-wheeled vehicles can not get to the location of the white crater above, you are required to park at the gate and had to buy tickets for public transport to get to the location of the white crater (when you leave the helmet in daycare helmet, you will be encouraged to buy masks for 5rb rupiah / 10K 2pcs. So you should bring masks from home). For a four-wheeled vehicle / car can bring the car directly to the destination of the above but the ticket prices are quite expensive if you are only one or two people (prices per car and not per person therein).

For those of you who want to visit the white crater should leave early, because about an hour 2-3 pm usually overcast weather in white crater and tends to rain, you can not enjoy the view of the white crater if it rains, because the crater will also be covered in fog enough thick.

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Pura Goa Gajah Gianyar, Historical Sites Hindu Buddha

Pura Goa Gajah Gianyar, Historical Sites Hindu Buddha_Pura Goa Gajah is one of the oldest temples and historic that became a symbol and witness the development of civilization Hindu and Buddhist communities in the island. Goa elephant if interpreted the meaning elephant. Why in the call Goa Gajah? because one of the temple there is a cave with a large carving at its entrance that resembles an elephant, then it is called a temple cave temple elephant.

 
elephant cave temple 
History
Pura Gajah Alone they had when in the wake of debate in detail, but according to the records that many Majapahit kingdom in 1365 AD stated that Goa Gajah temple built by a kingdom in Bali named Bedahulu kingdom in the 11th century AD. or before the cultural influence of the Majapahit empire entrance to the island of Bali. In the note also mentions that the Pura Goa Gajah used for worship by the two religions, namely Hinduism and Buddhism at the same time or when it was called the Shiva-Buddhist religion and in the subsequent development when the popularity of Buddhism faded Goa Gajah temple remains in use as a place of worship of the Hindus. This temple complex also is a site where archaeologists at the temple courtyard there are many pieces of statues and temples that have not been finalized.

About Pura Goa elephant
 Inside the complex Pura Goa Gajah not only are there a Goa only big, but there are other buildings such as the fountain of some statues, the water itself is the source of water from the confluence of two springs where the Balinese Hindu community it is considered an a thing very holy. There is also a statue of the god Ganesha as a protective deity in the Hindu religious beliefs. on the other corner there are the ruins of the temple patterned Buddha carved on sandstone rocks.

The ambiance of Goa Gajah temple complex itself is full of peace, bring your form of architecture typical of the past era era kingdoms patterned Hinduism and Buddhism. You are also allowed to enter the main Goa in this temple, in which there are booths that were once believed to be used for meditation.

This temple was opened to the public, but there are exceptions for women who are menstruating are not allowed to enter the temple area to maintain the sanctity of the temple itself.


statues of elephants goa

an elephant goa

buddha cave temple elephant 

locations
 Location Pura Goa Gajah located in the western part of the village Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar Bali or only an hour's drive from the city of Denpasar. Not difficult to find this temple because it is located right on the main highway connecting Denpasar and Ubud.
Well, if you choose a travel destination in the area of ​​Ubud and Gianyar seputaran the elephant cave temple is very well suited as a tourist destination in Bali. Hopefully helpful, Welcome and Enjoy Travelling Bali. 🙂