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Showing posts with label SUMATRA. Show all posts

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Danau Kerinci - Jambi


Lake
Kerinci is the second largest lake in Sumatra. Its beauty has always been associated with a legend of the Kerinci. Is Calupat and Calungga two orphaned twin brothers who live at the foot of Mount Kerinci. They have a heritage Pomegranate Red and White Stone legacy of his parents. Calungga went hunting one day alone, the way he finds a giant egg. The eggs were then taken home to show to his brother but it turns Calungga Calupat decided to eat the eggs alone. After eating a giant egg, Calungga Calungga thirst thirst but it turns out differently. He drank the river water around Mount Kerinci which caused the river to be dry. Calungga body changed over time, elongated and has golden scales of nyiru.

Calungga
turn into a giant dragon with a ruby red stone on his head Mustika. To test his power, the Dragon Calungga appealed to all the gods in the earth's natural magic in order to inundate the Kerinci valley with water, forming a large lake. Round the dragon's body forms a lake which is now called Lake Bento at the foot of Mount Kerinci. Calupat Calungga sister was unable to live alone, he asked her to the dragon Calungga township residents in the east the sun rises so that it can coexist with the population. Then blown by the dragon's mouth with a powerful wind which had now become a river named Wind River Estuary (Sungai Batang Merangin). Then the water is shrinking due to the dragon drifted downstream to the East Calungga that changed into a so-called Renah Kerinci valley and a lake that is Lake Kerinci now. At the time of their arrival in front of a large population along the river, Calupat sitting on a dragon's head. Then the population was also immediately crowned as the king who holds Calupat Sang Hyang Jaya Dragon.




Air Terjun Si Piso-Piso - Medan


Sipiso-piso waterfall is actually situated in the north of Lake Toba, about 24 kilometers from Kabanjahe. This waterfall is the highest in Indonesia with a height of 120 meters. Sipiso-piso Waterfall is made from an underground river in the Karo plateau that runs through a cave in the crater of Lake Toba, but unfortunately a very interesting tourist attraction is less visited by tourists because of its location on the edge of town Parapat different, where tourists usually visit .
Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. Cascading waterfall to cut the green hills covered with pine trees. Sipiso-piso itself literally means "knife". If you want to see Sipiso-piso from close range, you have to go through a steep staircase and far enough away so make sure you have a strong stamina and bring drinking water supplies. The decline is probably not a problem, but the hundreds of steps to climb back after playing in the water of course is quite tiring. Well when it began to fatigue, visitors can stay in a nearby village, named Tongging.


Tongging located on the north shore of Lake Toba. In Tongging you can perform various activities, like swimming in the lake, exploring the woods, or visit a small waterfall called Sidompak. You also can go up to Mount Sipiso-piso, and do paragliding from the top. Besides swimming, you can also take a boat that can be hired from local fishermen to get around the lake. Cycling from one village to another is also a fun activity to see Karo people in their everyday lives. For you fans of ethnic fabric, you can go to the village of Silalahi, Dairi. The village is located about 11 km from Tongging.

Gunung Sibayak - Medan


Sibayak Volcano located in the current circumstances the height of 2172 m above sea level. Ascent through the tropical jungle and cliffs full of challenges and at the top of the mountain there is a stretch of land where camping. From the top of the mountain visible craters are still active magma issued and the beautiful scenery and charming.
Distance from City Berastagi to the beginning of the climb from the village of Jaranguda 1.5 km from the village of King Berneh 15 Km. Estimated to be less long climb 2 to 3 hours.




Air terjun dua warna - Medan


Color Two waterfalls located in the middle of thick tropical rain forests of North Sumatra. Penetrate the difficult terrain is a pretty heavy trip. But it all paid off shortly after arriving at the location of the waterfall.


Even the natural atmosphere that tempts already made ​​can not wait to get to the destination. Water flow and so many small waterfalls, flora and fauna coupled atmosphere make the time was running fast.



Friday, May 25, 2012

Sungai Sembahe - Medan


Sibolangit Sembahe River is a frequent tourist baths are visited by the local tourism. Sibolangit river is flowing with the water rushing around because there are large rocks, and this dibatu you can take pictures together with friends while enjoying the cool river water.

At the time of school holidays (August 17's, this place is so crowded are visited. In addition to cold water, the atmosphere is also very comfortable and the air is still beautiful, cold and enjoy hot meals are available for sale on the site.


With an entrance fee of Rp 8,000, every visitor can enjoy these tourist sites and felt the cold mountain water. You water the mountains curious about this, please visit. Location of the place in Tanah Karo, that we can begin the journey from Medan. With public transport available at the intersection kuala Medan North Sumatra (Sutra), Borneo, Sinabung and others. Or the vehicle itself can be taken with a time of approximately 1 hour from Medan.


Nature Tourism Sembahe Baths are nice and comfortable place to relax. The location is beautiful with a walk along the river. We can sit back, or even swimming in the river this Sibolangit Sembahe. If you have not advanced to swim, relax. Here are the tires that you can rent a float. You can also enjoy culinary provided by existing shops in the vicinity.

Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser - Aceh




Gunung Leuser National Park is commonly abbreviated TNGL one of the Nature Conservation Areas in Indonesia covering an area of ​​1,094,692 hectares which are located in two administrative province of Aceh and North Sumatra. Aceh province is terdeliniasi TNGL include Southwest Aceh, South Aceh, Aceh Singkil, Southeast Aceh, Gayo Lues, Aceh Tamiang, while the province of North Sumatra, including Dairi terdeliniasi TNGL, Karo and Langkat.



This national park takes its name from the towering Gunung Leuser with a height of 3404 meters above sea level in Aceh. This national park includes the original ecosystem of the coast to high mountains covered by dense forest typical of tropical rain, which is managed by the zoning system used for the purpose of research, science, education, culture, tourism, and recreation.


Gunung Leuser National Park has 3 (three) functions, namely: a. protection of life support systems; b. preserving species diversity of plants and animals and their ecosystems; c. sustainable use of biological resources and ecosystem.

Pantai Lampuuk - Aceh


ONE again at the Veranda of Mecca or the coast of Aceh (NAD) which is famous for its beauty, the beach Lampuuk. Like the other beaches in Aceh, Lampuuk Beach is also a victim of violence tsunami of 2004.

Lampuuk beach is located in the district of Aceh Besar, Aceh. This one has a beautiful beach and a very seductive charm in the eyes of visitors. Lampuuk coast is often referred to as the most beautiful beaches on the western island of Sumatra. On this beach, you will be presented a beautiful panorama, a blend of white sand beaches and green landscape around the beach.



When the tsunami hit, this place was in ruins and temporarily closed to recreation. However, after the construction and improvement, beach location Lampuuk be beautiful again. Near the beach there is a majestic white mosque, the only building left intact when the tsunami hit. Now, the mosque was used as a Tsunami Monument.


Around Lampuuk Beach stands majestically Andalas a cement factory. However, when the plant is only a distant memory after suffering severe damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004.

In Lampuuk Coast region, you can play golf with panoramic sea background in Padang Golf Seulawah. Evidently, though was hit by a huge tsunami waves, Coast Lampuuk not lose its charm. This beach remains the prettiest beaches in the NAD, which is a favorite of tourists.



Danau Laut tawar - Aceh


Fresh Sea Lake is a lake and a tourist area located in the Gayo Highlands, Central Aceh district, Aceh. West side of this lake there is a district town of Takengon, which is also the capital of Central Aceh district. Gayo tribe called this lake as the Lake of Lut Fresh.
Its width is about 5472 acres with a length of 17 km and width of 3.21
9 km. The volume of water is approximately 2,537,483,884 m³ (2.5 trillion liters).

Pulau Berhala - Jambi


The idol of the island is an island in Jambi, Indonesia. This island is the outer islands of Indonesia in the Straits of Malacca, the island is rich in forest root bahar this store different types of coral reefs (Intertidal Coral Reef and Middle Reef) within a radius of 200 M from the beach which is not less than 22 species of coral and fish species can be seen of 11 species, when you dive there. Width is 2.5 km ². Idol has a mountainous topography with lush forests and white beaches. At the beginning and end of the year, the coast Idols Island a haven for nesting sea turtles. The island is rich in forest root bahar this store different types of coral reefs (Intertidal Coral Reef and Middle Reef) within a radius of 200 M from the beach which is not less than 22 species of coral and fish species can be seen from 11 species, when you dive there.

The idol of the island's name is taken from the name of the first king of Jambi Datuk Paduko idol whose tomb contained on the island.


The idol of the island is quite unique in view of his name alone suggests its own. 2.5 Hectare island wide ranges. The condition is very natural and yet the island has a population. Currently the island guarded by the Indonesian Army Navy

Already, there are facilities such as resort, fishing, marine and vehicle for games Hotels for the tourists who visit there


In addition to Berhala Island in North Sumatra, there are again four islands of the same name. One in Indonesia, while the other three in Malaysia. The second island in Indonesia is located in the Strait of Idols, near the Riau Islands. Around him, there are three small islands with an area of ​​approximately 0.25 to 0.5 hectares. The island is contested province of Jambi and Riau.


Three other islands belong to Malaysia respectively located near Sandakan, north of Borneo, near Johor, and in Silver (named Rock Idols).

Friday, April 13, 2012

Wisata Pantai Kabupaten Bangka

Sloping beach of fine white sand along the 3 km against the backdrop of palm trees and natural streams. Located in the village of Matras, Village Sinar Jaya, District Sungailiat, which is adjacent to the Northeast Bangka Island. The beach is very beautiful and ramps. The sand is white and smooth. Its length is approximately 3 km and width of 20 -30 meters. This beach against the backdrop of palm trees and natural streams, often referred to as the Paradise Coast. This beach is the most visited beaches by tourists.

The beach is located in Matras Village, Urban Village of Sinar Jaya Sungailiat District, or at the northern east areas of Bangka Island. The beach has white sand sloppy beach with beautiful panorama. The 3 km long beach SpAnd and 20-30 m wide. The beach has palm plant and natural background river flow Generally called as Heaven's Beach and is the most visited beach in Bangka Regency.

Situs Megalitikum Gunung Padang


Gunungpadang site is the site of prehistoric megalithic cultural heritage in West Java. Precisely located on the border hamlet and Panggulan Gunungpadang, Karyamukti Village, District Campaka, Cianjur. Vast complex "building" approximately 900 m², situated at an altitude of 885 m above sea level, and the site area is about 3 ha, making it the largest terraces punden complex in Southeast Asia.
The first reports about the existence of this site are loaded on the van de Oudheidkundige Rapporten Dienst (ROD, "Bulletin of Department of Antiquities") in 1914. Dutch historian, N. J. Krom also been alluded to in 1949. Having had "forgotten", in 1979 three local residents, Endi, Soma, and Abidin, reporting to Edi, inspectors Campaka Cultural District, the existence of a square pile of stones of various sizes are arranged in a place with staircase leading to the Mount Gede [1]. Furthermore, together with the Head of Cultural Section of the Ministry of Education Culture Cianjur, R. Adang Suwanda, he held a check. As follow-up study of archeology, history, and geology Arkenas Research Center conducted in 1979 on this site.
Location of the site is hilly steep and difficult to reach. Complexity of the elongated, covering the surface of a hill bordered by rows of large rectangular blocks of andesite. The site is surrounded by valleys are very deep [1]. It previously had been hallowed by the local residents. [2] The people regard it as a place of King Siliwangi, the king of Sunda, trying to build a palace in the night.
Function is estimated Gunungpadang site is a place of worship for the people who settled there in about 2000 years BC [2] and the results Rolan Mauludy Hokky Situngkir suggest a possible involvement of some of the stone megaliths of music that exist [3]. Gunungpadang Besides, there are some other site that is a relic Cianjur megalithic period.
Bujangga Manik manuscript from the 16th century mention a place "kabuyutan" (where the ancestors were honored by the Sundanese) in Ci dissimulation upstream, the river is known to disgorge around this place [4]. According to legend, the site Gunungpadang a regular meeting place (probably annual) all heads of Sundanese traditional Kuna. Currently the site is also still used by indigenous religious groups Sunda to worship.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Gunung Tujuh Lake (Seven Mountain Lake)


Gunung Tujuh Lake (Seven Mountain Lake) is the highest lake in Southeast Asia. Besides the existence of Lake Kerinci, which is the second largest lake after Lake Toba in North Sumatra. And there are several other small lakes with unique natural beauty. Grouse Lake with pristine nature give a different touch.
Gunung Tujuh Lake is a caldera lake formed by volcanic activity in the past. At an altitude of 1996 m above sea level, this lake is the highest lake in Southeast Asia. The lake is often covered in fog with an average temperature of 17 0C. Lake Area of ​​960 ha ± 4.5 km in length and width ranging from 3 km. The lake is surrounded by seven mountains, the Upper Mount Tebo (2525 meters), Mount Hulu Sangir (2330 m), Madura Iron Mountain (2418 m), Mount Moss covered the various types of moss (2350 m), Mount Basil (2230 m) , Mount Jar Bake (2469 m), and Mount Seven (2735 m).
Gunung Tujuh Lake known as Mystic Lake by the community. Lake water always looks clean even the leaves were not found although there were many fallen trees on the edge of the lake. According to the  people around the strange events occur frequently, such as weather changes suddenly. At the opening of the lake, one worker told the host that the boat spinning in the middle of a lake without an obvious cause.
Communities around believing that the Gunung Tujuh Lake is inhabited by human beings in the form of fine, named "Lbei Sakti" and "Saleh Sri Menanti" with some of his followers in the form of a tiger.
Gunung Tujuh Lake is a source of livelihood for some villagers. There are several huts alongside a lake that is used by fishermen as a place to live. Day-to-day fishing with the fishermen and fish trap boat, early morning fish trap installed in the middle of the lake later this afternoon raised fish trap.

Used boats made ​​of one piece of logs with a diameter ranging from 30-40 cm, and with such workmanship round wood is shaped like a boat. Used by fishermen fish trap made ​​from bamboo strips woven. This fish trap was tied to the middle rope, at the end of the rope tied around the bottle (a type of bottle Aqua) and stones at the other end as a weight.

The lake is located in the Village Pelompek, District Kayu Aro with a distance of ± 56 km from the Sungai Penuh. To enjoy the beauty and coolness of air Gunung TUjuh Lake visitors must walk through the trail for 2-3 hours.

Pantai Pasir Putih Lampung


White Sand Beach is very popular in Punjab as a tourist attraction. Of course the white sandy beaches and clean. There are also many stalls selling souvenirs and food. The beach is suitable as an option to travel with the whole family. On the opposite coast, there are three small islands which have enough beautiful scenery, the island of Lean Ground, Wawai Lean, and Lean sulah. The islands can be achieved approximately 20 minutes by motor boat, tourists can be rented at rates between Rp 30,000 and Rp 50,000. Leaning Island sulah conditions are also suitable for the sport of rock climbing. The island is also often used as an outdoor training ground for employees of companies outside of Lampung.
Before getting to the islands, the tenants will also be loaned to see the glass box underwater scenery, stunning. But there are also the owners of boats that charge to the glass box. If just to see the underwater sights, without the island, the boat owner is also willing to take. The fares would be cheaper than up to the island. Tourists can also rent a paddle boat, at a rate of about 15,000 an hour. To be sure, which could channel her favorite hobby is diving here.
On this beach, the visitor can play soccer or volleyball in the sea because the beach is quite wide, especially if the sea water was not high tide. Children can develop his imagination with play sand. To get into these attractions, tourists are charged a rate of $ 2,500 per person.

Pantai Parai Tenggiri - Bangka



Parai coast mackerel is the most beautiful beaches parked right at the east coast of the island of Bangka. At first, people called this beach as sungailiat Hakok beach, beach kmudian as mackerel.

Since the first when he was called Hakok, this beach is the most popular area for local people dikunjunggi. There are many rocks on this beach, like a very beautiful natural decorations.

This beach has sebauh resort with 4 star hotel that is Parai Beach Resort. Is the only area of ​​international beach destination bertarap to be proud of island farts. Almost all facilities are available, ranging from accommodation, restaurant, bar and grill, café, swimming pool, even sports and leisure.

On the far left coast, there is a cluster of rocks neatly laid out and named in Rock Island. In the evening, guests can relax while enjoying a delicious meal and drinks bar, while listening to the waves hitting the rocks without stopping. Access to get there via a bridge with lighting the lamp along the edge of the right and left. Visitors can walk to the Rock Island while enjoying the ocean view and riakan waves.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Long beach in Bengkulu, Sumatra


Long beach is white sand beaches along the coast in tumbuhi by casuarina trees instead of palm trees such as coast beaches in general. The beach is not less than 7 kilometers and is located approximately 2 miles from the center of this Bengkulu.Saat already started in some facilities built to support the length of the Princess Ivory Coast is a tourist attraction Cempaka mainstay Bengkulu city government, one of which is a jogging track. You can enjoy the fresh air while jogging the beach when his morning and evening.

For those of you who want to linger long in long beach can stay at the hotel on the outskirts of the long beach. Even the cafe, mall, cottages, swimming pool and fitness center also has a long ada.Pantai has a gently sloping beach and water so clear you do not have to worry if you want to bath in this beach. With the friendly waves as satisfied satisfied you can enjoy the atmosphere of this beach.

On the afternoon of the region visited by the audience of "sun set" as well as kids who play the ball along the shoreline. It is remarkable, guaranteed you will feel at home for long and lazy to move meninggalkannya.Sayangnya with all the charm that is owned, long beach not optimally managed. One example is the amount of rubbish strewn carelessly discarded by visitors and the absence of lifeguards. Hopefully the next government to be more serious Bengkulu manage long beach so as to attract more tourists to the Rafflesia this earth.