Waigeo Island is an island in West Papua, Indonesia. The island is also known by the name or Waigiu amberi. Waigeo Island is the largest of the four main islands of Raja Ampat Islands. The island is located between the island of Halmahera and New Guinea with a distance of about 65 km northwest of the island of Papua.
Big island surrounding the island of Salawati, Batanta Island, and Island Misool.Luas island 3155 km ², with the highest point 1000 m. The distance between the west to east about 110 km, and north to south about 50 miles. Wasai city located in the western part of the island and is the capital of the Raja Ampat regency. Since 1997, the island has become a cultured pearl that is owned by Australian company Pacific Atlas.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Lake Sentani The Biggest Lake in Papua Indonesia
Lake Sentani is located under the slopes of the Mountains Nature Reserve Cycloops which has an area of about 245,000 hectares and extends between Jayapura Jayapura regency, Papua. Lake Sentani, which has an area of about 9360 hectares and located at an altitude of + 75 meters above sea level is one of the largest lake in Papua and Indonesia. Lake Sentani developed for freshwater fish farming.
It is used to increase local community nutrition and one source of local revenue. With the potential large-scale water discharge, the Lake Sentani to clear land for cultivation of various species of freshwater fish, which will be able to meet market demand in Papua and even out of Papua. Not only that Lake Sentani also be a place you relax with your family during the holidays.
It is used to increase local community nutrition and one source of local revenue. With the potential large-scale water discharge, the Lake Sentani to clear land for cultivation of various species of freshwater fish, which will be able to meet market demand in Papua and even out of Papua. Not only that Lake Sentani also be a place you relax with your family during the holidays.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Jayawijaya Mountains, the Highest Mountain in Indonesia
Indonesia is a country known for having the most world's volcanoes. Jayawijaya Mountains is the name for the mountain range that stretched lengthwise in the center of the province of West Papua to Papua New Guinea Newguinea on. Rows of mountains that has some the highest peaks in Indonesia is formed by removal of the sea floor thousands of years ago. Although located at an altitude of 4800 meters and includes the highest mountain in Indonesia, fossilized sea shells, for example can be seen in limestone and clastic rocks contained in the Jayawijaya Mountains. Therefore, besides being a paradise of the climbers, Jayawijaya Mountains is also a paradise researchers geological world.
Besides known as Puncak Jaya, the highest peak is also known as Carstenz Pyramide, or the Carstensz Peak. The name was taken from an adventurer from the Netherlands, namely in January Carstensz, who first saw the snowy peaks in the tropics, specifically in New Guinea. The observation was made by Jan Crastensz through a ship in 1623. Since not be proved by direct observation, the report was considered absurd. Because, for Europeans, found the snowy mountains in the tropics is something that is impossible.
Truth Carstensz report revealed after nearly three hundred years later, when in 1899 a Dutch expedition to New Guinea make a map and find snow-covered mountain peaks as reported by Crastensz. In honor of Carstensz, the mountaintop is then named as the name implies. While the designation Jayawijaya Peak is pemeberian President Sukarno after successfully embrace the sovereignty of West Papua from the Netherlands. This name meaning "summit victory", as an expression of gratitude for the unification of West Papua with the Unitary Republic of Indonesia.
Jayawijaya Mountains is also the only mountain and mountain in Indonesia, which has a peak covered with eternal snow. Although not all peaks of the cluster Jayawijaya Mountains that has snow. Snow is owned by several peaks even at this time is lost due to climate change globally. Lots of things are very beautiful in Indonesia and this has made Indonesia a place of Heaven Tour.
Besides known as Puncak Jaya, the highest peak is also known as Carstenz Pyramide, or the Carstensz Peak. The name was taken from an adventurer from the Netherlands, namely in January Carstensz, who first saw the snowy peaks in the tropics, specifically in New Guinea. The observation was made by Jan Crastensz through a ship in 1623. Since not be proved by direct observation, the report was considered absurd. Because, for Europeans, found the snowy mountains in the tropics is something that is impossible.
Truth Carstensz report revealed after nearly three hundred years later, when in 1899 a Dutch expedition to New Guinea make a map and find snow-covered mountain peaks as reported by Crastensz. In honor of Carstensz, the mountaintop is then named as the name implies. While the designation Jayawijaya Peak is pemeberian President Sukarno after successfully embrace the sovereignty of West Papua from the Netherlands. This name meaning "summit victory", as an expression of gratitude for the unification of West Papua with the Unitary Republic of Indonesia.
Jayawijaya Mountains is also the only mountain and mountain in Indonesia, which has a peak covered with eternal snow. Although not all peaks of the cluster Jayawijaya Mountains that has snow. Snow is owned by several peaks even at this time is lost due to climate change globally. Lots of things are very beautiful in Indonesia and this has made Indonesia a place of Heaven Tour.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Bedugul, Bali island Indonesia
Bedugul is a tourist attraction in Bali which is located in a mountainous area that has the atmosphere cool and comfortable, can enjoy the beauty of the lake and Ulun Danu Beratan, located in the village of Candi Kuning, Baturiti District, Tabanan. Bedugul Attraction is approximately 70 miles, or about 2.5 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport. Buildings located in Bedugul tourist area is a building tempo and somewhat old-fashioned, but all physical objec still clean and neatly arranged. Bedugul offers a soothing atmosphere and beautiful hills Tamablingan.Bedugul lake located at an altitude 1250 meters above sea level, as it is located at an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level, Bedugul has a very cool air and sometimes on the blanket of fog.
Not surprisingly, this region has long been known as a resort and a very famous vacation spot. In colonial times, many Dutch people who built the guesthouse there with a view overlooking the lake. Now, local communities had to build places of rest in there. Some are used alone, some are leased. The natural beauty of the mountains and Lake Beratan is clean, in the middle there is a Ulun Danu temple which is a shrine to the Sang Hyang Goddess Danu as a giver of fertility, it would be a shame if the miss.
Ulun danu - Bedugul
Travelers can enjoy a relaxing time with a walk, rent a boat to the temple, many tourists visit here during the holiday season. There in Bedugul Botanical Gardens which is one of them in Bali, various types of fruits fruits and vegetables thrive in this area. Locals sell their garden in the local market and also sold to other areas in Bali. Here also prepared boats or canoes are rented for pengunjug to better enjoy the beauty of Lake Beratan. In this Bedugul tourist areas there are also small stalls for souvenirs. Many places of interest in this Bedugul, so guaranteed you'll enjoy this place.
Not surprisingly, this region has long been known as a resort and a very famous vacation spot. In colonial times, many Dutch people who built the guesthouse there with a view overlooking the lake. Now, local communities had to build places of rest in there. Some are used alone, some are leased. The natural beauty of the mountains and Lake Beratan is clean, in the middle there is a Ulun Danu temple which is a shrine to the Sang Hyang Goddess Danu as a giver of fertility, it would be a shame if the miss.
Ulun danu - Bedugul
Travelers can enjoy a relaxing time with a walk, rent a boat to the temple, many tourists visit here during the holiday season. There in Bedugul Botanical Gardens which is one of them in Bali, various types of fruits fruits and vegetables thrive in this area. Locals sell their garden in the local market and also sold to other areas in Bali. Here also prepared boats or canoes are rented for pengunjug to better enjoy the beauty of Lake Beratan. In this Bedugul tourist areas there are also small stalls for souvenirs. Many places of interest in this Bedugul, so guaranteed you'll enjoy this place.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Waterfall Spring Madness
1. overview
Waterfall Spring Madness, is one of the waterfalls located in Lombok West Nusa Tenggara. Called the Gila waterfall spring because the locals do not stumbled across this waterfall while the population of lions hunting in a disruptive Mad kampungdan then go into the woods. This waterfall has a height of 31 meters. This waterfall comes off the cliff and fell in the river kemidian contained under this waterfall.
2. feature
The waterfall is located 600 meters above sea level, a touch of nature that are categorized as far from the urban feel, beautiful scenery and charming serata the fresh air can make you feel very peaceful life. There was also a waterfall also has a mystery that the waterfall can make us stay young.
location
The waterfall is located in the north of Central Lombok, West Nusa southeast. Precisely in Senaru Village, Kecamatan Bayan. This location is located in the region of Mount Rinjani Yang became the third highest mountain in Indonesia.
3. access
To reach this location usually takes 2 hours from Mataram Airport Selaparang. To Achieve this place tourists usually haru About a 15 minute walk.
4. Admission
You just pay Rp. 5000 Places To Go to this tour
Waterfall Spring Madness, is one of the waterfalls located in Lombok West Nusa Tenggara. Called the Gila waterfall spring because the locals do not stumbled across this waterfall while the population of lions hunting in a disruptive Mad kampungdan then go into the woods. This waterfall has a height of 31 meters. This waterfall comes off the cliff and fell in the river kemidian contained under this waterfall.
2. feature
The waterfall is located 600 meters above sea level, a touch of nature that are categorized as far from the urban feel, beautiful scenery and charming serata the fresh air can make you feel very peaceful life. There was also a waterfall also has a mystery that the waterfall can make us stay young.
location
The waterfall is located in the north of Central Lombok, West Nusa southeast. Precisely in Senaru Village, Kecamatan Bayan. This location is located in the region of Mount Rinjani Yang became the third highest mountain in Indonesia.
3. access
To reach this location usually takes 2 hours from Mataram Airport Selaparang. To Achieve this place tourists usually haru About a 15 minute walk.
4. Admission
You just pay Rp. 5000 Places To Go to this tour
Friday, June 17, 2011
Waterfall Yarn Nets the Beautiful Waterfall
Waterfall Yarn Nets is one of the waterfalls located on the island of Lombok. Lombok Island is one island in Indonesia that has a lot of places are very impressive. As an island rich in natural scenery is pretty and charming, wherever you walk on this island you will definitely menemukanpemandangan beautiful nature and fascinating. And one of the waterfalls on the island of Lombok is the Waterfall Yarn Nets Being located near the waterfall of the Mind Stokel is located in the village Aik Berik, North Kliang Stone, Nusat Middle East Lombok Barat.
Nets Waterfall is one of the sights that you should visit. To reach the waterfall inianda will pass through a beautiful stretch of pesawahan hambaran hill with a beautiful and high mountain Rinjani. The flow of water in the waterfall is not so heavy so is suitable for you who want to bathe in this waterfall. Butter is also a waterfall that trickled through the leaves is believed by local people to cure various diseases and make you more youthful. In addition, you just spent Rp 3,000 to enjoy the beauty of this waterfall.
Nets Waterfall is one of the sights that you should visit. To reach the waterfall inianda will pass through a beautiful stretch of pesawahan hambaran hill with a beautiful and high mountain Rinjani. The flow of water in the waterfall is not so heavy so is suitable for you who want to bathe in this waterfall. Butter is also a waterfall that trickled through the leaves is believed by local people to cure various diseases and make you more youthful. In addition, you just spent Rp 3,000 to enjoy the beauty of this waterfall.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Saluopa Waterfall, The Amazing Waterfall in Central Sulawesi
Saluopa Waterfall is one of the interesting sights in the Central Sulawesi village of precisely located in Tonusu, North Pamona, Poso, Central Sulawesi. This waterfall has 12 levels. From one level to the next level there is interest from the stone, making it easier for visitors to reach the top level. In addition, under the waterfall there are pools that have very clear water.
It is also near the waterfall there are tropical forests with diverse flora and fauna therein. it is also at this location there is a small bridge that must pass to get to the waterfall.
The waterfall is located about 12 km from the western town of Tentena, From this town to the waterfall can be reached using a four-wheel vehicles, then you touched skitar walk 500 meters to reach this waterfall.
It is also near the waterfall there are tropical forests with diverse flora and fauna therein. it is also at this location there is a small bridge that must pass to get to the waterfall.
The waterfall is located about 12 km from the western town of Tentena, From this town to the waterfall can be reached using a four-wheel vehicles, then you touched skitar walk 500 meters to reach this waterfall.
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