Friday, June 8, 2012

Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo is one of the most beautiful tourist spots on the face of this earth that appropriate sentences are pronounced when discussing one of the most beautiful mountain in the world. Mount Bromo (from Sanskrit: Brahma, one of the main Hindu gods), the volcano is still active and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. As a tourist attraction, Mount Bromo become attractive because of its status as the volcano is still active. Mount Bromo is included in the area of ​​Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.


Bromo has a height of 2,329 meters above sea level it was in four areas, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang and Malang. Mount Bromo shape mesh between valleys and canyons with the caldera or the ocean of sand covering approximately 10 square kilometers.

Mount Bromo has a crater with a diameter of ± 800 meters (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). While the danger area of ​​a circle with a radius of 4 km from the center of the crater of Bromo.


Mount Bromo beauty we enjoy from various angles and most tourists enjoy doing is when dawn or the sun is the most at the moment waiting - waiting.

Ceremony Kasada

Tengger tribe is Hindu longer and not as Hindus generally have temples as places of worship. To do worship then they will do so in the staircase, danyang and potent. Potent itself is a piece of land in a sea of ​​sand at the foot of Mount Bromo as the venue for the ceremony Kasada. Potent consists of several buildings arranged in a composition in the yard is divided into three mandala.


For the people of the Tengger tribe, traditional ceremony is one manifestation of gratitude to god Tengger community. There are many traditional ceremonies in the Tengger people who have goals include a variety of asking for a blessing, distanced catastrophe, act of gratitude for the gift of God given to the Tengger community. One is the traditional ceremony Kasada.


This ceremony is a ceremony to commemorate the sacrifice of a son Raden Kusuma Jaka Seger and lara Anteng. Besides this ceremony performed by the Tengger community to ask salvation and blessing. The ceremony is held solid 14th s.d. 16 months Kasada or when the full moon appears in the sky as a whole once a year.



In Kasada ceremony Tengger community there are several steps that must be implemented for the ceremony Kasada ceremony takes place solemnly Puja purkawa namely, Mangala ceremony, Ngulat people, Tri sandiya, Muspa, Division of bija, diksa Widhi, Delivery offerings at Bromo crater. The process goes Kasada ceremony began on time Sadya puja and ends up Surya puja where the entire community to Mount Bromo Tengger to convey victims


Kasada ceremony Tengger community has brought benefits to society perch. In addition to asking for salvation, the ceremony was able to suck a lot of attention of the entire community. There is political value in this Kasada ceremony where Kasada ceremony is a ceremony which also aims to plug the political forces in the area.

Bunaken Beach Manado

Bunaken coast is one of a collection of islands within the Bunaken National Park. Bunaken is located Gulf coast of Manado, North Sulawesi. You can enjoy the beauty beneath the sea with snorkeling or diving. One is the so-called wall of coral reef underwater great wall.


National Park located in the bay of Manado, North Sulawesi consists of the island of Bunaken, Manado Tua Island, Montehage Island, Siladen, Nain and Cape Pisok Island. Located in the Coral Triangle of the World (Coral Triangle), making it a habitat for hundreds of species of coral, fish and marine mammals. It is not surprising that the charm of the marine park is a magnet for divers from around the world. Not only that, in the land also save the ecosystem has its own charm, like deer, possum -not yaa- know the name of the forum, seabirds, crabs and mangrove forests. Registered as a marine park in 1991, also makes him one of the first marine park in Indonesia. Then registered on the UNESCO in 2005.


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Underwater beauty of Bunaken National Park - Yosemite National Park is a marine park in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken National Park can be regarded as a representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems consist of mangrove ecosystems, coral reefs, seagrass beds and land / coastal ecosystems.


In the northern part of this tour there are some islands of which the island of Bunaken, Montehage island, the island Siladen, Manado Tua, Small Nain island. As for the coastal areas of Cape Pisok. And for most of the southern part of Cape coast coconut.

And for the potential of this national park itself is rich in species of palm, silar, sago, woka and coconut. Here too there are many types of mangroves which include Rhizophora sp., Lumnitzera Bruguiera sp and sp. In the forest are also many different types of crab, shrimp, mollusks and various types of sea birds such as gulls, terns, herons and sea cangkak


According to data obtained from marine and fisheries departments in the national park there are various types of algae which include species Caulerpa sp, Padina sp, and Halimeda sp. But that dominates the island Montehage that seagrass beds, while the island of Thalassia hemprichii Nain, Thalassodendron ciliatum and Enhallus acoroides.

Plengkung Beach Banyuwangi

Plengkung beach, or better known as the G-Land, is a beach located in the National Park Alas Purwo, Banyuwangi, East Java. Plengkung can be achieved for a half day journey overland from Bali. Plengkung beach can also be reached by chartered boat from Bali.


In 1972, a group of surfers from the United States organized an expedition to go Plengkung. This expedition was followed by eight groups of surfers. Three of them left with a rented boat while 5 other groups overland. The group traveled overland to arrive in the village Grajagan. From Grajagan, they cover a distance of 20 kilometers to reach Plengkung the way down the coastal waters using a surfboard. After skipping the hard drive and lack of clean water (clean water they collect rainwater when it rains and is attached to the screen boat), the group that wore a rented boat landed directly in Plengkung. Shortly after arriving, they set up a base camp for the purposes of reviewing the surf spot. They exist in Plengkung for 10 days.


Plengkung beach located in the southeastern part of the island of Java, is in the group of the southern coast of Java, which deal directly with the Indian Ocean, so the beach Plengkung including large choppy coast. The big waves generated by low-pressure system coming from the south (Antarctica). Plengkung beach is also located on the east side of the Gulf Grajagan, then from the right side Plengkung beach has waves more dominant. Long waves Plengkung elongated shape, height, and high speed. Plengkung beach waves also form an almost perfect wave tube so that it becomes a favorite sport of surfing enthusiast.


Offshore wind that blows in Plengkung occurred between April and September. This causes most large waves occurred in recent months. At times the waves come in stages, each lasting for several days, with a span of a few days between each wave. Waves tend to be bigger and better at high tide, so the best time to plan a surf trip was a week after the full moon or new moon, because in these times of high waves occurs for half a day.

The trip to the beach Plengkung

Plengkung beach can be reached by land route from Surabaya to Banyuwangi. You can also use air transportation, both from Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Makassar, to Batam, to be able to land at the airport and arrived in Banyuwangi Blimbingsari. Next, you should take a trip to the National Park Alas Purwo.

The journey from Banyuwangi towards Plengkung can be done via two routes. First, the route Banyuwangi - Kalipahit - Pasar Anyar - Pancur. In one post named Pos Pancur, you have to climb the four-wheels drive vehicles because the road conditions are not smooth and almost impassable by ordinary car. By this route, the trip will take about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the beach location.

Second, you can use a landline - sea through Benculuk. From Banyuwangi towards Benculuk is the extent of about 35 kilometers. From Benculuk, you need to go Grajagan and then hire a speed boat to the location of Banyuwangi Plengkung Beach.

Dreamland Beach Bali

Dreamland Beach is a tourist spot located in the south of Bali in the area called Pecatu. Dreamland beach surrounded by cliffs towering, and surrounded by a fairly large rocks around the coast. The location of this beach is located within the complex of Bali Pecatu Graha (Kuta Golf Links Resort) which is about 30 minutes from Kuta beach.


Dreamland beach itself is almost similar to the Kuta beach. White sand and steep gully into a landscape so alluring eye to eye. Location clean white sandy beach just below the narrow steep rock walls suitable for enjoying the sunset or just watch the surfers attractions. The waves were high and the great demand by fans of surfing sports (surfing), even Dreamland has been used as a kind of new to the area surf spots Bali.

Dreamland beach complex located in Bali Pecatu Graha (Kuta Golf Links Resort) which is about 30 minutes from Kuta beach, is a tourist spot located in the south of Bali in the area called Pecatu. This beach is the first housing and tourism projects but stopped halfway.

Location Dreamland Bali is located on a hill Unggasan, one path to Garuda Wisnu Kencana. Dreamland beach Bali, very remote, and should ask the local people there, after you pass the GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana).


The origin of the name Dreamland first in this area because there was a housing project and attractions. But the project is hampered and abandoned while the villagers Pecatu who once lived as a farmer really hope the project is completed and they can pursue other businesses in the field of tourism. Because that land around the beach called Dreamland (Dream Land)


Because it was in a secluded place, the beach is much cleaner than Kuta beach. Dreamland beach in Bali, there are more foreign tourists than local tourists. Perhaps because the waves are big, very suitable for sports enthusiasts of surfing, and beaches are cleaner, which gives the impression of comfort, when you are sitting or lying on Dreamland beach Bali.


To enter the location of Dreamland Bali, you are not charged a fee, just the cost of parking, for parking cars. 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 into a 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 want a beach with clean white sand, the Dreamland Bali tourist attractions, attraction options that you should visit during a vacation on the island of Bali. I suggest, for you the first time to this dreamland beach, preferably with people who had previously been to this beach, or with people who have known and know 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.


Yard beautiful beach is all just a small point of an area of 900 hectares owned by PT Bali Pecatu Graha (BPG) which could be busy in 1996. Land area was hired to be transformed into a resort superluks "Pecatu Indah Resort".


It is said that the resort will be combined with the tourist area, while utilizing the natural beauty and authenticity, as well as environmental conservation. The resort owner, Tommy Suharto, son of former President Suharto, wanted to create "neighborhoods and most unique travel throughout Southeast Asia". But as Indonesia swept the monetary crisis and the crisis of credibility of leadership, this mega began to fade. 

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Red Island Banyuwangi

Red Island is a beach and attractions in District Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi. This beach is known as a small green hill red landless situated near the beach. This hill can be visited on foot at low tide. There are also temples where citizens are Hindu ceremony there Mekiyis. This tourist area is managed by Perum Perhutani Unit II East Java, South Banyuwangi KPH.


In the 1990s, the Red Island neighborhood ever hit severely damaged by the tsunami. Government under the leadership Banyuwangi regent Abdullah Azwar Anas give full attention to the development of this tourist area, one of them by improving the access road to the location. At the end of 2012, Banyuwangi regency has introduced Red Island Beach to the international community through the organization of the event the bicycle race "Tour de Ijen Banyuwangi". Prior to the "Tour de Ijen", the access road to the Red Island Beach pretty heavy, in the form of a rocky road that crosses the area of ​​rubber and cocoa plantations owned by PTPN XII.


Red Pulo name refers to a small hill on the edge of the beach which has a height of about 200 meters. The hill has a red ground and covered by green vegetation so it does not appear the original color. This hill can be accessed during low tide.

Red Pulo white sandy beach stretches along three kilometers so it is also suitable for families. However, the waves of the Red Pulo high enough not be suitable for use to swim, especially for small children.


Red Pulo waves in the region is quite challenging and became one of the ideal places for fans of the sport of surfing. Waves on the beach is quite high ranging from 3-5 meters and is suitable for lovers of surfing (surf). According to local residents, tourists from France, Germany, and Australia often visited this place.


President INSA or the Association of Surfing Indonesia, Jro Made Supatra Karang, said that the scenery and waves in the tourist area of ​​Red Island is one of the best in Indonesia.

Travel route to the Red Island Beach

If you are in the town of Banyuwangi, then the route will cover a distance of approximately 80 km using private vehicles and public service vehicles, spent about 2.5 hours to reach this beach. Along the way, there are signs pointing that will direct you to the area of ​​the Red Island Beach. The distance of about 2.5 hours from the city of Banyuwangi. If you use public transportation, take the vehicle to the majors Pesanggaran. Arriving at the market Pesanggaran, continue the trip by using the services of motorcycles to the beach location.

When you start the journey from Jember, get off at the terminal Jajag. Then from there you can ride the bus majors Pesanggaran.

Mount Kelud

Kelud (often incorrectly write into Kelud in Java language; in Dutch called Klut, Cloot, Kloet, or Kloete) is a volcano in East Java province, Indonesia, which is classified as active. The mountain is located on the border between the district of Kediri, Blitar and Malang regency, about 27 km east of the center of Kediri. As Mount Merapi, Kelud is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. Since the year 1000 AD, Kelud has erupted more than 30 times, with the largest eruption of magnitude 5 Volcanic explosivity index (VEI). Kelud last eruption occurred in 2014


This volcano is included in the type of explosive eruption stratovulkan characteristics. Like many other volcanoes in Java, Kelud formed by the subduction of the Indo-Australian continental plate against the Eurasian plate. Since about the year 1300 AD, the mountain erupted active registered with distance range of a relatively short time (9-25 years), making it the volcanoes that are harmful to humans.


The peculiarities of this volcano is the crater lake, which is in a state of eruption of lava flow eruptions can produce in large quantities, and endangering the surrounding population. Phreatic eruption in 2007 led to the growing lava dome and clog the surface of the lake, so the crater lake almost gone, leaving a small puddle like a puddle of water. This lava dome was later destroyed in a large eruption in early 2014.


The tops of which there are now a remnant of an eruption of the past that brought down the top of the ancient. Wall on the southwest side open so complex collapsed crater open towards it. Kelud is the highest peak, positioned slightly to the northeast of the crater. Other peaks of Elephant Mungkur peak on the west side and the peak chippy on the south side.