Showing posts with label East Java. Show all posts
Showing posts with label East Java. Show all posts

Friday, October 23, 2015

Baluran National Park

Baluran National Park is a national park in Indonesia, located in the territory Banyuputih, and Wongsorejo Situbondo, Banyuwangi (north), East Java, Indonesia. The name of the national park is named after the mountain located in this area, namely Mount Baluran. Gate to enter the Baluran National Park is located at 7 ° 55'17.76 "S and 114 ° 23'15.27" E. This national park consists of savannah vegetation types, mangrove forest, monsoon forest, coastal forest, lower montane forest, swamp forest and evergreen forests throughout the year. Savannah vegetation types dominate Baluran National Park which is about 40 percent of the total land area.


Baluran National Park is the largest savanna in Java with animal and plant species are diverse. A visit to this location makes you seoalah are in Africa. That is why the National Park is often referred to as his African Indonesia.


Here you'll be treated to a view of a herd of deer running towards the pool of water to drink, the peacock spread its tail, hordes of buffaloes and elephants, dozens of eagles that fly to foraging until the monkey hanging in a tree. The scenery is exactly as you can find in Africa.


In addition to the hordes of animals that are free to move in the wild you will also be treated to a view of 444 native plant species typical as Widoro bukol (Ziziphus rotundifolia), and neem (Azadirachta indica). The third plant is a plant species that is able to adapt to very dry conditions. When other plants have started to dry, the third species is still green.


In addition to 444 species of plants, here too there are 26 species of mammals and 155 species of birds. Mammals that live in Baluran National Park is like bison, deer, leopards, deer, cats and mangroves. There are also some rare birds such as kites fire, tuwuk / Asian Koel, red jungle fowl, hornbill, hornbills, and the stork casks.

Baluran National Park is representative of the dry forest ecosystem in Java with the type of savanna vegetation, mangrove forest, monsoon forest, coastal forest, lower montane forest, swamp forest, and forest green. 40 percent of savannah vegetation dominates the park.


The road leading to the Baluran National Park is very convenient because it was paved and a traffic lane that connects the province of Bali, Banyuwani to Surabaya so that those who are in the nearby towns can access easily.


The road leading to the Baluran National Park is very convenient because it was paved and a traffic lane that connects the province of Bali, Banyuwani to Surabaya so that those who are in the nearby towns can access easily.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Papuma Beach Jember

Papuma beach which is also known as the beach of Tanjung Papuma is when Perhutani find this beach is a small land jutting into the sea, while the Papuma name is derived from the name given by Perhutani is the acronym of the white sand Malikan. Papuma beach location in the village Suberejo Ambulu District of Jember district. The beach is located approximately 37 km from the town of Jember.


Access to the Papuma beach is good because it has been in the asphalt, we can use a motorcycle or a car to get to this beach. In addition to beach tourism are also hills and forest covering an area of ​​approximately 50 ha that are now managed and promoted by Perhutani in East Java. Besides this beach also store historical tour because there are Japanese Cave.

This beach is the most exotic beaches in East Java because it has a charming sea with beach green to bluish make this tourist spot visited by many native citizens and migrants Jember. You will pass through forest tour teak trees planted before the entry into the beach. Once we entered the gate we see the tourist area of ​​natural forest that still keep a variety of tropical flora and fauna tiger as many monkey hanging from a tree.


Along the coast there Papuma clean white sand and beautiful, and allow the foreign tourists who come to sunbathe on the beach. Besides its natural beauty, the beach is also rich in fauna such as dragons, chicken Alas, the birds with a variety of species, Boar, deer, porcupine and pangolin.

On this beach provided some means of support for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere in Papuma longer, such as lodging and camping. At sunset, the atmosphere on the beach Papuma will be more beautiful to enjoy. Twilight dim and sea swish increasingly thunderous cause suasan drmatis are reluctant to abandon.


This beach is the most exotic beaches in East Java because it has a charming sea with beach green to bluish make this tourist spot visited by many native citizens and migrants Jember. You will pass through forest tour teak trees planted before the entry into the beach. Once we entered the gate we see the tourist area of ​​natural forest that still keep a variety of tropical flora and fauna tiger as many monkey hanging from a tree.

Once we passed through the woods Malikan we will see a very beautiful scenery that is a stretch of clean white sand. On the west coast there is a fishing boat that was leaning. You can also buy fish directly from fishermen who had just lean back so that you can burn the fish on the beach Papuma.


Besides the beach there is also a lot of rocks that local people called by the name "atolls" standing near the shore as the coral islands. There are seven coral bersar Papuma beach in Jember, seventh coral have separate names, namely the island of Narada, the island Nusa Barong island Guru, Krishna islands, islets and islands Frog awning. While the tide made the landscape more beautiful when we see it under sitinggil because we see the boulder hit by large waves.

When the waves receded we could go down and stand upon a rock, but we must be careful because the rock has the shape rough and sharp, so that we could get hurt if they are not careful. At the time of low tide we can also see the fish around the reef, small fish that inhabit the coral will be visible when the sea is receding.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Goa Gong Pacitan

Goa Gong is located in the village of Bomo, District Punung, Donorejo, about 140 km south of the city of Solo or 30 km in the Southwestern city of Pacitan. Named Goa Gong because they have such a stone which if hit would lead to sound like Gong sounded. The trip to the cave is relatively easy, with a footpath that has been repaired properly.


All the way to Goa Gong will pass through hilly areas with caves in it. Caves in Pacitan is generally formed from the type of Karst rocks, rocks that looked black and very hard. At the beginning Goa Gong discovered by two local residents who accidentally being wants to find a source of water.

Do not imagine the state of the cave dark and scary, because the time of entry into the mouth of the cave so far 300 M, visitors will enjoy this cozy cave Gong. Not really bright, but the cave Gong in facilitation with dim lights along the entry road. This is what makes the other Gong cave of other caves in Pacitan.


Not many people know of the existence of this tour. Because access is quite difficult and promotion are still lacking. In fact, these attractions are very amazing and unique, the result of the creator's masterpiece. My family and I visited this place. Travel Gong cave is located in the village of Bomo, District Punung, Pacitan. From downtown Pacitan we can use two-wheeled vehicles and four wheels. Distance from the town of Pacitan about 30 kilometers. To save time we can use path-Sedeng Pacitan-Pringkuku-Punung. If you come from Yogyakarta, may use the lanes-Wonosari Jogja-Pracimantoro-Donorojo-Punung. The trip from Yogyakarta towards the tour takes about 2 hours. Whereas if solo, the path used Solo-Donorojo-Punung. This tourist facilities, among others: the mosque, toilets, restaurants, etc.


This tour is claimed as one of the most beautiful caves in Southeast Asia. To be able to enter this area we only pay around Rp. 4000, - per person. After receiving a ticket, visitors can go on foot because vehicles can only go up in front of the entrance ticket. If visitors want to buy souvenirs such as agate, visitors can buy it on the way to Goa it. Sellers lined up neatly along the road up towards Goa. To enter into a dark cave, in front of the entrance has been available rental flashlights (lighting equipment) at a cost of Rp. 2.000, - per one lease. We can also use a guide and rent a photographer if we had not had time to carry photographic equipment (camera) itself. But if you want to travel without the help of a guide, it is okay. It's up to our will alone.

Crystals in Gua Gong

By visiting this gong cave then you too will feel the tension at the same time a very strong feel of adventure later. No wonder a lot of people who like to visit the place on this one. As one of the caves that once existed in the island of Java, where this one also has a fascinating history and stories that can be found therein. Lots of exciting experiences and also horrible that you can find about the history of this gong cave. Therefore, you must get to know it anyway.


Tourist attractions gong cave also has a beautiful shape and well ordered. You will see a view of another cave than others in this gong cave. Plus, the location is also caving gong is a strategic location to visit so that you too will be able to find a lot of benefit from it. The beauty of the cave which is owned by the gong is also very strong and has a tremendous element. When you get to this gong mouth of the cave you will be able to see sebuat fence decorated with crystals extraordinary welcome.


Where this one is very beautiful place to visit. When entering this gong cave then you will meraskaan a view initially quite dim but this cave will be able to give a wonderful nuances therein. If you like to make a tour inside the cave, the cave gong this could be one of the best option for you to use. Do not forget to take pictures of landscapes in this cave with a camera you have.

Travel route to Goa Gong Pacitan

Pacitan town is about 101 km from the town of Madiun. If you start the journey from the city of Yogyakarta or Solo, you can take a trip through the city of Solo and continue further into areas Ponorogo, then will enter the territory of Madiun, then arrived in Pacitan. From Jogja to Pacitan, the duration of the journey will take approximately 5 hours.

If you choose public transport and start the journey to Pacitan from the city of Surabaya, you can use the bus patas which will take you to Ponorogo, then replace another bus that will take you to Pacitan.

From downtown Pacitan, you need to travel for about 30 minutes to arrive in the tourist area of ​​Goa Gong Pacitan.

Bentar Beach Probolinggo

Bentar beach is an alternative destination for the traveler in a row of beaches north of the island of Java. After visiting the waterfall Bromo or Madakaripura, the beach is not to miss. It is located about 7 km from the city center Probolingo.


There is a long pier towards the sea and can be passed safely, and can add to the beauty of the sea Bentar while at the end of the pier.


Not only the beautiful landscape, but a variety of games already available for children on this beach.


Here we can also enjoy the beauty of the Sunset. The beach is not too crowded, but offers a beautiful landscape and charming. Because it is located opposite to the hills and mangrove forests, make this beach seemed to blend with the natural green.

These Bentar Beach Travel Probolinggo

Pretty easy to get to location because it is located on the edge of the beach briefly main highway lane Probolinggo - Situbondo - Banyuwangi senhingga fairly easy to reach location.

If driving a motor vehicle from west to Banyuwangi, has confirmed we will pass an area located on the coast this. There is one place that may often you pass if passing lane north to Banyuwangi / Bali: Beach Bentar.

Bentar Beautiful beaches, located at the edge of the highway Surabaya - Banyuwangi, precisely located in the District Gending, about 7 Km from the city center Probolinggo.

Songa Rafting Probolinggo

Rafting Songa or commonly referred to Songa Adventure is a natural attraction to the genre of adventure or adventure in the form of white water rafting which is located in Probolinggo. Rafting tour is located in the village of Ranu Gedang, sub Tiris, Probolinggo district, East Java province. With bermedankan Probolinggo Pekalen river that flows fairly heavy, slowly this tour started attracting both local and foreign tourists.



Songa Rafting is one of the mainstays than tourism in Probolinggo district, after the famous Mount Bromo Travel with sunrise tour and Bromonya crater. Local authorities are trying to improve the facilities and infrastructure for the betterment of the local community economy to constantly monitor and supervise one of the assets the government is supposed to have visited by the King of Majapahit King Hayam Wuruk and patihnya faithful is of Gajah Mada.

One of Probolinggo regency tourism icon is sourced from springs Mount Argopuro and Mount Lamongan with average river width of 5-20 meters and a water depth of approximately 1-3 meters. And is one of the most challenging rafting tour in the range of tourist attractions in East Java

This exercise can boost your adrenaline, also can train your mental cooperation within the team with a condition that could be said to be "Not Quiet". Is because you will be divided - for a groups while you wade a river full of rapids. Each group will board a rubber boat. and one group consisting of 4 to 5 people. Everyone in the group will be required to be able to work well together in order to be able to keep the rubber boat was not reversed when the boat hit a rock and past the rapids. It can be said is not something easy to do, because it is based on a lot of experience is very hard to keep the boat still drove safely without crashing and caught in the river stones.


Here you will see the beautiful views across the river Pekalen from a different angle than you originally imagined just a rocky river into a cool river with rapids large and small are quite challenging. besides that you'll be treated to a view of a small waterfall and cave bats are of course very charming. Here you can take a photo with as much, with the camera itself or could you please mememinta special officer provided to take your photos. You are guaranteed adventure will not end here. Because in the area near the post stops you will see a challenge other than on this adventure. and will challenge you who have the guts to jumping off the cliff with a height of about 5 meters.

Safety is paramount in these sports activities. Because without the use of equipment used for adequate safeguards and experienced experts and professionals, unwanted events could be easily happen. Therefore, we are very concerned and care about the safety of our clients. The management will equip each of you with a helmet for safety, tool pelampungan, and also a guide who will guide and describes the characteristics of the river Pekalen, rescuers will also ensure the safety of the rapids and will also be a brief explanation on how to use a helmet, life jacket, as well as how to swim in a river rafting as well as tips and tricks so that the boat is not overturned. Therefore, you do not have to worry about trying this Rafting Adventure activity.



Songa probolinggo rafting is one of the tourist concept that combines two main magnetic attraction nature Indonesia. extreme sports & amp; natural beauty is packed with slick, and accompanied by human resources which meet national standardization both in capabilities and services. certainly will pamper you all behind wild river rapids kromong. dare to try

Balekambang beach Malang

Balekambang beach is a beach on the south coast which is located on the shores of the Indonesian Ocean administratively entrance area Source Jambe Hamlet, Village Srigonco, District Bantur, Malang, East Java, and is one of the mainstay tourism Malang district since 1985 until now. Balekambang main appeal of natural scenery, waves extending nearly two kilometers, as well as the vast expanse of sand nan. White sand area looks clean of trash and dirt so it is quite convenient for visitors to play and exercise. In fact, not infrequently at the beach is a place to practice a number of football clubs such as Arema and Persema.


This coast began to grow and visited by the general public in 1978, after the opening of access roads do Srigonco Tukiran Kadesh. Balekambang name becoming known after officially opened as a tourist spot by the Regent, Eddy Slamet in 1983. At that time the road was already dimakadam. This beach also unveiled as a scout campsite Malang. Now, access to Balekambang already easy and convenient, visitors only difficulty when it is in the gulf region Mayit because the incline sharp cornering. However, the road is paved smooth because of good access, it took no more than 30 minutes from the city District of Bantur to Balekambang.

Located on the south side of East Java province, Balekambang Beach is one of the tourist attractions in East Java, which is famous for its beautiful beaches, and the temple was on an island of rock on the seashore Balekambang. Balekambang beach located only about 45 KM south of the city of Malang, so the beach Balekambang today has become a favorite tourist spot for residents of Malang and sektiarnya. Characteristics Balekambang Beach is having big waves and strong currents. If you ever went traveled to Tanah Lot, Bali, Beach Balekambang will remind you on tourist attractions in Bali because of the similarity atmosphere. Unfortunately, the road to the beach Balekambang much damaged so that it will slightly reduce your comfort when heading Balekambang Beach.


Balekambang coast continue to improve, a number of additional facilities offered by the management, one flying fox. The game was launched since August 2012, but the flying fox is only open every Saturday and Sunday. Besides flying fox, games for children are also an attraction. Diverse variants of toys such as swings, a complete animal statues available. Even shortly be provided ATV rentals.

Beach Balekambang aside as nature tourism, could also be called a religious tourist spot. Because on certain days, thousands of visitors come to this beach to perform the ritual. For Muslims, they undergo a ritual to visit the tomb of Sheikh Abdul Jalil, the first clearing Balekambang Beach. Every 1st of Sha'ban, the pilgrims spilling over into the tomb located on the banks of Kali remote Berek, located about 1 km before entering the Coast Balekambang of Bantur direction. The origin of Sheikh Abdul Jalil reportedly came from Jogjakarta. He was a noble family who have religious knowledge is quite high, because it is so strong influence in the community. Moreover, Sheikh Abdul Jalil including those that do not want to compromise the Dutch colonists, Dutch karenamya make it as people who must be removed.


Besides Muslims, Hindus also makes this beach as the main place of worship once a year. Precisely on Nyepi, located in Temple Amarta Teak on the island Ismoyo. The island is indented in from the shoreline about 70 meters connected by a bridge. The existence of the temple is like a magnet for beach Balekambang. Nyepi tradition to hold Hindu religious rituals always awaited tourists from various regions, including foreign tourists.

Around Turkish Balekambang also available lodging for visitors. The first is at Bamboo are 8 rooms are priced at Rp 150 thousand per day. While most recently the Hotel Wibisana as many as 10 rooms, the quality is better than the inn Bamboo. This new class room rates priced at Rp 250 thousand per day. For the category of Large can accommodate up to six people with the support of bathroom facilities and electricity. Two types of these lodgings have adequate facilities and fully presenting a direct view beaches and the open sea.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Malang Goa Cina Beach

China Goa beach is a beach on the south coast which is located in the hamlet Tumpak Awu, Sitiarjo Village, District Sumbermanjing Wetan, Malang, East Java. The original name of this beach is the beach Rowo beautiful, but because it had occurred the death of a Chinese who was imprisoned in the cave that is in this coastal region, the name Rowo less popular than Goa Beautiful China until now. There is no official record of how the tragedy occurred, but local residents believe coast about 20 years ago.


Beach Bajulmati, Gajahrejo Village, District Gedangan towards China Goa beach is only takes 15 minutes for both beach is only a little more than 7 km. Access was very easy because it passes through the southern ring (JLS) with smooth asphalt. There are directions and signs that will guide visitors to the location. But you must remain cautious because of the winding road and was on the side of the ravine.


Before entering Goa Beach China we will pass Bajulmati bridge located above the sea estuary. The bridge has a length of about 80 meters with a width of approximately 20 meters to two lanes. Its architecture is quite nice with a curved pole in the middle of the bridge with longitudinal position. Pole height is 20 meters. Typical model of this bridge once so it is quite artistic. A distance of about one kilometer to the east of the bridge, there is the entrance to the beach Goa China. Unfortunately, access from JLS towards China rather difficult Goa Beach, approximately 500 meters of road were badly damaged. The road is actually quite wide, but because of the way from the ground is uneven and many limestone rocks. Especially when stagnant rain, the road is quite soft and slippery.


But the difficulty of the terrain comparable to the natural scenery presented Goa Beach China. Goa Beach area of ​​China is not so wide, but the presence of three islands located in the middle of the beach make the view more beautiful. Three islands it is [[[Bantengan Island]], China and the island of Goa Island Lady. On the edge of the beach is quite beautiful, the trees of various species such as tree cembirit, ketapan, and tree species lid lined up neatly on the edge of the beach area. These trees are quite calm of visitors, especially on the shoreline which is clear enough to look coral reef.

As the name suggests, there is indeed a Goa on the right side of the beach, Goa China is located in the large rocks. To go to the cave visitors must ride to the reef is not too high. Goa just a cavity which protrudes about 7-8 meters with a height of 2 meters. It must be called Goa, in no stone stalactites and stalagmites that rock that juts sharply from above the cave and sides. Goa is more appropriately called a cavity in the rock. From the lip of the cave towards the beach, visitors can see the shoreline and coral are also visible from the crystal clear sea water.


The existence of the cave at the beach is located on the right side of the beach about 50 meters and is located in the rock. Goa is actually not so good, just the usual overhanging cavity about eight meters with a height of about two meters. Anyone can easily enter. The room inside is also quite wide, can be for two people go hand in hand. The width is approximately two meters. Although the name of the cave, but not visible rocks stalactites and stalagmites which rocks jutting sharply from the top of the cave and cliff side and bottom of the cave. So, this cave is more accurately described as a cavity in the rock. Even so, the cave seems to have strong magical value.

On the right side there is a beach cave again, part of the Goa coast of China. Reefs in place is not too good with his left side but quite interesting to take pictures or just enjoy the waves, there are various facilities at the beach such as food stalls, prayer room, bathroom and parking space plus a cool place will make your holiday a pleasant feel.


In addition to the existence goanya popular, the beach is also present a rare natural phenomenon, namely a wave intersects incoherent from three directions, south, east and west. Wave flow was always collide between the island and the island Bantengan Mrs. Because the current is so strong waves collide, thus giving rise to rumbling. This is one natural phenomenon which is quite rare on the coast of South Malang. Because of the size of the waves, no fishing boat that dared to lean on this beach. Goa Coast region of China is only a traffic lane fishermen from all directions toward the beach Sendangbiru. Various facilities are on this beach for example stalls, mosque, mosques, bathrooms, and parking areas will make your vacation was enjoyable.

These Goa coast to China

Located in the hamlet Tumpak Awu, Sitiarjo Village, District Sumbermanjing Wetan, Malang, East Java. The name of this beach is actually Rowo Beautiful beach, but because the death had occurred in the cave a Chinese citizen who is believed to be about 20 years ago, the beach is better known as Goa China.

The main road to the beach Goa China already comfortable with smooth asphalt. There are signs that will guide visitors to the site. When approaching the location of the street turns into berlekok-winding limestone rocks about 500 meters, long and somewhat difficult to pass because it was badly damaged.

Sempu Island Malang

Sempu Island is a small island located in the south of the island of Java is administratively located in the village of Tambakrejo, District Sumbermanjing Wetan, Malang, East Java. The island is covered with tropical trees is the 877 hectare nature reserve is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Center East Java (BBKSDA) and the Ministry of Forestry of Indonesia. This place is officially recognized as a nature reserve since 1928 during the reign of the Dutch East Indies.


Geographically, the island Sempu located between 112 ° 40 '45 "- 112 ° 42' 45" east longitude and 8 ° 27 '24' - 8 ° 24 '54 "latitude south. The island has an area of ​​approximately 877 hectares, bordering the Strait Sempu (Blue Spring) and surrounded Indonesian Ocean in the south, east and west.


Sempu island is one of the tourist panorama paradise Indonesia. The appeal of this island is a natural lake located in the middle of the island. The lake was formed from the fierce waves southern sea water entering through a gap barrier islands are hollow cliffs on one side of the island. In addition, the sand contained in Sempu Island is very clean and soft.

Sempu island has different types of ecosystems ranging from coastal forests, mangrove forests, and lowland tropical forests that dominate the whole island. Vegetation found on the island Sempu include bendo (Artocarpus elasticus), quarterly (Terminalia), WADANG (Pterocarpus javanicus), Ketapang (Terminalia catappa), hibiscus sea (Hibiscus tiliaceus), pandan (Pandanus tectorius), Mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata and Rhizophora apiculata), and more. Interestingly, said Sempu name taken from the name of one tree species found on the island, but the tree is almost hard to find nowadays.

These Sempu Island Travel

Sempu Island tourist area is located approximately 80 km from the city of Malang. If from Surabaya, is about 180 km. If you start the journey from the city of Malang, it takes 2 hours to 3 hours in order to arrive at Blue Spring Beach area.

From this beach, you will hire a boat that will take you to the Gulf of Ants in the Sempu Island, with notes you've pocketed entry Sempu Island. The cost of renting a boat to the island of Sempu Rp 100 thousand, inclusive of round trip. The boat is capable of carrying passengers up to 12-15 people. Blue Spring from the beach, a trip by boat to the island Sempu will take a trip for 20-25 minutes.

If you do not plan to camp on the island Sempu, then do not forget to come back to the extraction point at the agreed time so that fishermen can take you take you back to the Blue Spring beach. You are advised to exchange phone numbers with fishermen to ensure smooth coordination pickup. The best way to enjoy a day tour Sempu Island is to start the journey from early days.

White Sand Beach Situbondo

Situbondo White Sand Beach is one of the tourist attractions in East Java, the most popular. Located in Situbondo, the journey to the White Sand Beach Situbondo will take about 4 hours from the city of Surabaya. As the name implies, the White Sand Beach Situbondo famous for its beautiful white sand, and a stretch of forest located on the waterfront.


White Sand Beach in Situbondo has a unique topography with a shape that is curved towards the sea. In the north of this beach, blue sea stretching Madura Strait. Situbondo White Sand Beach is one of a number of beaches in East Java are popular among connoisseurs of the trip.

In the forest on the beach, you can see the number of animals roaming the trees. One is a black monkey, animals often fought over food in the driveway of the White Sand Beach. Also heard the sound of birds singing all day. The existence of this forest is one of the unique charm possessed the White Sand Beach.


activities favored by many tourists in the White Sand Beach Situbondo is sailed by boat, down the area around the beach while exploring the fascinating panorama. Because seawater is crisp and clear, you can enjoy underwater natural treats are wonderful, from corals to other marine biota. Rental boats are equipped with glass box, so you can look down into the sea. Sailboat is also the hallmark of the White Sand Beach in Situbondo.


Administratively, the White Sand Beach is located in the hamlet Kembangsambi Situbondo, White Sand Village, District Bungatan, Kab. Situbondo, East Java. With a curved shape and greenery on the edge of the forest, the beach presents a beautiful landscape. Fir tree-lined shrimp, coconut, and a row of teak trees provide cool air and peace of mind at the beach area.


Often the wind breeze and the sound of waves will make you more relaxed to resolve your problems. The city government also put this beach as one of the potential tourist to East Java in general and specifically Situbondo.

The white sand beaches Situbondo, East Java lies along the north coast of Java Island pathways that after Paiton. Because it is located in a strategic area of ​​the main lines of Java and Bali it is not uncommon for people who come from the west and was about to Bali would visit this beach to spend a day or two. Beautiful sea views and white sand is the main attraction of this beach.


Besides tourists will also offer some very interesting experience as a boat equipped with glass box so that you will be able to see under the sea from a boat. In addition for those of you who want to look and feel the chill of the water and white sand beaches Situbondo.

Here you will also get two gates. The first is the gate that is managed by the private sector and the gate run by local governments. Such places other marine tourism, here you can also get a variety of stalls and food vendors typical of East Java.


The stalls also sell some souvenirs such as a replica of the wooden boat and the decoration of shells. For those of you who want to spend the night here then you can get a lot of lodging in Situbondo in the form of hotels, motels, and inns, especially in areas near the coast. If you want a cheaper price then it is advisable to take a hotel a little far from the beach.

Mount Ijen

The crater of Mount Ijen is an active volcano located on the border between Banyuwangi and Bondowoso, East Java, Indonesia. This mountain has an altitude of 2,443 m and has several times erupted. The last eruption occurred in 1999. One of the most famous natural phenomenon of Mount Ijen crater is located at the peak. To climb this mountain to be departing from Banyuwangi or from Bondowoso.


Kawah Ijen is an acidic crater lake located on top of Mount Ijen with 2,443 meters high above sea level to a depth of 200 meters and a vast lake crater reached 5,466 hectares. Ijen crater lake known as a highly acidic lake water world [1]. Ijen crater is within the Park Reserve Travel Ijen, Banyuwangi, East Java. Every morning at around 02.00 until 04:00, around the crater can be found the phenomenon of blue or blue flame of fire, which is the uniqueness of this place, because the natural scenery of this only occurs in two places in the world, Iceland and Ijen. From the crater, we can see another mountain scenery in the complex Ijen Mountains, among which is the peak of Mount Merapi, which is located in the east of the crater, Mount roar, Mount Suket, Mountain Chain, and so on.


To reach the crater of Mount Ijen from Banyuwangi, could use economic train with the aim of Banyuwangi and get off at the station Karangasem then ride motorcycles with the purpose of sub-district and village Banyusari Slick. From Banyusari, proceed to Paltuding aboard trucks sulfur or use the bus and get off at Banyuwangi town then ride motorcycles can be directly to Paltuding or to the village of Banyusari can but using the bus fare incurred will be more expensive. The main gate to the Nature Reserve Park of the crater lies in Paltuding, which is also a Pos PHPA (Forest Protection and Nature Conservation). Alternative routes are Bondowoso - Wonosari - Tapen - Sempol - Paltuding. Other facilities that can be enjoyed by visitors include cottage and stalls selling purposes ascent to witness the beauty of Ijen crater.


From Paltuding walk a distance of about 3 km. Initial trajectory as far as 1.5 km quite heavy because of the uphill. Most of the lines are with a slope of 25-35 degrees. Besides uphill, too sandy soil structure so that adds to the growing weight of footsteps because they have to maintain their body weight in order to not slipped backwards. After resting at Bunder Post (a post which is unique because it has the shape of a circle), the next track is relatively slightly sloping, besides tourists / hikers treated to views of the mountain range is very beautiful. To get down to the crater must traverse the rocky terrain as far as 250 meters with a steep conditions.

Many events are often held, mainly by the Government of Banyuwangi are now in full swing to promote the crater in the list of tourist objects. Events that include: Tour de Ijen (now renamed 'International Tour de Ijen'), Jazz Ijen Banyuwangi, etc.

Natural phenomena Fire Blue "Blue Fire" in the crater

Fire as it is known for sure the color is red, then what if you want to see a different-colored flame, not red but blue and out of a crater. Is it conceivable you stand and watch this phenomenon with your own head, the moment of natural wonders unequaled. Very special to be missed because in the world there are only two phenomena that occur like this and one of them in Indonesia.


Crater is blue or blue fire, natural phenomenon which is unique and can only be seen in the crater - Banyuwangi only. Because of the beauty of this phenomenon popularity even beat the sunrise in Banyuwangi known as the first sun in Java. Not only that, many tourists from various countries willing to come all the way just to see the appearance of the Blue Flame in Ijen crater.

How to Achieve Blue Flame

Now what if you want to witness this phenomenon? The first thing you should do is to go first to Banyuwangi and everything by road using public bus transportation. You can reach the crater or mountain from two directions, namely, from the north or from the south. From the north, can be achieved through Situbondo towards Sempol (Bondowoso) through Wonosari and dilajutkan to Paltuding. Situbondo to Paltuding distance of about 93 km and can be reached about 2.5 hours.


While from the south can be passed from Banyuwangi towards Slippery within 15 Km. Of Slippery towards Paltuding within 18 Km and forwarded using a Jeep or other heavy car about 6 km before to Paltuding. This is because the roads are winding and uphill.

This area can be reached by public transportation from Banyuwangi towards Jambu.Dari Jambu, you can proceed to Park Reserve Travel Ijen Crater located in Paltuding using motorcycles and then continued on foot.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Klayar Beach Pacitan

Klayar beach is a beach with white sand and rocks and rock cliffs that surround. This beach is located in Pacitan, East Java and adjacent to Wonogiri, Central Java. Precisely located in the village of Kalak, sub Doonorojo, Pacitan. The distance is about 40 km to the west of the town of Pacitan. The beach is still in line with Ria Teleng beach that has been managed as a tourist spot in advance.


Klayar beach has a blue sea water and the waves were very large, so that visitors are not allowed to swim. Shoreline decorated plant coconut trees and huts / lincak-lincak roofed dry leaves, rocks tidal region is also still maintained naturally. Travelers also can down the rocks to find shellfish molluscs, and starfish Echinodermata.


Klayar charm charming panorama of the beach this is a viable thing you put in your travel plans. But please note that access to the beach is somewhat less easy. If you visit the beach Klayar Pacitan, you will find a section of the road has not been paved in their entirety as well as some parts are damaged.


In addition, you also have to pass through the winding streets and up and down, a thing that requires you to be more careful in driving. But on arrival at the beach, you will be presented with a beautiful view of the beach.


Tourist infrastructure problems have been anticipated by the local government and executed in Pacitan tourism development plan. Tourism development is quite important given the traffic visit the trip to the beach lovers Klayar Pacitan shows an upward trend over time.


Besides, also along the rock also contained limpets and seaweed that grows around bebatuan.Wisatawan can see directly the local community in order to climb coconut trees taken deresan water (raw material for the manufacture of sugar), or simply to be presented directly to tourists while enjoying the exotic nature beach Klayar.

Travel route to Klayar Beach Pacitan

Until now, not yet available public transportation that can take you to the beach Klayar Pacitan. The most popular way to the beach is by private vehicle, whether car or motorbike. Some tourists also use the services of travel agencies to deliver the group headed to the beach this Klayar. Keep in mind, of Goa Gong Pacitan to Klayar beach is so far only about 12 km.

Madakaripura Waterfall

Madakaripura waterfall is a waterfall located in District Lumbang, Probolinggo. This waterfall is one of the waterfalls in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. 200-meter high waterfall is the highest waterfall on the island of Java and the second highest in Indonesia. Madakaripura waterfall-shaped recess surrounded by hills dripping in all areas of the ridge like raining, 3 of them even formed a waterfall pouring again.


Madakaripura visit the waterfall is one of the things that must be done by the explorers who went to East Java. Madakaripura can be reached from Malang or Probolinggo. From Probolinggo you can ride a big bus towards Tongas. You can express your goals for the conductor that you want to visit the waterfall and you will be laid off at the junction Tongas. Once down, you have to continue the journey by public transportation before you have to bargain.


The journey from Tongas to Madakaripura full of nice scenery and also the road which was quite uncomfortable. But all that would be paid if the explorers had reached the gate Madakaripura. There is no admission but you will be offered the services of a local guide who can bring you a carrier bag when needed. The journey from here to the waterfall is very beautiful and indulgent eye with a view of the big trees, the fresh air and also pass through the rivers. Sturdy shoes, waterproof sandals or mountain strongly recommended for this trip. 

Trips take approximately 1 hour when later you feel the cold around and also water bounding into your body. Therefore, a change of clothes, a raincoat or umbrella is strongly recommended. You have to walk a little further to enjoy the waterfall headliner. You still have to climb the cliffs are quite slippery and narrow. But once again it will be paid off so you see the main waterfall which berdinging circular, so it looks like you are in the bottle. Very beautiful.

Myth gained from Niagara Madakaripura is recommended that you leave this place before 14.00. Will often occur during the hours of rain that could affect the water level around the waterfall that is quite dangerous and difficult lets you leave the place.


After enjoying Madakaripura, you can return to Tongas and then to Probolinggo. Or you can continue the journey to Mount Bromo.

Noteworthy: For beginners who first visited these attractions must be very careful, because this location is utilized irresponsible elements. for example if we entrust the goods in the stalls around the parking lot, it is not uncommon our goods unloaded at the shop keeper, the other mode is suddenly escorted us to the tourist sites, but stayed way 30 minutes following a path to get to the waterfall (who later asked for money services mengngantar), and again fitting we return from tourist sites suddenly there who admit the motor we've washed (when cuman flushing water wrote and still dirty), and they ask for money to wash service motor that he has included travel policy. Be a save trip.


The waterfall is named from Madakaripura, fief belonging mahapatih Gajah Mada of Majapahit kingdom.