Monumen Nasional ( Monas )

National Monument ( Monas )

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta

  

 National Monument, known as Monas or National Monument located on Monument Square, Central Jakarta, was built in 1960. National Monument is one of the monument erected to commemorate the resistance and struggle of the people of Indonesia against the Dutch colonialists.
Memorials shape this one is very unique, a stone obeliks marble yoni phallus-shaped symbol of fertility by hindu culture. This monument towering at 132 meters (other versions say 137 meters is calculated with high space under the ground 5 meters).

 At the top of the National Monument are cup-shaped flame torch bronze prop weighing up to 14.5 tons and 35 kg gold plated. Torch or flame burning is a symbol of the spirit of the struggle of the people of Indonesia who never goes out in achieving independence. It is said that when Indonesia celebrates 50 years of independence in 1995 a number of Indonesian businessmen donate gold so that the total weight of the gold that coats the flame of independence at the top of Monas to 50 pounds. National Memorial was built on an area of ​​80 acres. The architect who designed this monument is Soedarsono and Frederich Silaban, a consultant Ir. Rooseno, began construction in August 1959, and officially opened August 17, 1961 by President Soekarno. Monument was officially opened to the public on July 12, 1975

 The court with a peak of 11 meters x 11 meters can accommodate as many as 50 visitors. At around the body evelator there is an emergency staircase made of iron. From the top of the monument Monas courtyard, visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the city. Directions to the south stands firmly in the distance Mount Salak in Bogor regency, West Java, stretching north sea with small islands scattered about. While the West extends the Soekarno-Hatta visible every time the plane took landas.Dari apex court, 17 feet to the top, there is flame, made of bronze weighing 14.5 tons and a diameter of 6 m, consists of 77 parts together. yard top of the monument of "Fire Nan unflagging" meaning that symbolizes the struggle of the Indonesian Nation has never subsided all time. High court of the cup from the bottom of 17 m and a living history museum of 8 meters. Area of ​​the square yard, measuring 45 meters x 45 meters, is the preservation of the sacred number Proclamation of Independence (17-8-1945).
Monas visitors, who will climb the top of the monument or memorial courtyard of the museum, can be through the entrance at the park plaza surrounding Merdeka Square, National Monument Park in the north. Nearby are the fountain and the statue of Prince Diponegoro who was riding a horse, made of bronze weighing 8 tons. The statue was created by Italian sculptor, Prof.. Coberlato as a donation by the Consulate General of Honores, Dr. Mario in Indonesia. Through a tunnel that is 3 feet below the monument park and cross the road here, the entrance of visitors to the top of Monas monument fenced "Yellow Bamboo". Basic foundation of the monument as high as 3 meters, there is a space below the national museum of the history of struggle with the size of 80 x 80 meters wide, can accommodate about 500 visitors orang.Pada four sides of each room there are 12 window display or diorama devoted grandmother of events since the time of life ancestors of the Indonesian nation. Entire walls, pillars and marble floors for a total of 48 dioramas. Moreover, the independence-shaped amphitheater located in the cup Monas monument, describing the attributes map of the Republic of Indonesia archipelago, Independence Day, flag and state emblem and door arch inscribed the manuscript Proclamation of Independence.
Development aims Monas monument commemorate and preserve the spirit of the Indonesian struggle for independence during the revolution of 1945, in order to inspire and patriotism terbangkitnya present and future generations.

Monument towering monument and symbolizes the phallus (pestle or anatan), while the court of the cup symbolizes the Yoni (barns). Phallus and yoni is a reflection symbol of fertility based on Hindu culture. Both symbolize fertility symbol embodiment homeland Indonesia. All Alu and the barn is a traditional household houses located in Indonesia. pestle and mortar (rice pounder) is also an embodiment of fertility and prosperity of the Indonesian people.

Golf Monas had some five times the renaming Koningsplein, Gambir Field, Field Ikada, Merdeka Square, National Monument Square and Monument Park. Around the monument there is a garden, two ponds and some open fields where exercise.  

 

Taman Nasional Way Kambas

Way Kambas National Park

Way Kambas National is situated on the coast of Lampung province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Bounded by the Java Sea to the east, and to the southeast and west by rivers the park is almost entirely flat (elevation between 0-60 metres a.s.l.). As such the park is characteristic of the coastal lowland plains of eastern Sumatra. Approximately 1,300 km2 in extent, the park was originally established as a wildlife reserve in 1937, but between 1954 and 1974 was intensively logged. 

In 1978 it was proposed as a national park, with provisional declaration in 1989 and final declaration in 1997.

Habitat
Much of the park is dominated by a mosaic of Imperata cylindrica grassland and secondary forest habitat types, primarily a result of intensive logging operations in the past, but maintained by frequent fires and seasonal flooding. A central core area of the park is characterised by relatively intact primary tropical rainforest.
 

Biodiversity

 Remote camera monitoring, carried out by the Sumatran Tiger Project and the Indonesian Department of Forestry between 1995 and 1999, has shown that the park's mammal biodiversity remains intact. Camera work suggests that between 21 and 36 tigers existed in the park during this period.

Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) previously thought to be extinct within the park, discovered by this project, are estimated to number about 20 individuals

As a model for tiger conservation
Way Kambas National Park is considered an excellent model in which to develop tiger conservation plans across Sumatra. While the mosaic of lowland secondary rainforest and Imperata grassland is quite different to the hilly and forested of the larger Sumatran national parks, the habitat types found in Way Kambas can be considered to be more representative of Sumatra as a whole. Intensively logged on several occasions in the past, the park has been subject to varying degrees of disturbance and, because of this, is currently at different stages of regeneration. Also, the high density of humans in the area surrounding the park is itself a characteristic of the majority of other protected areas in Sumatra where tigers are thought to exist.

 

Pulau Samalona

Samalona Island

Ujung Pandang,Makassar,South Sulawesi

 Samalona is a small island in the Strait of Makassar, precisely in the southwest of the west coast of South Sulawesi. Administratively, the island includes the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi. The island is a cluster of circular-shaped coral island with an area of ​​2.34 hectares.

To get to Samalona, we get to cross the harbor near Fort Fort Rotterdam (approximately 500 meters from the cliff fortress) using fishing boats (boats with outboard engines) with the charter system and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Its own cost approximately Rp. 450 000 Round Trip, it can take more than 10 people. Suggested direct charter commute wrote, because there was no fishing boats can provide lead us back to the city.

 Because the location is not so far from the port city of Makassar, half way we were treated to views of a few boats parked. 30 minutes does not seem long sea journey, because the views of the crystal clear sea lair berwarana green and blue mixed city of Makassar, where we see the ocean. But it will feel excited when fitting a large-magnitude waves again, we will be there to get soaked kenak splashing waves. So it is advisable to leave early, although the hot atmosphere of the sea, at least not scary going boat overturned by waves.

The main dish of the island is the beauty of the underwater world. Make you the hobby of diving you will see beautiful coral reefs with colorful fish dancing. The water is clear, it certainly makes you more lingering diving or snorkeling.

 

Taman Nasional Bunaken

 Bunaken national park 

Manado,North Sulawesi

 

Bunaken National Park is representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems consisting of mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and land / coastal ecosystems.

In the northern part consists of the island of Bunaken, Manado Tua island, island Montehage, Siladen island, the island of Nain, Nain island is small, and some coastal areas of Cape Pisok. While in the Southern Cape coast includes some coconut.

Potential land islands national park is rich in species of palm, sago, woka, silar and coconut. Animal species that live on land and coastal regions such as Sulawesi black macaques (Macaca nigra nigra), deer (Cervus timorensis Russa), and possum (Ailurops ursinus ursinus).

Plant species in the mangroves of Bunaken National Park namely Rhizophora sp., Sonneratia sp., Lumnitzera sp., And Bruguiera sp. The forest is rich with various types of crabs, shrimp, mollusks and various types of sea birds such as gulls, herons, sea virgin, and cangak sea.

Types of algae found in this national park include the type of Caulerpa sp., Halimeda sp., And Padina sp. Seagrass Montehage dominated mainly on the island, and the island of Thalassia hemprichii Nain, Enhallus acoroides and Thalassodendron ciliatum.

Recorded 13 genera of corals living in waters of Bunaken National Park, dominated by fringing reefs and coral reef barrier. The most interesting is the vertical cliffs as far as 25-50 meters.

Approximately 91 species of fish found in the waters of Bunaken National Park, including fish gusumi horse (Hippocampus horse), white oci (Seriola rivoliana), lolosi yellow tail (Lutjanus kasmira), goropa (Ephinephelus spilotoceps and Pseudanthias hypselosoma), ila trunk (Scolopsis bilineatus) , and others.

Types of mollusks like giant clams (Tridacna gigas), goat head (Cassis cornuta), hollow nautilus (Nautilus pompillius), and tunikates / ascidian.

How to reach the location: Bunaken National Park can be reached through the Port of Manado, Marina Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) in the District of Molas and Marina Blue Banter. From Manado harbor by boat to the island Siladen motors can be reached + 20 minutes + 30 minutes Bunaken island, island Montehage + 50 minutes and +60 minutes Nain island. From Blue Banter Marina with a boat cruise is available to the tourist area on the island of Bunaken are within 10-15 minutes, while the port of NDC to the location of the dive at Bunaken island by speed boat to within + 20 minutes.
  

Danau Bedugul

Bedugul Lake

Tabanan,Bali

 Bedugul derived from Bedogol. Bedugul is the most superficial objections lake, lake Bedugul area is abundant crops. The agriculture here is most often found fruits and vegetables. Many types of fruits such as passion fruit here, grapes, and fruit manila.
Bedugul Lake is located in Tabanan regency. Lake Bedugul is a tourist spot choices in Bali, Bedugul temperature is much cooler than the other tourist attractions .. Bedugul tourist area, which is located in Tabanan regency, offers a soothing atmosphere of the hills and the beauty of the lake Tamablingan. This place also offers the atmosphere of the hills with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius plus a beautiful lake. To enjoy the beauty of the lake here, enough to rent a speed boat you can drive around the lake. Close to the lake is also you can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Indonesian dishes as well as international.
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Compared to other tourist areas in Bali, Bedugul is different. A cool and calm atmosphere makes people linger there. Usually, tourists come and stay in Bedugul is a tourist 'classy'. They stay here a little longer to enjoy unlimited ketenangan.Wisatawan can also enjoy the beauty of the lake while boating around the lake or fishing. At a cost of about Rp.85.000 could mengelilini lake with speed boat .. If you are reluctant boating or fishing, can linger in the restaurant at the edge of the lake, taking off into the distant view of a beautiful lake with crystal clear water expanse ..

Facilities and infrastructurea. Souvenir Kiosk pointsDanaau around Bedugul there are stalls peddling souvenirs bali sepert special accessories, clothing, paintings, and sculptures specially bali and others. For the price offered at the kiosk relatively cheaper compared with the center-by ditawarka by the guide.b. Fruit kioskKiosk fruit that is in Bedugul offers the fruits of agricultural products around the lake such as stawbery, yelp, marquisa and fruits lain.Kios-kiosk stands lined the road around the lake Bratan. Ditawarkanpun price also not too expensive.c. Speed ​​boat hire and boatPenyeawaan speed boat usually found beside the lake that is ready to deliver the tourists around the lake one kalimputaran. The price offered for a one-time spin around Rp. 85,000 to about 5 people in a one-time trip.d. Hotels and restaurantsBedugul tourist area which is not expensive. Food prices and tariffs are relatively inexpensive. Want to stay with tariff Rp 40 thousand per night not difficult to get in Bedugul, known as the producer and supplier of vegetables to Denpasar.However, if you want a more prestigious accommodation, can choose a villa features two bedrooms, living room, family room, and a kitchen with a price of Rp 300 thousand per night.For Bedugul food prices are relatively cheaper. Only $ 6,000, has been able to enjoy one serving of mixed rice and a glass of sweet tea. For the typical food Bedugul rabbit satay. The price is quite cheap, only Rp 6,000 for a single serving or ten pin

Bedugul tourist area as well, should be able to absorb the maximum rating. But the fact, foreign tourists who come here no more than 20 percent of the number of tourists coming to Bali
While domestic tourists, generally do not receive complete information on this tourist area. As a result, they prefer to stay in Denpasar than Bedugul. In fact, if you look at the mileage is only 45 km from Denpasar, Bedugul should be their alternative to stay. Not to mention when considering lodging rates and cheaper food prices.

Pantai Popoh

Popoh Beach

Tulungagung,East java

 

Tulungagung geographical location directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean on the south side of town makes this marble has an amazing coastal panorama. One of them Popoh bay. Located approximately 30 km from the city center to the south, along the way we can enjoy the view of the rice fields, limestone mountains, and then down the winding streets of hilly woods before reaching Popoh beach location.

Beautiful Beach Popoh tourism area is very possible for the tourists, especially the family group, to enjoy time together while you traveled. Kids can play in the playground area. For lovers of musical entertainment, routinely performed within a certain time stage performances happy. Fans trinkets unique marine shop can indulge in a row of souvenir hawker stall by relying on bargaining skills. The presence of the fish auction (TPI) allows visitors to buy fresh fish catch of fishermen who returned to sea. You want to go 'at sea' as well? Use touring services around the bay area Popoh use engine boat with a capacity of 20 people. Prepare pocket IDR8, 000 Rupiah/person to participate in the tour.

 Bored with it-that's it, you can try out for a little walk up the hill and feel the incredible panoramic beauty who became one spot mainstay Beautiful Beach Popoh this type. Rocky seas. Rustling winds, high waves breaking reef, and a stretch of blue sea meets the horizon on the horizon line will pamper your vision. Pervasive nature to the soul. 

 

Gunung Bromo

Mount Bromo

Malang, east java

 

 Another of the attractions that must be visited if my friend was in East Java. Mount Bromo, heard his name for sure we will imagine the cool mountain atmosphere with thick fog and a beautiful crater and sunrise views are so indulged every eye that sees.

Bromo name is derived from the supreme god Brahma people Hindu.Gunung a volcano is still active until sekarang.Gunung Bromo is located in four districts namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang and Malang.Gunung has a height of 2392 meters above sea level. Physical form of Mount Bromo mesh between valleys and canyons with a caldera or a sea of ​​sand covering 10 square kilometers there is a temple in the middle. To reach the crater of Mount Bromo and sea sand easy - easy to hard. When my friend was not strong enough to hike by foot man can rent a horse at a price of Rp 70,000.

 

After that my friend will be dealing with 250 pieces of stairs to climb. But do not worry all tired buddy will pay off when it reached its peak. Buddy can be as much looking at the beauty crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke and vast desert while waiting for the sunrise if my friend up at dawn, so beautiful. 

 

Once a year the residents of the Mount Bromo Tengger ceremonies Kasodo. The ceremony was held at the temple at the foot of Mount Bromo north and continues up to the top of the mountain is held every evening Bromo.Upacara pernama month on the 14th or 15th of the month Kasodo (tenth) according to the calendar jawa.Jadi if my friend wanted to watch the ceremony, remember that date. 

Access to Mount Bromo itself is relatively easy. When the city of Surabaya friend can slide south toward Pasuruan.Kemudian buddy to turn towards Tosari trus Penanjakan Wonokitri until all of which can be reached within a 3 hour drive.

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Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat Island

West Papua, Indonesia

Raja Ampat is a maritime area in Indonesia is very exotic. Raja Ampat Island is well known as one of the best marine tourism in the country. The archipelago is one of the four group of islands located at the top of Papua. This area is located in the district of Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat Tourism relies underwater beauty and biodiversity.

Historically, Raja Ampat means four kings. This beautiful island has an area of more than 9.6 million acres.  

Because the world is located in the Coral Triangle, a species of coral reefs in this area is very rich. In fact many people say that Raja Ampat has the highest species diversity of all waters in the world. This is an appeal of Raja Ampat marine tourism. There are many things that can be done by tourists in this place, as do the snorkeling, diving, sailing, and fishing. Anyway all about the ocean and biota you can do here.

 

 The first thing that is recommended when you travel to Raja Ampat is diving. Raja Ampat is famous for its coral reef species diversity. So it is a pity if you come to this place without seeing it firsthand. There are about 537 species of coral and 699 species of animals other software under the waters of Raja Ampat. If you are lucky, you can also see manta rays and sea turtles around the place. You do not have to dive into the deep to be able to enjoy the beauty of the underwater Raja Ampat, from the coast you can enjoy it too. Simply use a snorkel and you can start swimming on the coast.

 Not only are the rich koralnya species, but species of fish in Raja Ampat is also very diverse and colorful. This is an underwater paradise that you will not find in other waters in Indonesia. In addition the area is also a haven whale. If you visit in June to October, then most likely you can watch the whales. Not only the variety, some very rare species of animals, such as sharks and shark carpet walk.

Island formation is also very beautiful, and this is one of the charms of Raja Ampat marine tourism. If you do not dare to dive, you can still enjoy the beauty of this island from the outside. A variety of interesting 

 elements make up the archipelago, such as dense forest, rare plant species, exotic cluster of limestone, and sea turtles nest on the nearby beach. When thousands of turtle mating season can appear around the coast to spawn. There are 4 main islands that make up the area of ​​Raja Ampat, namely Bantanta, Salawati, Waigeo, and Misool. Actually there are many more small islands located in this area. Just come to this place if you want to see the beauty of Raja Ampat marine tourism.

Accommodation to Raja Ampat
As one tourist destination in Indonesia, Raja Ampat has a fairly complete accommodation. All things needed by tourists are in place, ranging from a cozy, ranging from bungalows to luxury cabin class. Other accommodation is related sights and attractions in Raja Ampat. Because many tourists who want to see firsthand the beauty of the underwater Raja Ampat, a lot of people who provide rent snorkels and other pool equipment. So you no longer need to bring these items from home.
 

Been to Raja Ampat Islands
Based on a survey in 2011, the Raja Ampat numbering about 90 thousand people. The population is spread over more than 1800 islands. Based on the data in the same year, there were about 8400 tourists visited Raja Ampat, 8000 of whom are foreign tourists. The cost to travel to Raja Ampat is not small. One way we could spend up to 30 million dollars. Perhaps this is one reason why foreign tourists dominate the visit. Is it worth the money as a charm on offer? Things like this nature subjective, but many people believe that the number is comparable to the natural beauty of Raja Ampat.

If you do not want to be bothered with the problem of accommodation when you want to travel to Raja Ampat, you can use the services of a travel agency. There are many agencies that offer diving packages in Raja Ampat. One of the most important service is the houseboat. The route is usually determined in accordance with current conditions and water clarity. The peak period of the visit to the Raja Ampat is usually around October to December. Meanwhile, in May and September are usually the sea is rather bumpy and often rainy.

Underwater Raja Ampat