West Lombok, Perfect Sunset at Senggigi

West Lombok Regency or "Lombok Barat",is one of the Indonesian Province which is located in West Nusa Tenggara near by Bali. It is located on the island of Lombok and tehe capital is gerung.


West Lombok Regency is bounded by North Lombok Regency to the north, Central Lombok Regency to the south, East Lombok Regency to the east and the Lombok Strait to the west. There is Mount Rinjani in the north of the region, which is one of famous mountains in Indonesia and the third highest and second largest mountain in Indonesia.

West Lombok regency was established in 1958 and being included in the northern section of Lombok. The indigenous people that live in West Lombok are Sasak people. Other tribes that live together with the indigenous are Balinese, Chinese, the descent of Tionghoa, Arab and Yemeni descent who settled in the early port city of Ampenan.

Most people in West Lombok normally speak the Sasak language as it is the native language, but Bahasa Indonesia is the most widely used in everyday interactions.


Similar to Bali, Lombok is also have some exotic destinations that worth visited. Beside Rinjani Mountain, there is Senggigi Beach, Ampenan Beach and such an Old Town in West Lombok. Moreover, there is Malimbu hill, Batu Bolong beach, Suranadi Beach and more.

Senggigi beach is one of the famous beach in Indonesia, wich have a perfect sunset.  

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Exotisme of Lake Kelimutu

Water color panorama of Lake Kelimutu in Ende, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, is full of mystery. Change the color of the lake is often the case in three separate ex-eruption crater of Mount Flores was a uniqueness to none in the world. As citizens who live long enough in the mainland of  Flores, I'll explain what I know about Lake of Kelimutu based on observation and personal knowledge.

Lake of  Kelimutu in Ende, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara is known as the lake three colors. The walls of this beautiful lake is prone to landslides. Unfortunately, the beauty of Lake Flores is not as beautiful as its management system. Some facilities, especially facilities for tourists, many now in poor condition and unkempt. For example, the toilet whose condition is alarming, as well as ample parking capacity is very limited, which could only accommodate about 20 vehicles and several four-wheel motorcycles.

To reach the lake of  Kelimutu is located approximately 51 kilometers east of Ende town, tourists can use the motor vehicle from Ende, also can use the bus. The landscape was fascinating region. Thick white fog that moves slowly over the top of  Mount Kelimutu (approximately 1640 meters above sea level) is one of a very typical scene in about three colored lakes on the mountaintops.


Three lakes are located adjacent to each other was also "not named". On the east side, there are two lakes, each of which the water is green and brown. For the green lake, people usually call it by the lake spirits of young people (Tiwu nua muri ko'o fai). A dark brown spirit lake called soothsayers or bad guys (Tiwu ata polo). On the west side there is a lake or a dark green moss, which is called the lake spirits parents (Tiwu Ata Mbupu).

Some the suspect, discoloration of water in the lake of Kelimutu caused by the activity of Mount of Kelimutu , the refraction of sunlight, the micro-biota, water, the dissolved chemicals, as well as due to the reflection color of the walls and bottom of the lake. A brief explanation that changes color to blue water and white (now green) is made possible by changes in water chemical composition of the crater due to changes in volcanic gases, or can also be caused by rising temperatures.

Charm of Bromo-Semeru mountain

Bromo-Semeru mountain, a mountain that is still active and best known as a tourist attraction in East Java. Tourist area promises a beauty you anywhere else. From the top of the volcano is still active, you can enjoy the vastness of the sea sand cover 10km square, and experience the grandeur of Mount Semeru that rose through the clouds. You can also look beautiful sun moves through the dusk.

In addition to witness the beauty of the panorama of the Bromo-Semeru offered when you arrive at the right time, then you can see Kesodo Ceremony, held by Tengger community. This ceremony usually starts around midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kesodo [Tenth] according to the Javanese calendar.

Kesodo ceremony is a ceremony to beg or to provide for a rich harvest from reinforcements and a cure for various diseases, in particular by offering to submit offers in the crater of Mount Bromo. As the procession took place, the Tengger community other rollicking down the cliffs of the crater and offers are thrown into the crater, as a symbol of the blessing of the Almighty.

Getting there
You can use this area with a private car was rented vehicle to achieve. There are four gates to enter the national park: Cemorolawang villages when the Probolinggo, Wonokitri village with paths Pasuruan, Malang village Ngadas lines and the village is the way Lumajang Burno.

The route can be taken as follows: Pasuruan Shop Tosari Dowo-Bromo-Wonokitri use of a car with a distance of 71 km, use Malang-Overlapping-Shack Jemplang Klakah Mount Bromo a car with a distance of 53 kmAtau of Malang-Purwodadi-Nongkojajar-Tosari-Wonokitri-Penanjakan about 83 km.

Where to Stay
Several hotels in the area can of Bromo-Semeru National Park can be found, from flights of up to 4-star hotel can make the choice to stay in Bromo. Average for each hotel to a reasonable charge.

Activities to see or do
As for other things that can be seen or done in this area, is that you have some of the items below can be found at:

- Cemorolawang
An entrance to the park, visited the order can be seen from the distance the sea and sand crater of Bromo, and camping.

- Sea and Mount Bromo Tengger Sand
   Bromo riding and hiking through the steps and watch the sunrise.

- Pananjakan
Seeing the landscape of Mount Bromo, Mount Batok and Mount Semeru.

- Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, Ranu Kumbolo and the summit of Mount Semeru
Some places are very cold and always foggy (2,200 m asl) is often used as a transit country for climbers of Mount Semeru (3676 m asl).

- Ranu-Darungan
Camping places, observing animals / plants and beautiful landscapes.

Sea Holiday In West Java; Pangandaran Beach

Pangandaran Beach is lovely place for sea holiday, the location is in the southern of  Ciamis district, precisely is at the Village Pananjung. Pangandaran district has a distance about 92 km from south of the city Ciamis, West Java, Indonesia. Landscape is dominated by the wide beaches, limestone hills, clear water rivers, hills between 200-700 above sea level, forest, rural, rice terraces, and estuaries. Pangandaran beach flanked by two bays, the Pangandaran and Parigi bay.


The climate is mild (for tropical countries), with a temperature between 25'C - 35'C and the humidity between 80-90%, make it a lovely place for sea holiday.  Historically, Pangandaran comes from two words 'pangan' and 'daran'. which means that 'pangan' is food and  'daran' are immigrants. So Pangandaran means arrivals source food.


Pangandaran beach can be reached very easily by road from various cities in Java and it is very popular for tourists as a lovely place for sea holiday, especially domestic tourists.Pangandaran  is well known by lovers of beach: the beach area, ramps, and very  beautiful to enjoy the horizon of the Indian Ocean, enjoying the sensation of sea breeze, or admire the sunrise and sunset. While the tourist nature lovers can enjoy the tropical flora and fauna in the Nature Park at Pananjung.

Around Pangandaran also another lovely place forsea holiday, which  is the National Park that is nice to walking. Also there is the White Sand Beach in the national park which is so great for swimming. Beside that,there is a boat at the Green Canyon,we can be also swimming and surfing in Batu Karas or just relaxing at the beautiful plateau of Batu Hiu.


Susi Air provide scheduled flights from Jakarta to Pangandaran beach. It's the fastest and most comfortable way to reach Pangandaran. There are daily flights from the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta. You can reach this Airport  in 45 minutes from Soekarno Hatta International Airport by Taxi,which is ready to take you to a lovely place for sea holiday.


In Pangandaran beach are lots of family friendly hotel. There are also many hotels and inn for individual tourists and backpackers. 

Here are features of Pangandaran beach include:

* Visitor Can see the sunrise and sunsets from the same place
* There is Gently sloping beach with clear water and the distance between the ups and downs are relatively  long,and allowing us to swim safely
* There are beaches with white sand
* There is a marine park with fish and fascinating marine life.

Ranau Lake; Exotic Lake In South of Sumatra

Ranau Lake is the largest lake and the exotic in the region of  South Sumatra is located in the district of Banding agung Southern OKU Regency. It is about 500 km from the capital  Jakarta, 130 km from the town of Palembang, and 50 kilometers from Muara Dua, Territory capital South Ogan Komering Ulu. The beauty of This lake can be viewed from two different regions,  namely of the Southern District Ogan Komering Ulu and the Liwa district, West Lampung. viewed from the side anywhere its the same  exotic.


Ranau Lake region can be travelled by land vehicles about 7 hours from the city of Palembang, the capital of south sumatera. If from Bandar Lampung, this lake can be pursued through the Bukit Kemuning and Liwa. Geographically, the lake is situated on the border  Regency South Ogan Komering Ulu and South Sumatra Province,West lampung regency of Lampung Province.


Ranau Lake which has an area of about 8 × 16 km with background Seminung mountain (altitude ±1880 m asl), surrounded by hills and valleys. At night the air was cool and sunny in the day time temperature ranges between 20 ° - 26 ° Celsius. geographically, topographic of  Ranau lake is hilly that has valleys. So it makes the weather cool. It sights around the Lake Ranau is amazing.


Based on the legend, the  ranau lake is created from large earthquakes and volcanic eruptions of the volcano

produce a large basin.There was Big river before it flew at the foot of the volcano became the main source of water that fills the basin / crevice, so it's a big hole filled with water. Then around the new lake began to overgrown various plants, including plants bush by local residents called "Ranau". Then lake was named Ranau lake. While the former eruption of the volcano as if forming natural stage exquisite named 'Seminung' Mount, a towering 1880 meters above sea level into the background with shades of magic.


On the other hand in the Seminung mountains there are  natural sources of hot water coming out of the bottom lake.. Around This lake can also be found 'Subik' waterfalls  and another interesting place to visit the Marisa island,it is located not far from the hot springs.


Marisa island separate from the actual land from the foot of Seminung Mount  because standing water lake.
in the land covering an area no more than one acre there are palm trees, and visitors can simply stop to enjoy the beauty of the piece. The visitors  who do not like boating can spend time for resting in inn. On the shores of Ranau Lake  there are some inns, and cottages,that's Seminung Lumbok Resort.

Coast of Ujung Genteng; Exotic Tourism in Sukabumi-Indonesia

Ujung genteng  is a southern coastal area of ​​West Java which is located in District Ciracap, Sukabumi District with the distance about 220 kilometers from the capital city of Jakarta or 230 kilometers from Bandung. Latency of about six or seven hours away by car. In addition to running pretty smoothly there are also several alternative pathways as well as adequate public transportation to the destination.

Ujung genteng  Coast have characteristics generally south coast of Java Island's famous clear water and big waves. However, this beach is much different when compared with the Pelabuhan Ratu famous beach-prone and often claimed casualties because the waves are ferocious. Although the beaches are free to the tip of tile facing the Indian Ocean, the waves are big but not dangerous to travelers who enjoy playing in the sea. 

Huge waves of the ocean first broke out because of blocked clusters scattered coral sea in front of the beach, so we can enjoy nature with beautiful beaches, safe, and comfortable. Children may swim in the ocean as much and lets look at a set of colorful fish on the sidelines of the rock, indicating how Ujung genteng natural environment.

In the area of ​​Ujung genteng  itself there are many interesting places, such as looking directly green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in coastal Pangumbahan. There is also the location where you can surf on the waves is quite challenging which is known as "the wave of seven". This location is a favorite area for foreign tourists for surfing sports. Designation according to the population of seven waves because the waves are always consecutive and seventh waves are always big. For those who like fishing, in Ujung genteng a suitable place where the fish are many and varied.

Besides the natural attractions, Ujung genteng also has attractions in the form of coconut sugar manufacturing process by the local community. Very simple manufacturing with utilizing the vast coconut plantations, the villagers put up a bowl to hold the liquid from coconuts and flowers gathered and cooked in pan,then printed with a piece of bamboo that is larger than the size of the palm sugar in the market.