| Indonesia Places To Visit Indonesia is a tourist's delight. There are number of places to see in Indonesia. These include the capital city of Jakarta, beach resorts of Bali and Lombok, and the wonderful islands of Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. As Indonesia is a tropical country and one of the last remnants of tropical rainforests on the earth, it is home to rich flora and fauna and hence a major attraction for nature lovers. The Following Below Mostly Places To Visit
in Indonesia |
The
Gili
Islands
Off the
North
West coast of Lombok, about 20 km north of Senggigi, you can
find the famous trio of islands known as “THE
GILIS”:  GILI AIR, GILI MENO,
and GILI TRAWANGAN.
All have spectacular white sandy beaches, sparkling blue
waters and are encircled by beautiful Coral Reefs containing
very rare blue coral and thousands of species of marine
life. Snorkellers and divers flock to these islands to indulge in an under water fantasy.
Off the south west coast of
Lombok (Sekotong
Area), about one hour drive from Mataram, the capital city
of West Nusa Tenggara, you can find some other Gili Islands
such Gili Nanggu,
Gili Sudak, Gili Tangkong and Gili Gede.
There are a lot of small islands in this area. All of these
islands have beautiful under water marine life, clear, white
sand and gorgeous beaches. They are ideal places for
sunbathing, snorkeling, feeding fish and of course,
peacefully relaxing!
| Unjung Kulon National Park and
Krakatoa Volcanic Island
Ujung Kulon National Park is located at the
 western-most tip of Java, Indonesia. It includes the volcanic island group of Krakatoa / Krakatau and other islands including Panaitan ( Surfing Paradise), Handeuleum and Peucang. The park encompasses an area of 1,206 km˛ (443 km˛ marine), most of which lies on a peninsula reaching into the Indian Ocean. The mainland part of Ujung Kulon was formerly farmland until it was devastated and depopulated by the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa after which it returned to its original forested state.
It is Indonesia's first national park and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 for containing the largest remaining lowland rainforest in Java. It is also one of only two homes of the critically endangered Javan Rhinoceros. A population of fifty to sixty live in Ujung Kulon, a smaller population of possibly 10 or less, live in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. The park protects 57 rare species of plant. The 35 species of mammal include Banteng, Silvery Gibbon, Javan Lutung, Crab-eating Macaque, Leopard, Java Mouse-deer and Rusa Deer. There are also 72 species of reptiles & amphibians, and 240 species of birds. |
Mentawai Island: the Ultimate Diversity of the Hidden Paradise
Come, See and Listen to nature beat-up of Mentawai, soon you will find the heart and soul of Mentawai relief your life. Indonesia Tourism |
Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi
The coral reefs off Bunaken island shouldn't be missed while you are in Manado. These magnificent virgin reefs are still relatively unspoiled. The drop-off walls at Liang cove is not only rare in the world, with caves, gullies and caverns, harboring an immense wealth of marine life. |
Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park was established in 1980 and was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. The park was initially established to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), first discovered by the scientific world in 1911 by J.K.H. Van Steyn. Since then conservation goals have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both marine and terrestrial. | Island Of Lombok Lombok Island in Indonesia - Though less developed than Bali, in recent years Lombok has given Bali a run for its money in the realm of tourism. Lombok has wonderful beaches, volcano and varied landscape. It is an ideal place for those looking for a private holiday away from the hustle and bustle of a normal tourist spot. | Central Kalimantan - Tanjung Puting Orangutan National Park and Pangkalan Bun Tour Central Kalimantan is the biggest province on the island, covering 153,800 square kilometers, most of which is jungle. The northern area is mountainous and difficult to reach. The central area is dense tropical forest. The southern area is swampy and has many rivers. The climate is hot and humid. The tree Dayak sub-tribes who inhabit this province are the Ngaju, Ot Danum, and Ma’anyan Ot Siang. The Ngaju are nomadic, adhering to old Kaharingan religion, which is a form of ancestor worship mixed with elements of animism. With approximately 6,000 people, the Ot Danum is the largest among the tree subtribes. The Ot Danum live in longhouses which sometimes have as many as 50 rooms. The women are known for their skill in plaiting rattan, palm leaves, and bamboo. Like other Dayaks, the men are good hunters, using simple tools. The art of Central Kalimantan clearly bears the marks of Kaharingan religion, which is the traditional belief of the Dayaks in the hinterland of Central Kalimantan. Building styles, statues and carvings have been influenced by the Chinese, and Hindu-Javanese. Aside from their aesthetic properties, many objects are appreciated for their magic value. |
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