Ijen crater vacation to eastern Java

Ijen crater lies at the top of Mount Ijen, which is one of a series of volcanoes such as Bromo in East Java, Mount Semeru and Merapi. Mount Ijen is located east of Mount Merapi (in East Java, there is also a mountain that has the same name as the mountain is Mount Merapi in Central Java). Ijen Crater Area Tourism Park or Nature Reserve is located in the District of Ijen slippery, and the District Klobang Banyuwangi, Bondowoso.Ijen Crater lies at an altitude of 2368 meters above sea level. What is interesting is the crater is located in the middle of the largest caldera on the island of Java. The size of the caldera about 20 kilometers. The size of the crater itself is around 960 meters x 600 meters with a depth of 200 meters. This crater is located at depths greater than 300 meters beneath the caldera wall.Why Ijen Crater is one of the most acidic crater in the world? Do you know how many degrees of acidity (pH) of this crater? This crater has a very high level of acidity is close to zero so that the human body can dissolve quickly. In addition, the temperature of the crater that reached 200 degrees Celsius increase will be amazed that this very large crater. However, behind the numbers that make these fears, it turns out this crater also presents the charm of stunning beauty. The beauty of what you can get in the crater?Above the crater of Mount Ijen looks very beautiful. This crater is a large lake with a bluish-green fog and smoke of sulfur is very charming. In addition, cold air with a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, even can reach temperatures of 2 degrees centigrade, will add to the sensation. A variety of plants that exist only in the highlands can also be found, such as Edelweiss Flower and Pine Mountain.In the morning, when the sun starts shining on the crater area, beautiful scenery you can enjoy. Ijen crater that will be added to the bluish green of golden sunlight reflecting on the crater. Stunning scenery you can also get to witness the enchanting beauty of Mount Merapi are adjacent. Mount Merapi has similarities with the shape of Mount Ijen. The most appropriate time to witness the beauty of Ijen is in the morning.To reach the crater, you have to down a path along the caldera cliffs. Do not forget to bring the lid of life because sometimes windblown sulfur fumes through the pathway. You can also surround the caldera in this area that takes time to reach 8 to 10 hours on foot.

 Traditional sulfur minersOne of the visitor's attention in the crater area is the traditional sulfur miners. They boldly approached the lake to explore sulfur with simple equipment and bear the basket.This sulfur miners take sulfur from the bottom of the crater. Here the smoke is thick, but with equipment such as gloves masks to the degree necessary, they are still looking for the molten sulfur. Molten sulfur derived from the piping leading to the source of the volcanic gases that contain sulfur. This gas is then piped out in the form of molten sulfur red. Once frozen sulfur yellow.After the sulfur is cut, the miners would carry it through the path. The burden is quite heavy between 80 to 100 kg. The miners are used to carry heavy loads, as she walked along the path on the caldera cliffs down the mountain as far as 3 kilometers.

 Toward the craterYou can reach the crater via two alternative routes. Here is a route often used by visitors to the crater:

    Banyuwangi
    This route is more difficult to pass because of poor road conditions. Commonly used by climbers for climbing route of Mount Ijen. This route can be reached from Banyuwangi, then to District slippery. From slippery to Jambu then to Patulding. Of Patulding you a short walk through the trail and the cliff as far as 2 kilometers to the caldera crater. The total mileage of this route is 38 kilometers.
    Bondowoso
    This route is more easily traversed because road conditions are good and relatively smooth. This route can be reached from Bondowoso, then head Wonosari, then to Sempol and finally to Patulding. Of Patulding you a short walk through the trail and the cliff as far as 2 kilometers to the caldera crater. Distance of this route is 70 kilometers with a view of the coffee tree and a charming pine forest.You can go Bondowoso and Banyuwangi by public transport from Surabaya. Distance from Surabaya to Banyuwangi Bondowoso and approximately 200 kilometers. For security reasons, the crater is closed starting at 14.00 due to the intensity of the toxic fumes of sulfur increases after that hour.

 

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history Bromo and Sights active mountaineering bromo perch< tengger>

 history Bromo and Sights active mountaineering bromo perch < tengger>




Mount Bromo is one of the still active volcano with an altitude of 2392 meters above sea level, located in four regions of Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang and Malang Regency. With its status as a still active volcano, Mount Bromo to be one of the most famous tourist attraction in eastern Java. During the twentieth century, Mount Bromo erupted 3 times, with regular time intervals, namely 30 years. The largest eruption of Mount Bromo occurred in 1974, following the 2010 eruption of

Mount Bromo back. For the Tengger tribe (population bromo) believed to be a sacred mountain. Once a year the community held a ceremony Yadnya Tengger Kasada or Kasodo. This ceremony is held at a temple located at the foot of Mount Bromo and proceed north to the top of Mount Bromo. The ceremony was held at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar.Before Rara Anteng married Joko Seger, a lot of men who had a crush on. Understandably, her beauty is very natural as the Goddess. Among the suitors, there is Kyai Bima, powerful criminals. Rara Anteng can not simply reject the proposal. He accepted the condition, Kyai Milky seas made on the mountain and was completed overnight.Kyai Milky undertakes these requirements and are working hard to dig the ground to make the oceans by using the shell (shell) that mark until now the Mount Bathok, and sea sand (wedhi immediately) spread widely around the summit of Mount Bromo. To irrigate the sea of ​​sand, made a giant well, the scar is now a crater of Mount Bromo.Rara Anteng anxious to see the Milky Kyai supernatural powers and recklessness. He immediately find a way to thwart the Milky Kyai interest for him. He also hits hard corn as dawn, but still of the night. Hearing the sound of pounding corn, chickens get up and crow. Similarly, birds. Kyai Bima surprised. Mistaken for dawn. His job is not finished. Hill then left the Milky Kyai Penanjakan. He left the signs:1.Segara Wedhi, the stretch of sand at the bottom of Mount Bromo2.Gunung Shell, which is located on a hill south of Mount Bromo, shaped like a shell that ditengkurapkan.3.Gundukan soil spread over the Tengger region, namely: Mount Shoulder-ox, Dollar Mountain, Mount Linga. Gendera mountain, and others.http://indonesian-natural.blogspot.com/2011/09/peak-travel-glorious-victory-and-birds.html

 

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Top mountaineer park Jayawijaya and Carstenz

The peak of the mountain climbers and Carstenz Jayawijaya

Jayawijaya Peak is one of the highest peak in Indonesia and also as a tourist in Irian jaya who is listed as one of the top seven continents (Seven Summit), which is phenomenal and a target for mountaineers in the world. Jayawijaya peak at Laurentz National Park, Papua. permafrost is one of the top trimmer Jayawijaya. Eternal snow on top Jayawijaya is one of three snow fields in the tropics who are in the world. In Indonesia are in the country through the equator, see the eternal snow.

snow in Indonesia certainly something that is impossible to be understood. Carstenz Pyramid (4884 masl) is one of the snowy peaks. The highest peak in Southeast Asia and the Pacific is located at the Sudirman Mountain range. This peak is famous not only because of the high, but also because there is a layer of snow on top.

Carstenz is his real name to commemorate the inventor Jayawija peak, but by the first president of Indonesia called Puncak Jayawijaya

 

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peak travel glorious victory and birds of paradise Irian Jaya

Irian Jaya, birds of paradise, Asmat? That's one of the provinces in Indonesia which terleak at the eastern end of Indonesia, Irian Jaya Province is still looks natural with all the forms of nature and beauty of the island, in the province of Irian Jaya, there are plenty of good natural wealth of the mining and forest wealth. Besides the beauty of Irian Jaya also save one million tours of both the ocean or the mountains, one of the top of the Jaya Wijaya, from 14 districts in Irian Jaya has a uniqueness all its own charm and appeal. With the beauty of the marine park marine tourism, culture, history, fauna, and flora. But everything is still the professional experience, and looks all natural and still live in areas in the interior still looks very primitif.Pada 1962 beribukotakan Jayapura Irian Jaya, formerly called the city of Hollandia, and then change to the New Town, Soekarnoputra, and finally to Jayapura. Jayapura built a museum in which there are diverse cultures of New Guinea and the carving of different cities, traditional farming tools, custom boats, custom weaving, dancing, war, ancestral kitchen tools made of stone and wood, and ancient relics.
Besides the museum there is also a building called the monument of General Douglas MacArthur There are believed to be relics of World War II in Sentani. because the allied forces in 1942 has been changed as a military power base in the city of Jayapura South Pacific against the Japanese who bermarkaskan in Biak town. Jayapura during World War II became the center of the Allied military intelligence activities. And there is a plateau in the north to the summit of Mount Cyclops Mountains Dofonsoro expected at an altitude of 325 meters. This area is very cool, beautiful and base defense McArthur, from the top of this Cyclops can see the lake with clear blue water called Lake Sentani. Lake Sentani is very broad reach 9670 hectares and is home to the livelihoods of Sentani and surrounding areas. and by the tourism department is now made in Sentani lake recreation area. In addition there are many more beautiful panorama and maybe you have not met in this country - culturally speaking, such as Base G beach with white sand and the vast sea berhampar sunlight penetrates to the bottom, crocodiles are found in Entrop Park, Bay Yotefa, three old villages or in Engros calls, and many others.



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Tangkuban Perahu attractions

In West Java, Bandung regency precisely in recreation, there is a very beautiful place that is Mount Tangkuban Perahu. Tangkuban Perahu means the boat overturned. Named because its shape resembles an inverted boat. It is said that according to folklore Parahyangan mountain was indeed an upside-down boat. Here is his story.

Told that King Sungging Perbangkara go hunting. In the middle of the forest the King dispose of urine being stored in a caring leaves (taro forest). A female pig named Wayungyang being imprisoned like to be human urine to drink earlier. Wayungyang pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful baby. Beautiful baby was taken to court by his father and named Dayang Sumbi Rarasati alias.

Dayang Sumbi very pretty and intelligent, many of the kings who ask for her hand, but no one was accepted. Finally, the kings of warring among themselves. Dayang Sumbi troubled hearts to see the chaos that comes from him. Top permitaannya itself Dayang Sumbi exile on a hill accompanied by a dog that is Si Tumang. While I was busy weaving, toropong (piston) which was used to weave cloth fell down. Dayang Sumbi feeling lazy, escaped without a second thought before speech, he promised to anyone who get the piston to fall when the male sex, would be her husband. The piston Tumang fetched and given to Dayang Sumbi.

She was married to Dayang Sumbi Tumang and blessed baby boy named Sangkuriang. Sangkuriang have magic powers like his father. In infancy, Sangkuring always accompanied by Si Tumang play that he knew only as a faithful dog, not as a father. Sangkuriang grown into a handsome young man, mighty and powerful.

On a day of hunting in the woods Sangkuriang Si Tumang sent to pursue the female pig named Wayungyang. Because the Tumang disobedient, angry and kill Si Sangkuriang Tumang. The meat is given to Sangkuriang Tumang by Dayang Sumbi, then cooked and eaten. After Dayang Sumbi know that he eats is Si Tumang, his anger was heightened immediately hit with Senduk Sangkuriang head made of coconut shell so that the wound and the cast Sangkuriang.

Sangkuriang go wandering around the world. After a long walk to the east finally arrived in the west again and had unwittingly arrived back at the Dayang Sumbi, where his mother resides. Sangkuriang not know that the beautiful princess who was found was Dayang Sumbi - his mother, and vice versa. Terjalinlah story of love between two beings that. Dayang Sumbi accidentally learned that Sangkuriang is his son, with a head wound.

Dayang Sumbi was trying to explain the misunderstanding of their relationship. However, Sangkuriang adamant to marry her. Dayang Sumbi requested that Sangkuriang make boats and lake (lake) overnight to stem the Citarum river. Sangkuriang able

There was made a boat from a tree that grows in the east, stumps / tree trunks turned into a mountain ukit Embankment. Branches piled in the west and becoming Mount Burangrang. With the help of guriang, the dam was almost completed. But Dayang Sumbi beg to Sang Hyang Tunggal so intent Sangkuriang not materialize. Dayang Sumbi boeh rarang spread slices (white cloth weaving results), when it was also the dawn broke on the eastern horizon. Sangkuriang became angry, at the peak of his anger, the dam was in Sanghyang Tikoro destroyed, cork tossed Citarum river flow eastward and became Mount Manglayang. Bandung Water Talaga became subside. Working with boats struggled kicked to the north and was dubbed the Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Dayang Sumbi Sangkuriang continue to pursue that suddenly disappeared in the mountains turned into a princess and a sprig of UNGA jaksi. The Sangkuriang after arriving at a place called the Edge Berung eventually disappeared into the invisible realm (ngahiyang)

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tour to kaliurang yogyakarta

Kaliurang is a tourist place situated in Sleman, Yogyakarta. Ground located at an altitude of ± 878 m above sea level took place in the south of Mount Merapi, or about 25 km from the city of Yogyakarta. The air is cool, between 20 ° -25 ° C, suitable as a place to rest.
Places - points of interest that exist in the area of ​​Kaliurang attractions include:

Bemain Park Children

Play Park has an area of ​​about 10,000 m² are equipped with facilities such as swings, garden, car - toy for children, teeter - running, and so forth.

Princess Tlogo

Swimming pool with natural water sources from the slopes of Mount Plawangan.

Substation Overview

Look substation located on the edge of the famous Kali Boyong because hot clouds affected in 1994. Mount Merapi can be seen clearly by eye in the morning. By the afternoon of Mount Merapi is covered by fog so that visitors can not see Mount Merapi.

Wisma Kaliurang

Wisma Kaliurang is a historic building, which occurred Special Negotiations between the Republic of Indonesia with the Three Nation Commission on January 13, 1948. These negotiations gave birth Minutes Kaliurang Ground. Republic of Indonesia represented by President Soekarno, Vice President Moh Hatta, AM Syahrir and General Sudirman. While the Dutch delegation was represented by Paul Van Zeelan (Belgium), Richard Kirby (Ausralia), and Dr. Frank Graham (USA). In the negotiations, Frank Graham say the popular phrase, namely "You are what you are from bullets to the ballots."
At the beginning of the 19th century, a Dutch geologist who lives in Yogyakarta, intends to seek a retreat for his family. They are along the northern highlands. Arriving at Kaliurang located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, the "meneers" were enchanted by the beauty and natural coolness at the foot of the mountain. They eventually built bungalows and decide the region as their resting place.

The trip to Kaliurang from the direction of Yogyakarta will remind us of landscape painting while still in kindergarten. A mountain with a road in the middle and the green expanse that stretches on both sides are decorated with people's houses, would eliminate fatigue in the frame of nature painting.

Covered with the breeze, even when the sun directly overhead, the coolness is still felt. The air is dancing through the trees and down with supple, fresh flavor when it hits the body.

Views of Mount Merapi give sensation in this region. Just as a village girl who shut their face when we deliberately considered, this mountain will be covered with fog as if ashamed when we come to see.

Along the west side of Bukit Plawangan as 1,100 meters, traveling cross country, through a dirt road flanked by trees and lush slopes, a row of 22 cave relics of Japan became one of the unique natural attractions Ground.

In addition to its natural beauty, Kaliurang also has some heritage buildings. Among them are House Kaliurang and Pesanggrahan Ngeksigondo Dalem's Sultan Palace that used as the venue for the Three Nation Commission. Or Ullen Sentalu that part of the building is below ground. This museum reveals the mysteries of culture and values ​​of Javanese history, especially relating to the daughter of Sultan of Yogyakarta and Surakarta in the 19th century.
Before you leave make sure to bring souvenirs are sold. Starting from the fruits of local farmers to food production that is typical sweet, marinated tofu and tempeh and misbegotten (food made from glutinous rice and grated coconut) with cheap price many sellers sold there. Come to the Ground.

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tour ro parangtritis beach in yogyakarta

Parangtritis located 27 km south of the city of Yogyakarta and easily accessible by public transportation that operates until 17:00 pk and private vehicles. Afternoon near sundown is the best time to visit the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive more quickly, it could not hurt to go up to the cliffs behind the beach Gembirawati this. From there we could see the whole area Parangtritis, south sea, up to the boundary horizon.
Parangtritis very closely with the legend of Ratu Kidul. Many people believe that Java is the gateway Parangtritis Queen of South magical kingdom who ruled the sea south. Hotel Queen of the South is a luxurious resort that is named according to this legend. Unfortunately this is rarely resorts to open even though used to have a view that could make us breathless.
Romantic Sunset in Parangtritis

When the sun is inclined to the west and sunny weather, it's time to have fun. Although visitors are prohibited from swimming, Parangtritis not lack the means to having fun. On the beach there are rentals of ATV (All-terrain Vechile), the tariff is about Rp. 50000-100000 per half hour. Enter it into gear and then release the clutch, pulling gas. Brrrrooom, four-wheeled all-terrain motorcycle will be shot takes you across the sand dune beaches.

Well, ATVs may only be suitable for those who are adventurous. Another option is the gig. Along the smooth sand surface waves swept with this 2-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is not less enjoyable. Bendi will bring us to the eastern tip reef cluster Parangtritis place is so beautiful, so often used as a spot pre-wedding photo shoot. The twilight of the dim and golden sun shadow on the water surface generate a romantic atmosphere.

Parangtritis also offers fun for those who travel with family. Flying kites with your baby is equally enjoyable. Strong sea breeze which is very helpful to make a kite flying high, even if you've never played a kite though.

Still reluctant to go home even though the sun had set? Soon some roasted corn sellers will hold a mat on the beach, we could hang out there until late at night. Still not going home? Do not worry, Parangtritis available in dozens of hostels and lodging at an affordable price.
As a natural tourism area which is also a cultural tourism and pilgrimage, Parangtritis been equipping themselves with the inn - the inn and the house - the house to eat, and various recreational facilities such as swimming baths, camping grounds and so forth.
Sightseeing can be visited in this area include:
Parang Wedang:
A mineralized hot springs that never dry all year, which is often also used to cure skin diseases.

Parang Kusuma:
This place is regarded as a most sacred place of the whole complex Parangtritis region, which according to Javanese belief, is the meeting place between the King - the king who ruled kingdom of Yogyakarta with Queen of South. This meeting occurs on a rock which is the remainder of kegiatanvulkanis in the past (post-volcanic) which is an intrusive rock in the middle stretch of sandy beach, with bright watu name and existing facilities such as inns, mosques, restaurants and toilets.

Uplands Gambirowati:
Gambirowati highlands is one place that has a great view into the complex Parangtritis beach and into the surrounding seas. This place can be reached along the road from the direction Parangtritis Langse Bake and Goa, which is an uphill road to the hills.
Gupit hill that is on this road, often used as a place to start / jumping sports lovers hang gliders (hang gliding).
Goa Langse:
Represents tangible cave hermitage a tunnel under a rock, overlooking the mouth towards the open sea. This cave can be reached down a steep rock, and rocky through a ladder of rope or bamboo, for the courage it required an excellent and special skills.

During high tides, the mouth of this cave is covered by sea water, so to enter or exit the cave, can only be done during low tide.

Tomb of Sheikh-Defense - Belu:
There on the hill Fishing, regarded as a sacred tomb. The tomb is visited by many pilgrims, especially on Friday and Tuesday Kliwon.
ROUTES FOR LEAD Parang Tritis
The first route:
From the terminal via the Corner Beteng Umbulharjo wetan (southeast) to the south of Yogyakarta Palace straight up to the Tourism Complex Parangtritis.


The second road:
From the terminal Umbulharjo through Imogiri region (the tomb of King - King of Mataram) and siluk villages with roads up and down while enjoying the beautiful scenery, to get to the Tourism Complex Parangtritis.
This second path is ± 10 km farther than the first line using Public Bus fixed route.

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tour to the Citadel in the city Duurstede embarrassment - Indonesia

Fortress Duurstede one of the resorts in the city of embarrassment as evidence of colonial legacy which is still gracious to our favor. Duurstede fortress was first built by the Portuguese in 1676, then captured, used and rebuilt by Mr. Governor of Ambon. N. Schaghen in the year 1691. Duurstede Castle serves as the building of defense and the central government over control of territory Saparua VOC. On May 16, 1817 the fort was stormed by the people under the leadership of Kapitan Pattimura Saparua, all the inhabitants of the fort were killed except the son of resident named Juan Van Den Berg. The fall of the fortress Duurstede lead position in the hands of the people of Maluku in Ambon and Batavia VOC jiggle. Therefore, VOC focus to retake the fort. All efforts have been made VOC diantarannya is sending military aid and weaponry of war, however, each attack is always failed. This situation encourages the VOC to act more aggressively, Governor van Middelkoop was forced to have recourse to the King of Ternate and Tidore. In November 1817, VOC sending a fleet totaling 1,500 people for the donation from the King of Ternate and Tidore course. This invasion led by Gen. A. Komisari A Buyskers. Strategy undertaken by Buyskers is controlled islands in the vicinity of Saparua, and subsequently ruled the Pattimura power. This strategy was quite successful, Pattimura with his troops pushed into the sago woods and mountains, until finally Kapitan Pattimura commander and three people were arrested. They were sentenced to death are executed at the fort Nieuw Victoria.
Fortress Duurstede behind Saparua City, Saparua District, Central Maluku district, Maluku Province. With beautiful views, but now left abandoned. If visiting the island of Saparua, it's not complete if you have not come to Fort Duurstede. Duurstede is a remnant of history that can not be separated from the struggle of the people on earth invaders quell Maluku.

It takes only 50 minutes when the calm sea, using a speedboat to the District Saparua, Malteng District. But at the time of surging gas mileage can be 60 minutes - 75 minutes. The general public who want to Saparua can also use sea transport in the form of wooden boats or speedboats to charge between 10-12 people who counted Rp 30,000 per person.

There are several gedug inside the fort that has been damaged including the House Diorama Pattimura struggle that has been almost a year now there are no lights.

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Behind the town there Saparua fort captured by the Dutch national hero Matulessy Thomas, who was born in Haria, Saparua Island, Maluku in 1783.

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