Green Canyon : Exotic Natural Beauty

Not only is Bali, a tourist attraction famous for its natural beauty. In West Java, precisely in Ciamis District, there is a region famous Pangandaran area attractions as the beach is very beautiful.Pangandaran addition, there are several other attractions that are not less beautiful. One is Cukang Taneuh or known as the Green Canyon.
This tourist attraction located in the Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, and are along the river Cijulang - about 31 km from Pangandaran. Nicknamed Cukang Taneuh arises because in the middle of the river there is a bridge from the ground 3 feet wide with a length of 40 meters.The bridge connects the two villages also became famous sights, the Village by Village Batukaras Kertayasa. In the village there Batukaras Batukaras Coast as a region renowned surf water (water surfing).
While the title Green Canyon appears, because usually in the dry season the water in the riverbed will look green. But others say the nickname comes from two European tourists from France and Switzerland, named Frank and Astrid.
At that time, in the 1990s, they came to do a river tour in Cijulang. They then down the river from the estuary at the Beach Batukaras. After the two travelers were successfully completed its mission, terkuaklah Cukang Taneuh secret that had been considered very eerie and scary.Then, from mouth to mouth, the beauty information Cukang Taneuh widespread. From there then Ciamis County Government decided to build the region into a new tourist object which is equipped with various facilities.

Exquisite
Green Canyon became very famous, because the river is very beautiful panorama. Those who visit there would be stunned by the beauty of the river which flows along the Cijulang. The beauty of it will always be welcome tourists once you enter the gates of these attractions.The river is so special, because it lengthwise and divide a canyon area of ​​its physical structure is very admirable. Those who've been to Green Canyon in Colorado, United States, would agree that the canyon was very similar Cijulang Green Canyon.
Those who have never visited, would be challenged to get there. Because, will be invited to enjoy the beauty of the canyon beriwsata with boating. While enjoying a boat trip can be climbed from Pier Ciseuruh, travelers will be treated to outstanding natural scenery along the left and right sides of the river. Various animals, like monkeys, were always ready to welcome tourists with a shout-teriakanny a.To get to the first point, we must go through a fairly quiet flow of the river for nearly 15 minutes. After passing through the 'corridor' of the river, we will then meet with a place that force us to get off the boat.In these places, we will see a row of rocks is very beautiful with ornaments stalactites and stalagmites are captivating. Rocks also are forcing us to not continue the journey by boat, because the river channel was blocked by him until the river was visible rise like stairs.
But, we do not have to worry about although it can not continue the journey by boat. Because, at this point, travelers are challenged to actually be able to see the real beauty of the Green Canyon. The choice: we must dare to swim upstream to get to the river.Swim option is usually highly avoided by domestic tourists. Indeed, foreign tourists are usually very keen to do so until the upstream. Those who did were definitely not be disappointed. Because, if you made it through the hurdles slow-moving river with a depth of about 10 meters, then we will be treated to a scenic waterfall Palatar very charming.
When traveling by swimming it, once again, tourists will be accompanied by a row of rocky cliffs adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Fabulous! For tourists who could not swim was actually still a pretty powerful option provided. At the end of the pier the cliffs where the boat stops, there are some local residents who rent out tires.
In addition, each officer of the guard at Green Canyon tourist attraction will always help tourists. All we do now is plan to go there. Find a great time. And provide sufficient cash.Water Wonders Green Tosca
If you are interested in visiting the Green Canyon, it helps if you select a time in the dry season. Because, usually at that season the river water will be very clear and green Tosca. Charm that will make boating you will feel at home there.
Conditions that would otherwise if you visit during the rainy season. In addition to river water often overflowed onto the highway that lead visitors are not recommended for boating, river water is also a dark brown and turbid.Before deciding to go there, you should also prepare enough cash. Because there is no bank or ATM. Nearest ATM is in Pangandaran, and even then not much. So, you should prepare some cash from the home, or while in transit in downtown Ciamis or Banjar.

As a precaution, you'd better bring a raincoat or a complete change of clothes when they want to go to Green Canyon. Because, usually water will gush from the walls of stalactites and stalagnit cliffs there. For access to boating, there are considerable fleet of boats. There are 100 units of the boats that take tourists ready at all times. Each boat will be equipped with a staff interpreter and driver aids.Long Trip To Green Canyon
There are many ways to reach the Green Canyon. The first goal that must be passed by tourists is Pangandaran. So, try before you get to the area. It's up to you want to use a private vehicle or public, both good choices.
For those who use public transportation, currently up to Pangandaran, which vehicles have to do is look for the canal. The choice, can be rented or ride public transportation buses. It cost just USD 6000 only to arrive in Green Canyon.But, if you still want to use a rental vehicle, it is also not a bad choice. Lots of motorcycle or a car rental place in Pangandaran or Batukaras Coast. However, because the vehicles are generally leased for a full day, then the rental price becomes quite expensive.
The route should you take to achieve the Green Canyon is also very easy. From Jakarta or Bandung you can follow the route to Central Java. Once at the road junction Ciamis-Banjar, should turn to the right direction and do not take straight. For those who use public transportation, certainly do not think the route. Because the driver

Seven beauty of Lake Mountain, Edinburgh

Natural conditions are still virgin and beautiful, making Seven Mountain Lake as the most favorite tourist attraction in Kerinci regency and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, it is situated at an altitude of 1996 meters above sea level, making this lake as the highest lake in Southeast Asia. Although sweat pouring, a group of students from a school in River Full, Kerinci, Jambi Province, look cheerful. Eagerly, they continue to set foot climb. Occasionally the group, led by one of their teachers were taking a break to recover stamina.That was the atmosphere in the region of Mount Kerinci in the school holiday season some time ago. Many students who choose to fill the party with the holidays make the climb to the summit of Mount Kerinci, which is the highest active volcano in Indonesia.
 

For the climber, to climb to Mount Kerinci with a peak at an altitude of 3805 meters above sea level (asl) mcmang tiring, but it also becomes a challenge. Although looks so close from the back of one of the Seven Mountains, the road to the summit of Mount Kerinci quite winding. The slope of the route of the trail that ascends to reach 50-60 degrees so the stamina drain.

However, fatigue seemed to vanish when you arrive at the location of existing tourist destinations in the region of Mount Seven, which is a lake called Lake Mount Seven. In addition to its natural beautiful, panoramic view on the lake are included in the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) is so beautiful.In addition to doing the climb, not a few visitors who come just to enjoy the natural atmosphere at the foot of the mountain. Every weekend, many climbers amateur (read: tourists, red) which rose to the Seventh Mountain Lake. They not only come from Kerinci, but also tourists who come from outside the area. No wonder every Saturday-Sunday, many of the tents standing around camp guardhouse. Tourism is bcrjarak approximately 51 km from the River Full, the capital of Kerinci district.Highest in Asteng Scientifically, Seven Mountain Lake is a volcanic lake formed by volcanic activity in the past. Has a length of about 4.5 km and a width of 3 km, the lake at an altitude of 1996 meters above sea level is the highest lake in Southeast Asia.

For lovers of nature as well as adventure tours, Seven Mountain Lake is a favorite tourist attraction in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. In addition to the beautiful natural panorama, the lake is surrounded by six mountains, the Upper Mount Tebo with a height of 2525 meters above sea level, Mount Hulu Sangir (2330 m asl), Mandura Iron Mountain (2418 m asl), Mount Basil (2230 m asl), Mount Jar Bake (2469 meters above sea level), and Mount Seven (2732 m asl) the highest peak.
 
Not only that, as the region became one of the centers of biodiversity, Seven Mountain Lake is also frequently visited by lovers and researchers of flora and fauna. In this area live TNKS variety of unique wildlife like the Sumatran tiger (Panthers tigru surnatrensis), gibbon, sun bear, wild boar, tapir, bcrmacam birds, and various species of butterflies. Plants that live in this region also varied with the belle of the various types of natural orchids and flowers semar bag.
Another charming scenery that can be enjoyed in this region is Mount Seven Falls. Waterfall with a height of tens of meters was sourced from the Lake Mountain Seven. Visitors who want to reach this waterfall can be through paths not far from the former homestead resort near the guardhouse at the foot of the mountain.
 

There are several alternative route to Lake Mountain Seven. One of them, and most widely implemented is through a gate in the village of Pos TNKS Pelompek, District Kayu Aro, Kerinci District. In the village altitude is 1,600 meters above sea level the air was cool, especially because the wind is always blowing hard. So visitors are advised to bring jackets or sweaters.As the mountains in general, at night, the air temperature around the post this climb was very cold. Without wearing a thick jacket, socks, and a thick blanket, do not expect to sleep well because of the cold air. The cold wind that blew was bone-chilling.

For visitors who want to climb to Lake Mount seven more in the morning, can take advantage of people's houses around the post. Dwelling house as well as a homestay can be booked before the day of arrival, or on the day of arrival it also if by chance there are no visitors to stay. In addition to around the post, visitors can also stay at some homestay in the village of grit Tuo located a few kilometers from Pelompek.With all the beauty of nature which he kept, Seven Mountain Lakes region is still intact and looks sustainable, because it has not disturbed the hands of ignorant. This condition is not separated from the Hall TNKS messages that constantly remind visitors not to take, catch, or bring the biodiversity of this region possessed.

The beauty of Nature Child of Krakatoa

 
Krakatoa is a volcanic island which is still active and present in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, the Sunda Straits south. Krakatau volcanic eruption recorded in history as the greatest of his time. Spraying hot clouds and tsunami that emerge from the eruption caused tens of thousands of people lost their property and died. Proof of the Krakatau volcanic fury to adults is still evident.
After the last eruption on 27 August 1883 (Source: Wikipedia), Krakatau volcanic activity can be considered likely to experience a decline, and no longer see an event vulcanologist.
After a?? Nyenyaka sleep?? for approximately 40 years, in 1927 at a location that appears on the surface of new mountain called Anak Krakatau. Relatively fast growth to 20 to 40 feet per year. Mount Anak Krakatau is included in one of the active mountain in Indonesia, and often produce hot mud.
Nature Tour to Mount Anak Krakatau K
In addition to just see the beauty of mountain communities around the world had horrendous because letusannya is, in the vicinity of this location is now the tourists can enjoy the attractions on Mount Anak Krakatau adventure.
Like shopping in a supermarket full of many choices, charm attractions here are very diverse, depending on your interest.
Some of the most popular tourist activities of which are snorkeling, mountain climbing and camping Anak Krakatau's edge to watch the sunrise in the morning. Nearby, there-Umang Umang island is worth visiting, especially for those who glitter diving.
Umang island beauty underwater with various types of fish are very interesting. To get there it takes about 2 hours from the pier south of the port in Lampung Canti. 50 A wide island? 50 square meters has a beautiful cluster of rock and white sand beaches that fall is experienced.
If lucky, you'll also see starfish and sea horses among the coral reefs that still can be visited Lagoon terjaga.Selain Cabe, an island located near the island of Rakata. Here your eyes will enjoy the coral reefs and fish farrago very nice.
Waves in the island of Anak Krakatau mountain is big enough, then it is not surprising that when exploring the many attractions of this location you will feel the waves high enough shocks.
Along the way, you will see the clear dome of Mount Anak Krakatau as black in the distance.
For you who do not carry snorkeling equipment, you can rent it for a price starting from Rp 50,000 full snorkel, fin, mask to life jacket.

Camping on the Coast
To better enjoy the many attractions of Mount Anak Krakatau area, less complete but did not pursue it any way to the slopes of Mount Anak Krakatau.
There is no pier on this island, therefore recommended that you do not charge a pair of pants. Because, as you will be heading to Mount Anak Krakatau, the boat can not fully move closer to the edge of the coast of the island because her lips are too shallow. Therefore, you should come down from the ship as the way the water can reach the island.
Here you'll see black sand beaches thick. The condition is caused by Anak Krakatau volcanic eruptions in the past.
Opening the tent or camping on the edge of the beach has its own effect, not as camping in the mountains, as the air tends to be hot. However, sea breezes and sand and the waves roaring romp into the main attraction.
To add a warm atmosphere, usually tourists who visit and open the tent's edge, have prepared a special menu, the grilled fish santap time to enjoy the evening. Fish can be bought at bargain prices direct from the fishermen.
Peak Climbing
One of the reasons for those who decide to stay on the edge of Mount Anak Krakatau beach is not for her to appreciate the sunrise.
To view it, usually by travelers began at 4 am already getting ready to climb the mountain top Anak Krakatau. Time is just around 10-20 minutes, passing a few hundred meters of pine forest that separates the beach with the policies of the dome of the ancient Krakatau volcanic sand.On the back of the dome of this sand, as far as the eye can see, you will see a stretch of small islands scattered in the vicinity of Mount Krakatoa.

When exploring the charm of mountain tours around the island of Anak Krakatau, you should be ready and alert when you're in the way you'll find some surprises. Starting from a group of dolphins suddenly appeared the surface, to lunge making waves tossing the boat and the wind from the seas of the Indian Ocean. In this case you do not need to worry, because the boat owners are skilled to handle them.
A good time to visit the island is Mount Anak Krakatau in April hinggga September. Because in the coming months the weather is usually very bright.
Before leaving the island, tourists usually request to the owner of rental boats around the island, because as such they will see a whole mountain Anak Krakatau. To reach the site, from New York you can use public transport to the port of Merak, Banten cost about Rp.15.000 per person. Then continue by boat to the port of Bakauheni fery and exit Rp.10.000 per person. Then, from here you use angkot (city transport) to the port of Canti. Usually tourists will rent the overall transport costs Rp17.000 one way or around Rp 12,000 per person with limited capacity of only 12 people.
To explore around the island and snorkeling spots around the island, you can simply pay a fee to rent a boat for 2 days at a price of Rp 2.5 million-Rp.2.800.000 per boat that can take passengers by 20 people.
The boat owners also often doubles as tour travel guides.

The Raja Ampat Islands is amazing

Some tourists seemed engrossed in eating and chatting casually as he looked off toward the sea-dominated blue, green, and white. The colors that appear due to the influence of coral reefs on the seabed of shallow and deep. They were enjoying lunch at Papua Diving Resort, f the waters of West Irian Jaya.
Hot sun and brisk air makes forcefully guests to dive and dive again. Sunlight penetrates the cracks often waves to the reef. Beauty of the scenery and marine life do make a lasting impression for tourists. For lovers of coastal tourism and underwater fanatic, Raja Ampat is very well known even considered the best in the world for the quality of coral reefs.
Many international underwater photographers capture the charm of the sea Raja Ampat. Some even come over and over again and make a special book about the beauty of coral reefs and marine life of this region. Mid-2006, a special team of the world's leading scientific adventure magazine, National Geographic, a cover story in Raja Ampat that will become a major report in 2007.
 
A total of 610 Island
 

Raja Ampat is the fraction of Sorong regency, since 2003. District has a population of 31,000 inhabitants has 610 islands (only 35 islands are inhabited) with a total area of ​​about 46,000 km2, but only 6,000 km2 of land, 40,000 km2 of the sea again. The islands are unspoiled and beautiful sea is still making a direct tourists hooked. They seemed to want to explore the waters in a?? Head Burunga?? The island of Papua.
This area had become the target of hunters reef fish by bombing and spread the poison cyanide. However, there are still many people who attempt to protect the area so that the wealth of the sea could be saved. Coral reefs in the sea Raja Ampat considered comprehensive in the world. Of the 537 species of coral of the world, 75 percent were in these waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669 species of molluscs (soft animals), and 537 species of coral animals. Incredible.
The World Bank in collaboration with global environmental institutions set Raja Ampat as one of the areas in eastern Indonesia receive assistance Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program (Coremap) II, since 2005. In Raja Ampat, the program includes 17 villages and involve the local population. Fishermen are also trained to cultivate grouper and seaweed.

Exotic
 
Papua Diving, the only exotic resort that offers underwater tours in the region, visited by tourists diving enthusiasts at home for days and even up to a month navigate the contours of the seabed. They seemed to not want to return to their own countries because they get a?? Island paradise to none on earth inia ????.

Administrators could not easily prepare a place for tourists. Maximillian J Ammer, owner of Dutch citizens of Papua Diving Resort is also a pioneer drive marine tourism in this region, need desperately to set up various facilities to attract tourists from abroad. Since he started his business eight years ago, many of the funds must be spent. However, the results are also satisfactory. Every year the resort is visited at least 600 special tourist who spent an average of two weeks.
 
Lodging is very simple, just a walled and roofed woven palm leaves that cost a minimum of 75 euro or Rp 900,000 a night. If you want to dive must pay 30 euros, or about USD 360 000 was diving at a particular location. Most tourists come from Europe. Only a few tourists from Indonesia to stay and dive in there.
a?? Tourists dive almost every day because the dive sites are very broad and diverse. The beauty of coral reefs are varied, so many choices and invite curiosity. There are tourists who are still going strong 80-year-old dive, a?? Max Ammer said that married women Manado.
 
Three years ago, Papua Diving build a modern inn not far from the first location. Apparently, the inn was built by relying on local building materials are almost always fully booked. Though the charge reaches 225 euros, or about Rp 2.7 million per night. In the new location, equipped with modern equipment, including telephone and internet facilities.
Tourists to the Raja Ampat just want to Papua Diving on the island because of the facilities and valet Mansuar already an international standard, also the food. They landed at the airport Domne Eduard Osok, Sorong, directly to the location of speed boat with a capacity of about 10 people at a rate of Rp 3.2 million each way. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach Mansuar.
Like the other islands, Mansuar looks beautiful because of its forests are still awake and was so clean sea water marine life which is not far from the surface can be seen clearly. Tourists enough to swim or snorkelling to see the beauty of the sea, whereas if you want to directly observe the beauty of marine life at depth, they should dive.

Mount Batur, an active volcano in Kintamani Bangli

Standing with a height 1,717 meters, Mount Batur is one of the active volcanoes in Indonesia. This mountain has a large caldera that is considered one of the largest and most beautiful in the world. This caldera formed after two large eruptions 29,300 and 20,150 years ago. Dried black mountain still has breath and give life to surrounding communities. 
Mount Batur has erupted many times. Batur volcanic activity in recorded history began in 1804 and the last eruption occurred in 2000. From 1804 to 2005, Mount Batur has erupted more than 26 times and the most violent place on 2 August and ending 21 September 1926. The eruption of Mount Batur that make the flow of hot lava village hoard Ulun Danu Batur and Batur. 
According to a story in the manuscript, Mount Batur is actually the summit of Mount Mahameru displaced by Pasupati Bathara to make it as a palace for the Goddess Danu. That's why people come to Mount Batur Bali on a particular day and make offerings at Ulun Danu Batur to honor the Goddess Danu Bathara Pasupati and so they will be blessed with fertile soil population and prosperity. 
Mount Batur plays an important role in public life around the volcano and all the people on this island. Mount Batur is a popular destination to see Bali, so that the tourism sector in this area is growing rapidly. There is a restaurant along the roadside Kintamani and hotels built around Toya Bungkah (hot springs where the water comes from the heart of the volcano). Caldera, the crater, and the lakes are located side by side, and the mountain scenery of the village Penelokan a perfect view. 
In addition to the growing tourism because of the beauty of the volcano, caldera and the lake is also a source of life for the community. If you go along the narrow road toward the caldera, you'll see trucks filled with black sand derived from the caldera. They are black sand mining for sale in the city or even sell it to other islands. Lake water is the main source for irrigation for agriculture in the lake and also in the villages nearby.  
Basically the land in this area dry, but fertile soil because it contains some minerals that come from volcanoes. So if you take a walk by the lake, you can see the growing green cabbage and other vegetables. Also the lake is home to several species of freshwater fish, so fishermen who make a lot of hatchery fish in the lake to create a proper environment for the fish to grow healthy. Then the fish is served in restaurants around the area or used for own consumption by these fishermen. 
Mount Batur region known as the mainstay attractions Bangli district. It is said that according to a story in Lontar Susana Bali, Gunung Batur is the peak of Mount Mahameru who moved Batara Pasupati untuik be Sthana Betari Danuh (palace goddess Danu). At any given time, all Hindus of various regions Batur in Bali came to deliver to Suwinih to repel pests disaster that befell their fields. By delivering this suminih Mount Batur the region into a fertile area. 
Areas that can be highlighted as a tourist attraction is the crater, the caldera and the lake. There is a flow of water in the soil that drains the water of Lake Batur, which came into spring in several places in Bali and considered the "holy Tirta" 
Contained cultural tourism in the region of Mount Batur is Trunyan. Although the entire population are Hindus Trunyan like most people of Bali, they claim that Hindu Trunyan a Hindu kingdom of Majapahit original heritage. In the north there Trunyan Kuban, a village where the tomb, but the body was not buried or burned, but put under the tree after an elaborate funeral ceremonies. Pemakamanan place is filled by the bones, and we may find a corpse that is still new. 
Feel the breath of the mountain to become part of the beautiful scenery of Mount Batur.