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Mt. Bromo & Semeru-A Spectacular Volcanic Landscape in East Java
The
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park covers some 800 square kilometers in
the centre of East Java. It is the largest volcanic region in the
province and there stands Mt. Semeru, which rises 3676 meters above sea
level. Indonesia Tourism
TOLIRE LAKE, Maluku: A Walk to Remember
A
journey to Maluku (Moluccas) without grounding your feet in Tolire Lake
means an incomplete journeys experience. Why? Because Tolire Lake is
the main tourist destination in North Maluku, not only for the local
people but the foreigner as well
Mt. Rinjani, Where the Community Manage the Treks
Standing at a majestic 3726 m, Mt.Rinjani located in the north of Lombok, is the second highest peak in Indonesia
Mt. Gede Pangrango-The Rich Diversity of Mountain Forest
Gunung
Gede and Pangrango are the first five parks that had distinction of
launching Indonesias National Park Program. Located on Bogor, Cianjur
and Sukabumi districts with cover area around 15,196 ha.
Ijen Plateau- Home-Grown Sulfur
Ijen
plateau is highly recommended to mountain buffs and hikers. The Plateau
was at one time a huge active crater, 134 sq km in area. Today, Ijen is
a quiet but active volcano, and the landscape is dominated by the
volcanic cones of Ijen (2,368 asl) and Merapi (2,800 asl) on the
northeastern edge of the Plateau, and Raung (3,332 asl) on the
southwest corner.
The volcanic caldera with its deep crater lake, Mount & Lake Batur- Kintamani,Bali
The
mountainous region around Kintamani, centering on the spectacular
volcanic caldera of Mt Batur with its deep crater lake and bubbling hot
springs, is rugged with a high and wild beauty. Wonderful mountain air
and dizzying views in all directions, as well as several important
temples, are what makes Kintamani one of the most memorable stops on
the Bali tourist itinerary.
The Green and Lush Puncak Pass - WEST JAVA
Puncak
Pass area has long been the foremost weekend retreat for residents of
Indonesias capital city. The cool, fresh air, and the magnificent view
offers you a calm, fresh and peaceful feeling. In the afternoon,
sunsets from the top of the pass can be quite spectacular.
Bukittinggi, The Most Relaxed Town in All Sumatra
Bukittinggi
is one of the loveliest, friendliest, most relaxed town in all Sumatra.
This town is situated or less 930 meters above sea level.
Enchanting Toba Lake in Parapat
Viewing
this vast lake might make you believe that you're actually visiting an
ocean instead of a lake. The atmosphere is so cool and refreshing, the
view magnificent and breath-taking, for you can see mountains circling
this area. Samosir Island is located proudly in the middle of the lake.
Another lake inside Samosir Island makes this place unique and
interesting.
Refreshing Maninjau Lake
Maninjau
Lake West Sumatra, is one of the most splendid lakes in Indonesia. This
volcanic lake is situated or less 461 meters above sea level. This
lake, 100 m2 in size with the maximum depth of 500 meters, is
associated with a legend. It is said that from the local folklore
called "Bujang Sembilan" (roughly translates as "Nine Young Men"), one
of these men died by plunging himself to the crater. The crater then
expanded, forming a lake.
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