Nyang-Nyang Island, Paradise The Surfer's

White sand, big waves that roll, warm sun ...

Paradise found precisely in West Sumatra Mentawai Islands in the area it's not difficult. Nyang-Nyang Island, one of them. Islands that meet the series' free 'local and foreign tourists.

Almost all the islands in the Mentawai Islands is often called a paradise for the surfers, including the island of Nyang-Nyang. The season when the waves, high waves can reach four meters. Usually occurs in mid-year. If the timber ship or boat motor population reluctant to sea, thus the condition of the waves like this is to be longed for the beach surfer Island Nyang-Nyang.

Most who come are surfer those white . Therefore some of the local information that is found. This condition also applies in some other islands around the island of Nyang-Nyang, as Sipora Island Mentawai District where the capital is located, Karamajat Island, Pulau Siloinak, Mainu Island, North Island Pagai and South Pagai.

Nyang-Nyang Island is one of the islands in the Kecamatan Siberut Selatan. From Estuary Siberut, the capital district, travel to the island of Nyang-Nyang with small boat takes more than an hour while the big boat to spend time one-half to two hours. Travel with a large boat to take in more normal circumstances because the water does not attach too.

Boat containing a maximum of 8 persons can be rented with prices ranging from Rp 600000-800000 for trips. Therefore, the group dating is suggested that the cost of the individual to be cheaper. Than through Muara Siberut, Nyang-Nyang island also can be reached about two hours drive from Tuapejat, capital of Mentawai District.

Visitors who come to this island often took a week. They stay in houses of a certain rate with a much cheaper if stay in a resort that was built on the island. If people stay in the house that is still made of wood with a specific form, of course, interaction with the native population into effect additional travel in the visitor.

In addition to surf around and walk or use the boat, visitors can see the direct day-to-day life of local residents, such as search activity and making sago as a staple food or catch fish in the sea.

In the afternoon, visitors can spend time with young coconut drinked down while enjoying the sun in the western horizon. Do not forget to also buy some of the catch from the sea for dinner. Please ask the owner's house to burn the place of stay of the catch is legal, valid only.

Of course the rewards enough. In this island, the population rely on seafood as the daily food them. Therefore, if not love of the catch from the sea, take a special provision of food when you arrive at the Mentawai Islands.

Nyang-Nyang Island usually crowded in the waves. In addition to crowded with the tourists and surfer, the island is also filled with people from the islands for selling various souvenirs such as T-shirts or clothes, tapeworm, and carvings typical Mentawai people who are shaped paddle canoe.

The exotic Island Nyang-Nyang indeed impressive. Nyiur waff kemayu with the background of azure sky and want to make waves poundings back to the island of Nyang-Nyang the need for remembers. But need to be wary, Mentawai Islands in general, the animal such as a mosquito named gnat. Bite it very itchy. Therefore, it is advisable to bring anti-mosquito lotion or the like.

Sea World charm Down Raja Ampat

Papua, "I FOUND the paradise," said Esther. Express the admiration of tourists Dutch origin its pronounced for this natural beauty in the area of Raja Ampat Islands, Papua.

Similar to Esther, Michael Sjukrie, a dive instructor and photographer in the bottom of the sea in the expedition team also revealed his admiration with water under Raja Ampat archipelago.

According to the man who has dived in various places in Indonesia and abroad, the bottom of the sea in the Raja Ampat Islands are stunning. "I found three sea horses that have not been in other places. Its coral reefs also very good, such as the garden under the sea," he said.

Indeed, the sea around the Raja Ampat Islands are rich with marine organisms and coral reefs inhabited by the native of Indonesia.

The islands included in this triangle Coral (Coral Triangle), which consists of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, and Australia. Coral Triangle area is known as the area that has the richest marine biodiversity in the world.

The condition of coral reefs in Raja Ampat 60% in very good condition and has a combination of the diversity of coral and fish the best. Conversely, 17% natural coral reef ugly conditions, but located in a hidden cove mud is high levels of precipitation.

In addition, the island that has a broad approximately 43,000 km2 was also found 828 species of reef fish. Researchers estimate there are at least 1084 species of fish in the archipelago of 44 islands have this.

Coral formation in the Dampier, which is located between the north island and south island Batanta Waigeo-Gam, the area is very rich fish species karangnya.

Expedition team had to do research in it. Widodo Pranowo, expedition team members who work for the Department of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said the condition of the Raja Ampat Islands are still influenced by the mass of water from the West Pacific Ocean (Western Pacific Ocean). This shows there is a flow moves from the east to the northeast and parallel with the mainland of Papua (Mainland) northbound.

"When arriving at the Halmahera Sea or Raja Ampat in the northern part of the flow is moving to the south will enter the flow Cruises Jailolo and most of the others will turn the direction toward the Pacific Ocean again. Cash is what is known as the Halmahera Eddy. We also suspect that when Flow Halmahera Eddy before arriving at the Halmahera Sea, there is a small part of the Dampier to enter the curve, "he said.

According to Widodo, the fertility level in the Raja Ampat is very good, as evidenced by the number of large fish such as fish plankton eater Manta Ray, and some types of whales.

Meanwhile, members of the other research team, Andreas A Hutahean the Raja Ampat archipelago is very popular with the diversity of fish karangnya the highest in the world.

There are over 1084 species of fish found in this region, which is a line divided into three major groups of the dominant, that is, the gobi fish (Gobiidae), damsel fishes (Pomacentridae), and fish maming (Labridae).

Specific to the type of Pomacentridae Indonesia, Raja Ampat, especially, has the highest diversity in the world, followed by Papua New Guinea, Australia, Thailand, Fiji Islands, and Maldives.

Coral reef ecosystems in Raja Ampat, according to Andreas, the same as the sea which is the other open areas oligotropik (poor or elements burly nutrien). However, a unique, ecosystem Terumbu karangnya much higher compared with other open sea.

According to Andreas, this situation had become a mystery for several decades. "Why regions burly of the poor can have a high biodiversity number two in the world in the tropical forest in the Amazone, Brasil?"

Andreas said it is due to the nature of the coral reef ecosystem that nature may have to manage their own food for the organisms-organisms in the ecosystem are active.

Andreas cite, in the morning found the thick layer of mucus on the surface or in the water near the beach. In fact mucus is rich in protein and burly elements. "Safeguard mucus that turns this into a source of food for the plankton in the area of coral reefs. So the food chain from the producer level (plankton) to consumer-level top-level (carnivora fish / meat eater) met," he said.

Based on the results of measurements, the condition of the King of the Four has a very good condition, in which salinitasnya ranges from 33-34 PSU. Then the surface temperature ranges between 28 degrees Celsius at a certain depth to 27 degrees Celsius. Then the penetration of sunlight can reach up to 30-37 meters. "This is causing coral reefs can grow well," he said.

Although famous as a place of rich diversity hayatinya, expedition team found the impact of excessive fishing. "Fish or napoleon maming often used as indicators of the amount of fishing, we rarely met during the dive," he said.

In addition, in the area that has 48,707 inhabitants, there is also found signs of damage to the habitat. Damage is due to how the fish with bombs or poison.

According to the people around, catching fish in a way that was initially conducted by fishermen from outside Papua. But now there is a local son do this, because the way of making bombs or poisons have been mastered.

In addition to catching the environmental damage, illegal logging also occurs d reserve area on the island Waigeo. In fact Raja Ampat has a large potential for the development of land and sea tour.

The uniqueness of the world under the sea and the forest in the area is kept as a threat from the destruction of nature. Be pitied if the very heaven of the world is destroyed for the sake of right.

(source: media indonesia)

Tourism Object Nusa Lembongan Indonesia

Environmental conditions are still beautiful and equipped with several facilities, ready to pamper you to enjoy its beautiful this island. Such as hotels, bungalows, restaurants, arts venues, until the tourist sea to dive and see the beauty of the coral reef in it.

There are several points common location that can be visited in Nusa Lembongan, such as villages and craft markets. There are also some resorts that are available in Nusa Lembongan. Nusa Lembongan in the township where there is also cultivation of seaweed. Most of the population in Nusa Lembongan is a seaweed farmers. So when we visited the island of Nusa Lembongan, you'll see a lot of seaweed that is dried. In addition, the island is inhabited by about 4,000 people this, choose a famous tourist attraction of Goa along the Gala.

Nusa Lembongan Island is also quite popular for the surfer or surfers. For the divers, the coral reef scenery around the island of Nusa Lembongan so fascinating. You can also do snorkeling and diving in here. There are also a variety of supplies and equipment for snorkeling and diving activities or that can dive in the rent.

Towards Nusa Lembongan
Bounty Cruises

To get here, tourists can use a motor boat from Sanur beach about 2 hours sail to Nusa Lembongan Jungutbatu on. Another alternative is from Benoa harbor about 1.5 hours drive. From Benoa Harbor to the tourist area of Nusa Lembongan Bali is now the mainstay, there were two cruise ships are ready to take the Bounty and the Bali Hai Cruises Cruises departing from Ponton.

Furthermore, to explore the island of Nusa Lembongan through the land route could be used car facility. Transportation facilities on the island had to say quite good because the way was paved. During the trip down the island of Nusa Lembongan, you can see the houses of local residents and the community hall on the island. And there's not unusual for foreign tourists on a motorbike to explore the island. You can rent a motorcycle or bicycle in Jungkutbatu to travel around and scour the island of Nusa Lembongan.

Lombok Exotic Island

Combined natural coastal beauty is reflected in the exotic island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Because of its beauty that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Lombok offers a world tourist destination by 2012 Visit Lombok is inaugurated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The effort was supported by the construction of international airport access in South Lombok.

Rinjani Mount

Sunset

The beauty of Lombok island increasingly felt in the expanse of beautiful beach with white sand and blue sea. Places most visited by tourists is Senggigi Beach. Similarly Gili Trawangan area. Not a few tourists linger comfortable on Gili Trawangan. Watch the full beauty of the island of Lombok in this news video.

Lombok map

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3 East Coast Beach

While on vacation last year, I was invited by my parents who now lives in Solo to visit the city of Yogyakarta is located not far away from Solo. Prior to the city center we visited several small beaches on the east coast. Located less than indicated by the brown box on the map. Three beaches are not far from each other and have different characters.

1. Kukup Beach




In this white sandy beach can still be found for fish and small marine organisms. Not far from the beach there is a small shack that sells small marine fish and algae for decoration. The unique way berjualannya on sand holes are coated in clear plastic. I decided to join the mother and sister who first 'scandal' or playing water while looking for small fish or crabs in the rocky shore.
A little to the beach is made of a small hut where visitors can better enjoy the beautiful beach and ocean waves.
2. Krakal Beach



This beach has white limestone that contrasts with the blue water. Along the beach can be found a few sellers limestone can be used for decorating the home or garden. My mother bought a sack of stones that cost is not expensive.

3. Baron Beach



Sand on this beach, black, unlike the two on the beach. Visitors in addition to enjoying the view from the top of the cliff coast can also enjoy a lot of sea food provided by food stores not far from the beach. Visitors can also buy fish from fishermen cooperatives sold by local fishermen. Variety of fish found there, from shrimp, crabs, stingrays to sharks. New unique and I first time I ate a peanut brittle from a small animal similar kind of shrimp. It was tasty and addictive.
Among these three beaches, Baron beach is the most turistik and famous. So far we only know the famous beach in Yogyakarta as Parangtritis, while the small beach like this is less known is the potential saving of no less magnitude.

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Karimunjawa, Beach Village tour

In addition to Thousand Islands, Islands Karimunjawa is a cluster of islands located in the Java sea. Karimunjawa is a district in Jepara regency, which is the only district in Central Java are separated by the sea. From mainland Java, the nearest island is 45 miles northwest of the city of Jepara. Karimunjawa is a group of small islands with a total area of land and sea that has 111,625 ha more than 8800 people. There are 22 islands in the group Karimunjawa.

Of all the islands here, the majority of the population live in the 5 major islands, namely Pulau Karimunjawa, Kemujan island, Pulau Parang, Island of Mosquitoes, and Genting Island. Karimun Islands affected by sea winds blow throughout the year with an average temperature of 26-30 degrees Celsius. According to legend circulating in the local community, Karimunjawa Kremun comes from a word in Javanese language, which means covert. Karimunjawa which is seen vaguely from mainland Java since 1986 this has been defined as a Marine Nature Reserve.

Nature Karimunjawa changed status and became Karimunjawa National Park in 1999. Most of the National Park was established as The Nature Conservation Area through Menhut No.74/Kpts-II/2001 decision. National Park Karimunjawa often used as a means of research on matters related to marine, for example, area management and coastal recreational activities, ecological vegetation tropical rain forest area beaches, mangrove vegetation, coral reef ecology and diversity of marine biota.

Coral reefs in Karimunjawa National Park consists of several types of coral reefs that fringe the beach (fringing reef), coral reef barrier (barrier reef) and a few taka (patch reef). Marine biota property comprises more than 90 types of hard coral and 242 fish species. Two main types of reef biota is protected, namely the root of Bahar (Antiphates spp.) And red coral (Tubipora musica). Protected marine biota of the head is goat (Cassis cornuta), triton trumpet (Charonia tritonis), hollow nautilus (Nautilus pompillius), rock fight (Turbo marmoratus), and 6 types of kima.

In addition to coral reefs and mangrove forests, coastal areas and Karimun Islands also up the carpet with a broad yet. In the land, forest area is also rich save birds and mammals form a protected. There is a population of deer and monkeys long tails that inhabit this island. Meanwhile, the sea eagle chest white eagle is a rare species birds inhabit the island and the island Geleang as the original habitat. Both islands are also inhabited 2 protected turtle species, turtle shell and green turtle.

To support government efforts in preserving island ecosystems, and to improve the economic standards of local, District Karimunjawa have been developed as a village tour with the concept ekowisata. Relying on the wealth of nature, Karimunjawa layer invite all people to preserve many of the potential. In addition, residents can also increase revenue by opening the home stay, to sell souvenir, a small shop, or provide facilities for the tourists who visit there.

Rekreasional various activities can be done during a vacation in the Islands Karimunjawa. Marine natural charm down to provide a place for adventure diving and snorkelling. Because it is in the sea is relatively calm, a lot of dots that can be used as a diving and snorkeling, among other beaches on the island of Menjangan Besar, Menjangan Kecil, Geleang, Bengkoang, Parang, Twin, katang, Krakal Small, and Kumbang island.

In addition, the sea of adventure activities, the other is to explore the sea and see the sea aquarium. For the fear of diving, boat Karimunjawa provide a lower part made of see-through glass (glass bottom boat) are rented at the visitor. There is the see-through allows passengers to enjoy the scenery without having to basic beach dive. Menjangan Island provides facilities for sea-water aquarium. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of various species of ornamental fish in the aquarium that is made similar to the real seabed.

Rise to the land, the visitor can do the hiking Mount Gendero (600M), the highest peak on the island and Karimun Islands in the Karimunjawa. To see wildlife adventure, visitors require special permission from the related parties to go to the Island and Bird Island Geleang which is a habitat for native sea eagle.

As a village tour, Karimunjawa has been equipped by the various means of adequate support. Visitors can come directly Crafts Center in the village of Al-Badri and Legon Cikmas in Labiki road Kapuran, the island Karimunjawa to get into the wood crafts gift pledge Karimunjawa. In addition to wood handicrafts, souvenirs offered another form of general household industries, such as T-shirts, hats, teri fish, salted fish, porridge, the food processing of seaweed, and coconut oil.

Karimunjawa Islands have a means of accommodation which is very adequate. Accommodation facilities that generally form a hut to live (home stay) the property of individuals, homeless, floating cottages, and hotels across the island Karimunjawa, Menjangan Besar Island, Middle Island, and island Menyawakan. There are approximately 40 lodging and home stay in the islands, and each accommodation has been equipped with a telephone. Charge-lodging lodging is in the range of up to Rp 40,000.00 Rp 300,000.00 per night.

Karimunjawa Islands can be reached via the port of Semarang's Tanjung Mas, and through the port of Jepara Kartini. From Tanjung Mas Semarang, Ships Fast Motor (KMC) Kartini I, departing every Saturday, at 9:00 and Monday, at 7.00. Ships the same route also serves the port Jepara Kartini-Karimunjawa each Monday, 10:00. Motor Ship Muria serving routes Jepara-Karimun depart every Saturday and Wednesday, at 9:00.

From the Karimun Islands, Kartini I depart every Sunday, at 14.00 and Tuesday, at 9:00. KMP Muria depart every Monday and Thursday at 09.00. For inter-island transportation, facilities available include boat motors depends on the price or long distance usage. Karimun is also accessible through the air with Cassa 212 types of aircraft that depart from Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang Dewadaru to the airport on the island Karimunjawa.

Beach cloves, Climbing with a panoramic sea

YOGYAKARTA, MONDAY - Beach cloves in the coastal region south Gunungkidul District, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY), now known as the start to develop special interest tourism for sport rock climbing.

"Beach cloves are not only offers a beautiful panorama white sand beach with a winsome. However, after the event was opened through the Asian Climbing Gathering 2005, now that the beach area is also known as rock climbing area of great demand, the tourists," said Public Relations Regional Tourism Board ( Baparda) DIY, Drs Nurhidayat in Yogyakarta, Sunday (7 / 9).

According to him, each year about 600 tourists visit the beach area is specifically for special interest tours to enjoy rock climbing. Compared to other rock climbing locations in Indonesia, the rock climbing area in the Beach cloves have certain advantages that are not owned by other regions.

"Besides expanse of nature and the beautiful natural scenery, rock climbing routes in the beach cloves can load 250 channels, so that in the event each participant can do pemanjatan cliffs together," he said.

He said, special interest tours such as rock climbing at this time has been promoted by many developed countries. ASEAN region itself has classified potential special interest tourist market rock climbing high enough. Thailand, for example, each year 30,000 tourists able to bring special people compete rock climbing.

Compared to the Phuket, Thailand that have been "go international", cloves beach is still quite far away but in the next few years support facilities and supporting infrastructure to the location that will be addressed.

"Thus, cloves Beach area has advantages not only a beautiful beach panorama, but also as a tourism destination for rock climbing that fascinate," he said.

Guide for u if u want to Climbing Mount Kinabalu

The majestic and awe-inspiring Mount Kinabalu is one of the premier destinations for thousands of visitors to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo each year. Kinabalu National Park, a designated World Heritage Site, boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants which includes 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu, Nepenthes pitcher plants, and the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world. The Park also supports 289 species of birds and 290 different types of butterflies.

Besides being the highest peak in Borneo and the whole of South East Asia (between Irian Jaya and the Himalayas to be exact), and the youngest non-volcanic mountain in the world, Mount Kinabalu is extremely climber-friendly and compared to other much lower mountains around the world, Mount Kinabalu is an ideal first mountain for novice mountain trekkers to conquer.

The standard climb up Mount Kinabalu is via the Kinabalu Summit Trail at Kinabalu National Park (~1,560m above sea level). The first ascent is from the starting point at Timpohon Gate, about 4km or 30 minutes drive from the Kinabalu National Park Headquarter.

If you prefer to start the ascent on Day 1, it is advisable to arrive at the Park late morning the latest or else, depending on the weather, the Park may not allow you to do the first ascent due to hazardous condition (i.e., the fog may be too thick by late evening causing visibility problems and/or the trail may be extremely slippery).

Most climbers prefer to stay overnight at Kinabalu National Park upon arrival to not only acclimatize to the altitude but also to enjoy the magnificent flora and fauna at the Park before the "assault" on the next day/morning.

The first ascent is from Timpohon Gate just after the Power Station up to the mid-summit Laban Rata Resthouse (or more popularly known as the 11,000 ft or ~3,873m). You will first follow the crest of a narrow ridge that dips down onto the main slopes of Mount Kinabalu itself. A little further on, you will reach a scenic waterfall known as Carson's Falls, named after the first Warden of the Park. Don't forget to take a sip and fill your water bottles with the fresh natural mountain water.

Conservatively, it should take a normal fit person an average 5-6 hours to reach Laban Rata. Participants at the annual Mount Kinabalu Climbathon competition went all the way up to 13,400ft (4092.5m above sea level) and back in 2 hours. But it is not really about how fast you can reach the top. It is about the experience of trekking pass different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine type of vegetations, and observing the rare and exotic flora and fauna on the way up.

Besides the heated Laban Rata Resthouse, the other option for climbers is to stay at the unheated mountain huts. There is actually another accommodation option at the so-called VIP Lodge, which is more expensive compared to the others and also, more difficult to secure (i.e., only two such units available).

After a short night rest to recharge your battery, the second and more grueling phase will commence early morning on Day 2, at about 2 am to 3 am. The second ascent will be from the mid-summit all the way to the summit, which is called Low's Peak, named after the British colonial officer Sir Hugh Low, supposedly, the first person to conquer Mt. Kinabalu.

The ascent should normally take a few hours but it is much more challenging than the initial ascent due to the thinner air near the summit. But near the peak on the granite portion of the ascent, there will be a thick nylon rope laid down to mark the route so that climbers will not get lost in the fog. You can use this rope to pull your tired body up.

Although, to reach the summit is already an achievement, it is best to target, if possible, to reach the summit just before sunrise to catch the awesome sight. If you reached too early, it will be too freezing cold to wait too long for the sunrise. On a good clear weather, the sky seemingly turns from black to red then orange and finally gold as the sun appears. When daylight breaks, you will truly feel that you are standing on top of the world. You can see as far as Kudat and even Sandakan if the weather permits.

Some tour itinerary samples can be found at the links below:

2D/1N Mount Kinabalu Climb 3D/2N Mount Kinabalu Climb

One important tip is to make reservation early. Given the popularity of the Mount Kinabalu climb nowadays, it is advisable to book at least 3-4 months in advance (or even much earlier during the peak season usually around mid-year) to avoid any disappointment.

This is mainly due to the limited accommodation at the mid-summit (i.e., Laban Rata Resthouse, Mountain Huts or the VIP Lodge). In the event that there is no accommodation at the mid-summit, the climb will not be possible as strictly stipulated in the National Park's rules and regulations. Additionally, a mountain guide is compulsory.