Galunggung dazzling crater

Located in the beautiful province of West Java, The crater of Mount Galunggung is a tourist area which presents a panorama of extraordinary nature. Galunggung itself is a volcano with an altitude of 2,167 meters above sea level. Location The volcano is located about 17 km from the center of the town of Tasikmalaya. Galunggung a natural tourist attraction in West Java which has a beautiful view of the crater and the dazzling green lake. And follows its beauty :

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Why You Must Go to Gili Trawangan

Gili trawangan is one of best traveling destination in Indonesia. If you bored about bali, you must go to Gili Trawangan. In here, you can find clean beach, sunset and sunrise, and the amazing underwater. So you can do snorkeling, diving in gili trawangan. And there are 8 of the reason why you must go to gili trawangan in Indonesia :

1. Underwater Nature is amazing
No doubt about it, Gili Trawangan, Lombok does have the underwater world is very beautiful. The sea water is so clear on this island, with green blue shades that adorn the sea. Because the water is so clear you can see fish and coral reefs directly from the ship to sail, without having to dive.

But if you want to enjoy the underwater world more leverage, try to dive. Never miss the chance to see the fish Nemo clown fish swimming alias hill. Not only nemo, colorful coral reefs could also meet there. Calm sea currents add to the enjoyment of diving at Gili Trawangan. In conclusion, the underwater world is incredible Gili Trawangan.

2. No Pollution and no motorcycle

This is the advantage compared to other islands of Gili Trawangan in Indonesia. Motor vehicles are strictly forbidden to operate there. In exchange, means of transport used are bicycles and cidomo. Cidomo is a kind of horse-drawn carriages Lombok, NTB.

3. Clean Beaches

In addition to sea water is clean and clear, the beach at Gili Trawangan is equally clean. Beach with white sand is spread so widely without litter strewn. It is true, the entire population and the tourists who come to Gili Trawangan so maintain the cleanliness of the island. So no wonder if the beaches are so clean, and sparkling with sand exposed to the sun.

4. Sunset and Sunrise

Gili Trawangan has a beach facing west and east. The distance between this beach is not too far away. Enough walk or ride cidomo, tourists can enjoy the sunset and sunrise in the island.

Take out your camera and capture every moment in Gili Trawangan. While sitting on the beach and accompanied by the music of archers, also breeze, sunset Gili Trawangan feels so romantic. Make sure you enjoy it with relatives or spouse.

5. Close to three other islands
Gili Trawangan is included in Gili Indah village in West Lombok. The island is flanked by two other dyke, namely Gili Air and Gili Meno. Vacation in Gili Trawangan, you can also enjoy the beauty of the two other dyke.

Enough by boat about 15 minutes, you can already been to Gili Air and Gili Meno crossed again into. Typically, tourists who come to the two dyke, spend time enjoying the underwater world. It must be recognized, underwater nature Air and Gili Meno no less beautiful with those in Gili Trawangan.

6. Friendly society

In addition to underwater natural clean, one of the attractions of Gili Trawangan is a friendly population. If you do not believe, try to surround Gili Trawangan on foot, you will be greeted with a friendly by any resident who happened to cross paths. You also do not need to be afraid of getting lost, because people definitely help you find your way home.

7. Nightlife in Central
Well, here's activities evening you should not miss while in Gili Trawangan, enjoying the nightlife in Central. Lined bar and frenetic music ready to juggle your night into a festive Gili Trawangan.

Central or so-called art market in Gili Trawangan, began bustling at dusk comes and the sun was ready to return to the contest. Art market in Gili Trawangan is shaped like a large street facing Central Coast Gili Trawangan with kiosks and bars on either side. The most fun time to come to Central is night around 21:00 pm. At that time, all the bars and shops along the art market is already open.

8. adequate accommodation
No need to fear about accommodation. Gili Trawangan is already met by the resort range that can be tailored to your budget. Ranging from cheap accommodation to backpackers, up to five-star resort here. Stay adjust the budget, and enjoy an overnight stay in Gili Trawangan.

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Padangbai Bali Beach

Talk about Bali must not be separated from its beautiful beaches. Padangbai is one of the beautiful beaches in there. Padangbai Beach is located in Karangasem Bali. When you visit there, you'll see how clean and beautiful this beach. Added another field known as bai harbor crossing Bali-Lombok. What a strategic park from the beach. If you are not satisfied with Padangbai beach, you can just go over to Lombok to enjoy the beach there or you can also visit the Amed coast is still in one district to Padangbai.

For anglers and divers (diver) really like this beach. Because even though it is located adjacent to the port but the sea biota is still very well preserved. But be careful if you want to dive here, sometimes its current very strong.

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Borobudur Temple | Yogyakarta - Indonesia

Borobudur Temple - A boon for Indonesia because it provided a relatively complete tourist spot in the world. There beaches, waterfalls, there is art, and another attraction that is rarely found in the world of the temple. One of the famous temple in Indonesia is Borobudur, located in Magelang. There was no denying that the Borobudur temple is very interesting to visit, because it has been recognized by the world Borobudur as the 7 wonders of the world.

Borobudur temple is made by adherents of Buddhism in 800 AD during the reign of Sailendra dynasty. In ethnic Chinese, this temple is also called 婆罗 浮屠 (Hanyu Pinyin: po luo fú TU). This temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are yearning to visit the buildings included in this World Wonder Heritages. Not surprisingly, since architecturally and functionally, as the place of worship, Borobudur is attractive. Borobudur temple has a staircase shape punden, which consists of six levels of a square, three levels of a circular and a main stupa as a peak. Also scattered in all levels-the levels several stupas. Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance schools of Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of Buddha must through every level of life is.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels above referred Rupadhatu symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but still bound manner and form. At these levels, a statue of Buddha placed open. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupas are laid in holes called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human beings that have been free from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful. Relief that will be read coherently when you walk in a clockwise direction (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). In the reliefs of Borobudur tells of a legendary story, the Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the cruise, who was based in Bergotta (Semarang).

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Sipiso-Piso Waterfall

Sipiso-piso is located in the north of Lake Toba, about 24 kilometers from Kabanjahe. This waterfall is the highest in Indonesia with a height of 120 meters. Sipiso-piso waterfall made ​​from an underground river in the Karo plateau that runs through a cave on the side of the crater of Lake Toba, but unfortunately a very interesting tourist attraction is less visited by tourists because of its location on the edge of which is different from Parapat city, where tourists usually visit.

Sipiso-piso waterfall is about 800 meters above sea level. Waterfall flowing down the cutting of green hills covered with pine trees. Sipiso-piso itself literally means "blade".

Not only can you see the waterfall from a distance, but fell for him. The stairs are steep and far enough away so make sure you have strong stamina and bring drinking water supplies. The drop may not be a problem, but hundreds of stairs to climb back after playing under the water of course is quite tiring. Visitors who want to explore this area further should stay in a nearby village, which is Tongging.
Tongging located on the shores of Lake Toba, in the north. In Tongging you can perform various activities, such as swimming in the lake, do trekking in the jungle, or visit a small waterfall called Sidompak. You can go up to Mount Sipiso-piso, and did paragliding from the top.

Besides swimming, you can also ride a boat hired from local fishermen to get around the lake. Cycling from one village to another is also a fun activity to look at everyday life Karo residents. For you fans of ethnic fabrics, you can go to the Village Silalahi in cockfighting, Dairi. The village is located about 11 km from Tongging.

Tongging Villagers are mostly fishermen and farmers. They farmed rice and onions as well as fishing in the lake Toba. Arsik carp and the red fish is a common species of fish reared in Lake Toba. You should try the traditional dish of fish with seasoning

Some options include accommodation in Tongging Sibayak Pensions, Pensions parultop, and Roman Sinasi Bungalows, all of which exist in the Road Silalahi, Tongging. Travelling here is perfect for the backpacker on a budget because it was cheap accommodation.

Towards The Sipiso-Piso

For those of you who use a personal vehicle, a trip to Sipiso-piso easier. From Berastagi, you will only take about 2 hours. Landscapes and countryside in Tanah Karo is very interesting, unfortunately the road is not good. So, be careful.

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