Chủ Nhật, 8 tháng 1, 2017

Tourism Destinations in Banyuwangi Regency


1. Pulau Merah
Pulau merah, or Red island beach is one of the natural beauty in  Banyuwangi Regency located in the village Sumberagung, District Pesanggaran. What makes the difference of this beach is the presence of an island located on the shoreline. The existence of this island makes this beach more exotic and becomes the origin of the name of Red Island.A great addition to the landscape, the waves are pretty big rolls also become another attraction, not be surprised if a lot of beginner or intermediate surfer surfing at this beach.Because of that, the beach is used as a place to hold an annual event International surfing competition participated by 20 surfers from various countries.One more not less steal the eye that is a pity to miss, namely scenery at sunset or sunset. bluish color orange with a very beautiful setting between the hills will spoil our eyes. 

2. G-Land 
Pantai Plengkung or better known as the G-Land is one favorite destinations of tourists from various countries, especially for those who have a hobby of surfing. This beach is touted as one of the best surfing destinations in the world because the waves were very large rolls.Plengkung beach nicknamed "The Giant Waves Seven Wonder" by foreign surfers because the waves have 7 which has a height of up to 6 meters.G-Land into a dream world and has international surfing the best waves in the world after Hawaii. To get the best waves arch coast, surfers need to know the month - the month that fit because not every month big waves, only in certain months between April to August.

3. Teluk Hijau
coast green or green bay is a cool name favorite destinations in Banyuwangi. Its natural beauty is not in doubt, the forest is still beautiful and the beaches are still clean create a refreshing atmosphere. No wonder if there are animals which roam around the beach despite the many visitors who visit the green bay. One of them is a monkey, visitors are expected to be careful with this one because the animals that these animals could steal your goods.besides the beach here too there is a waterfall that directly leads to the beach. It was said that never visited this waterfall nymph to the bath. It also exploited the visitor uses this waterfall to rinse their bodies after a swim at the beach.

 4. Island Tabuhan 
This uninhabited island is located at 20 km from Banyuwangi city center, with an area of ​​about 5 hectares of beaches, the island is located between the islands of Bali and Java. Located in the village of Bangsring, District Wongsorejo.Tabuhan an exotic island, the island is covered by beautiful white sand. Below you can find the Coral sea and marine life that decorate some underwater beauty. In addition to beautiful scenery, the island became a new haven for lovers of extreme water sport is kitesurfing and windsurfing. 

5. Kawah Ijen 
Located on the border between Banyuwangi and Bondowoso. This mountain is very offer a beauty that was amazing. in addition to the beauty of the crater, Ijen there are also blue or blue flame of fire there are only two in the world. Miners who were taking and transporting sulfur made the landscape more attractive.to see the beauty of blue fire, wisaatawan have to wait until early morning. Tourists usually start the journey from post Paltuding 1am because at that hour the new allowed allowed to make the climb. BlueFire sightings will be seen until 5's. After that blue fire will not be seen again for losing the sunlight. 

6. Niagara Liderwaterfall 
Lider is one waterfall unspoiled banyuwangi. Located on the slopes of the mountain roared make the atmosphere is soothing waterfall. Waterfall with a height of 60 meters of water that reaches the waterfalls make this one of the highest waterfalls in Banyuwangi. Sprinkling water that bounces and exposed to sunlight will bring up the colors of the rainbow so as to make more stunning scenery.

7. Pantai Boom
It is situated in the city center banyuwangi made beach boom became one of the destinations that are easy to visit. You can use a bike or walk there if your position is in the main square Blambangan.Black sand beaches clean is not inferior to the white sandy beaches, coupled with a good background of this island. but can enjoy the beauty of the beach visitors can also try out the facilities - the facilities available at the beach boom like umbrellas to shade and horse riding.Aside from being a tourist destination mainstay Banyuwangi, beach boom is also often used as the venue for a big event like a colossal dance infatuated danced by more than 1,000 dancers devoted entitled Sewu gandrung and Banyuwangi Beach Jazz Festival is an event JAZZ first beach and one - the only one in Indonesia that was held in Boom beach Banyuwangi.

 8. Pantai Wedi Ireng
 ireng wedi beach is a small replica of Raja Ampat in Papua as far as the eye could be seen climbing cliffs around the island, There are also small islands. The beach is still quite beautiful, it is visible from impassable terrain. If you are over land as you will pass through terrain that is very heavy and hard because you have to pass through the forest with a muddy road. You also have to climb up to the edge of the hill and then descend. But believe me, your journey will not be in vain if it had been up to on the beach. Sea water is still clear and blue as well as the shoreline is surrounded by green trees provide a shady atmosphere.within the meaning of the Java language ireng wedi beach is a black sand beach but kenyatanyaannya sands here are predominantly white sand. Rows of coral on the shores adds to its charm. On one side there is a stone beaches are very big into this Ireng Wedi Coast landmarks. 

9. Watu Dodo Beach 
Watudodol beach is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Banyuwangi, the location is very strategic in the main axis of northern coast making the beach crowded. Large stones with a diameter of 15 meters and a height of about 10m right in the middle of the road which is being marked this place nicknamed Watudodol, Watu in the Java language, which means stone and dodol is porridge, porridge dodol is typical snacks made of glutinous rice that tasted sweet rectangular.Turkish watu dodol has many interesting places along the coast there are pedestrian visitors to relax while enjoying the beauty of the island of Bali beach background. In addition there is a large statue of the iconic infatuated Banyuwangi. 

10. Bangsring Under Water (Bunder).  
The beach is located in Krajan, Bangsring village, sub-district has a beautiful Wongsorejo beautiful underwater. This beach is perfect for snorkeling sport lovers. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of marine life and plants are pretty good.In addition to its beautiful coral reefs, there is also a fish that adorn the waters in Bangsring Underwater. They swam dancing dancing above the coral that are here. Coral here tebagi into two, namely soft coral and hard coral that is still well preserved. And become a beautiful plant for 500 species of ornamental fish these waters. But of the 15 species spread in these waters, the most interest is the type of angel. And most hunted are fish types etching. Stock abundant fish species betook required to make in large quantities. 

11. Baluran 
This is the widest expanse of savanna in Java, makes you who visit here seemed to be in Africa. Baluran presented in stunning real nature when hundreds of deer running toward the puddle, a male peacock spread its tail to attract the females, dozens of huge buffalo gallant, dozens of eagles feeding up and macaque monkeys dangling. Not to mention the trees that resemble typical baluran nut trees and fruit of a lifetime of 1 ton to then die. Pilang trunked tree white and green, if you observe carefully then like a tree in the movie "Avatar" as well as shady trees like banyan Bekol with magical feel. 

12. Sukamade 
Being in the neighborhood of Meru Betiri National Park , Sukamade Beach is one of the Triangle Diamond of Banyuwangi, East Java. To reach this beach is full of struggle for regional Sukamade Jungle Known to have a very extreme track with the natural landscape that is still very exotic.The atmosphere is calm, natural tropical forests Turkish Sukamade a favorite place for the turtles landing and nesting, the beach is also known as the Palace of turtles because of the many turtles landed on these shores, even from 6 sea turtles in the world 4 of them landed here is Turtle Slengkrah , leatherback, Hawksbill and green turtles.The number of turtles landing and nesting, making beach Sukamade as breeding places of turtle eggs and release it back to its habitat after the hatchlings - hatchlings hatch ready to be released. travelers can not only see it, you can also participate in the release of hatchlings. to see the hatchlings - laying hatchlings tourists should wait until night because the hatchlings usually landing on the beach around 19:30. once spawn hatchlings - the hatchlings could produce hundreds of eggs and will be returned to the sea at 24.00 hours. turtle - This turtle is not every day landed on this beach just in - a given month. females will often landed during the month of november. 

13. Sadengan 
Grassland or Sadengan savannah grassland with an area of ​​80 hectares, and is a semi-natural grasslands in Banyuwangi and entered the territory of the National Park Alas Purwo. Known as semi-natural grassland meadow where this does not occur naturally, which are formed due to the destruction of forests so as to form a broad expanse of grass.Animals that live in this meadow is a merger between Greezer or animals grazing in the savanna Sadengan, and Browser or eating plants in the forest. Various species can be found in this field such as; Banteng (Bos javanicus), deer (Cervus timorensis), Dhole (Cuon alpinus), Deer (Indian muntjac), Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), Leopard (Panthera pardus). 

14. Blimbingsari 
Blimbingsari beach is located in District Rogojampi, within 23 km of the city of Banyuwangi. Means road to this beach is good. Public transportation is also already there. This beach is also close to the airport Blimbingsari. maybe after you landed in banyuwangi you can enjoy the beach this one.Blimbingsari also famous for culinary travel grilled fish. Upacra sea quotation usually held every month of Suro. other than that at this beach you can see the beauty of the sunrise and see the fishermen return from fishing. 

15. Mustika Beach
The specialty of the beach mustika is still clean and natural beaches, in addition to the length of the beach close to 2 KM semicircle and center the middle there mustaka island. The plan mustika beaches will be divided into two parts, namely public and private so that all people can enjoy. This is done because the demand for middle and upper travelers who want to sit back and drink coffee with a quiet atmosphere.Waves on the beach mustika not too big, safe enough for those who took her children playing on the beach or swim in its beaches. Around the coast overgrown palm trees made the atmosphere cool. Here also provided a table and chairs so that visitors can sit back and enjoy the beautiful sunrise. 

16. Blue Bay( Teluk Biru) 
Teluk Biru is different from the green bay. If the green bay has beautiful white sand and seawater greenish color. If the Blue Bay has a beautiful underwater beauty.Gulf Blue Bay one alternative snorkeling in banyuwangi besides bama beach on the island glaze or hornets. The beauty of the underwater Blue Bay is not inferior to travel both above. Seafood here is also still beautiful and yet terekpose, evident from the color of a clear blue sea. That's why this is called the bay bay blue or Blue Bay.

 17. Traditional Village Kemiren 
Kemiren is one of the traditional villages in Banyuwangi which still live the customs Osing tribe. The village located in the district Glagah, Banyuwangi. residents in this village filled with ethnic of Osing all and still maintain their traditions. everyday language they use language Osing. just information, Osing itself has no meaning, we as a tribe Osing choose Osing said as we used to say No to the occupation or colonization kanggo Osing. Because the still strong tradition in this village, the government established the village as a cultural heritage.One attraction is their studio kemiren village Genjah Arum, Studio is designed with the theme of the house of Banyuwangi in tempoe doeloe. This studio belongs to a plantation owner named Setiawan Subekti or ordinary dipanggail with Iwan kang.Besides Studio Genjah Arum, in this village many festivals like Ngopi Sewu. This festival is an annual event banyuwangi government which was held in the traditional village kemiren where residents in this village provide tables and chairs in front of the house equipped with original coffee banyuwangi to drink together - together. 

18. Bedul 
Beach Tourism in Bedul or also called Mangrove Tourism of Block Bedul , located in the hamlet Bloksolo, Sumberasri Village, District Purwoharjo, KabupatenBanyuwangi.The area is included in the National Park Alas Purwo (TNAP). Travel Bedul Mangrove is located in the middle between the beach and Purwo Grajagan and Plengkung (G-Land).The origin of the name of supposedly Bedul Bedul starts from the number of fish that exist in the area around Segoro Puppies Bedul. Fish Bedul is one type of fish that have fins dipungungnya Cork.The river is long and the right and left filled vegetation makes you feel like being in the amazon river. You can discover the river by boat local people called the gondang trailer. 

19. Parangkursi 
The origin of the name of Parang seats due to a large reef shaped like a chair. Finally regent Abdullah Azwar Anas inaugurate name of this beach becomes pantaiParang Chair. There is a myth behind the big rock that is on the lips Parang Chair. That said, nyi roro kidul emerged into this world from the world of jinn in this place. Strangely water that gushes in this stone does not taste salty, but fresh.The beauty of Parang seats among the sea water is very clear, pink reddish white sand, and the green moss that grows on the rocks, as well as a large coral reef that is arranged in a neat make this beach looks beautiful. Unspoilt natural beauty that made the atmosphere calm. Accompanied by the rustle of beach waves that burst on the rocks.Parang Chair is located in the district of Pesanggaran banyuwangi. And located between the island and the beach Lampon red. Access to the beach is quite extreme because the beach is still natural, so there is no adequate road. You will pass through thickets, forests, steep hills and barren area gold mine. special vehicles such as dirt bike can facilitate your journey on this track.

 20. Rowo Bayu
Rowo wind is a swamp right hand left still overgrown with lush and protected forest areas. This makes the beauty of wildlife and fauna of the marsh wind is still a lot of the population. Rowo rowo wind comes from the word meaning "swamp" while the wind was coming from the village name is "Bayu village". Plots located in forest areas 8, continued rejo hamlet, village wind, Songgon subdistrict, Banyuwangi, East Java. The location is at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level, so that the air in this area is very cool. The area of ​​the lake is about 50 meters in diameter was confined to the dense forests and various trees leaf bandage. As a result, the sun was painstakingly meneroboskan light up during the day as matahati drowning.In addition to enjoying the beauty of The Searchers Rowo Bayu, Bayu turns Rowo also famous for its history, you know, because people said it keeps a history Blambangan lake full of tears and drops of blood. In one corner on the edge of the lake there are ruins of King Blambangan Tawang Alun when meditating contemplate death his two younger brothers, who fought against him. 

21. KalibendoWaterfalls 
Kali Bendo is located in the village of Kampung Anyar, Glagah subdistrict, Banyuwangi. Waterfalls Kali Bendo has a height of 10 meters and is located in the area of ​​Agro Tourism Kalibendo, where there are coffee plantations, rubber and cloves. Region Agro Tourism Kali Bendo is located at the foot of Mount Ijen.Niagara this one is no less good than other waterfalls in Banyuwangi know .. Because around the waterfall there are plantations of rubber, coffee, and cloves. Niagara Kalibendo has a height of about 10 m and is located in the area of ​​Agro Tourism Kalibendo, where there are plantations of rubber, coffee and cloves. Located in the village of Anyar village, Glagah subdistrict, Banyuwangi, East Java Province. Located approximately 15 km from Banyuwangi to the southwest. 

22. Pantai Rajegwesi
Rajegwesi Beach is a beach that serve the local community as a parking space ship. boats that are here used by fishermen to catch fish and transport to go to Green Bay. waves at this beach is huge because the beach is included in the Indian ocean. dinamkan Rajegwesi Beach on the coast because there are a large rock. Rajeg in Javanese language means pole while wesi is iron. when combined into an iron fence.The rocks and hills into a truly captivating scenery, with clean sand brown, the beach is not the same as the other beaches located in the southern coastal area of ​​the sand was white clean. The brownish color caused by silt in the river-borne and empties at the beach when the flood arrived.Other sights of this beach is dijadikannya as a port for traditional fishing as well as fish auctions, If tourists come in this place when fishermen landed from the sea, tourists can watch the marine products taken and still fresh, cooperation and hand in hand when fishing another arrived signifies wisdom and hospitality of the local community for others.

 23. Pantai Grajagan
Grajagan beach is one of the beaches that are phenomenal in ancient times until - until made into a song. one of its verses reads "Grajagan Banyuwangi, Raino bengi yoo tau lonely sing" which means "Grajagan Banyuwangi, Every Night is never empty." this shows that once Grajagan beach is a lot of visitors. but at this time the charm lost with the Red Island beaches or Green Bay.The beach is located in the village Grajagan, District Purwoharjo has black sand and wide. there are caves and hills were very beautiful, while being at the beach Grajagan you will see a vast stretch of open sea with the waves and towering hills. Also on the beach there are two caves relics of Japanese soldiers during World War two. 

24. Kampung Anyar Waterfall
The  waterfall is called so because it is located in the Hamlet of Kampung Anyar, Taman Suruh Village, the District Glagah, Banyuwangi. one of the execellent destinations of waterfalls that in the town of Banyuwangi. The uniqueness of this destination is  the three waterfalls can be enjoyed simultaneously in one place by Visitors. Many designations of this waterfall, ranging from Brother Waterfalls  or Twin Waterfalls, Kampung Anyar Waterfall,waterfall Anyar, Angel Waterfalls, Jagir Waterfalls. 

25. Songgon Rafting  
Kali Badeng Tourism is one of the tourist potential in the most eastern districts in Java. Sources in the village of Bulu subdistrict Songgon Banyuwangi, Kali Badeng a fast-flowing river with rocks types of small to large that flows from the foot of Mount roar. Not to mention the view is still beautiful in the expanse of pine forests with cool weather.

Thứ Bảy, 7 tháng 1, 2017

Enjoy Ambarawa Railway Mountain Tour with Old Trains.

Ambarawa Railway Museum
Have you ever visited the Railway Museum in Ambarawa, Semarang Regency,Central Java? If you haven't, please do visit this unique attraction. You will be amazed at the antique collection of old trains made and operated during the Dutch colonization. All of the collections are still preserved until today. For more Visit http://era-wisata.blogspot.co.id/2014/09/collection-of-old-locomotive-at-railway.html
Ambarawa Railway Museum
Besides running a museum, the management also caters to tourists who love the thrill of riding old trains. This special tourism service is called Railway Mountain Tour. The train service takes tourists to ride a jagged steam train with wood fuel from from Ambarawa to Bedono, back and forth, with the distance of 35 km, around two hour riding along which visitors will enjoy the beauty of panoramic view passing through Mount Ungaran, Mount Merbabu, and a lake called Rawa Pening.

In the past, the Dutch colonial period, this train is used Indies - Dutch for transporting troops to Semarang, Central Java. Army troops that were then providing a scratch of history in Ambarawa. After the independence of Indonesia, the train was initially only  a pile of scrap metal. Thank to the role of local government, and some communities of train lovers this train finally be back in operation. But its function is no longer carrying troops, but transporting tourists who want to do the historical track between Ambarawa until Bedono, or those who simply want to see the stout old carriages that are still able to go through the path uphill or downhill.

The Steam train is one of the three steam trains in the world still active, other than in Switzerland and India. During this time, PT KAI operates trains of this type through a rental system at a cost of Rp 3.250.000, - per cart for one round trip. For information, in one trip this train can transport nearly 80 people and these are not too far only about 9 km. But because of the steep climb with a slope of 30 degrees, then a one-way commute takes nearly one hour.

Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 12, 2016

Visit Hidden Paradise in Gili Lawa, East Nusa Tenggara.


Gili Lawa, also known as Gili Laba, is a stopover spot on the boat trip to Komodo National Park from Labuhan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara.  It is on the north of Komodo Island. In fact, there are two islands of Gili Lawa: Gili Lawa Darat and Gili Lawa Laut. Gili Lawa Darat lies in between Gili Lawa Laut and Komodo Island. 

To get to the Gili Lawa, you can use the services of travel agents in Labuan Bajo selling a variety of travel packages of Komodo sailing trip, or liveaboard trip, with varied prices. As the Port of Gili Lawa Labuan Bajo is quite far ro reach within 1 day commuting, almost all travel agents arrange the destination to Gili Lawa into three days and two nights package (3D2N). Gili Lawa is too beautiful to visit without overnight stay, therefore the travel packages sailing 3 days 2 nights is the best arrangement so you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset there.

Gili Lawa, in fact Gili Lawa Darat, offers the best spot for watching sun sets and rises. The  landsape in Gili Lawa is dominated by hills filled with exotic expanse of grassland, which is yellowish when the dry season, and fresh green when entering the transitional season and the rainy season.

Trekking is the main activity you should do when visiting Gili Lawa. As the beauty of Gili Lawa will be complete when seen from the hill top. To get the best view, You need to climb up the hill. Depending on your time, You can either take a steep trekking route but faster or an easy ones but longer time.  


Trekking time it takes to get to the peak of about half to one hour duration depending on the stamina of each person is different.Any how, either route, the view you will get on the hill top worth the efforts What a magical view on the top. It is so breathtaking as you will find it.



Thứ Tư, 28 tháng 12, 2016

Visit Tourist Destinations in East Nusa Tenggara : Padar Island


Padar Island is the third largest island in the Komodo National Park, after the Komodo, and Rinca. Padar Island is  not as famous as Komodo or Rinca, but its beauty is not less than these islands. The Location of Padar Island is closer to Rinca Island compared to Komodo Island and is separated by Selat Lintah.


As part of the Komodo National Park, Padar Island is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the island of Komodo, Rinca and Gili Mota. Althought in the Komodo National Park, the Komodo dragon is no where can be found here.Around the island, there are also three or four small islands  each with a unique panoramic view. In Padar Island, you will find pink beach that is suitable for swimming, snorkeling, or just strolling along the beach.


Visitors can also climb the hill on the island of Padar to enjoy the panoramic view from the top. Blue sea and surrounding islands will hypnotize visitors.  


Although trekking towards the highest hill will be very tiring, but visitors will be presented with a panorama of rolling hills and scenery was gorgeous and capturing the moments would not be boring activities during a trekking trip.


If you are planning to visit the Komodo National Park, try to stop for a moment on this island, tranquility and its beauty will make you linger on this island.

National Gallery of Indonesia, Focusing on Education and Diplomacy in 2017.

Galeri Nasional Indonesia.
Galeri Nasional Indonesia (GNI), a state cultural institution in Indonesia, in 2017 will still be focusing on education and diplomacy program. It is reflected in  a series of planned program while at the same time open for public aspiration for other temporary programs. In 2017, Galeri Nasional Indonesia continues developing its physical building as well as other infrastructure in order to make it more representative as a gallery with International standards.
Lay Out of Galeri Nasional Indonesia.

Galeri Nasional Indonesia carries education function for public as the main priority.As regulated in the Education and Culture Ministry  No.32/2015, the tasks and function of Galeri Nasional Indonesia is conducting analysis, collection, registration, maintenance, security,exhibition, partnership, education, documentation, and art works publication.

In 2017, Galeri Nasional Indonesia has planned  a number of  programs. The programs encompassed of national exhibition of fine arts, exhibition of the collection of fine arts belong to Presidential Palace, the Indonesian Triennale Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition,  Rolling Exhibition of GNI in Lampung and Gorotalo.

As of diplomacy function, GNI will hold Indonesian Contemporary Fine Arts Exhibition in Brussels and Antwerp, Belgium. The exhibition is a support program by Ministry of Education and Culture to participate in Europalia 2017 as guest country. Europalia is an International Arts Festival held every two years on the initiative from the  the Kingdom of Belgium by selecting guest country. 

EUROPALIA INDONESIA will run from 10 October 2017 to 21 January 2018 and will present Indonesian traditions and contemporary culture (with a special attention for creation and exchange) in numerous events (http://europalia.eu).

The History of Galeri Nasional Indonesia
The building was located on a plot of land in Konengsplein Cost no. 4, now called as Jalan Medan 14 Merdeka Timur, Central Jakarta. In 1817, G.C van Rijk built a Indische Woonhuis on the land with materials taken a manor house in Batavia. In 1900, this building was part of the  education  foundation building, founded by Christian Carpentier Alting Stitching (CAS) under the auspices of the Order on the initiative of pastor, Van Vrijmetselaren Ds. Albertus Samuel Carpentier Alting (1837-1935). The building  with the Dutch architecture was used for women boarding, as the first educational venture in the Indies.

In 1955, the government of the Republic of Indonesia banned the activities of the Dutch government and society. The Building and education management were then transferred below the successor,CAS and Lorge Vijmetselaren Movement. Based on the decision issued by the Highest Commando  in 1962 signed by the President Soekarno, the movement was banned and the Raden Saleh Foundation dissolved. The shools and all equipments were taken over by the government of the Republic of Indonesia and handed over to the Ministry of Education and Culture. For more visit http://galeri-nasional.or.id/
Source: Kompas, Monday, December 26,2016.

Thứ Ba, 27 tháng 12, 2016

Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara.


Komodo National Park is a national park located in Nusa Tenggara Timur, or the East Nusa Tenggara Province. Geographically, the national park lies between Flores Island of the East Nusa Tenggara Province and Sumbawa Island of  the West Nusa Tenggara Province composing of three major islands- Rinca, Komodo, and Padar Islands - and other smaller islands. 

The national park was established in 1981 and was designated as Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1977 by UNESCO. Komodo National Park demonstrated exceptional natural beauty and hold the large majority of the only areas in the World in which wild population of Komodo dragon lizard still exist. Based on these values, the UNESCO designated the park as a World Heritage Site in 1991. In 2009, the park became one of the Official Finalist of New Wonders of Nature.

Komodo National Parks covers 1,733 square kilometers of rugged hillsides and dry vegetation that highly contrasts with sandy beaches and the blue coral-rich waters.

There are more than 250 plants mixed of Asian and Australian species in this park, some of these grasses and trees are fire adapted. The inhabitants  this park comprises also more than 30 mammals, 130 birds, 40 herpetofaunas, 100 fishes, 380 corals and numerous other invertebrate animals.

Most people living in and around Komodo National Parks are mostly fishermen which depend on the park's waters. There are three villages in the park : Komodo village in Komodo Island, Pasir Panjang village in Rinca Island, and Papagaran village on Papagaran Island with a population of more than 4000 people.

The Main Attraction : Komodo Dragons
Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) could only be found in the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Gili Motang, and Nusa Kode in KOmodo National Park. A small population of the dragons could also be found in western and northern Flores.

Komodo Dragons are carnivorous, cannibal, scavenger, and top predator. The main prey of the Dragons is imor deer. They also feed on water buffaloes, wild boars, wild horses, and long tailed macaques. The juvenile dragons feed on small lizards, rats, insects, and other small animals.  The mating season of the dragon occurs in around July - August, about two months later the female dragons will lay the eggs. Around February - April, the juvenille dragons hatch.

The Gateways 
There are two gateways into the Komodo National Park: Loh Liang and Loh Buaya. Loh Liang is the gateway in Komodo Island, providing visitors with the following activities : Komodo dragons and other wildlife watching such as Timor deer, wild boars, and water buffaloes; Bird watchingsuch as Sulphur crested cockatoo (cacatua sulphurea), orange-footed scrub fowl (Megapodius reinwardt), Sprangled drongo (Dicrurus densus), Green imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea), and Friarbird (Philemon buceroides).

Loh Liang is only two kilometers from Komodo village by sea and land transportation. Access into Loh Liang can be by sea and land. With motor vehicles, it takes approximately 10 minutes whereas by sea speedboat less than 5 minutes.

There are four types of trekking to choose, namely short track, medium track, long track, and adventure track. It depends on how long you want to see the dragons.Short track is reserved for tourists with a limited time. Tourists can take a short walk of around one kilometer  from Loh Liang to Tamaridn woods  and takes  a half-hour.
A medium trek takes you the route from Long Liang to Sulphurea Hill. The medium trek will walk you through dry forest and see water holes with Timorese deer wandering around. Once on the top of the hill,  the surrounding view of Komodo Island is worth the effort of climbing it.For tourists who love trekking, then the long and adventure trek is the right choice. Long Trekking takes you from Loh Liang to Banu Nggulung, while adventure trekking it takes you either from Loh Liang to Mount Ara or from Loh Liang to Loh Sebita via Rudolf Hill. By choosing this path of up to eight kilometer of walk then it is likely to see the cold-blooded animals in the wild roaming

Hikers on the island have to be accompanied by rangers armed with a long stick to protect from potential attacks of Komodo dragons. To get into the area of dragons breeding, you have to spend Rp 50 thousands, once entered, any kind of tracks you select, and Rp 80 thousands to pay for ranger services. Especially, for adventure, prepare a fund of Rp 500 thousands per 15 minutes to one ranger. 
 
The other gateway is Loh Buaya on Rinca Island. Loh Buaya provides visitors with the opportunity to the following activities :Komodo dragon and other wildlife watching such as water buffalo, long-tailed macaque, Timor deer, wild boar, and wild horse. 

Likewise, in Loh Buaya there are four types of trekking to choose, namely short track, medium track, long track, and adventure track.Short trekking takes you from Loah Buaya to Kepala Kuda, Medium from Loh Buaya to Panorama Hill, and the long one from Loh Buaya to Wae Waso. Adventure trekking gives you three alternatives  from Loh Buaya to : Golo Kode, Lengko Nggunung, and Kerrora village. It all depends on the time you have in Rinca Island.

Source: www.komodo-park.com

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