Indonesia Attractions And Highlight

Rahim Tabet | Februari 24, 2016 | Indonesia

For an adventure holiday to Indonesia, it is important to know beforehand what the sights Indonesia. The following overview of the highlights Indonesia, you can see where you can go to the best in Indonesia and why. It contains both the sights in the cities of Indonesia as the highlights in the countryside. These sites contain beaten track where in high season, of course, can be crowded but the roughing, because you obviously are really if you want to travel to Columbus Travel manner.

Jakarta

 The capital of Indonesia has nearly ten million inhabitants. Jakarta are several options to stay in town or go outside. Visit for example Pulau Seribu, a group of islands in the Java Sea.

Prambanan

 The largest Hindu temple complex in Java Indonesia is on Central Java. The complex has three main temples dedicated to Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. In contrast, there are three smaller temples dedicated to these saints. it is no longer possible since an earthquake in 2006, to walk through the temples.

Gunung Merapi

 Merapi is the most active volcano in Indonesia, and is one of the sixteen most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Yet thousands of people live on the hillside. Near this volcano lies Borobudur, a Buddhist temple.

Bromo

 The most famous volcano in Java has a special location. At night you can make a trip to the
edge of the crater of Mount Bromo to see the sunrise. From a hotel near start the walk which takes about an hour. A staircase you reach the crater.

Dieng plateau

 A group of volcanoes at an altitude of 2500m. The Dieng plateau contains two major volcanoes and twenty small craters. In the area are ruins of about two hundred temples, this can be achieved with a flight of stairs. You will also find two more color, which alternately takes two colors depending on the amount of gases in the water.

Borobudur

 The largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world is in Java. With a stone area of ​​60,000 square kilometers is one of the greatest monuments in the world. Borobudur consists of nine floors built up and over a mountain. It has hundreds of stupas with Buddha statues and more than a thousand reliefs showing the life of Buddha.

Pura Tanah Lot

 This Balinese temple stands on a rock in the sea. At low tide you can reach the temple just or not with dry feet through a twenty meter long sand dam. Only the first five meters of the mini island is accessible, this part is a 'cave'. Pura Tanah Lot is one of the most visited tourist attractions of the island.

Gunung Kawi

 North of the Unud village is a complex of ten in the rock-cut candi's called Gunung Kawi. Actually it is not quite known what it is, was thought to be tombs, nowadays it is thought that they are made in honor of a royal family.

Gunung Agung

 The highest and most sacred mountain of Bali, Gunung Agung, you can see from almost anywhere on the island. The volcano now sleeps so you can again climb the mountain. Then you have to find a guide who is not afraid of mountain spirits, otherwise you will only be guided by half. At the foot of this mountain is the Pura Besakih.

Candi Sukuh

At the foot hill of the Lawu volcano is Candi Sukuh, one of the most striking and enigmatic Hindu temples of Java. The temple has three terraces which are connected with small passages to each other. The most unique is the landscape, the sculptures and reliefs.

Bats Cave

 Goa Lawah is a sacred cave full of bats on the southeast coast. It is thought that the cave via the river runs to the mother temple Pura Besakih. This is the largest temple in Bali. The temple is divided into several blocks and terraces. Every year in March and April, Balinese people to Besakih to make sacrifices.

Elephant Cave

 The entrance to the cave Goa Gajah consists of a large creature with a wide open mouth, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. In the cave are several images that consist of a mixture of Hinduism and Buddhism. Probably used the cave for both religions.

Rice fields

 When Jatiluwih village at an altitude of 850 meters, you will find one of the most beautiful rice fields in Indonesia. To qualify you have to pay an entrance fee in the region, he gives you a panoramic view over rijstvelden- and terraces, high mountains and forests.

Krakatau

 This active volcano is much closer to Java, but part of Sumatra. By a burst above water protruding portion largely disappeared, but a smaller active volcano is locally formed. The volcano is also the island of Anak Krakatau. This can be visited under supervision.

Toba

 Lake Toba is a crater caused by a volcanic eruption, also there is a peninsula as a result of another eruption. The places around the lake are popular holiday destination because of the relatively cool weather, "only" 27 degrees.

Nias

 Would you like to get in touch with real locals? Then you must go to Nias island, tourists are allowed to come here, but you will have to adjust to the traditional lifestyle of the locals.

Diving

 In the north of Sulawesi is the Bunaken Manado Tua Marine National Park. That park consists of six islands surrounded by coral reefs that are ideal for diving. They are among the best in Indonesia. The islands are accessible from Manado.

Tana Toraja

 An area which still retained many ancient religious customs and habits. The 'country' is known for its extensive and costly funeral rites. Visit one of the villages to see traditional houses and tombs.

Beaches

 Lombok has beautiful beaches include Kuta and Senggigi, but these are not comparable with its beaches of Bali. There are some tourist facilities, but everything is still in its infancy. Perfect if you really come to rest and not necessarily looking for a wild nightlife.

Colored crater lakes

 Flores three crater lakes, Kelimutu, which frequently change color. At present, the lakes turqois, red and green. Red lake was recently changed from black to red.

Komodo National Park

 The national park consists of three main islands: Padar, Komodo and Rinca and several smaller islands. The islands have volcanic soil and the area was protected for a time because of the Komodo dragon, one of the largest lizards in the world.

Diving and climbing

 Banda Islands is a group of ten volcanic islands with deserted beaches and surrounded by coral reefs. You can also good snorkeling and diving. One of the islands is Gunung Api, an active volcano which you can climb in two to three hours. You can reach the island by boat and then walking up the path, a good condition is handy here.

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Indonesia Februari 24, 2016