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Lake Matano, thus the name of a lake located in the district of East Luwu, South Sulawesi province. The lake is categorized into six deepest in the world (source: National Geographic magazine). Around the lake there are three settlements of Matano village, the village of Nuha and Sorowako. In this Sorowako operates one of the largest nickel mines in the world then the existence of this company makes Sorowako eventually became a small town whose population is composed of various races and ethnicities. But the diversity of these tribes became an attraction for cultural harmony and togetherness woven with a strong community.
Lake Matano |
The name derives from the name of the lake Matano Matano village located at the west end of the lake because in this village there is a Fountain that never dry and the water flowing into the lake. It is said by the ancients, that the Fountain is a water source Matano Lake. Even more interesting because the lake is surrounded by green hills that it becomes a beauty.
Moreover, if we view the lake from the top of the hill, then the surface of the lake will look like the surface of the blue glass. If we dive in and along the outskirts, we will find some places with rocks such as lava stone former volcanic deposits. It's just that until now there has been no formal study whether the lake is a volcanic lake or not. In addition to rocks, there is also a cave flooded cave where the doors facing the lake so that if water levels recede we will clearly see the gaping door of the cave. This cave is located not far from the city Sorowako.
Every morning, we can enjoy the sun that shines and membiasi surface of the lake. Not to mention if the clouds formed over the lake or on top of a hill, then bias the sun at sunrise and sunset will be an attraction in itself. A beautiful very beautiful natural painting.
In addition to the natural beauty of Lake Matano, the friendliness of the people is also one of the attractions that will make it convenient for day trips to this area. Communities are used to mix with all ethnicities from anywhere. Even stranger was a lot of visiting and working in this area. There is a popular slogan in this area, if it is drinking water Lake Matano, it was hard to leave. Or will always miss him. Whether true or not, who can answer just a feeling.
Towuti Lake is a lake located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Administratively, the lake is located in District Towuti, East Luwu district, South Sulawesi Province.
This lake is who can connect the lines crossing between South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi. Towuti Lake is noted as the second largest freshwater lake after Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Lake Towuti providing environmental services to the surrounding ecosystem.
Lake Towuti and its charm - South Sulawesi |
Towuti lake provides environmental services to the surrounding ecosystem. One of the tectonic lakes is still a mystery: the depth of the surface.
Here, there are 14 species of freshwater fish endemic Sulawesi Crocodylus porosus and Hydrosaurus amboinensis. Towuti lake which covers 56 000 ha are in the region Malili Complex, South Sulawesi and is a tectonic lake oligotrofik. This lake has been designated as Natural Park area.
Pantai Tanjung Setia is an amazing surf locations. Hundreds of foreign tourists visit this unspoiled place until many months enjoying the height of waves reaching 7 feet.
Pantai Tanjung Setia location in Krui, West Lampung internationally renowned country. Although the need to go through Bukit Barisan National Park are still a lot of wild animals with thick trees on the right and left but this resort is always crowded, especially the foreign tourists.
Surfing pleasures in Pantai Tanjung Setia |
Pantai Tanjung Setia lay in the middle coast, south coast, Krui, West Lampung. at this location is welcome ocean waves look so beautiful and the cottages look neat and natural look with a blend of rock and wood as building material.
Waves at Tanjung Setia is directly overlooking the Indian Ocean. Pounding of the waves is not inferior to those in Bali and Nias. In addition, the condition of the fine sand beaches, white pearl tub, beach cleanliness is still awake, and the coral reef that completely unspoiled.
Travel Grojogan Sewu located in Karanganyar District, Central Java, it does have its own character. Especially if you enjoyed during weekdays where the number of visitors is not too much. With the location of a height of approximately 1000 feet above sea level, cool air is felt in this place. Tourism is save a million beauty. Waterfall flow that is not centered at one point, but spread to various parts, increasingly adds to the charm of beauty. Moreover, on either side of the waterfall a lot of big old trees tens or even hundreds of years.
Waterfall Grojogan Sewu - Karanganyar |
Waterfall Grojogan Sewu often named as Exemplary Tourism Central Java Province level because it has such a beautiful natural panorama. Tourism is a blend of forest and waterfall tours. The complex of these attractions is the area of forest with an area of 20 ha, which is managed by conservation agencies.
The atmosphere is fresh and cool things that you will feel when you're near the waterfall. What if the waterfalls are not the only one? Will certainly add freshness. That is what will you feel when you are in a waterfall Grojogan Sewu.
Grojogan Sewu itself means a thousand waterfalls. Indeed, the waterfall here does not amount to a thousand, but there is some point waterfalls that you can enjoy here. There is also a waterfall that is not too high but the shower spread and form branches. When is the rainy season, around the cliffs will be bombarded waterfall, but during the summer, many waterfalls are dry. Visitors who want to close down, should be careful because they have to pass through large rocks are slippery.
Sipiso-piso Waterfall fantastic, located in the village of Tongging. enjoying the beautiful scenery as tourist areas in the village of Tao Silalahi that are nearby. Tanah Karo beautiful scenery from the hilltop, the starting point flow Sipiso-piso waterfall. From the top of the hill surrounding the Sipiso-piso Waterfall is also able to witness the beauty of the landscape of Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world.
Sipiso-piso Waterfall is a natural tourism area which is located not far from the village community settlements Tongging. Tongging village on the plains is lower, while Sipiso-piso Waterfall located in the hills higher than Tongging Village. The waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level (asl) and is surrounded by green hills covered with pine forests since.
Sipiso-piso meaning comes from the blade. Swift water-water that fell from the hill above the hundred-meter altitude is likened like-bladed sharp knife. In addition, a steep cliff when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call
See the charm of natural beauty Sipiso-piso up close, you need along the ridge through the hundreds of small steps that have been provided for the down and approached the waterfall. Line of stairs that had been prepared it is a major road safety. At the bottom, looking toward the small hills accompanied by the roar splash billions of water droplets that bounce from the point of falling water. This waterfall has a height of 120 meters or about 360 feet before flowing into Lake Toba, splashing waterfall is larger than the Sigura-Gura Waterfall famous natural tourist area in North Sumatra.
Sipiso-piso waterfall located in the District Brand, Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Sub-district is located about 24 km from the city Kabanjahe, the capital of Karo Regency.
Kerinci Seblat National Park is located in 4 regions of the province of West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra. Most of the park is the South Bukit Barisan mountain range in central Sumatra island.
the National Park Kerinci Seblat |
In the history of its formation, this national park is the union of regions Inderapura Nature Reserve and Bukit Tapan, Wildlife Rawasa Huku Lakitan-Bukit Kayu dew and Gedang Seblat, protection forest and limited production forests surrounding the hydro-orologis functions which are vital to surrounding area.
Forest National Park, Kerinci Seblat has 4000 species of plants that is dominated by the family Dipterocarpaceae, with rare and endemic flora of the Kerinci pine (Pinus merkusii strain Kerinci), wood bloodsucker (Harpulia alborera), Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia arnoldi) and the carrion flower (Amorphophallus titanium and A. decussilvae).
Not less than 4000 types of flora (63 families) in areas dominated by the family Dipterocarpaceae, Leguminosae, Lauraceae, Myrtaceae, Bommacaceae, Moraceae, Anacardiaceae, Myristicaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Meliaceae. While at an altitude of 500 m - 2000 m above sea level. dominated by the families Fagaceae, Erycaceae and sub-alpine shrubs of Vaccinium and Rhododendron type.
Some typical types of vegetation in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, among others: Histiopteris insica (highest vascular plants) are on the wall of the crater of Mount Kerinci, various types of Nepenthes sp, Pinus mercusii strain Kerinci, Wood bloodsucker (Harpullia arborea), Flower Raflesia (Rafflesia arnoldi) , Agathis sp.
Mount Wilis is a non-active mountain located on the island of Java, East Java Province, Indonesia. Mount Wilis was originally named the mountain Pawinihan. Mount Wilis has a height of 2552 meters. The peak at the border between the six districts of Kediri, Tulungagung, Nganjuk, Madiun, Ponorogo, and Trenggalek.
Mount Wilis - East Java |
Mount Wilis also has a panoramic view of nature that is not less amazing for you who like the panorama of the falls, be prepared to awe. Imagine, several waterfalls with stunning panoramic view all around, can be found on the east side of Mount Wilis this.