Want a vacation to a tourist spot offering beautiful beaches and stunning underwater? Island Sangalaki place!
Sangalaki Island is another island that is not less beautiful than Derawan Island. The island is located in both East Kalimantan. Sangalaki islands covering an area of approximately 13Ha is located in the Islands Derawan located in Berau. Currently, Derawan Islands have become one of the five best water attractions in Indonesia. As far as the eye could see, crystal clear waters seemed unfold before their eyes. In addition to Sangalaki island, there are other beautiful islands. Call it, Derawan Island, Island Maratua and Kakaban is so tempting to visit.
The island is formed into islands on the basis of silt, sand piles of crushed rock and sand on the sea a few hundred years ago, which resulted in insufficient availability of fresh water on the island.
The island is a favorite place of the turtles nesting each night is a conservation of turtle nesting place is so famous, not only in Southeast Asia, but also in the world.
With a leisurely stroll, you can circle the Island Sangalaki. During the trip, you will enjoy the white sandy beaches and charming sea. In the morning and evening, you can also enjoy the natural phenomena, sunrise and sunset is amazing.
Not only that, as long as they circled the island, you can also see a variety of wildlife that you've probably never seen before. Such as coconut crabs, monitor lizards, Scaly-breasted eagles, birds scorched the Philippines, reef egrets, sea birds pergam, and other sea birds.
Along the coast, you will also find various types of mollusks (clams) in a variety of shapes and colors.
Sangalaki island also has a very beautiful underwater world, coral reefs that exist on this island is one of the best in the world. Average coral cover Sangalaki Island is 26.75 percent for hard corals, and 42.50 percent for live coral.
The uniqueness of the island is the aggregation Sangalaki manta rays in the waters of this island. Manta rays are types of rays are the main food of plankton. Sangalaki waters have the highest zooplankton abundance compared to other waters.
The high abundance of zooplankton that make this region as a manta ray aggregation of the most high. And to witness this unique fish, you have to dive.
Another peculiarity of this marine park is the presence of coral reefs surrounding the island Sangalaki, with the potential diversity of marine resources is extraordinary. Almost all Sangalaki Island waters perfect for snorkeling, diving and other marine tourism.
If accident you visit in September, you can complete your travel package while watching Erau Festival in Tenggarong. How do you be interested?
Trip to the Sangalaki Island can be reached by land and air. Trip distance overland from the provincial capital of Samarinda to the city of Cape Redeb is about 700 km. Types of vehicles that can use the rental car costs around Rp3.000.000 for the trip home and away.
Sangalaki Island is another island that is not less beautiful than Derawan Island. The island is located in both East Kalimantan. Sangalaki islands covering an area of approximately 13Ha is located in the Islands Derawan located in Berau. Currently, Derawan Islands have become one of the five best water attractions in Indonesia. As far as the eye could see, crystal clear waters seemed unfold before their eyes. In addition to Sangalaki island, there are other beautiful islands. Call it, Derawan Island, Island Maratua and Kakaban is so tempting to visit.
The island is formed into islands on the basis of silt, sand piles of crushed rock and sand on the sea a few hundred years ago, which resulted in insufficient availability of fresh water on the island.
The island is a favorite place of the turtles nesting each night is a conservation of turtle nesting place is so famous, not only in Southeast Asia, but also in the world.
With a leisurely stroll, you can circle the Island Sangalaki. During the trip, you will enjoy the white sandy beaches and charming sea. In the morning and evening, you can also enjoy the natural phenomena, sunrise and sunset is amazing.
Not only that, as long as they circled the island, you can also see a variety of wildlife that you've probably never seen before. Such as coconut crabs, monitor lizards, Scaly-breasted eagles, birds scorched the Philippines, reef egrets, sea birds pergam, and other sea birds.
Along the coast, you will also find various types of mollusks (clams) in a variety of shapes and colors.
Sangalaki island also has a very beautiful underwater world, coral reefs that exist on this island is one of the best in the world. Average coral cover Sangalaki Island is 26.75 percent for hard corals, and 42.50 percent for live coral.
The uniqueness of the island is the aggregation Sangalaki manta rays in the waters of this island. Manta rays are types of rays are the main food of plankton. Sangalaki waters have the highest zooplankton abundance compared to other waters.
The high abundance of zooplankton that make this region as a manta ray aggregation of the most high. And to witness this unique fish, you have to dive.
If accident you visit in September, you can complete your travel package while watching Erau Festival in Tenggarong. How do you be interested?
Trip to the Sangalaki Island can be reached by land and air. Trip distance overland from the provincial capital of Samarinda to the city of Cape Redeb is about 700 km. Types of vehicles that can use the rental car costs around Rp3.000.000 for the trip home and away.
Green Canyon Nature tourism is most loved by tourisit is like Is trekking enthusiast, canoe, or a challenging tour of adrenaline. Named because it looks like the Green Canyon America, it has been said by the tourist. That is why the origin of this place called the Green Canyon.
Green Canyon is located in the Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java. From Kudat town is about 130 kilometers, or if from Pangandaran is approximately 31 km.
It could be that you are challenged to swim against the rapids of the River Cijulang and jump height of about 6-7 meters above the river. But note the direction of an instructor who has berepengalaman. The following tips before you go there.
First, When you decide to come to the Green Canyon, you must be prepared to travel a considerable distance that takes about 8 hours from Jakarta. For those who use private cars should be someone who can take turns driving.
Set out in the evening, especially if you use public transport. By using public transportation, you can depart from Terminal Pangandaran to rural transportation department Cijulang terminal with a relatively low cost.
Hire a public vehicle if you come in the party. Rent is more expensive because it's lease when you come in large quantities.
Second, Green Canyon should be visited during the dry season. In rainy season usually Cijulang River water in Green Canyon is a murky brown color.
But when the dry season, water colors of green and calm. Very beautiful are the object to be photographed.
Third, If you want to try to navigate the rapids of the river downstream from the height of the cliff and jumped in the Green Canyon, prepare your staff. Do not forget to wear a bathing suit.
Body rafting charged Rp 30,000 - Rp.40,000. Of course if you are quite timid. You need to prepare for a change of clothes after the body rafting.
Fourth, for lodging, it is advisable to seek lodging in Pangandaran Beach. Because in addition to more choices, prices are more variable than is provided in the Green Canyon.
As much as possible find their own accommodation directly with the owner came to the hotel or inn. You can only use the services of a motorcycle or a pedicab driver to find accommodation, but the price is more expensive.
Fifth, Bring a waterproof camera for a trip on the Green Canyon is related to the water. If not, try as you are careful with your belongings such as cameras and mobile phones, not to fall.
Sixth, do not forget to bring food and drink because there's only food accommodations in the main entrance. And use comfortable shoes for slippery rocks in the Green Canyon. (kompas)
Green Canyon is located in the Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java. From Kudat town is about 130 kilometers, or if from Pangandaran is approximately 31 km.
It could be that you are challenged to swim against the rapids of the River Cijulang and jump height of about 6-7 meters above the river. But note the direction of an instructor who has berepengalaman. The following tips before you go there.
First, When you decide to come to the Green Canyon, you must be prepared to travel a considerable distance that takes about 8 hours from Jakarta. For those who use private cars should be someone who can take turns driving.
Set out in the evening, especially if you use public transport. By using public transportation, you can depart from Terminal Pangandaran to rural transportation department Cijulang terminal with a relatively low cost.
Hire a public vehicle if you come in the party. Rent is more expensive because it's lease when you come in large quantities.
Second, Green Canyon should be visited during the dry season. In rainy season usually Cijulang River water in Green Canyon is a murky brown color.
But when the dry season, water colors of green and calm. Very beautiful are the object to be photographed.
Third, If you want to try to navigate the rapids of the river downstream from the height of the cliff and jumped in the Green Canyon, prepare your staff. Do not forget to wear a bathing suit.
Body rafting charged Rp 30,000 - Rp.40,000. Of course if you are quite timid. You need to prepare for a change of clothes after the body rafting.
Fourth, for lodging, it is advisable to seek lodging in Pangandaran Beach. Because in addition to more choices, prices are more variable than is provided in the Green Canyon.
As much as possible find their own accommodation directly with the owner came to the hotel or inn. You can only use the services of a motorcycle or a pedicab driver to find accommodation, but the price is more expensive.
Fifth, Bring a waterproof camera for a trip on the Green Canyon is related to the water. If not, try as you are careful with your belongings such as cameras and mobile phones, not to fall.
Sixth, do not forget to bring food and drink because there's only food accommodations in the main entrance. And use comfortable shoes for slippery rocks in the Green Canyon. (kompas)
Sumba horses are small but sturdy muscular neigh shouted to be heard by hundreds of his flock who are in a vast meadow. Breezy scent of dry grass mixed with other names reminiscent of Sumba, the Sandalwood island that has been renowned for hundreds of years. When the thundering herd of horses legs while thrilling tens savannas javelin fly, breath the audience is suspended, awaiting the end of the javelin and the shot targets malignant. Escaped from a nameless rider, the audience was boisterous off relief and amazement.
To complement the extreme side of your courage, prepared in February to the area or Lamboya Kodi, and in March in the Wanakoka. This craziness happening only in one agenda, namely Pasola Festival, on the island of Sumba, eastern Nusa Tenggara.
Rato choose a day full of blessings for Pasola, a word that begins with the javelin, known as the 'sola' or 'hola' in their local language. But after the bear became 'Pasola', the meaning was changed to 'game'. It's also often claimed, Pasola keep pace in the land of sorrow bidder Sumba as a game; grief over the loss of an ancestral soul mates.
That said, an indigenous leader named Umbu Dulla of Waiwuang, West Sumba, traveling with two other traditional leaders, and Yagi Ngongo Masusu Waikareri Tau. Kaba Wednesday to leave his wife for some time, Umbu Dulla reportedly drowned in ferocious seas. Sadness struck Wednesday Kaba, until one day a man named Teda Gaiparona of Kodi, western peninsula of the island of Sumba, can melt the old love Kaba Wednesday froze. Both were hit by love and intend to marry.
Unfortunately, the family did not approve of them. So Wednesday Kaba and Teda going to elope. The days turned into weeks to come Umbu Dulla with two friends from overseas, abort the rumors of their death. Residents were comparable to the horrors of grief that forced Umbu Dulla state that his wife had run off with Teda. But not angry Umbu Dulla though a request to return was honored Wednesday Kaba.
Inner pressure of the beautiful Wednesday Kaba rising, squeezed by a love for Teda and her story as the wife of an endless Umbu Dulla certainty. This dilemma was finally closed with a request Wednesday to the Kaba Teda to replace belis, offering family Umbu Dulla melamar.Menyanggupi belis the first time to be replaced, Teda finally approved for legally married to Wednesday Kaba, by society and especially Umbu Dulla.
To banish sadness, Umbu Dulla ordered the holding of a party which is now known as Pasola, a sense of celebration for a bountiful harvest sukur after arrest Nyale, marine worms are always cheerful and inviting thanks to the Nusa Tenggara. Pasola since the day it became a tradition and a continuation of the party agenda Nyale smell, look for sea worms which actually represents the loss of a lover's solace heart Umbu Dulla, the Kaba Wednesday.
Sumba island not far from Komodo, Flores, and East Timor. Wangameti the highest mountain (1,225 m) presents the story of sandalwood is valued by the merchants and different faiths. Hindus and Buddhists from China and Japan use it for the scent of fragrant incense and substitute antibiotic treatment. Muslims make a wooden rosary bead is captivating.
As land in Australia and southern Africa, the island of Sumba describe the colors that do not generally available at camera lens captured. Marapu ancient animistic beliefs or cultural traditions Pasola complement, namely the many offerings of animals or statues or penjiyang rarely seen after the entry of Christianity on the island. Set foot in Sumba are the ideals that should be done as long as you still had time to explore.
To complement the extreme side of your courage, prepared in February to the area or Lamboya Kodi, and in March in the Wanakoka. This craziness happening only in one agenda, namely Pasola Festival, on the island of Sumba, eastern Nusa Tenggara.
Rato choose a day full of blessings for Pasola, a word that begins with the javelin, known as the 'sola' or 'hola' in their local language. But after the bear became 'Pasola', the meaning was changed to 'game'. It's also often claimed, Pasola keep pace in the land of sorrow bidder Sumba as a game; grief over the loss of an ancestral soul mates.
That said, an indigenous leader named Umbu Dulla of Waiwuang, West Sumba, traveling with two other traditional leaders, and Yagi Ngongo Masusu Waikareri Tau. Kaba Wednesday to leave his wife for some time, Umbu Dulla reportedly drowned in ferocious seas. Sadness struck Wednesday Kaba, until one day a man named Teda Gaiparona of Kodi, western peninsula of the island of Sumba, can melt the old love Kaba Wednesday froze. Both were hit by love and intend to marry.
Unfortunately, the family did not approve of them. So Wednesday Kaba and Teda going to elope. The days turned into weeks to come Umbu Dulla with two friends from overseas, abort the rumors of their death. Residents were comparable to the horrors of grief that forced Umbu Dulla state that his wife had run off with Teda. But not angry Umbu Dulla though a request to return was honored Wednesday Kaba.
Inner pressure of the beautiful Wednesday Kaba rising, squeezed by a love for Teda and her story as the wife of an endless Umbu Dulla certainty. This dilemma was finally closed with a request Wednesday to the Kaba Teda to replace belis, offering family Umbu Dulla melamar.Menyanggupi belis the first time to be replaced, Teda finally approved for legally married to Wednesday Kaba, by society and especially Umbu Dulla.
To banish sadness, Umbu Dulla ordered the holding of a party which is now known as Pasola, a sense of celebration for a bountiful harvest sukur after arrest Nyale, marine worms are always cheerful and inviting thanks to the Nusa Tenggara. Pasola since the day it became a tradition and a continuation of the party agenda Nyale smell, look for sea worms which actually represents the loss of a lover's solace heart Umbu Dulla, the Kaba Wednesday.
Sumba island not far from Komodo, Flores, and East Timor. Wangameti the highest mountain (1,225 m) presents the story of sandalwood is valued by the merchants and different faiths. Hindus and Buddhists from China and Japan use it for the scent of fragrant incense and substitute antibiotic treatment. Muslims make a wooden rosary bead is captivating.
As land in Australia and southern Africa, the island of Sumba describe the colors that do not generally available at camera lens captured. Marapu ancient animistic beliefs or cultural traditions Pasola complement, namely the many offerings of animals or statues or penjiyang rarely seen after the entry of Christianity on the island. Set foot in Sumba are the ideals that should be done as long as you still had time to explore.
Cultural tourism a mainstay of the tourism product in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. According to Anisa Omar from the Department of Culture and Tourism of West Sumba district, one of the cultural tourist attraction is the Festival Pasola.
"The obstacles in the promotion, since the determination date is somewhat complicated. Time to promotions so short. Usually 2 weeks before Pasola, will be the date," said Anisa in Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba district (12/03/2012)
She describes the determination Festival Pasola by month and by meeting the Rato (traditional priest). Moreover, he added, also the determination by looking at certain plants that bloom on the eve of the Festival Pasola.
Pasola Festival is an annual festival that celebrated the community of West Sumba when starting the growing season. In celebration of this, each ward will compete dexterity on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.
This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood comes out when Pasola, locals believe it means the rich harvest.
In West Sumba, Pasola lasted three districts namely Wanokaka, Lamboya, and Gaura. In the morning before Pasola, held tradition Nyale. While this evening, the ritual will be held in Tentena Pajura, District Wanokaka.
Ritual is a series Pajura with Pasola. Pajura the fisticuffs between villages. The scrapper is young children by using boxing gloves made of reeds. This ritual will take place at dawn.
"The obstacles in the promotion, since the determination date is somewhat complicated. Time to promotions so short. Usually 2 weeks before Pasola, will be the date," said Anisa in Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba district (12/03/2012)
She describes the determination Festival Pasola by month and by meeting the Rato (traditional priest). Moreover, he added, also the determination by looking at certain plants that bloom on the eve of the Festival Pasola.
Pasola Festival is an annual festival that celebrated the community of West Sumba when starting the growing season. In celebration of this, each ward will compete dexterity on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.
This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood comes out when Pasola, locals believe it means the rich harvest.
In West Sumba, Pasola lasted three districts namely Wanokaka, Lamboya, and Gaura. In the morning before Pasola, held tradition Nyale. While this evening, the ritual will be held in Tentena Pajura, District Wanokaka.
Ritual is a series Pajura with Pasola. Pajura the fisticuffs between villages. The scrapper is young children by using boxing gloves made of reeds. This ritual will take place at dawn.
