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February
Lampung has various amazing natural attractions, such as Lampung elephants, a group of beautiful dolphins that often appear in Kiluan Bay. However, apart from the two attractions that you should visit if you are in Lampung, you should also try to visit a charming and exotic beach location. It is Pegadungan Beach or often referred to as Gigi Hiu Beach or Shark Tooth Beach. This beach is quite different from other beaches that are widely spread in Indonesia. The exoticism that lies in the many clusters of rocks arranged towering like cliffs makes this beach quite unique.
These rock clusters are quite high and also large, varying from 1 meter to 10 meters high. The stone arrangement seems to form teeth. It also looks like a boat sailing in the wind. When visiting this beach, the best view you can see is when the sun rises. At that time, you will see an amazing view. The sun shines on the rocks, with the waves reflecting the light from the sun. To visit this beach, it is recommended when it is dry season. Visiting in the dry season, you will see a clean and clear view. Therefore, those of you who like photography should come at the right time. During the rainy season, usually Gigi Hiu Beach will be shrouded in fog. The beautiful scenery on Gigi Hiu Beach will be obstructed by the fog.
You may not find star or luxury hotels, but you can try to find lodging in local residents' houses, or you can return to Kilauan Bay which is not too far from that location to get lodging. Located in Klumbayan District, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung, the location of Gigi Hiu Beach itself is an area that is quite far from the population and also the crowd. The location is quite remote and travel access is quite difficult. So, this place is appropriate with those of you who really have a true traveling spirit. When visiting this beach, it is recommended with a group because this beach is still fairly quiet. So, it would be nice if you bring the necessary equipment and stick to health protocols during the trip or when you get there.
February
This tourism destination is appropriate for you to eagerly stimulate your adrenaline. To visit this tourism attraction, you can go along Kali Pusur through river tubing. The tourism of Kali Pusur River Moon is located in the northern area of Klaten downtown, exactly in Karanglo, Polanharjo, Klaten, Central Java. To reach the tourism location is quite easy. It takes only 30 minutes from Klaten downtown by motorcycle.
You can follow a river with clear water for two kilometres at the Kali Pusur tourism attraction. There are two types of entrance ticket prices for rafting, namely for beginners more or less 300 meters distance is IDR 15,000 to IDR 25,000 per person and for a distance of two kilometres priced at IDR 40,000 per person. In the river which has water directly from the spring on Mount Merapi, you can follow the clarity of the river water using tires and you are guided by professional tour guides. Besides getting security facilities, you will also get drinking water, snacks, and a pick-up car.
In addition to providing Kali Pusur river tubing tour, River Moon Kali Pusur also provides outbound, camping, and fun game facilities. Even, this tourism location is often used as a venue to hold wedding receptions. It also provides various facilities which consists of a gazebo, an outbound area, a bathroom, a camping area, skill games area, catering as well as top instructors.
January
Garut has a lot of tourism potential, such as hot springs, waterfalls, beaches and other natural attractions. One of the most popular natural tourism destinations is Pyramid View of Mount Sadahurip that offers amazing beauty. Even, some people call it the "Dieng" of Garut Regency. The Pyramid View is located in Sindanggalih Village, Karangtengah District, Garut Regency. The natural beauty of the highlands of Mount Sadahurip which is above an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level is as amazing as Dieng tourism attraction in Wonosobo Regency.
The Pyramid Mount Sadahurip has a shape resembling the Pyramids in Egypt. It is said that this mountain in Cicapar Village, Sukahurip Village, Pangatikan District has a mystery about the existence of a treasure behind it. Apart from its unique shape, the mountain surrounding looks beautiful with a stretch of trees and green plants. Being aware of the potential of the area, the Regional Government of Garut will fully support the local village government program in developing the Pyramid View tourism destination. The local government appreciates the community and local village government officials who have succeeded in exploring the potential of the area, namely the natural scenery of Mount Pyramid.
The regional government of Garut will coordinate with related agencies to rebuild road infrastructure to the tourism area, and add comfortable, safe and attractive facilities at the tourism attractions. The local government must be present to encourage tourism by repairing the tourism road infrastructure as well as the tourism attraction facilities. It is hoped that each village can explore their respective areas, such as developing tourism potential in order to grow the economy of the surrounding community.
January
Traveling to the Dewata island, Bali, please don't forget to enjoy its various culinary specialties. One of them is Pesan Be Pasih culinary. The main raw stuff of this culinary are some kinds of sea fish, such as skipjack, mahi-mahi, tuna, and others. The sea fish is processed in many ways, then it is wrapped in banana leaves.
The process of making “Pesan Be Pasih" is not too difficult. To make seasonings, namely garlic, cayenne pepper, shallot, turmeric, shrimp paste, and salt are crushed. Then, this is added with Salam leaves to make the food taste more fragrant. The fish meat must first be cleaned, then cut it into cubes. After that, the pieces of fish meat can be mixed with the ground spices. The spice mixture that has been mixed with fish meat is wrapped in banana leaves, with an elongated round shape. Then, it is baked until well-cooked.
Pesan Be Pasih culinary is eaten more deliciously with warm rice. But, a long time ago, Balinese people used to eat the Pesan Be Pasih with boiled cassava or Moran rice. It's not difficult to find this culinary. The price is relatively affordable around Rp. 10,000 to Rp. 30,000 per serving.
January
Cacalan beach is located in Sukowidi Village, Klatak, Kalipuro, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. It offers beautiful natural scenery with white sand and blue sea; the unique thing is that the waves on Cacalan Beach are quite small so it is very safe for traveling with family. One of the characteristics of this Cacalan Beach is the stunning panoramic sunrise. Cacalan Beach is no less exotic than other beaches; the facilities are no less complete. Its location, which is also close to the urban center, would be very unfortunate if you do not stop by this Banyuwangi’s leading tourism. Every name of the beach, especially in Java, has its own story and origin. Cacalan comes from a Javanese word which means hoe. In the past, around Bulusan beach, Cinta dock - Cacalan to Ancol beach, there were many Jajang or bamboo trees. To beautify the atmosphere on the Cacalan beach, the community along with village officials then cut and cleaned the trees by means of hoes. From this incident, this beach is known as the Cacalan beach.
The existence of the beautiful Cacalan beach brings a new face to the tourism sector in Banyuwangi. Places in all corners of Cacalan beach are now photo spots for both local and foreign tourists. Especially, this beachside swing spot is well designed to capture moments together. In addition, tourists can see the beautiful panoramic view of the Bali Strait from this Banyuwangi beach. Activities that tourists usually do on Cacalan Beach are swimming, fishing, looking for sea animals, watching the beautiful sunrise panorama, and enjoying culinary delights. For those who like horse riding, they can try this Cacalan beach location. This beach provides horse rental to get around along the beach. There are also canoes or rubber boat rentals to fulfill tourists’ adventure desires. There is no ticket price to enter the Banyuwangi Cacalan Beach, but you have to pay for vehicle parking at an affordable price.
The facilities at Cacalan Beach are quite adequate, such as parking areas, bathrooms, dining areas, wooden swings, shelter umbrellas, and places of worship. Food stalls providing a variety of seafood menus and others can be found around this beach. Enjoying East Java culinary above the Gazebo while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Cacalan Beach will certainly make your vacation even more memorable. This beach opens from 05.00 am to 23.00 West Indonesian Time every day. By sticking to the set health protocols, your vacation with your family will be healthier.
January
Uwi is a kind of edible tuber. It is white and stringy. This plant is so popular in East Nusa Tenggara Province -NTT. Before getting to know rice, farmers throughout Manggarai Raya, NTT have already known the Uwi as a staple food. As a staple food, the local community initially cultivated the Uwi plant that grew in the forest. Now, the farmers have planted the Uwi plants that are scattered throughout the fields at the village of Manggarai Raya. Apart from being used as a staple food, the Uwi is also used as the main ingredient in the Kewur Uwi ritual.
The Kewur Uwi ritual is an annual ritual inherited by the ancestors of all residents of Paua village, Mangarai Raya. It is a sign of the start of the rice harvest which is scattered on the slopes and hills around the village. The rice in the fields cannot be harvested if the Kewur Uwi ritual has not been carried out. All farmers in the South Elar sub-district obey this ritual. The Kewur Uwi ritual is carried out every April in the agricultural calendar of the local residents. This ritual is held massively in all villages in the South Elar sub-district. The local residents hold it for one day only and it is held from house to house.
During the Kewur Uwi ritual, the Uwi is burned to serve. In addition to the Uwi, the local residents also serve Ghan Rupang, a meal wrapped in young bamboo leaves. Rupang is a traditional meal from some tribes in the South Elar District. It is always served during the Kewur Uwi ritual. Before the Uwi and Rupang are enjoyed, the traditional elders will pray for the meal. When the Kewur Uwi ritual takes place, women are prohibited to eat. In addition, the residents are prohibited from beating drums and gongs at local traditional houses. Drumming and gong beating can be carried out when the ritual has been completed. In addition to the sign of the start of the rice harvest, the Kewur Uwi Ritual is a legacy of the people of South Elar to honor the universe, ancestors and the Creator of life who provided staple food for local residents before getting to know rice. Until now, the ritual has been preserved and has even become a tourism attraction in Manggarai Raya, East Nusa Tenggara.
January
Musamus is a nest of a unique type of termite which lives in Merauke, Papua. Its name is Nasutitermes triodiae, a type of blind subterranean termite that only exists in Merauke, Papua and northern Australia. The subterranean termites are 5 millimeters in size which live in groups led by a termite queen and eat plants. In Merauke, the place where these subterranean termites make a home becomes an attractive tourism destination. When visiting the 1000 Musamus in Merauke, you can see how strong the home made by termites is. The location of this tourism destination is in Kampung Selor 2, Kurik district, Merauke. The location is inside the Wasur National Park area. To arrive there, it takes about 2 hours from Merauke city.
When arriving at this 1000 Musamus tourism attraction, you will feel amazed by what you see. There are various Musamus which reach the height of 5 meters with a diameter of more than 2 meters and the size is various above the ground surface. The termite home has conical shape with the bottom supported by supporting poles which look like sheets or the outer shape of a star fruit. The surface texture of Musamus is squiggly and reddish brown like the color of the ground where it is located. When you look into it, you will find a very complicated room of hallways. These hallways function as a living space and a ventilation cavity which keep the temperature stable inside Musamus in order to keep it warm. It is the existence of these hallways that makes the nest safe for termite colonies because they will be protected from extreme temperature changes, even from forest fire.
Musamus is formed from the basic materials of dry grass, soil and the termite's saliva. These termites build their palace solidly and strongly, even it is able to withstand the weight of an adult human. For Merauke people, Musamus has its own philosophical meaning. Like Musamus termites, they work diligently without talking much and the result is visible in the form of Musamus' palace towering into the sky splendidly. Likewise, what the people of Merauke believe that by keeping working without complaining much and without destroying nature, we will see a magnificent result.
January
A gentle breeze, cool air will welcome you to this tourism spot. One of the best spots to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba is at Huta Ginjang. Huta Ginjang comes from Batak language; 'huta' means village and 'ginjang' means above. Huta Ginjang offers views of Lake Toba from an altitude of 1,555 meters above sea level. Huta Ginjang is located in Muara District, North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, and is one of the tourism attractions to enjoy the view of Lake Toba. This place offers views that are as beautiful as other toursim spots, such as Merek or Tomok Samosir. Since the first time you arrive, you will be immediately presented with a view that immediately shows the beauty of the vast Lake Toba.
At Huta Ginjang, you can also take photos with Lake Toba as the background. Besides enjoying the beauty of one location, you can also enjoy the view from a hang glider or a hanging kite. If you are brave enough, you can do this activity to see the beauty of Lake Toba and its surroundings while hovering over it. Along the way, you will see a beautiful pine forest. If you want to go to Huta Ginjang, you are recommended when the sun is still visible. Because if it's too early the fog will cover the entire panorama, so you cannot see the view. Likewise in the afternoon, the fog will fall. If you are lucky, you can also see the beautiful sunset from the corner of Huta Ginjang. Unfortunately, in the rainy season, this tourism spot is often covered in fog. Generally, the fogging time ranges from 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Afterwards, it will return to normal and the sun will shine again. Huta Ginjang also provides binoculars that facilitate visitors to see some of the other tourism objects from Huta Ginjang.
To get to Huta Ginjang is very easy; you can directly rent a car at Sisingamangaraja XII Airport (Silangit Airport). The surrounding community provides car rental at various prices according to the selected tourism destination. If you go to Huta Ginjang, prepare Rp 50,000 to IDR 100,000 per person to rent a motor vehicle. For entrance tickets to Huta Ginjang, you also do not need to worry, because entering Huta Ginjang is free of charge. As a tourism spot, Huta Ginjang already provides quite complete facilities, from restaurants to souvenir sellers. No matter how beautiful your favorite tourism destination is, don't forget to keep implementing the set health protocols.
January
Lore Lindu National Park is one of the national parks in Indonesia which is located in the province of Central Sulawesi and is one of Sulawesi's biological protection locations. It is located about 60 kilometers in the South of Palu City. The park is in the south part of Donggala regency and in the west part of Poso regency, becoming a region of water catchment for 3 major rivers in Central Sulawesi, namely Lariang river, Gumbasa river and Palu river. This national park is divided into three areas, namely Lore Kalamanta Wildlife Reserve, Lake Lindu Tourism Forest, and Sopu Gumbasa Wildlife Reserve.
Lore Lindu National Park has endemic fauna and flora of Sulawesi and also interesting natural panorama because it is located at Wallace line which is a transitional region between Asian and Australian zones. This national park is also the largest native mammal habitat in Sulawesi. These endemic animals are anoa, babirusa, deer, ghost apes (Tangkasi), kakaktonkea monkeys, marsupial cuscus and the largest meat-eating animals in Sulawesi, Sulawesi civets living in this park.
Apart from the endemic flora and fauna, megalithic statues that are hundreds or even thousands of years old are also scattered in the Lore Lindu National Park areas such as the Napu, Behoa and Bada Valley. Based on the research in 2013, there were 1,466 megalithic findings from 83 sites that have been disclosed. Megalith statues in this National Park are classified into several categories, such as stone statues in the form of humans, kalamba which is in the form of a large water storage, tutu'na which is in the form of stone plates, dakon stones which are flat to convex shaped stones that describe channels, and other forms such as stone mortar, a pillar of the house, and others. Lore Lindu National Park operates 24 hours with an entrance ticket fee of Rp10,000 per person.
January
Samosir Island in North Sumatra, which is geographically an 'island on an island', was formed due to volcanic activity. The island, which has an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level, is currently attracting attention as a tourism destination for both domestic and foreign tourists. As one of the largest provinces in Indonesia, you can find a variety of tourism charms, beginning from nature, culture, history, until special culinary. Each tourism spot has an interesting story and uniqueness to know. Legendary stories are another attraction. One of the exotic places that you can visit while in North Sumatra is a village, namely Bonan Dolok. Bonan Dolok Village is located in Sianjur Mula-mula District, Samosir Regency. This village on the shores of Lake Toba has an extraordinary charm. This beautiful destination is similar to Pergasingan Hill in Lombok. Traditional houses, rice fields and beautiful nature surrounded by green hills will be interesting scenery in this village. The rice fields here are very green and there is never a shortage of water because the water from two waterfalls near this area always flows. The hills around this village are very comfortable to climb. From the top of the hill, you can watch a beautiful view around the village with Lake Toba that stretches out.
Bonan Dolok village has three exotic waterfalls which are located close each other. One of the three waterfalls, Sitapigagan is the most popular and frequently visited by tourists. Sitapigagan Waterfall has its own uniqueness. The water flows through the hillside with a slope of about 60 degress and looks like a water slide. The water in Sitapigagan waterfall is a bit dark red and many people think it's dirty. However, if the water is put into a container such as a glass bottle, the water is clear. The pool under this waterfall is only as high as an adult's chest. The place is so nice and still so beautiful and natural. There are no facilities here yet. We recommend that you bring all the necessaries you need, including mealsfood and drinks.
Next to Sitapigagan Waterfall, there is Aek Sibottar Waterfall which is also beautiful. Here you can also refresh yourself after a long trip to the village of Bonan Dolok.
To get to the Sitapigagan waterfall location, you can go through 2 routes. The first route is by boat from Pangururan port to Bonan Dolok which takes about 1 hour and costs 300 thousand rupiah. The second one is by motor vehicles which take about 45 minutes. Nowadays, it is quite easy to find Dolok Bonan Village because there are many directions posted on the side of the road.
To preserve the village of Bonan Dolok and several waterfalls in this area, the Indonesian government has inaugurated Bonan Dolok village as a tourism village in North Sumatra so that the development of tourism destinations in the area and also the economic life of its people is helped through the tourism sector.