Natural Beauty Karimunjawa Islands Underwater Park

Karimunjawa are islands in the Java Sea included in Jepara, Central Java. With an area of ±1500 hectares land and waters ±110 000 hectares, Karimunjawa now developed into a tourist charm Marine Park which began much favored local and foreign tourists.
According to legend circulating in the archipelago, island discovered by Sunan Muria Karimunjawa. The legend tells of Sunan Muria are concerned about the mischief her son, Amir Hasan. With the intention of educating, Sunan Muria then ordered his son to go to an island that appears "kremun-kremun" (blurred) from the summit of Mount Muria for the child to deepen and develop the science of religion. Because it looks "kremun-kremun" then the island is called island of Karimun.

The path to Mangrove

Ecosystem
Mangrove forests in Karimujawa
Since the date of March 15, 2001, set by the government Karimunjawa Jepara as a National Park. Karimunjawa is home to coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and nearly 400 species of marine fauna, including 242 species of ornamental fish. Some rare fauna berhabitat here is the sea eagle white chest, hawksbill and green turtles.
Plants that characterized National Park Karimunjawa the Dewadaru (Crystocalyx macrophyla) found in lowland rainforest. Waves in Karimunjawa is low and tame, bounded by the coastal mostly fine white sand beaches.

Beautiful Karimunjawa

population
Karimunjawa of more than 8,000 people in the five inhabited islands. The three main tribes inhabiting Karimunjawa are Javanese who farm and produce household appliance, the Bugis sailors who are reliable so it works as a fisherman, and Madurese who also works as a fisherman but have advantages make dried fish. Education in Karimunjawa already reach up to high school level. In addition to having about 10 elementary school (five in Karimun, three in Kemujan and one each in Parang and Genting), Karimunjawa also has one junior high school, junior secondary school (MTs), and SMK majoring Seaweed Cultivation and Processing Technology of Fishery Products which are free schools, and the Madrasah Aliyah in Kemujan.
Karimunjawa located in the North Sea, north of Jepara, Central Java. The archipelago consists of 27 islands:
Inhabited:
Karimunjawa
Kemujan
Nyamuk
Parang
Genting
Yang tidak berpenghuni:
Menjangan Besar
Menjangan Kecil
Cemara Besar
Cemara Kecil
Geleyang (30 ha)
Burung
Bengkoang (92 ha)
Kembar (11,2 ha)
Katang (2,8 ha)
Krakal Besar (2,8 ha)
Krakal Kecil (2,8 ha)
Sintok
Mrican
Tengah
Pinggir
Cilik (2 ha)
Gundul
Seruni
Tambangan
Cendekian
Kumbang (8,8 ha)
Mencawakan (Menyawakan).
The most common use for transportation to the ship Publications is from Semarang and Jepara. From the Port of Tanjung Emas, Semarang, ship Kartini I (fast boat) departs every Saturday from 9 am to Publications and back of Karimunjawa every Sunday afternoon, 2-3 hours long crossing.
From Port Beach Kartini, Jepara there Muria vessel which departs every other day, the old economics vessel crossing is + / - 6 hour cruise. note to schedule a ship from the port of Jepara usually depart on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 9 am and from the Publications heading jepara Wednesday, Friday, Sunday at 8 am. This schedule may change according to the weather or the waves in the sea of ​​Java. in case of high waves in the harbor then the nexus will not give permission cruise, and the ship departure schedule will change to follow changes in the weather. Jepara harbor could also carry cars and motorcycles to ferried to Karimunjawa.
Air can be taken from Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang headed god Airport Daru Island Kemujan with Cassa 212 aircraft lease types provided by PT. Travel Nusa Sea Permai (Kura-Kura Resort). It takes about 30 minutes.

Turtles are very tame

In particular there is a pool Karimunjawa special filled with sharks and you can swim in it. Meanwhile, there is a pool shark in the middle of the high seas, and you are free to see the sharks swimming with beautiful fish.
The first island you can go, if you want to see a pool shark is the Great Menjangan Karimunjawa. On this island are made available pool of sharks and visitors who come are free to swim in it. Interested?

Fused with the Sharks

Swimming shark on the Great Menjangan twofold swimming with sharks that are large and the pool of sharks smaller. Each pool contains 10-15 sharks.
For those of you who like a challenge can try the pool first. In this pool there is a large shark. Body length about 1.5-2 meters and colored black. You can swim alongside sharks. Skin scaly and rough fish you can feel when in contact while swimming. Definitely fun!
In the second pool, you can swim with sharks that are smaller, which is about 1 meter and gray. Unlike sharks in the pool earlier, a shark in a pool is more shy than a shark in the pool. If in the pool one we could swim side by side, in two of the shark swimming away when it will come. For safety, you do not need to worry because this shark ditangkar and domesticated by humans.

The reef was very captivating cluster

One of the islands in Karimunjawa

Lane in the mangroves

Sojourn above the water

REMO Dance is a Typical of Art from East Java

Remo dance originated from Surabaya, East Java. This dance is a dance that was originally used as an introduction to the show ludruk. However, the development of this dance is often danced separately as a welcome guest on statehood, danced in ceremonies of state, as well as the local arts festival. This dance tells the truth about the struggle of a prince in the battlefield. However, in its development is becoming more frequent dance danced by women, giving rise to different dance styles: Remo Remo Dance daughter or female styles.

Motion styles

The main characteristics that from Tari Remo is a smart footwork and dynamic. The movement is supported by the bells attached at the ankle. This bell sound when the dancers stepping or stomping on the stage. In addition, the movement karakteristika another scarf or sampur, nodding and shaking of the head movement, facial expression, and the horses dancers made ??this dance more attractive.

Clothing styles

Clothing from Remo dancers there are a variety of styles, including: Style Sawunggaling, Surabayan, misfortune, and Jombangan. There are also the typical clothing worn for Remo Dance styles women.

Surabaya Fashion style

Consisting of a red headband, shirt without buttons are black with royal style in the 18th century, the extent of the mid-calf pants dikait with gold needles, coastal batik sarong that hung down to his knees, setagen tied at the waist, and the dagger slipping back. Dancers wearing two scarves, one of which is used at the waist and the other pinned at the shoulder, with each dancer holding the hands of each end of the scarf. In addition, there is also a collection of anklet bells looped around the ankle.

Sawunggaling Fashion styles

Basically the same clothing worn Surabayan style, but what distinguishes the use of a long-sleeved white T-shirt instead of a black empire.

Malang Fashion styles

Fashion styles are basically the same Malangan styles with Surabayan fashion style, but the difference that the long pants to touch her ankles and not embeddable with a needle.

Jombangan Fashion Style

Fashion styles are basically the same Jombangan Sawunggaling style, but the difference is that dancers do not use a sock but uses the vest.

Girls Fashion Remo

Remo Girls has a distinct fashion style original remo. Dancers wear bun, wearing a black mekak to close the chest, use swamp to cover the waist to the knees, and only use one scarf are embeddable on the shoulder shrug.

Girls Fashion Remo

accompaniment of music

Remo Dance music that accompanies it is gamelan, which usually consists of bonang barung / babok, bonang successor, saron, xylophone, gender, slentem zither, flute, kethuk, kenong, kempul, and gongs. The type of rhythm that is often sung to accompany Tari Remo is a Jula-July and Tropongan, but can also be gending Walangkekek, Gedok smart, Krucilan or gending-gending new creations. In ludruk performances, dancers usually insert a song in the middle of the dance.

Children also preserving the the original culture of East Java

REMO dance that still exist although besieged by technological advances

Reog is Indonesia's Famous Original Art

Reog is one of the cultural arts that comes from the northwest of East Java. and Ponorogo is considered to be the true the hometown of Reog. The city gate in Ponorogo was decorated by the figure warok and gemblak, two figures that have appeared at the time reog performed. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mysticism.

History
There are five versions of the popular story that developed in the community about the origins Warok (men dressed in black in the dance) and Reog, but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Kutu, a royal servant during Bhre Kertabhumi, last king of Majapahit who ruled in the 15th century . Ki Ageng Kutu will anger the powerful influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China, but it is also the wrath of the king in the government is corrupt, he saw that the power of the Majapahit kingdom will end. He then left the king and established the college where he taught martial arts to young children, science self immunity, and the science of perfection in the hope that these young children will be the seed of the resurrection of the Majapahit kingdom again. Aware that his forces are too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng Kutu the political message conveyed through Reog performing arts, which is a "satire" to King Kertabhumi and his kingdom. Reog performance becomes a way by Ki Ageng Kutu to build local resistance using Reog popularity.
In the show Reog displayed mask lion-shaped head, known as "Singa Barong", the king of the jungle, which became a symbol for Kertabhumi, and above it is plugged in peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues who manage the over all motion. Jatilan, played by a group of dancers gemblak a piggyback ride became a symbol of the power of the Majapahit Empire troops into comparison contrasts with warok force, behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng Kutu, alone and sustain weight that reached more masks Singabarong of 50 kg using only his teeth. Ki Ageng Kutu Reog popularity eventually led Bhre Kertabhumi take action and attack her college, rebellion by warok quickly overcome, and forbidden to continue teaching college will warok. However, students still continue Ki Ageng kutu quietly. However, Reog itself is still allowed to be staged because the show has become popular among the people, but the story has a new groove in which the added characters from folklore Ponorogo namely Kelono Sewandono, Goddess Songgolangit, and Sri Genthayu.
Official Version Reog Ponorogo storyline now is the story of King Ponorogo who intend applying for daughter Kediri, Dewi Ragil Kuning, but on the way he was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kediri. Singabarong king's army consisted of peacocks and lions, while the King of the Kingdom of Ponorogo and his Deputy Kelono Single Anom, escorted by warok (men dressed in black in the dance), and warok has deadly black magic. The whole dance is a dance of war between KerajaanKediri and the Kingdom of Ponorogo, and pitted black magic between them, the dancers in a "trance" while dance staging. Until Now the society Ponorogo only follow what is their heritage as a very rich cultural heritage. In his experience Reog is copyright human creations that form the flow of the belief that there are hereditary and maintained. The ceremony also use terms that are not easy for lay people to fill in the absence of a clear lineage. they embrace Parental lineage and customary law still applies.

Performances in about 1920

Reog at the present time

Reog at the present time

Javanese traditional musical instruments

Gamelan is a Javanese traditional musical instrument, usually used as a staging puppet accompaniment (both shadow puppets and humans). Aside from being a puppet accompaniment as well as a companion song campursari, ludruk, the latest one is introduced to opera van java (which aired on one of the private television). Gamelan is a musical instrument with pentatonic melodies, the orchestra has approximately 15 instruments. Among them engkuk Instrument, kemong, xylophone, drums, gongs, bonang, demung, saron, klethung, slenthem, and so forth. Gamelan industry is done with traditional tools, but the results are pretty awesome. The results of this industry was exported to several countries in continental Europe, although it is now being discontinued, but we strive for repeat and be able to surpass the golden age. Centralized handicraft business is contained in Kauman, Karangrejo + / - 14 km east of town Magetan.
If you visit this place, you will be able to study the preparation of Gamelan. Ranging from how to determine the raw materials to be used, the architecture will be made. Until the process of determining an appropriate tone, painting and so forth. After trying to make and know the process then you will have the chance to try it (play Gamelan). Besides mengebangkan ancestral culture, it will also develop creativity in the work. 
In addition to taking orders packaged for a band or a show, the craftsmen here also provide sales apiece. It is certainly very interesting for visitors, because in addition to musical instruments, gamelan is appropriate as a display item. Interior decoration and ekrterior, because it has a unique and high artistic value. So if you want more love without losing the ancestral culture and great benefits need to buy a gamelan. For the price of course will be cheaper because it is directly on the manufacturers without having to seller 
This place also rest assured that serve more than just a craft gamelan, as the hospitality of the Magetan can no doubt. For transportation you can use private or public transport. Penginapanpun get straight to the craftsmen, because crafters will be very happy if the visit and appreciation. We waiting for you arrive in Magetan.

The Natural Atmosphere MOJOSEMI Campground

       Magetan never stopped presenting its natural beauty, one of the charms are the mushrooming Campground. This time we visited one of the first famous Campground Magetan the Mojosemi. This campground is one of the preferred areas for students to camp in the holidays, cool place to gather the alumni who want to re-experience the camp, and the students when there are events raker and others.           Campground is located west Sarangan, approximately within + - 2 Km. Just below South Lawu of Perhutani region, so the region is still cool, and definitely cool green mountain style. This campground is one that has been melegendaris Campground among residents Magetan and surrounding areas, as has long opened as a campsite. As another Campground, this place also offers exotic beauty for inspiration, is close to a quiet place in case the soldier the night. And the most important is access to electricity, sanitary facilities, to pasarpun Campground location very close, so it's ideal for the campsite.           Furthermore Campground also offers some interesting games, such as flying fox, Spiderman, and others. In this Campground you can enjoy the natural atmosphere of the cool air, clean water within easy reach. And several other plus value, such as learning to farm around the area, fishing in the lake sarangan, and can bersapa ria with monkeys still move freely here. To reserve a place can be directly keseketariat or guards in this Campground. Better book early if it entered the school holidays or holidays, because it usually has a lot of subscribers.            Public transportation is also strongly supports, because it is close to popular tourist spots in Magetan, namely Sarangan Lake. So do not waste your time in Magetan without camping Campgrounds Mojosemi.

Nature Waterfall which Promises Plenty of Comforts and Serenit

Grojogan Sewu is one of the nature tourism that promises much comforts and serenity. Located at the foot of Mount Lawu, precisely in the District Tawangmangu Karanganyar regency in Central Java Province. The air is very clean because there are at the foot of the mountain. In addition, in the morning is still a lot of fog that blanketed the area. In it there are hundreds of monkeys let loose hanging cult as their habitat. Various protected trees there with a very old age. 

In the Grojogan Sewu there are many objects we can enjoy. To get to the waterfall we had to descend the stairs 1000 pieces. But it will all pay off once it is there. And do not worry, there are many gazebos as a resting place for a while along the way down the stairs. Under a towering waterfall there is a creek that flows hear the water is so clear. In addition there are quite a flying fox our adrenaline pumping. Not only that, recently there was a new game that is whitewater rafting, though the flow of the river is not so heavy. For those who want to swim, there are also 2 swimming pools. Above there is a swimming pool for the kids. Looking for adults there is a swimming pool with a depth up to 2 meters. Not only that, there are a variety of children's games such as seesaw, swings, etc.. 

This tour is managed by the local government. Simply by paying a ticket for 6 thousand IDR we could enjoy it all. The existence of type Grojogan Sewu brings its own windfall for the local community. Those who have large enough capital to build accommodation for tourists. Various souvenirpun sold there such as: T-shirt that reads "Grojogan Sewu", batik clothes, and flowers edelwies, or key chain. In addition to souvenirs, many are selling a variety of souvenirs to take home. Most are brem, strawberries, chips Tela Tela, as well as fresh vegetables with low price and the production of natural products Tawangmangu citizens. The people who own the horse was used to hire out their services to invite tourists riding around with horses. 

Actually there are many more that need to be extracted from Grojogan Sewu tour. Such cultural performances. By performing such dances Gambyong reog or weekly basis will definitely increase the attention of tourists that visit there. Because, in addition to getting a place for recreation, they will also be more familiar with the culture Karanganyar district. Besides keeping up facilities such as public toilets, because given Grojogan Sewu an open area with a very limited number of toilets. With all the beauty, culture, and all the amenities that provide comfort, as well as economic value is believed there will be more visitors.

The walkways in the Grojogan Sewu

Relax place in the tourist area

Road Rise with 1000 risers

Bridge that allows enjoying the scenery from long distance.

Wildlife that roam the area nature Grojogan Sewu

Exotic Natural Atmosphere

SARANGAN LAKE 

Exotic Natural Atmosphere in Magetan, East Java, Indonesia

Where you confused want on holiday and where? Do not worry, lake sarangan the answer. This place is perfect for anyone who wants to feel the atmosphere of exotic nature, anyone who wants to unwind because of busy work or school, and for anyone who wants refreshing. Sarangan also known as sand lake is a natural lake located at the foot of Mount Lawu, in District Plaosan, Magetan, East Java. Located about 16 kilometers west of the city of Magetan. This lake covers about 30 acres and a depth of 28 meters. With temperatures between 18° and 25° Celsius. The water in lake comes from the flow of the river from the top of the mountain. In the middle of the lake there is a small island filled with trees. Telaga is able to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Sarangan a the mainstay tourism in Magetan. Around the lake there are 2 five-star hotels, 43 hotels jasmine class, and 18 cottage. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful Sarangan by riding around the lake, driving a fast boat, rent a boat and rickshaws for exploring lake's water. There are 51 motor boats and 13 rickshaws water that can be used. Other tourist facilities were available, such as a restaurant, a playground, the tourist market, villa, parking, public telephone facilities, places of worship, and parks. To enjoy the lake, visitors are not charged admission. As for the riding fare, visitors to spend money of 2-5 USD only and motorboat enough to pay 15-20 USD for 4 people. Not only that, there is a wonderful view that is emitted by the vegetable plantations around the lake. Visitors can also hike to the waterfall, located about 3 km from the Sarangan lake. The presence of 19 restaurants around the lake makes the visitors have many alternative options menu. Similarly, the presence of street traders offering a variety of souvenirs have provide convenience to visitors to buy souvenirs for relatives. Specialties who peddled around the lake is a rabbit satay. Magetan also helped by the potential for small local industry capable of producing handicrafts for souvenirs, such as bamboo woven, leather craft, craft shoes, and typical food products such as chips and slabs (puli crackers, the crackers of rice). Product is exactly what can be taken home to be used as souvenirs. In addition there is an important annual event held in this Sarangan, including anchoring ritual offering on Friday Pon Ruwah month, in mid-year school holidays, Ledug Sura 1 Muharram, and fireworks on the New Year Night.

TOUR AND AMUSEMENT GARDEN TEA JAMUS

          District Ngawi many keep tourist spot can be enjoyed by families. One of these tea gardens on the slopes of Mount Lawu Jamus. In addition to air cool, also there are some unique and historic places. Before entering the Jamus tea gardens, along the road overgrown large trees very shady, and then the green tea plant. In addition to beautiful scenery, this place also offers agro-tourism. Locations that have been known since the Dutch colonial period is less promotion so many who do not know him. When the tourists had crossed two trees hundreds of years old kantil mean tourists already in the tea garden location Jamus. Near tree kantil also provided a campsite with the name Campgrounds "kantil IDAMAN". This campground land measuring 0.7 hectares expected to accommodate 1000 campers, guaranteed comfortable and the facilities available ie Masjid, latrines and a campfire under the three trees kantil. "We loved the location more so when seen pine trees and landscaped expanse of rice fields like a rug.
          Jamus Tea Garden is the largest plantation units in Ngawi. Management submitted and do PT Candi Loka with conservation of the environment. Environmentally Agro was preceded in 1993 by building the garden and the environment is natural and sustainable. In Jamus there is a place called "Tuk Pakel Grojokan Songo" This place presents a view of the water that flows along nearly 25 meters wide by 3 meters of natural stones arranged like a staircase shape is irregular and notched a very nice and beautiful. "There is also the old cemetery the founder of the Jamus Tea Garden Van Der Rappart (1826-1910) of the Netherlands. She who opened the region to become a tea plantation. What distinguishes, with the region's other tourist places is about lighting the place is not relying on illumination from the power company PLN, but take advantage of the abundant volume of water by building a windmill Water Generators that can generate electricity up to 90 thousand watts. Until now, the water wheel is still functioning generate electricity for street lighting and housing installed capacity of 50 KVA, with a diameter of 150 cm ± 2 ton weight operating in 1930 imported from Holland.
          Another attraction is Jamus Borobudur's Hill (bukit Borobudur). 35.4 meter high hill land looks like regular tea, but when viewed from a distance, it seems a hill shaped like Borobudur temple. "This tea plant was nearly 100 years, while the number of the tea plant around 35,400 trees. If you are tired of walking in the tea gardens can rest and have a look Goa Japan. Goa is quite unique, the legacy of the Japanese army in 1942 with a length of + 14 meters dividing the two hallways. Purportedly used for storing food, weapons and treasures. In addition there are very good the flow of water. The tourists would be directed if you want to stay in the village Girikerto, Ngrendeng or Sambirejo. Hotel residents travel around the tea gardens Jamus upholding religious values​​. They retained their territory remains green and beautiful, like hundreds of years ago. Family entertainment venues such as karaoke, as a complementary tool in the inn or hotel is not visible. "Tourist area here purposely did not build the hotel because the manager has the concept of citizens and the beautiful nature. That's the advantage compared to other tourist attractions. The height of the tea garden is about 800 meters above sea level. Of Ngawi, about 42 miles to the Southwest. Visiting to Jamus tea gardens, it is not so difficult. This location can be reached by automobile or motorcycle after traveling about 1.5 hours, visitors will arrive at the slopes of the mountain region Ngrambe District. When the weather is sunny, the summit of Mount Lawu feels invisible in plain sight. However, during the rainy season, do not expect to see a sight like that because it is always filled with fog. After arriving in Ngrambe, continue Kerto Giri Village, a village bordering the District Sine with Ngrambe District. Journey from the city to the tea garden Ngrambe Jamus taken about seven kilometers. From a small town, only occasional rural transport. However, visitors can use a motorcycle taxi the fare Rp10 thousand. When visitors to the village Giri Kerto need to be careful because the road conditions began to steep and winding. However, behind the challenge, visitors will get a pristine landscape. In the middle there is a factory farm where the tea leaves are plucked processing workers. Before entering the factory, there is a checkpoint. 1,000 tickets per person to enter the area.

Sukuh Temple The charm on slopes Lawu Mountains

The temple is located in the village Sukuh Berjo, District Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar regency, Central Java. Sukuh is a unique Hindu temple in Java, built in the late 15th century Majapahit kingdom era. Temple structure consisting of eight terrace has its own meaning and function. The main building of the temple architecture is similar to Mayan temples in Yucatan. Rock used different stones used to build the temple in Central Java. Rock on Sukuh somewhat reddish color type andesite.This temple was first discovered in a state of collapse in 1815 by the Resident of Surakarta, Johnson. In the period 1842-1910 and an inventory of research conducted by a number of archaeological Netherlands. In 1928 a new restoration conducted by the Department of Antiquities.Entering Sukuh there are 3 and 3 Gate Terrace. We started with the first set we were on the porch at the front of the main gate there are still intact. But there was dibagin locked door so we headed to the first through the side porch. Arch form is unique due to its position not perpendicular but tilted as trapezium model on the first gate there is a Sangkala in the Java language, which reads abara wong blind arches. Meaning in Indonesian is "Gate of the giants prey on humans". These words have meaning 9, 5, 3, and 1. If you get behind the Saka year 1359 or in 1437 Masehi.dengan roof above it.Go to the second terrace, we passed the second gate that looks are no longer intact. The only remaining gate of the high wall was limited to the stairs up and not roofed. On the right and left gate there is a statue of a doorman or Dwarapala but his condition has been corrupted and its shape is unclear. At the second gate there is a candrasangkala also in the Java language, which reads wiku anahut elephant's tail. Meaning in Indonesian is "Elephant tail biting priest". These words have meaning 8, 7, 3, and 1. If you get behind the Saka year 1378 or the year 1456 AD.Entering the third terrace, the third gate condition is the same as the second gate which are no longer intact. In this third terrace there is a large courtyard with the main temple and some relief on the left as well as the statues on the right. When compared to other temples, the shape is very different and unique. There are a few sex symbols that are not found in other temples. several sculptures and statues depict the embodiment of male genitalia Linga and Yoni as the embodiment of female genitalia.The main temple is similar to the shape of the vagina, according to some experts it is created to test the virginity of girls. According to the story, if a girl is still virgin climb, then her hymen will tear and bleed. But if he is not a virgin anymore, so when stepping stones of these steps, the fabric will wear torn and detached.Then on the left side of the main temple there is a series of reliefs that are the main mythology Sukuh and several statues of animals such as wild boar (wild boar) and saddled elephant. However, some statues have been moved to Heritage Hall office Relief Song of Sudamala contains stories about the story or Sahadev Sahadewa, youngest son of the Five Pandavas who pursued the two giants Kalantaka and Kalanjaya, accompanying Batari Durga who later was defeated by Bhima giant.The right side of the temple there are statues of eagles that are part of the story quest Tirta Amrita (Water of life) Adiparwa contained in the book, the first book of the Mahabharata. The Garuda is said to save his mother from sekapan dragon. Finally your tour ends at this attraction and we leave this attraction.Sukuh Berjo Village, District Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar regency, Central Java coordinates are 07 ° 37 ° 38.85 East Longitude and 111 ° 07 ° South Latitude 52.65

Inscription Sukuh Temple

Relief on wall Sukuh Temple

Statues around Sukuh Temple

Relief on wall Sukuh Temple

Rinjani Mountain is exotic places

         

         Mount Rinjani to the highest point of 3726 m from sea level, dominated most of the views of the northern of Lombok Island.

           On the western side there is a cone Rinjani [[caldera]] with area of approximately 3.500 m × 4.800 m, extends to the east and west. In this caldera there [[Segara Anak]] (Segara = sea, lake) of 11,000,000 sq m with a depth of 230 m. Water flowing from this lake forming a very beautiful waterfall, flowing through a steep ravine. In Segara Child abound [[goldfish]] and [[mujair]] so often used for fishing. The southern part of this lake called Segara Endut. 

            On the eastern side of the caldera there is New Mount (or'' 'Barujari Mountain'''), which has a crater measuring 170m × 200 m with a height of 2296-2376 m above sea level. This small mountain last active / erupted from the date of May 2, 2009 and through May, having previously also erupted in 2004.

The Footprint of Forefathers

The old museum on the hillside now for Krikilan Village Hall. Instead, the new museum was built wider, on the hill that is not less beautiful panorama. Broad museum seems to represent big names Sangiran. But greatness is not worth the lack of collection. There is only one shelf space. A diorama of ancient life complete glass shelves storage fossils. It's unbelievable; Sangiran is an often mentioned in class journal Nature, Scientific American, National Geographic.

Sangiran a legend no less from the East African Rift Valley turned out to be so simple! Most of the collection has been brought to Bandung. Many collections of course has implications for treatment. The overwhelming collection also invite thieves. Less fair also when positive things through observation. Due to limited collection so well organized and systematic. Perhaps the only restriction imposed glorious best fossils are entitled to enter storefront. The names of the inventors involved in the label name engraved fossils. This is a new way. Is the museum finally found a way that is not necessarily tangible appreciation of the material.

The finding fossils in the Sangiran site has a significant meaning in the development of science. But, do not forget, especially for Indonesia, to discuss the science of fossils that are less popular. For simplicity's sake, not a science that can be (directly) to make money. The majority of us, recognized or not, going to school to get a job, to bloat the kitchen and hopefully change the destiny. Field studies crowded prospective students to this day has not shifted from engineering, medicine, economics and law. Consequently appreciation for Sangiran site only minimally

Sangiran dome formation since ancient Lawu Mountain activity, weathering the rain, exfoliate soil, exposure of fossil hunting family Pithecanthropus Stegodon Trigonochepalus (ancient elephant-headed form of a triangle)

Sangiran is situated about 20 km north of Solo. The easiest way to visit the museum Sangiran is to ride a motorcycle. When using public transport, terminal Tirtonadi, Solo, people can take a bus Purwodadi majors (big bus) or Gemolong (bus 3/4). Tell your crew to get off bus at Kalijambe, at the junction the Sangiran. From the junction to the museum by taxi

Toraja is a Beautiful Place in Indonesia

South Sulawesi
Situated at the crossroads of strategic sea-lanes steeped in history, the province of South Sulawesi consists of the narrow southwestern peninsula of this mountainous, orchid-shaped island. The capital and chief trading port, Makassar, is still the gateway to eastern Indonesia.

Spanish and Portuguese galleons, followed by British and Dutch traders, sailed these seas In search of the spice trade, escorted by their Men-of-War to protect them from the daring raids of the Bugis and Makassar pirates. Famed for their seafaring culture, the Bugis are still the driving force behind the world's last commercial sailing fleet. Bugis vessels have sailed as far as Australia, leaving behind images of their ships carved in stone, and Bugis words which were integrated into the Aboriginal language of northern Australia.

The seafaring Bugis dominate the southern tip of Sulawesi, but in the rugged and remarkable country further north is Tana Toraja, often referred to as the "Land of the Heavenly Kings". The traditional culture of the Torajans rivals any in the archipelago, making this area one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia.

Toraja offers a pleasant and refreshing climate. You can sit outside your hotel in the evenings or mornings and enjoy the crisp air, especially higher up in the mountains in places like Batu'tumonga. Like in the rest of Indonesia, Toraja has two main seasons: a wet and a dry monsoon. The first one lasts from December through March, while the second starts in June and ends in September, The periods in between are considered transitional periods. Typical weather for the dry monsoon is sunshine throughout the day with occasional short rainy spells.

The wet monsoon, in general, offers sunshine in the morning with long spells of rain every day that start after 2 PM. When it is raining, it usually gets chilly and it is best to have one's jumper or jacket ready. The maximum temperature on record is 26•C and the minimum temperature is 14•C. However, temperatures have been noticed to be higher during the extremely long period of draught in 1997, and the following wet monsoon with rainfall for days on end.
The monsoons are known to be as whimful as the seasons in the west...

Sulawesi has many interesting things to do and see for foreign tourists and there are lots of tour and travel companies ready to arrange everything to make the trip enjoyable, with friendly knowledgeable tour guides for large or small groups. Toraja Land in South Sulawesi is probably the most interesting and unusual destination and even though it is about 7 hours drive on reasonable roads from the airport in Makassar, there are lots of hotels and tourist facilities in there. Tourist numbers have dropped off since the crisis and the various troubles from 1998 to 2003, but recently numbers have picked up again and the local tour guides have been polishing up their performances.

Toraja’s attractions are the landscape and the unique culture. It is located high up in a remote mountainous area. There are several cave burial sites, very eerie with bones and skulls from ancient and modern times. The burial ceremonies are unique cultural events. For a prominent Torajan it is big event lasting several days, and takes place in a specially constructed temporary village. The ceremonies are part of the living Toraja culture, not specially arranged tourist events. However, Torajan people are friendly and outgoing so tourists are welcome to attend, but must be ready to witness the bloody sacrifice of buffaloes, goats and pigs right there in front of their eyes. The meat is cooked and used to feed the hundreds of mourners attending the ceremony. The traditional Torajan houses are magnificent to see and they seem to fit perfectly into the rugged mountain scenery. While these houses can be seen everywhere, there are certain organized sites which are extremely fine examples and where the road access has been improved for tourist busses. Toraja is also fine walking and trekking country, and local guides are available for long or short treks, staying in small guest houses along the way.

Once any sensitive, alert, person has experienced all of the main elements of Toraja – the cave graves, the funeral ceremonies, the unique houses, the stunning landscape, the fresh mountain air, the friendly welcoming people – they usually get a special feeling for Toraja which stays with them after they have left. It is described as an aura of mysterious, haunting beauty with overtones of death and eternity. Anyway, that is the way the tour guide always describes it!