Kamis, 24 Februari 2011

prambanan

Prambanan is a stunningly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in the land of Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park. There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated. Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples. Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above. In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma. Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird human being named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means 'rises' or 'shining', usually associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods). The ability to save that which was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. That said, the creator of the emblem of Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known or Krut Pha Krut. Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment. Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol of Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life can also be found on the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide. If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, whether the type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery. Well, there are many more which can be extracted at Prambanan. You certainly should not be bored. If it is finally exhausted, you can relax in the beautiful garden. Interested? Come soon. Since September 18, 2006, you can enter zone 1 Prambanan though does not get into the temple. The damage caused by the earthquake on 27 May 2006 is being repaired.

jayawijaya mountains

Jayawijaya Mountains is the name for the mountain range that extends lengthwise in the center of the province of West Papua and Papua (Indonesia) to Papua New Guinea Newguinea on. Rows of Mountains which have some of the highest peak in Indonesia was formed by the removal of the sea floor thousands of years ago. Although located at an altitude of 4800 masl, fossilized sea shells, for example, can be seen in limestone and clastic rocks contained in Jayawijaya Mountains. Therefore, besides being a heaven for hikers, mountain paradise Jayawijaya also a world geological researchers. Jayawijaya Mountains are also the only mountain and mountain in Indonesia, which has a peak covered with eternal snow. Although not all of the peak of the cluster Jayawijaya Mountains that has snow. Snow is owned by several peaks even at this time is lost due to weather changes globally. The history of the formation of Jayawijaya Mountains According to geological theory, originally the world only have a continent named Pangea at 250 million years ago. Continent Pangaea split into two to form the continents Laurasia and Eurasian continents. Eurasian continent burst back into Gonwana continent that later would become the mainland of South America, Africa, India, and Australia. Precipitation is very intensive in the continent of Australia, plus the occurrence of plate collision between the Indo-Pacific plate with the Indo-Australian on the seabed. Plate collision resulted in the island arc, which also became the forerunner of the islands and mountains in Papua. As a result of the appointment process is ongoing, sedimentation and tectonic events along under the sea, within a period of millions of years to produce high mountains as you can see today. Evidence that the high mountains of New Guinea and its never been part of the deep seafloor can be seen from the fossil remains in rocks Jayawijaya ... For mountain climbers, climbing the ranks of Jayawijaya Mountains is a impian.Betapa not, on one mountain peak there is the highest point in Indonesia, namely Carstensz Pyramide with a height of 4884 meters above sea level (masl). Do not be surprised if a top-class mountain climbers the world is always a race to climb one of the entry points in a row of seven peaks continent. Especially with the existence of eternal snow peaks are always covered it, making more passionate desire to reach it. But who would have thought if the snowy peaks that formerly was part of a very deep ocean floor!. The island of Papua began to form at 60 million years ago. At that time, the island is still in the seabed sediments formed by rocks. Precipitation intensive originating from the continent of Australia in a long period of time generate new land that is now called Papua. At that time, Papua was integrated with Australia. While the separation of mainland Australia and Papua by the sea starts from the end of the ice age that occurred at 15,000 years ago. The melting of ice into the ocean in the end separates the mainland of Papua with the Australian continent. There are still many secrets of rocks Jayawijaya untapped. Moreover, the age of Guinea is still considered young so that the process of appointment of the island still continues to this day. This is also the reason of the mention of Papua New Guinea to Guinea, which means it is an island that is new. While the presence of snow on some peaks Jayawijaya, he believes will fade away like that of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The loss of the only snow that is owned by the mountains in Indonesia was caused by global climate changes that occur in the tropics

lovina beach

These tourist sites are located on the north coast of Bali, is + / - 20 km west from Singaraja city. Lovina Beach is famous dolphin attractions, because it's no wonder a dolphin-shaped statue as high as + / - 5 meters was built near the entrance to the tourist area. One thing that is unique because very few attractions beach on the island of Indonesia offers the attraction of dolphin as the mascot of the tour. To see a dolphin attraction, visitors are expected to depart early this morning around dawn or after 6 o'clock local time. We recommend that the boat-tenant transactions done on the previous afternoon, so have more time to select the ship and make a bid. Lovina is also widely available around the hotels with rates cheap enough then, because of the Bali bomb attacks a few months before this quiet island of the gods resulting from visitors, so many hotels slam pengunjung.Sekitar price to attract interest at 6 am, our boat tumpangipun began to move away from the beach. Slowly but surely the boat with an outboard motor is started to move toward the farm where dolphins usually show off their dance. During the 15-30 minutes we waited while continuing to accelerate the boat, hoping against hope for the dolphins has not been seen at all. The atmosphere changed when suddenly our guidance shouted, pointing to a little market to a location where a group of dolphins seen jumping into the water. Perahupun immediately raced toward the site, and looked several other boats were moving towards the same. It was a thrilling thing because this is the first time the writer saw a dolphin attraction in the wild from the distance is short. Some of the dolphins with bersalto casually in the air show attractions that rarely happens even nothing on the other coast tourist sites. Automatically the visitors began to busy with "weapons" which brought, just to cover the scene. Cameras and camcorders also began working hard trying to record the attraction of dolphins that were difficult allegedly from which will rise. Attractions becomes more interesting when seen a dolphin exhibit little skill to participate. Moreover, unexpectedly a group of dolphins suddenly appeared from the edge of the boat while doing the attraction. Almost an hour we enjoyed the attractions, and when the sun started rising, dolphins and even then eventually disappear. After the attraction of dolphins, the guidance brings us to the locations where coral reefs can be seen quite clearly from the boat. Wow, .. look like a giant aquarium coral reefs and clear colorful fish milling around our boat. The event becomes more enjoyable when we issued guidance bread crumbs from his pocket, so we also become involved busy feeding the fish that looked shamelessly steal bread crumbs available. The rising sun and heat, a sign usailah already travel in this Lovina beach. Perahupun started walking slowly moving toward the coast, leaving the site but a pile of joy our hearts.

sendangsono

Sendangsono can be reached after passing through winding roads in the foothills Menoreh. You can select two lines if you want to reach them from the city center, passing through Sentolo Godean Road then turn right, or through the Market Street junction Magelang until Muntilan then turn left. The distance is about 45 kilometers, or one hour trip by motorcycle.
A door with side walls made of stone will take you into the vast pilgrimage complex, consisting of small chapels, the location of the Cross, the Cave of Mary, the hall, rivers and places of worship equipment sales. Cool weather will greet you upon entering the shrine complex, it's no wonder because the complex is covered with lots of trees.
Spring Sono named for its location. Spring means spring, while Sono sono means tree, thus the name indicates that the spring is located below the tree sono. Spring and sono trees can be found by turning right from the entrance, unfortunately you can not see spring freely since the spring chamber is closed with glass box.
Prior to 1904, this spring known as Spring Semagung, serves as a stopover of the monks who wants to Boro area, the area south of Spring Sono. However, since May 20, 1904 or the arrival of Father Van Lith and the baptism of 173 people Kalibawang use spring water, this place is starting to change the function as a place of Catholic pilgrimage.
Entering the main chapel in the compound of this pilgrimage, you can commemorate the baptism event that occurred 102 years ago, since in the chapel there is relief depicting a procession of baptism. While entering the Chapel of Mother Mary and the Chapel of the Apostles, you will remember the struggle of Mary and the first 12 apostles of Christ.
If you want to commemorate the struggle of one of the Catholic community Sendang Sono, you can go to the cemetery near the chapel of Mother Mary. There you will find the tomb of Mr. Barnabas Sarikromo, good friend of Father Van Lith who also became one of the people baptized in 1904 and established as the first catechists in the area.
Sarikromo who was born in 1874 can be said that receiving a blessing because it is always close to God. When young, he had a foot that is difficult to cure. In prayer and promise to devote ourselves to God if he was cured, he met with Father Van Lith who brought him to a brother of treatment until cured.
Short cross street can be an alternative celebration to commemorate the Passion of Christ Cross. At every stop the road crosses it, you can light a candle at a time to pray and remember the important events in Christ's journey to the Mount of Golgotha, as when Christ fell two times while carrying the cross, when Veronica wiped Christ's face with her handkerchief until the final moment before death Christ.
Praying in front of the Cave of Mary which is located behind sono tree can also be an option to search for inner peace. Many people knelt and prayed with lit candles in front of this cave. You can even write a petition or the outpouring of your heart on a piece of paper, then put it in the pot kiln letters for God to accept it. Just so you know, the statue of Our Lady in this complex specially imported from Spain.
In addition to calm down and pray, you can also enjoy the beauty of the architectural complex designed by YB Mangunwijaya Pr and won the Aga Khan Awards. You can sit back in the pavilion sanbil enjoy surrounding buildings that dominated rock material, or standing on a small bridge while enjoying the beautiful river flowing beneath.
When about to go home, do not forget to take a water spring in a way towards the water taps located on the right side river. Bring home and drink spring water, believed to bring blessings. With a spring water that, of contemplation and prayer requests will be submitted for more compact.

Rabu, 23 Februari 2011

kasembon rafting


River rafting tours Sumberdandang Kasembon Malang District is still quite new, knowing the opening last December 8, 2006. But compared to other rafting tours in Indonesia, this place has its own advantages because the water flow can be adjusted as desired participants rafting.

This is because the existence of three reservoirs supplying water to the river, namely Reservoir Selorejo, Mendalan, and Siman reservoir. Of the three reservoirs, the reservoir Siman who played an important role in water supply.

"Water from the reservoir flowed into Mendalan Selorejo, then poured into a new Siman Sumberdandang then to the river," said Heru Sukarno, Kasembon Operator Rafting.

There are three categories of water flow on offer Kasembon Rafting, large, medium, and small. To measure large currents, the currents reached 4.3 cubic meters per second, and the size is 4.1 cubic meters per second, below that means a small category. The length of the river that will be passed rafting participants reached 7.5 kilometers, that if the normal trip could be reached within 2 to 2.5 hours.

"The journey normally depends on the participants rafting, whether to paddle or just chill out waiting for a boat run by the current," he added.

During the trip, participants will pass through 12 rapids. Starting from the welcome rapids, riffles uglik-uglik, bayem rapids, rapids Bejirejo, pillar rapids, rapids delta, rafting Kasembon, pudak rapids, rapids Pait, zigzagging rapids, rapids flood plains, and the last is the rapids goodbye. Of the 12 rapids that, according to Heru, there are five of the most major rapids.

Currently Kasembon Rafting has 15 guides from local children and six athletes Kasembon national rafting. "We had 11 boats, but if visitors more we coordinate with the manager of rafting in Probolinggo, to borrow a boat from there," said Heru. (*)



What You Need Prepared

Some of the equipment should be prepared when whitewater rafting:

1. Special shoes or rafting sandals. There are several well-known brands such as Adidas shoes that offer special shoes rafting. Special shoes or rafting sandals will protect you from sharp rocks of the river, if you fall. Avoid using the flip-flops because of the possibility of missing a very large

2. T-shirts and pants made from lightweight, such as lycra or a parachute that is easy and not too dry to absorb water

3. Sunglasses (optional)

4. Sun protection cream

5. Change of clothes

6. Mineral water to drink during the trip.

7. Gloves for our hands are not discolored (but do not know ya, can not equal operator. Aja Frankly, my hands stripes and until now still very visible differences in skin color)



Fun Stuff for Families Events

Many reasons why someone chooses rafting sport. Flexter Malang for example, deliberately invite its members to improve the solidity berarung rafting team as well as refreshing in the midst of fatigue activity.

"Because when whitewater rafting, all team members must work together, rowing together, there is no distance separating. No boss or subordinate term, because rafting is superior in that the instruction guide should we listen to, "Freudenreich said Haryo, Chairman Flexter Malang.

That choice was not in vain, a member who had only know the name became more familiar and close friends with other members. While they are already close to increasingly look familiar. In addition, the choice of recreational rafting is also a different alternative that can not be found in the city of Malang.

Waterfall grojogan sewu


Grojogan Sewu is one of the waterfalls are located in Central Java. Located in District Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, Central Java. Waterfalls Grojogan Sewu located on the slopes of Mount Lawu. Grojogan Sewu located about 27 km to the east of the City Karanganyar. Sewu Grojogan Waterfalls are part of the Forest Tourism Grojogan Sewu.

Grojogan Sewu means a thousand waterfalls. Although the waterfall here are not numbered a thousand, but there is some point waterfalls that can be enjoyed here. The highest waterfall is about 80 meters high. There is also a waterfall that is not too high but the shower spread and establish branches. When is the rainy season, around the waterfall cliff will be caught, but during the summer, many waterfalls are dry.

Sewu Grojogan Forest Tourism has an area 20 Ha. The forest area is overgrown with various species of forest trees and inhabited by a group of tame monkeys. Some features of this tourist forest is Forest Park Zoo, a swimming pool, rest areas, food stalls, kiosks and souvenir fruits

parangtritis beach


Parangtritis, is a coastal tourist resorts of the Indian Ocean coast, located approximately 25 kilometers south of the town Yogyakarta.Parangtritis is a fairly well-known tourist attraction in Yogyakarta, in addition to other objects such as Samas beach, Baron, Kukup Krakal and Glagah Beach. Parangtritis has unique views that are not on other tourist attractions are in addition to large waves, also the mountain - the mountain of sand that frequency at the surrounding beaches, mountains of sand is usually called dunes. The object of this tour is managed by the local government of Bantul pretty well, ranging from lodging facilities and markets selling souvenirs parangtritis. In addition there are the baths, called machetes allegedly wedang water in the baths can cure various diseases including skin diseases, water from the bath contains sulfur that comes from the mountains in the area. Another location is the beach Kusumo machetes on the beach where there are supposedly for a meeting place between the king of queens jogjakarta with the southern sea. On certain days (usually months suro) here is offering offerings (Labuhan) to Queen of the South Sea or in the Java language called Nyai Rara Kidul. Locals believe that a person may not use green colored clothes when they're on this coast. Parangtritis become a major tourist visits, especially on New Year's Eve Java (1 sacred / Suro). In Parangtritis there are also trains horses or horses that can be rented for up the coast from east to west.

waterfall sedudo


Sedudo waterfall located in the area of Mount Wilis, about 30 km from the city Nganjuk to the southwest. To reach this area there is no direct public transport to attractions, so had to rent a car.

From the parking lot of visitors have enjoyed the charm sedudo waterfall, with walking down the stairs about 5 minutes pengun jung already will arrive in thecourtyard sedudo waterfall . For visitors who can not stand the cold but wants to soak should come to this place at noon. Eve cold mountain are felt at the time of the morning and afternoon.

Waterfall Area sedudo former is where Ki Ageng ngaliman imprisoned. The former is a figure he spreaders of Islam in Nganjuk. As a tribute to Ki Ageng Ngaliman for his services, the community held a ritual ceremony sedudo Air Intake on every 1 Suro.

Waterfall sedudo been famous since the time of Majapahit. Water sedudo believed to be the Holy Tirta flowing from heaven so that at the time of Majapahit, the King, Duke and Reverend often use water to wash weapons sedudo King's heritage and Patih in Prana Prastita

bunaken


Bunaken is an area of 8.08 km ² island in the Bay of Manado, located in the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

This island is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Around the island there Bunaken Bunaken marine park which is part of Manado Tua Marine National Park. This marine park has a marine biodiversity one of the highest in the world. Scuba diving attracts many visitors to the island. Overall Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it, namely the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Island Siladen, Mantehage Island follows several children his island, and island Naen. Although covering an area of 75,265 hectares, the location of the dive (diving) is limited in each of the five beaches that surround the island.

Toba lake


World famous is the crater Toba Lake in the Batak highlands; approximately five hours drive from Medan. Toba Lake is the largest lake in South East Asia and also one of the most spectacular, surrounded by tall mountains and with the large island of Samosir in the middle. If we descend from the mountain we see the lake glittering in all its beauty. The Dutch writer Rudy Kousbroek even called Toba Lake, 'the most beautiful place on earth'. Most visitors stay on the peninsula of Tuk Tuk on Samosir, named after the linguist Herman Neubronner van der Tuuk. In general people stay several days on Samosir to discover the island, to visit traditional Batak villages, to swim in the lake and go to the hot springs in Pangururan.

The centerpiece of North Sumatra, Lake Toba's bracing climate and magnificent panoramas clear the mind and soothe the soul. For decades a magnet from regional and foreign visitors alike, Toba has developed into a full-featured highland resort while retaining the rustic charm and relaxed ambiance that define Toba's attraction. Formed by a stupendous prehistoric volcanic explosion, the 100 km long lake is the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the deepest and the highest in the world. The drama of that cataclysmic birth persist in 500 meter cliffs dropping into the blue-green waters, surrounded by steep, pine covered sloped, the climate is fresh and pleasant, with just enough rain to support the lush vegetation.

Toba Lake is a 100kms x 30kms volcanic lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Toba Lake has become one of the main tourist attractions for a long time in North Sumatra apart from Bukit Lawang and Nias, visited by both domestic and foreign tourist.

Kuta


Kuta is administratively a district (kecamatan) and subdistrict/village (kelurahan) in southern Bali, Indonesia.[1] A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is located near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.

Kuta was the site of the October 12, 2002 1st Bali bombing (202 killed) and the October 1, 2005 2nd Bali bombing (26 killed).

The Balinese Provincial Government have taken the view that the preservation of the Balinese culture, natural resources and wildlife are of primary importance in the development of the island. To this end they have limited tourist development to the peninsula on the extreme southern aspect of the island; Kuta beach is on the western side of this peninsula and Sanur is on the east. To the north of the peninsula no new tourist development is supposedly permitted.[citation needed].

To the south, Kuta Beach extends beyond the airport into Jimbaran. Other nearby towns and villages include Seseh (6.4 nm), Denpasar (4.5 nm), Ujung (1.8 nm), Pesanggaran (2.0 nm), Kedonganan (2.9 nm) and Tuban (1.0 nm).