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KERATON - YOGYAKARTA 2008-12-24 18:52:11 It lies between Tugu as the north border and Panggung Krapyak as the south border, between Code River in the east and Winongo River in the west; between the Merapi Mountain and the South Sea. In the mind of the Javanese community, kraton is defined as center of the world that is described as center of the universe.History of the Sultan Palace After the Giyanti Agreeement, Yogyakar
TAMANSARI (WATER CASTLE) 2008-12-24 18:47:35 Formerly Tamansari was a recreation garden or a resting house for the Sultan and Family. The other resting houses including Warungboto, Manukberi, Ambarbingun, and Ambarrukmo functioned for the vacation and meditation for the royal family. The other function is used as hiding place for royal family to defend against the enemy assault. Tamansari is located about 2 km south of Yogyakarta Pal
PARANGKUSUMO BEACH 2008-12-22 15:52:25 Upon entering the gate of Parangkusumo Beach, you will immediately feel the sacred nuance of the beach that is located around 30 kilometers south of Yogyakarta city and it is believed to be the entrance gate to the south ocean. You will soon smell the fragrance of flowers and incense as the materials of an offering; the nuance you will find nowhere but in this beach.The sacredness of the place fee
PARANGTRITIS BEACH 2008-12-22 15:43:32 In addition to being the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis is worth visiting since it is closely related to such tourism objects as the Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta city, Parangkusumo Beach to the west of it, and the Merapi area at the north part of Yogyakarta. Located around 27 kilometers from the city center, Parangtritis Beach is also part of the Queen of South's authority.The namin
FRUIT GARDEN - NATURAL ATMOSPHERE 2008-12-22 15:35:36 Salak pondoh is unique plant with the upper part looks like oil palm with a little touch of fern style and they look very unique when planted in a row. The fruits growing at the low stem are small in the shape and with meat that does not stick to the seed and its sweet taste is the selling point of this fruit. In 1958, Prof. Dr. drg Sudibyo who was still in Junior High School found the way
BEDUGUL 2008-12-22 15:22:37 Beratan Lake is a shallow lake with the high caldera about 1231m above sea level and it is located at Bedugul, the famous tourist destinations in Bali. This lake have wide 3,8 km2 and also its deepness is up to 22 meters. The water volume in this lake is about 0,049 km3, so Beratan Lake is the closed lake. Tourist can access the Beratan Lake through the dock which have been provided or desist aro
ULUWATU - BALI 2008-12-22 15:21:43 Bali Travel Information, Bali Temple, Uluwatu Temple is one of Sad Kahyangan in Bali (six big group of Bali Temple ), located in Pecatu Village region, Subdistrict of South Kuta, Badung Regency, about 25 Km southerly part of Denpasar town. The temple located the above coral reef sordid to sea about 80 meters from sea level. When seen from direction way, hence its Uluwatu Temple location located in
GOA GAJAH 2008-12-22 15:02:02 Gua Gajah (Elephant Cave) is located in west side of Bedulu countryside, Blah Batuh Sub district and Gianyar Regency. It is about 27 km from Denpasar town. This cave is built at crevasse edge from the federation of 2 rills that is called Pangkung River , where the irrigation is mixed with Petanu River flow. The federation area of two rivers is called Campuhan/Mixture. It owns the magical energy o
BESAKIH TEMPLE 2008-12-22 14:57:48 Besakih Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Bali which the local people call Pura Besakih. It owns beautiful view from the top of temple area where we can see the wide nature panorama until to the ocean so that way this temple is many visited by tourists from all over the world. Besakih Temple is located in Besakih countryside, Rendang sub district, Karangasem regency, east part of the island. I
TANAH LOT TEMPLE - BALI 2008-12-22 14:50:59 Tanah Lot Temple is located in coastal side of Beraban countryside, Kediri sub district and Tabanan Regency. It is situated in 30Km in west side of Denpasar town and about 11 Km in south side of Tabanan town. The temple is built on the rock with 3 acre size and reachable in a few minute by walk, because it is just 20 meters from the coastal lip. This temple is very famous among touri
KOMODO ISLAND 2008-12-22 14:25:59 Lying 200 nautical miles east of Bali, Komodo National Park nestles between the large islands of Sumbawa and Flores, all of which are part of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara on current maps). This unique biosphere was born in the great volcanic uplift that formed Sumatra, Java, Bali and the islands lying
GONDOLA BAMBOO RAFTING TOUR 2008-12-22 14:23:04 Have you ever been on the Bamboo Rafting tours? In Lombok they will take you on Bamboo rafting on Meninting river to explore Lombok wildlife and sasak villages by the river. With the comfortable bamboo raft can accommodate max 06 people and the local
DIVING IN LOMBOK 2008-12-22 14:22:01 DIVING IN GILI TRAWANGAN, MENO AIR, CORAL & DIVINGThree small islands, surrounded by coral, The Gilis, off Lombok's west coast, are fast becoming one of her main draw cards. Dive centres with all the high tech equipment and professional instructors ensure that visiting divers at all levels of
SURFING IN LOMBOK 2008-12-22 14:20:49 This island which measures about 80 kilometers north to south and about 70 kilometers east to west, is a much drier and tougher island than generally verdant Bali. This is perhaps why the Sasak (most of population's ethnic group) name for Lombok is Bumi Gora, which literally means "The Dry Farmland". The most awesome physical attraction on Lombok is Indonesia's
BIKING IN LOMBOK 2008-12-22 13:50:45 Lombok's charm lies in its centuries-old,tranquil mountain areas peppered with rice paddy fields, small traditional villages and stunning views of Lombok's unspoilt beaches-all surrounded by a culture absent the marks of widespread International tourism.What better way to discover this 'Hidden Lombok' than on a fun, easy-going guided bike tour known for its amazing environmental be
KUTA BEACH - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 13:23:44 The best-known place on the south coast is Lombok's Kuta Beach (Sometime spelt 'Kute Beach'), a magnificent stretch of white sand and blue sea with rugged hills rising around it, but not much else. Plenty of good waves break on the reefs around here - many supposedly “Secret”. There are lefts and rights in the bay in front of Kuta, and some more
GILI AIR - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 13:21:09 Gili Air is the nearest Gili to Lombok. It is also the most populated and you will find more trees there than the other Gili's. The local inhabitants are: Sasak, Mandar, Bugis and Makassar. You can find their different unique culture from Lombok and wonderful beaches. Many of the older generation still make their living as boatmen, fisherman and farming coconuts.
GILI MENO - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 13:20:36 Gili Meno, the middle island, the smallest of the three Gili's and it is the quietest with fewer tourists. A great escape for honeymooners or someone who wants to get away from it all. A special feature of the island is the salt lake and spectacular dive sites such as, Meno Wall, Sea Turtle Point, and Blue Coral Point. The beach on eastern part of the island is very
GILI TRAWANGAN - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 13:19:03 Gili Trawangan, the most popular island of the Gili's. Just kick back and enjoy the sun, nightly beach parties and sea. The main stripe is full of accommodations, restaurants, and dive shops. If you are seeking a quieter place to stay, there are bungalows in the north. This Island is also known as "Party Island", where mostly young European found them "Lost I
GILI NANGGU - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 13:18:13 The Southwestern Peninsula Toreach the southwestern peninsula of Lombok, we have to take the turn just before Lembar. This road runs to the south, around the bay and then goes inland over a number of hills. 9-kilometer long side road stays close to the bay and offers a nice view over the port area and the bay. The water is scattered
MOYO ISLAND 2008-12-22 12:59:41 Moyo Island, at the mouth of Saleh Bay, has a nature reserve with wild oxen, deer, wild boars and a great variety bird species. Visits are best made during the dry season from June through August. A few kilometers of the north coast of Sumbawa, the national park island of Moyo Island is probably the most reward
BATU BOLONG BEACH AND TEMPLE 2008-12-22 12:59:41 Located 9 km from downtown Mataram, this beach has a huge rock with a hole in it. It is an ideal place which to see the majestic sunset from Lombok Strait. After sunbathing, relaxing and frolicking on this beautiful beach-front, try to stay till the end of the day to watch one of the most stunning sunsets you have ever seen when the sun slowly begins to d
GILI ISLANDS - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 12:56:49 The three Gili Islands are a small-scale backpacker mecca and Lombok's most popular tourist destination. The islands are very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace. The beaches are without a doubt better tha
MANGSIT BEACH - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 12:54:13 Senggigi can be broadly divided into three parts: northern Mangsit Beach, central Senggigi and the southern stretch near Batu Bolong, with headlands separating the three. Mangsit has quiet resorts and very little other development, while nightlife and other restaurants are concentrated in Senggigi and the Batu Bolong area.
SENGGIGI BEACH - LOMBOK 2008-12-22 12:51:25 The roads which leaves Ampenan towards the north, passes two small mountains before it reaches a long, bow-shaped beach. On the mornings after moonless nights these hills offer the best view over the sea, which is scattered with small fishing boats with colorful sails, which return to the beach north of Ampenan. When the sunsets the fishermen leave the beach in on
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