The Majapahit dynasty, based in and around East Java, began the foundations of an empire that was to dominate the entire Indonesian archipelago, the Malay Peninsula and part of the Philippines for hundreds of years. This was the beginning of profitable trade relations with China, Cambodia, Siam, Burma and Vietnam. As the power in Central Java declined in the 10th century, powerful kingdoms rose in East Java to fill the power vacuum. During the reign of [more...]
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Krakatau might have come closer than any other volcano in recent history to destroying the planet when it erupted in 1883. Tens of thousands were killed either by the resulting tidal wave or by pyroclastic flows that crossed 40km of ocean to incinerate Sumatra coastal villages. Afterwards all that was left was a smoldering caldera where a cluster of uninhabited island had once been, perhaps peace had come, thought local village. But Krakatau. Like all scrappy villains, re-awoke in 1927 and resulting eruptions built a new volcanic cone since christened Anak Krakatau. Tours to the island start on Banten or from [more...] Alas Purwo National Park has 434.2 sq km and occupies the whole of the remote Blambangan Peninsula on the southeastern tip of Java. Facilities are limited and its not easy to reach, but Alas Purwo has fine beaches, good opportunities for wildlife spotting, and savannah, mangrove and lowland monsoon forest. Apart from day-trippers and local beach parties on weekends, the park get few visitors. Alas Purwo means First Forest in Javanese – according to legend this is where the earth first emerged from ocean. Its important Hindu spiritual centre and Pura Giri Selokah, a temple in the park, attracts many [more...] Category: Destination, Java & Bali, Outdoor Sport, Park & Conservation Area, Wildlife & Nature | Leave a comment |
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Mount Salak since time [more...] From http://www.wonderfulbali.com/ The Bali Barat National Park was founded in 1941 and its main aim was to protect the Bali Starling and the last of the wild banteng, from which most of the Balinese cattle descend. The park lies in the most western part of Bali and today it comprises a total area of 19,000 ha. The original park used to extend much further to the east than it does today and comprised about 77,000 ha. The Bali Barat Park is mountainous and consists of primary monsoon forest, mangrove forest (310 ha.), lowland rain forest, savanna, sea grass vegetation types (40 ha.), coral [more...] From : http://www.potlot-adventure.com Halimun means fog/mist. Gunung Halimun National Park keeps many mysteries of biological diversity. In addition to the leopard, a bird of prey named Eagles Java can also be found in this place. Gunung Halimun National Park (TNGH) is located approximately 100 KM Southwest direction Jakarta. Administratively, the area included in Bogor Regency, Lebak and Sukabumi. This vast national park to reach 40,000 hectares and lies at an altitude between 500 to 2000 meters above sea level. From this national park, thera are a few rivers that flow never dry water which are needs for the area around it. Those rivers [more...] Category: Java & Bali, Jungle Adventure, Park & Conservation Area, Wildlife & Nature | Leave a comment |
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The East Nusa Tenggara province consist over 550 islands, but its dominated by the three main islands Flores, Sumba, and Timor. The arid landscape of eastern and southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds blasting in form the Australian continent. In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during the most of the year. Flores is a Pourtuguese name which means “flower”, and ideally described the beauty [more...]
Jakarta. The main gateway to Indonesia, it is a contrast of modern western architecture and traditional Indonesian culture. Its rapid growth into a metropolitan city reflects the economic, political, social and industrial development of the nation. In recent years, Jakarta has expanded its facilities for the visitor wih luxury hotels, meeting facilities, world class golf course, fine restaurants, exciting nightlife and shopping centres besides tourist attractions heritages, sea resorts in the Bay of Jakarta, and an [more...]
In Java, among community who love the outdoors sport, Gunung salak is one of their goals to meet the satisfaction for how to appreciate and love nature. Gunung Salak located near Jakarta City, it the has scenery and natural charm view that is still beautiful. If you want to try an adventure tour with a climb of Mount Salak, you can use some climbing lane, one through Girijaya Line and Line Kutajaya (Cimelati).