Tangkuban Perahu, Enchanting Tourist Destination in Bandung

Bandung is a city that is quite popular tourist destination on the island of Java; there are several reasons why tourists choose to visit Bandung as their many options for shopping trips or nature that is no less interesting than the city - other cities in Indonesia. One of the attractions of natural beauty which can be an option when visiting Bandung is Tangkuban Perahu; shape like an upturned boat and also folklore Sangkuriang believed to be the origin of the name of the mountain. Tangkuban Perahu Mountain attractions in Bandung dazzling northern part can be impressive natural tourist destination when visiting and browsing Bandung.


Location Tangkuban Perahu

For many tourists who first came to Bandung; usually there is a feeling of lack afdol when not taking the time to visit the Tangkuban Perahu. One of the most famous legends in the Sunda land does involve this mountain where the origin of Tangkuban Perahu is based on the legend and his mother Dayang Sangkuriang Sumbi. The distances from the city of Bandung heading to Tangkuban Perahu is also somewhat not too much and not difficult to achieve. Travelers can reach Tangkuban Perahu by using several alternative modes of transportation such as motorcycles, cars or public transport.

Tangkuban Perahu is located in the north of Bandung; precisely located in an area called the Cikole, Lembang. To reach the site; drive from Bandung will take approximately 7 km ajrak to Lembang cool and cold to continue to travel approximately 7 miles further towards Subang town. In this journey towards Subang then direction towards Tangkuban Perahu will be marked with the top of the pass on the border of Bandung and Subang precisely in Cikole to then turn to the left where the road will lead to Tangkuban Perahu. There is a sign board signpost that can be seen clearly to go to Tangkuban Perahu; of the T-junction then still have to travel a distance of about 4 km through winding roads and hike with views of pine forests and shrubs.

Legend Sangkuriang And Dayang Sumbi

One theme of travel when visiting Tangkuban Perahu is a cultural tour which visits to this mountain to see the mountain directly into one of the Sundanese people's storybook. The origin of this mountain is associated with the legend tangkuban boat which is local folklore where Sangkuriang who fall in love with Lady Sumbi that the mother was asked to create a lake and a boat overnight. This demand is given by the mother to deter the desire to marry her child; the attempt is successful because Sangkuriang failed to deliver the request and then angry. In anger he made Sangkuriang kick boat and landed upside down; upturned boat is then transformed into a mountain, and called by the name of Tangkuban Perahu.

Visits to Tangkuban Perahu can also take the theme of the visit geology; This mountain is one of the active volcanoes are located in the western part of Java. To date; Tangkuban Perahu under the supervision of the Directorate of Volcanology Indonesia. Tangkuban Perahu is stratovolacano mountain with an altitude of 2084 meters above sea level; and the latter had experienced a small eruption occurred in 2006. In the daytime; Tangkuban Perahu peak temperature in the range of 17 degrees Celsius and dropped to 2 degrees Celsius at night; visitors should bring a jacket or sweater, especially if visiting in the morning or afternoon. In addition to the volcanic activity in the crater of the mountain; there are also several secondary volcanic activity such as the emergence of sulfur gases and also hot springs around Tangkuban Perahu. One of the hot springs are quite popular as a tourist destination located in Ciater, Subang. Geologists believe that Tangkuban Perahu is a rest - the rest of the ancient volcano known as Mount Sunda.

Tangkuban fun holiday visit to the boat can be an option when making excursions with the whole family. There are quite a lot of tourist attractions that can be found in Tangkuban Perahu; besides traveling from the city of Bandung to this mountain is also fairly enjoyable as convenient highway access and beautiful natural scenery along the way. The beauty of this crater can be enjoyed from nearby; visitors can take pictures at the edge of the beautiful crater background with sulfur fumes coming out of the crater.

Exploring the crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Folklore of mountain formation has become one of the reasons this mountain widely known, but the beauty of the mountain Tangkuban boat has become the main attraction for tourists to be able to see the beauty of Tangkuban Perahu and that turned out to not only have a single crater. Number of Tangkuban Perahu Crater in there a few and there are three craters are well known and many tourists visit destination; three craters are Kawah Ratu, Kawah Domas and Upas crater. As the name implies; Queen Crater is the largest crater of three craters are usually visited. This crater is one of the most visited because it is easy to reach by car. Private car or a rental car can easily reach this place. This crater can be seen clearly memalui higher ground at the edge of the crater that has been given a safety fence for tourists.

Tangkuban boat tour to visit can be continued by looking at two other craters that Kawah Domas and Upas. Travelers can get around the tourist area on foot or by using the horse; choice around on horseback can be an unusual experience for anyone. To achieve Upas crater located next to the crater of the Queen; tourists have to walk past the sandy and rocky road which is quite steep. Kawah Upas smaller and more superficial, but no less attractive when compared to the crater - Crater others. Roads are a little difficult to reach this place is the reason Kawah Upas have fewer visitors than the Queen Crater.

While Domas crater is located in the lower ground than Kawah Ratu and Upas. Unlike the other two craters; tourists can go down and see Domas crater of a wooden fence close indefinitely as there is in the crater of the Queen. There are hot springs that can be accessed quite easily at this location. Travelers can do the testing temperature hot springs by boiling the eggs in the hot springs; a tourist attraction that is simple but somewhat unique. Travellers who come to visit Kawah Domas above 4 pm are required to bring a guide of local residents for security reasons and the safety; changes in weather and temperature as well as increased levels of sulfur can be dangerous if the traveler mejnadi not accompanied by a guide in the afternoon.

In addition to the three craters; there are several attractions and other tourist attractions that can be visited during a visit in Tangkuban Perahu. One is seeing Manarasa tree; This tree is a tree that is unique and very rarely found elsewhere. Berwanra Manarasa tree leaf pick red and has a taste similar to guava leaves. Local residents often use it as a drug Manarasa leaves diarrhea; same as using guava leaves. There is also a belief that is what makes the leaves Manarasa Dayang Sumbi ageless. There is a belief that by eating the leaves, the person will stay young as Dayang Sumbi.

Reference :

1. http://www.easytourbandung.com/2013/12/gunung-tangkuban-perahu-ikon-wisata.html 
2. http://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=263090 
3. http://www.zonasiswa.com/2014/01/cerita-rakyat-tangkuban-perahu.html

Kawah Putih, beautiful crater in Bandung Indonesia

 

Kawah Putih is a tourist spot in West Java which is located in Ciwidey. White is a crater lake formed by the eruption of Mount Patuha. Soil mixed with sulfur around the crater is white, and the color of water in the crater is greenish white, unique of this crater is sometimes discolored water. The crater is located at an altitude +2090 m below the peak / highest point Patuha.

Great eruption by Patuha in the 10th century led many to assume that this location is haunted region because every bird that flew over the region will die. Because of these beliefs, no one dared to approach this region until finally in 1837 there was an expert named Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn who decided to go to the top Patuha for the sake of science.

Dr Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn reached the top Patuha and from there he saw there was a lake is white with the smell of sulfur which menyegat. Since then, the existence of the White crater became famous and in 1987 the government began to develop as a tourist White crater.

The Beauty Of Tanah Lot, Bali Indonesia

 

Tanah Lot 'is a tourist attraction in Bali, Indonesia. Here there are two temples are situated on top of a large rock. One is located on top of the boulder and the other is located on top of the cliffs similar to Uluwatu Temple. Pura Tanah Lot temple is part of Dang heaven. Pura Tanah Lot sea temple is a place of worship of the gods guard the sea.

According to legend, this temple was built by a Brahmin who wander from Java. He is a successful Nirartha strengthen the trust of the Balinese Hindu teachings and build the heaven Sad in the 16th century. At that time the ruler of Tanah Lot, Bendesa Beraben, jealous of him because his followers began to leave and follow Nirartha. Bendesa Beraben Nirartha told to leave Tanah Lot. He agreed and before leaving Tanah Lot him with his power move to the middle of the stone boulders beach (not into the sea) and build a temple there. She also changed her shawl into a snake temple guards. These snakes are still there today and scientifically snakes include the type of sea snakes that have the characteristics of a flat tail like a fish, yellow and black stripes have 3 times more potent venom of cobra. End of the legend that Bendesa Beraben 'eventually' become a follower Nirartha.

Sights lot of land situated in the village of Beraban Kediri Tabanan, about 13 miles west of Tabanan. Tanah Lot temple on the north there is a temple located on top of a cliff that juts into the sea. This cliff temple connect with the land and shaped like a bridge (arch). Tanah Lot, famous as a beautiful place to see the sunset (sunset), tourists are usually crowded in the afternoon to see the beautiful sunset here.

Odalan or feast at the temple is celebrated every 210 days, the same as pretending to others. The fall close to the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan that is exactly on the Holy Day of Buda Cemeng Langkir. At that time, people who pray will be busy praying in the temple's.

Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia

Prambanan Temple or Temple of Loro Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. This temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods Brahma as the creator god, the god Vishnu as preserver, and Shiva as the god of destruction. Based Shivagrha inscription original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit which means 'House of Shiva'), and indeed in garbagriha (main hall) of the temple sits a statue of Shiva Mahadeva three meters high which shows that in this temple of Lord Shiva is preferred.

The temple complex is located in the district of Prambanan Prambanan sub-district of Sleman and Klaten,  is approximately 17 kilometers northeast of Yogyakarta, 50 kilometers southwest of Surakarta and 120 kilometers south of Semarang, exactly on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta. [2] It is very unique, Prambanan temple is located in the administrative area Bokoharjo village, Prambanan, Sleman, while the entrance of the Prambanan temple complex located in the administrative region Tlogo village, Prambanan, Klaten.

This temple is including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of the building is tall and slender shaped according to the Hindu architecture in general with the Shiva temple as the main temple has reached a height of 47 meters towering in the middle of the complex cluster of temples are smaller.  As one of the grandest temples in Southeast Asia, Prambanan temple the main attraction of the tourist arrivals worldwide.
According Shivagrha inscription, this temple was built around the year 850 AD by Rakai Pikatan, and continue to be developed and expanded by Balitung Maha Sambu, in the kingdom of Mataram Medang.

Prambanan name, derived from the name of the village where the temple stands, believed to be the change of the name of the Java language dialect of the Brahman Hindu theology term meaning "the Supreme Brahman" is Brahman or the highest and greatest eternal reality that can not be described, which is often equated with the concept of God in Hinduism. Another opinion considers the Brahman may refer to the heyday of this temple which formerly filled by the brahmins. Another opinion put forward the notion that the name "Prambanan" comes from the root word in Javanese mban bear or bear meaningful tasks, refer to the Hindu gods that the task of organizing and running the harmony of the universe.

The original name of this Hindu temple complex is the name of Sanskrit; Siwagrha (House of Shiva) or Siwalaya (Natural Shiva), based Shivagrha inscription which bertarikh 778 Saka (856 AD). Trimurti glorified in this temple complex with three main temples glorified Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu. But Shiva Mahadeva who occupy the main hall in the temple god Shiva is most glorified in this temple complex.

The Temple Complex

Architectural model reconstruction Prambanan temple complex, there are 240 temples originally stood in this complex.

The entrance to this building complex located at the four corners of the wind direction, but the direction toward this building is to the east, the main entrance of this temple is the eastern gate. Prambanan temple complex consists of:

•      3 Trimurti temple: the temple of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma
•      3 Temple Forum: Nandi temple, Garuda, and Geese
•      2 Temple Apit: located between rows of temples and temples Trinity rides on the north side and   the south
•      4 Temple Kelir: located in four directions of the compass just inside the entrance to the inner courtyard or the core zone
•      4 Temple Stakes: located in the 4 corners of the pages or the core zone
•      224 ancillary temples: 4 rows are arranged in concentric with the number of temples from the innermost to the outermost row: 44, 52, 60, and 68

So there are a total of 240 temples in the complex of Prambanan.

Originally there were 240 large and small temples at Prambanan temple complex. [13] But now only 18 temples; The main temple is 8 and 8 small temple in the core zone and two ancillary temples. Many ancillary temples have not been restored, of 224 perwara only 2 that have been restored, leaving only a pile of stones scattered about. Prambanan temple complex consists of three zones; The first is the outer zone, the central zone is composed of hundreds of temples, the third is in a zone which is the zone of the main temple is the holiest place eight and eight small temples.

Prambanan temple complex cross section of the plan is based on the square yan land consists of three sections or zones, each page of this zone is restricted andesite stone wall. The outer zone is marked by a fence square each side along the 390 meters, with the orientation of the Northeast - Southwestern. Unless the remaining southern gate, another gate and wall sections of this temple has many missing. The function of the outside of this page is not known; possibility is sacred park land, or dormitory complex Brahmin and his disciples. Perhaps the first building that stood in the outer courtyard is made of wood, so it is obsolete and no remaining destroyed.

Prambanan temple is one of the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia in addition to Angkor Wat. Three main temple called the Trine and Trine dedicated kepadantiga main gods: Shiva the Destroyer, Vishnu the Preserver and Brahma the Creator. Shiva in this temple complex is preferred and more exalted than the other two gods Trimurti. Shiva temple as well as the main building of the largest and highest, 47 meters tall.
Shiva temple
Shiva temple, the main temple at Prambanan temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Durga Mahisasuramardini in the northern area of the Shiva temple.

Pages in the zone is the most sacred temple complex of the three zones. The court of elevated surface and confined berdenah square stone fence with four gates in the four directions of the compass. In this sand berpermukaan page there are eight main temple; namely the three main temple called Trimurti temple ("three states"), dedicated to the three supreme Hindu gods: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer.

Shiva temple as the main temple is the largest building in the temple complex at once centipede Rara Jonggrang, measuring 47 meters high and 34 meters wide. Mastaka peak or peak temple is crowned modified diamond shape symbolizes Vajra or thunderbolt. This is a form of Vajra sandingan Hindu version of waterless stupas found in Buddhist temples. Shiva temple surrounded by a gallery hallway decorated with which tells the story of the Ramayana; engraved on a wall inside the balustrade. At the top of the balustrade is fenced ranks are also shaped pinnacles Vajra. To follow the story in this order, visitors must enter from the east side, then do pradakshina which revolves around the temple according clockwise. The Ramayana story continued to Brahma temple.

Shiva temple in the middle, contains five rooms, one room in each direction of the wind and the garbagriha, the main and largest room is located in the center of the temple. Eastern room connected to the main room where dwells a statue of Shiva Mahadeva (Shiva as the Supreme Deity embodiment) as high as three meters. This statue has Lakçana (attribute or symbol) of Shiva, which chandrakapala (skull above the crescent), jatamakuta (crown majesty), and Trinetra (third eye) on his forehead. This statue has four arms that hold the attributes of Shiva, as aksamala (rosary), camara (horse tail hair fly repellent), and trident. This statue wearing upawita (rope caste) in the form of a serpent (cobra). Shiva depicted wearing a loincloth of a tiger skin, depicted with carved head, paws, and tail of a tiger on his thighs. Most historians beranggapa that this is a manifestation of Shiva statue Balitung king as god Shiva, as his posthumous statue pedharmaan. So when the king's death, his soul is considered reunited with god penitisnya namely Shiva. [14] This Mahadeva Shiva statue standing on a lotus pedestal atop a square foundation yoni-shaped engraved on its northern side of the serpent (cobra).

Three other smaller space saving statues smaller size associated with Shiva. In the southern area there Rishi Agastya, Ganesha son of Shiva in the west, and in the north there is a statue sacred or Shiva's wife, Durga Mahisasuramardini, depicts Durga as repellent Mahisasura, giant ox attacking Swargaloka. Durga is also referred to as Rara Jonggrang (slender virgin) by the locals. This image is associated with the legendary figure Rara Jonggrang daughter.
Candi Brahma and Vishnu Temple

Two other temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is located on the north side and the other dedicated to Brahma, which is located on the south side. The second temple faces east and only one room, which is dedicated to the gods. Brahma temple statues of Brahma and Vishnu temple statues of Vishnu, measuring almost 3 meters high. Brahma and Vishnu temple size is the same, which is 20 meters wide and 33 meters high.

Temple Forum
Garuda temple, one of the temples rides

Right in front of the temple there are three temples Trimurti smaller than Brahma and Vishnu temples dedicated to the vehicle or the vehicle's gods; Shiva rides the bull Nandi, the vehicle Goose Brahma, Vishnu and the Garuda vehicle. The temples of this vehicle is located right in front of god rider. In front of the Shiva temple there Nandi temple, in which there is a statue of Nandi bull. On the wall behind the statue of Nandi is on the left and right flanking the statue of the moon god Chandra and Surya the sun god. Chandra is depicted standing on 10 horse-drawn carriages, while Surya standing on a horse-drawn carriage 7. [15] Right there in front of the temple of Brahma temple Geese. This temple is empty and there is no swan statue in it. Maybe once residing Goose as vehicle of Brahma statue in it. In front of the temple there is a Vishnu temple dedicated to Garuda, but the same as goose temple, in this temple not found the statue of Garuda. Probably the first statue of Garuda ever existed in this temple. Until now Garuda became an important symbol in Indonesia, namely as the state emblem of Garuda Pancasila.
Temple Apit, Kelir Temple, and Temple Stakes

In the sixth line of the main temples there are Apit temple. Apit temple is almost the same size with the size of the ancillary temples, which is 14 meters high with a footprint plan 6 x 6 meters. Besides the 8 main temple there are small temple in the form of a small temple which probably functions like pelinggihan in Bali Hindu temple cymbals or a place to put the offerings, as well as the facade in front of the entrance. This small temples namely; 4 Temple Kelir on the four corners of the wind in front of the entrance, and 4 Temple Stakes at each corner. Kelir Temple and Temple Stakes without a ladder-shaped miniature temple with a height of about 2 meters.
ancillary temples

Two walls that confine berdenah square in two pages, arranged in accordance with the orientation of the four winds. The second wall of a length of 225 meters on each side. In between these two walls is the second page or second zone. The second zone consists of 224 ancillary temples arranged in four concentric rows. Temples are built on the four steps of the terraces are more into the middle bit higher. Four lines of the temples are smaller than the main temple. The temples are called "ancillary temples" that temple or temple guards complementary. Ancillary temples arranged in four rows of concentric inner line consists of 44 temples, 52 temples second row, third row 60 temples, and the fourth line at the same time the outer row consists of 68 temples.

Each ancillary temples, measuring 14 meters high with a footprint plan 6 x 6 meters, and the total number of ancillary temples on this page is 224 temples. All of these ancillary temples have one staircase and entrance in the direction toward the main, except 16 temples in the corner which has two staircases and two entrances facing outwards.  If most of the roof of the temple in the core zone of the page in the form of Vajra, the roof Charles ancillary temples symbolizing shaped jewel.

Originally there were many temples in these pages, but only a few have been restored. Perwara shape is designed uniforms. Historians suspect that the temples are financed and built by local authorities as a sign of devotion and dedication to the king. While there is an argument that links perwara four lines represent the four castes, and the only people that caste members are allowed to enter and worship in it; row entered into only by the Brahmins, next to the outermost row is row temple to kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra. While others assume there is no relation between perwara and four castes. Rows perwara possibility used for worship, or a place for meditation (meditation) for the pastor and his flock.

Orok Waterfall In Garut Indonesia

 

Orok waterfall has a height of about 45 m and is located at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level with the general configuration of hilly land because it is located at the foot of the volcano.

This waterfall consists of two large waterfall waterfall that is where the flow of water falling from the cliff directly derived from river flow on it. The overflow of water flow to form a pool of water below it. The pool is quite large and not too deep so it can be used for a shower or bath. While a small waterfall which consists of some running water seepage coming out of the cliff wall.

Not far from the waterfall is approximately 500 m there is also a waterfall named waterfall Twins. This waterfall is the water flow to the waterfall Orok.
Legend
Before being named Orok waterfall, this waterfall waterfall named Trance King Gebur. The name is said to come from the waterfall Orok local stories about a woman who never throw the baby affair results in the waterfall in 1968.


Location
Located in the Village Cikandang, Cikajang Subdistrict, Garut, West Java.
Maps and GPS Coordinates: 7 ° 23 '16.81 "S 107 ° 44' 6:08 'E

Accessibility

Berejarak about 9 km from the district capital Cikajang, while the capital of Garut around 31 Km. Can be achieved with two or four wheel vehicle with asphalt road condition is quite good. Travel time to this location about 1.5 hours drive from the city center Garut.

When using a personal vehicle from Garut city trip Cikajang directed to the district. Arriving in this district will be encountered junction known as the junction Papanggungan. Take a right turn towards the waterfall Orok, then follow the road until arriving at the entrance to tourist sites marked with a signpost on the left of the "Travel and Campgrounds Wana Angling Darma: waterfall Orok, Ci Kahuripan, waterfall Twins".

Upon arriving at the entrance gate, the trip continued to the parking lot which is about 500 m with konsisi dirt road that has been hardened. Before arriving at the parking area will be found once the gatehouse entrance ticket booth. Arriving at the parking area of vehicles traveling forwarded to walk down a path that has made ​​steps (some have been made ​​of cement) to the extent of about 200 m to the location of the waterfall is located, The path is quite steep and slippery when it rains.

And those who use public transportation, from the terminal in downtown Guntur Garut Garut majors ride public transportation - Cikajang. Get off at junction Papanggungan. From this fork in the dressing to ride public transportation with a major blue-yellow waterfall Orok. The cost of public transportation Garut - Cikajang is USD 5000 while Papanggungan - Newbie waterfall is Rp. 3000 Arriving at the front gate entrance waterfall tourist area Orok continued journey on foot to arrive at the location.

Tickets and Parking

Admission ticket is Rp 10,000 per person. For those who memabawa vehicle charged admission ticket for two-wheeled vehicles is Rp 1000 and Rp 3000 for four-wheeled vehicles.
 
Accommodation

The waterfall near two toilets available that also functions as a rinse. Unfortunately the condition is not good even tragic. For better clearance can toilet available near the parking area.

In addition to better toilets in the parking area there are also several facilities such as a swimming pool, gazebo, tent area, play areas, lodging, praying, and eating houses.

Parking area large enough to accommodate vehicles both two and four wheels. The capacity of this area of about 500 m2 with a capacity of 10 buses, 20 cars and 50 motorcycles.

Borobudur, a Wonderful Buddhist Temple

Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located at Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The location of the temple is approximately 100 km southwest of Semarang, 86 miles to the west of Surakarta, and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Stupa temple was founded by the Mahayana Buddhists around the year 800 AD during the early reign of the Sailendra dynasty. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple or shrine in the world, and one of the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

The monument comprises six square-shaped terrace upon which there are three circular courtyard, the walls decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 statues Buddha.Borobudur originally present has the most complete collection of Buddhist reliefs in the world and. The main stupa in the middle of the biggest teletak well as crowning the building, surrounded by three rows of 72 circular perforated stupas in which there is a statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged in the lotus position perfectly with the mudra (hand position) Dharmachakra mudra (turning the wheel of dharma).

This monument is a model of the universe and built as a shrine to honor the Buddha also functions as a place of pilgrimage to guide mankind to switch from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the teachings of Buddha. The pilgrims enter through the east side starting at the base of the temple ritual by walking this sacred building circling clockwise, while continuing to go up to the next steps through the three levels of the realm in Buddhist cosmology. The third level is Kamadhatu (the realm of lust), Rupadhatu (tangible realm), and Arupadhatu (intangible realm). In this journey of pilgrims walking through a series of hallways and stairs with no less than 1,460 watched the beautiful relief panels carved on the wall and balustrade.

According to historical evidence, Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as the weakening of the influence of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Java and started the influence of Islam. The world began to realize the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was then serving as Governor-General of British over Java. Since then it has undergone a series of Borobudur rescue and restoration efforts. Largest restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 over the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNESCO, then these historical sites included in the list of World Heritage Sites.

Borobudur is still used as a place of religious pilgrimage; each year Buddhists who come from all over Indonesia and abroad gather at Borobudur to commemorate Vesak Trisuci. In the world of tourism, tourism Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist.

Cikaso waterfall, Beautiful Tourism Place in Indonesia

 

Cikaso waterfall flowing from tributaries Cikaso named Cicurug. But by most people, this waterfall is known as the waterfall Cikaso. Cikaso waterfall is formed from three points adjacent waterfall in one location with a pool at the bottom there with color
bluish green water. The second point of the waterfall can be seen clearly while the other was somewhat hidden by cliffs facing east. Each of these waterfalls have individual names. The left one named waterfall Asepan, middle and right meow named waterfall waterfall named Aki. The third waterfall has a height of about 80 meters with a ridge width of about 100 m.

Visits to the waterfall Cikaso should be done in the morning because of bias rising sun rays will clearly be created from fine grains of splashing waterfalls. We recommend that you use the services of a guide are available in order not to get lost due to the location of this waterfall no directions. Cost of guide services around Rp 50000-70000.

In this area there is also another waterfall that Calem waterfall, waterfall and waterfall Cigangsa Cikatomas mileage within ± 30 minutes, or about 10 miles.

Location

Ciniti village, Village Cibitung, Surade subdistrict, Sukabumi District, West Java Province.
Maps and GPS Coordinates: 7 ° 21 '40.13 "S 106 ° 37' 3.88" E 

Reog, Mystical Dance of Eastern Java

Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East Java and the northwest Ponorogo Reog regarded as the true home town. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by Warok and gemblak figure, two figures who have appeared at the time reog displayed. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mysticism.

Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings and national major holidays. Art Reog Ponorogo consists of several series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by a 6-8 guy valiantly with black clothes, with faces painted red. The figure illustrates the lion dancers brave. Next is a dance performed by girls who ride horses 6-8. In reog Traditionally, these dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed women. This dance is called dance lesson braid or jathilan, which should be distinguished from other dances that lumping horse dance.

Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes called Bujang Ganong or Ganongan.

After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes whose content is displayed depends reog conditions in which art is displayed. If dealing with marriage then displayed is a love scene. For the celebration of circumcision or circumcision, usually warrior story,

Reog art scene usually does not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player who is performing can be replaced by another player if the player fatigue. Which is more important in art reog staging is to give satisfaction to the audience.

The last scene is a lion barong, where the actors wore masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask carried by the dancers with teeth. The ability to bring this mask aside obtained by heavy exercise, also believed diproleh with spiritual exercises such as fasting and penance.

Pangandaran Beach, the Best Beach on the Island of Java

Pangandaran Beach is a mainstay attraction at Pangandaran district is located in the southeast of West Java, precisely in the Village Pananjung, District Pangandaran, District Pangandaran, West Java Province. This beach was named the best beach on the island of Java, according to AsiaRooms.

In addition to playing and enjoying the beach atmosphere. We also can visit Pangandaran nature reserve. 1,000 ha nature reserve has a variety of flora and fauna like lotus flowers raflesia, bison, deer, and various species of monkeys.

On the Nature Reserve also there are also natural caves and artificial caves such as Goa stage, Parat Goa, Goa wells Mudal, Goa lanang and Japanese cave. Rengganis and water resources, and the white sand beaches and marine parks. In the natural cave we can see stalaknit-stalaknit that have odd shapes. we can see the stone that resembles chicken thighs, then no sex stone which is said to provide a mate for man who touched the stone, except that there are corals that can sound when pounded.

There continues to rock crystal blinking, then there is a stone like a camel, the rock-like head of an elephant, weird shape. Susur cave gives a very interesting challenge.

Malela waterfall, Beautiul Tourism Place in Bandung West Java

 

Malela waterfall has a height of about 60-70 m wide and 50 m with headwaters originating from the northern slope of Mount Kendeng which will form a network of rivers flowing Cidadap and empties into Cisokan. The water is very heavy and if you're lucky we can see hundreds of long-tailed monkeys (Macaca pasciscularis) drinking water under the waterfall Malela.

Malela waterfall is a waterfall top of a series of seven waterfalls along the 1 km. The sequence is Malela waterfall, waterfall Katumiri, Manglid waterfall, waterfall ngebul, Sumpel waterfall, waterfall and covered with a waterfall Palisir Pameungpeuk. All located in the village Cicadas, District cavities, West Bandung regency.

Each waterfall has its own peculiarities. Malela waterfall has a waterfall that fell apart when the 5 existing lines. Katumiri waterfall at 8-9 o'clock in the body can show the rainbow waterfall. Ngebul waterfall is the opposite of the waterfall Malela, the water that falls precisely assembled causing fog and sound effects are jarring.

Manglid waterfall has a cave behind the waterfall. Sumpel waterfall has a waterfall area under the narrow width visible even from a distance. Waterfall waterfall Malela Palisir similar, though with a lower height. Lastly, Pameungpeuk waterfall is a waterfall with a river estuary between Cisoka Cidadap and located not far from the waterfall.

Actually in this region (District of cavity there are still some beautiful waterfall and well worth a visit. Such Buana waterfall, waterfall and waterfall Nyandung Cilinggapayung. Unfortunately to reach the second place it must be through the rugged terrain and damaged.

Location
Located on the border with Cianjur precisely in Kampung Manglid, Cicadas Village, District cavities, West Bandung regency, West Java.
Maps and GPS Coordinates: 7 ° 00 '38.01 "S 107 ° 12' 22:00" E

Angklung Traditional Musical Instrument of Sundanese Indonesia

Angklung is a musical instrument multitonal (double pitched) which is traditionally grown in the Sundanese people in the western part of Java Island. This musical instrument made ​​of bamboo, sounded shaken by the way (the sound caused by the clash of bodies bamboo pipes) so as to produce sound that vibrates in the arrangement of tones 2, 3, to 4 tones in every size, both large and small. Dictionary of the Sunda Language by Jonathan Rigg, published in 1862 in Batavia, wrote that Angklung is a musical instrument made ​​of bamboo pipes, cut the edges, resembling the pipes in an organ, and tied together in a frame, vibrated to produce sound. Angklung is listed as Masterpieces of Oral Heritage and Human Nonbendawi of UNESCO since November 2010 There is no clue since when angklung used, but is thought to have been used in the form of primitive Neolithic culture that flourished in the archipelago until the beginning of the modern calendar, so angklung is part of the relics of the pre -Hinduisme in the culture of the archipelago.

Notes on new emerging angklung refer to the Sunda Kingdom (12th century to 16th century). The origin of the creation of bamboo music, such as angklung based view of the agrarian life of Sundanese people with a source of life of paddy (pare) as a staple food. This gave rise to the myth of trust in Nyai Sri Pohaci as a symbol of life-giving Goddess of Rice (breathe-hurip). Baduy, who is regarded as the remnants of native Sundanese people, applying angklung as part of ritual began planting rice. Gubrag angklung game in Jasinga, Bogor, is one that is still alive since more than 400 years ago. Appearance originated from rice rites. Angklung created and played to lure Dewi Sri down to earth people that rice plants thrive.

Jaipongan, traditional social dance of Sundanese - Indonesia

 

Jaipongan is a kind of traditional social dance of Sundanese people of West Java, which is very popular in Indonesia. This dance was created by an artist from Bandung, Gugum Gumbira, circa 1960s, with the aim to create a type of music and social dances were excavated from the wealth of folk art traditions of the archipelago, particularly in West Java. Although the art of dance including a relatively new creation, jaipongan developed based on folk arts that have been developed previously, such as Tap Tilu, Kliningan, and Ronggeng. Attention Gumbira in folk art, one of which is Tap Tilu make Perbendaharan know and know well the patterns dance traditions exist in Kliningan / Bajidoran or Tap Tilu. Movements openings, pencugan, nibakeun and several varieties of motion of several arts mincid an inspiration to develop the arts jaipongan.

Prior to this emerging form of performance art, there are some influences behind the formation of this social dance. In urban areas Priangan for example, the elite of society, social dance influenced dance Ball Room of the West. While the folk arts, social dance influenced by local traditions. Performing traditional social dances could not be separated from the existence ronggeng and pamogoran. Ronggeng in social dance is no longer working for the ceremony, but for entertainment or a way to get along. Ronggeng existence in the performing arts has an appeal that invites sympathy for the pamogoran. For example in Tilu Tap dance is so well known by the Sundanese people, estimated this art popular around the year 1916 As folk performing arts, art is only supported by simple elements, such as waditra which includes fiddle, drums, kulanter two, three tap , and gongs. Similarly, the dance movements that do not have a standard pattern of motion, a simple costume dancer as a reflection of democracy.

Along with the waning type of art above, the former pamogoran (audience who played an active role in the performing arts Tap Tilu / Doger / Tayub) switch Kliningan attention on the performing arts, which is in the north coast of West Java (Karawang, Bekasi, Purwakarta, Indramayu, and Subang ) known as Kliningan Bajidoran the dance patterns and events of the show has some similarities with the previous art (Tap Tilu / Doger / Tayub). In the meantime, the existence of dance in mask Banjet quite popular, especially in Karachi, where some motion patterns Bajidoran taken from this Banjet dance in mask. In choreographic dance is still reveals patterns tradition (Tap Tilu) that contains elements of the motions of the openings, pencugan, and several varieties of motion nibakeun mincid which in turn became the basis of the creation of dance Jaipongan. Some basic motions other than Tap dance Jaipongan Tilu, Ibing Bajidor and mask Banjet is Tayuban and Pencak Silat.

This dance became known widely since the 1970s. The emergence of dance works Gugum Gumbira initially called Tap Tilu development, that is because it is a basic dance from Tap Tilu development. The first work Gugum Gumbira still very thick with color ibing Tilu Tap, both in terms of choreography and accompaniment, which then dance it became popularly known as Jaipongan.

Waterfalls Tegenungan, Beautiful tourism place in Bali Indonesia

 
This is the waterfall that is located closest to the city of Denpasar and the only waterfall that is located not in the highlands or mountains. Waterfall located in the village Tegenungan Kemenuh, District of Sukawati, Gianyar Regency. The distance is only about 16 km from Denpasar or 30 minutes drive. River waterfall in Patanu Tukad is quite unique. Although not so high (only about four feet high), water discharge is very heavy. The water is also clean and clear. It is suitable for bathing or just playing around water.

Natural scenery around Niagara Tegenungan quite beautiful, with green trees and beautiful. Near the waterfall has built a bathhouse with a few showers coming from a natural spring. Residents around frequent bathing and taking water for daily consumption in these baths, especially in the morning and afternoon. If you want, you can also bathe there.

To achieve Tegenungan Falls, from the parking lot, you have to down the hundreds of steps and along the banks of the River Tukad Patanu. At the time down to the waterfall, it may not be too strenuous. However, when I had to go back to the parking lot, your physical endurance tested enough. Not bad lah! Calculated streets while sport. You do not have to worry, when thirst or hunger after playing around in Niagara Tegenungan. In the parking lot, available simple stalls selling food and soft drinks. You can eat and drink at the shop while enjoying the beauty of Niagara Falls Tegenungan from a distance.

For photography lovers, you should come to Niagara Falls Tegenungan in the afternoon or evening, so that you can get good pictures. Because of this waterfall facing west. If you come in the morning, you will find it hard to get a good photo because of the light that enters the camera you will lose the scorching sun in the morning so that your photos will be over exposed. Afternoon or evening, when the sun was high or leaning slightly to the west is a great time to visit waterfalls Tegenungan.
 
Location
Located in the Village Kemenuh, District of Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali.
GPS Coordinates: 8 ° 33 '16:50' S 115 ° 17 '28.99 "E

Kuta Beach in Bali, exciting place to Sunbathing

Who does not know the Kuta Beach? One of the beautiful beaches on the island of Bali is a favorite place of tourists, both local and foreign tourists. So it feels incomplete if a vacation to Bali, but do not visit Kuta Beach. This beautiful beach you can accomplish with a 10-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali. This beach is also famous for the sunsetnya very charming. So no wonder if the early afternoon, Kuta beach still crowded with visitors. For foreign tourists, the hot temperatures at Kuta Beach is very interesting, because they can sunbathe while Kuta Beach is contained turtle habitat. Indeed, many people who do not know this because this region is the habitat of endangered sea turtles.
      In addition to beautiful beaches, for those who want to do shopping, there are many shopping malls that dot this disekita Kuta Beach, among others, the Discovery Shopping Mall, Plaza Bali Duty Free, Bali Galleria Shopping Mall and Joger Words Factory. The price offered is very affordable. For those of you who want to vacation and visit to Bali Kuta beach, you do not need khawatur fear getting lost, because the address is easy Kuta beach. Besides easy access to the beach kutapun passed either by land or air. enjoy the beauty of the beach. The beach is also a place temat suitable for surfing because it has a pretty good waves. To support these activities, there are a tenant or seller surfing tool around the beach.