Koka Beach - East Nusa Tenggara

Koka beach is one of the beaches in Sikka regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. Located in the Village Wolowiro, District Paga, this beach is located on the south coast of the island of Flores.

Coca beach is a beach which is very attractive with clean sea views, as well as the water is very clear, soft white sand stretches forming segment, left and right are the cliffs like a natural painting looks very artistic. Like the other south coast, beach Koka has big waves but safe enough if we want berrenang on the beach.

Koka beach is a beach that is rarely touched tourists. Not many people know much less visit the beach. Its beauty is hidden from the crowd as the world.

The beach is located about 50 kilometers west of Maumere, the direction of the road to Ende, Flores. To reach the beach Koka not too difficult. From Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, or Denpasar by plane, you can land in Maumere. Furthermore, from Maumere, you should hire a car (plus driver) a rate of Rp 400,000 to Rp 500,000 per day or Rp 50,000 per hour.

According to Anthony Sena, Wolowiro residents, residents believe that the island is the incarnation of a sinking ship. The ship was said to have originated from Sabu, and in the middle of a dark night, the island moves like a ship sailing to Kupang (direction to Sabu).

"Sometimes, at night seen from the beach as there is a large ship with flashing lights. If anyone look like that, pemali to talk, you should not say anything, just seen, "said Anthony.

She reveals, on the island of Koka are unique, ie striped snake which is believed to be the incarnation of the crew. The snake was hanging around at night, sneaking in between rocks, but reptiles are benign and do not bite visitors.

Trips to the beach Koka does have its own sensation, especially with magical or supernatural impression that strong there. About 20 meters from the beach to the sea there is a large stone, which resembles a horse up the stone called Watu Jara (Stone Horse). Stone horse head was covered by the sea, while the tail buried in the sand beach.

Disturbingly, the road to the beach Koka from the highway which is about 2.5 kilometers still bad. Based on observations Compass, began the highway to the coast road conditions are poor. There are parts that have been paved, but has now also been damaged. If it rains, the road will be very muddy and slippery. Motorcycle would be difficult to pass.

To get to the beach area dubbed the town of Maumere's dream is not easy, because the entrance is less visible and signposts direction is not too obvious. But to get there, you can ask the help of the locals. You must down the winding road towards Ende. The trip usually takes over an hour to finally arrive in the District of Paga, which is the location of this beach. Before entering the District of Paga, you can enjoy smoked fish sold along the way. For three large smoked fish, you just spent Rp. 20,000 only.

Upon entering the District of Paga, by following the guide, you can get to the beach is within a few minutes and look at the scenery is very beautiful and charming.

From the main road, you should browse the small road for about 15 minutes. Because the road is quite small and the conditions are not good, you should walk or ride a motorcycle to get there.

When looking for a beach location, you must pay attention to the guide carefully. Because of its size is very small and covered bushes.

But your efforts down a small lane and winding will be paid to the views of the pristine white sand beach and blue sea soothing. The attractiveness of this coast is clear blue waters as unspoiled ignorant hands.

Paga community mostly living from farming and fishing, with catches such as se fish, red fish, IPU, nyale and other marine products. Along the way evident and green rice fields and perkebuanan outspread. Plantation commodities is also one of the mainstays of this district. Prior to Koka Beach we can shop grilled fish. Nan savory grilled fish is sold disebuah outskirts of the village street Nangablo,

As a southern coastal region in general, Koka Beach also has a fairly high waves. The southern sea waves sometimes hit hard stones which are located around the beach or under the cliffs, towering buihnya and fell apart wetting coral.

Beautiful white sandy beach is seen split into two areas liver remedy. The right hand side into the beach area with the composition of rocks are evenly distributed. The hills around this beach also has a beautiful steep cliffs. Under the ridge appears white sand coastline dotted meet. For those who want to enjoy the exoticism, it seems this is a great base. Its beauty is so meyejukan feeling.

While the left side separated by a small hill on the right side of the natural landscape was no less attractive beaches. The water is quite clear, as if tempting for anyone who wants to throw themselves into it. The location looks like a pool because so protrudes into. In such circumstances, the 'pool' is seemingly affected by high waves. Rocks were not visible here.

Strait Marine Park Pandar

 

The beauty and uniqueness of the underwater world Pantar Strait is amazing and is one of the best dinunia. Another park is unique in that dazzle with various types of fish, colorful coral reefs and a cluster of dozens of beautiful small island that seems to resemble this paradise park rangers.

Even when compared to other marine parks in Indonesia such as the Marine Park Komodo National Park, Berau in East Kalimantan, North Sulawesi Bunaken and Raja Ampat in Papua, Pantar Strait is still the best, although this time for diving, marine parks are more popular, but in the eyes of the world-class diver Pantar Strait marine park located in Alor regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, is superior because of the amazing beauty. It is said that after the most beautiful Caribbean island marine park.

Many foreign tourists who have been to Alor amazed. Because, besides spoiled beauty of the marine park, they also discovered the phenomenon of marine parks is rare and very interesting. So, it's normal marine tourism Alor underwater panorama destination IP in Pantar Strait to be excellent and the teaser for the world-class diver from America, Australia, Austria, England, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, and several countries in Asia .

Noted, there are 26 points fascinating diving tourists there. All 26 points diving it is, Half Moon Bay, Peter's Prize, Crocodile Rook, Cave Point, The Edge, Coral Clitts, Baeylon, The Arch, fällt Line, The patches, Nite Delht, Kal's Dream, The Ball, Trip Top, The mlai Hall, No Man's Land, The Chatedral, School's Ut, and Shark Close.

Diving the last point is very interesting because it is a collection of sharks seabed very friendly to the diver. Underwater beauty contained in Alor Large, Small Alor, Dulolong, Crocodile Island, Kepa Island, the island of Ternate, Pantar Island, and the island temple, also wowed the professional diver from Jakarta and Bali to come there.

In fact, the world-class diver admit, that the Alor marine park area is one of the best in the world. Recognition Ken Parker of the United States: "More big fish, prolific swarming masses of schools than anywhere I've seen in 20 years of diving"

Or listen to the narrative Adrienne May from Australia: "Enjoyed seeing the Manta Rays, Sharks, Turtles, Dolphins, Whales and that huge Napoleon Wrasse." In fact, Michael AW photographer from Singapore said, A World class diving! ... Kal's dream is to be dived again and again and again .... of all my underwater sojourns, Alor is among the best !. Likewise, the statement Helen Roberts from the UK, We saw hue Sunfish, Reef Sharks, Turtles, Moray Eels, Rays, Naopoleon Wrase, Dog-tooth Tuna, Barracuda and loads of beautiful Reef Fish all in just three dives.

Lake in Mount Kelimutu Three Color

Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has some interesting sights visited by the tourists. Lots of stunning natural beauty of the island. One of them was at the peak of Mount Kelimutu, namely Lake Flores. Kelimutu is often also referred to as the Lake Three Colors, because this lake has three different colors. Uniquely the lake water color change over time.

The uniqueness of colors that makes the tourists visiting these attractions. Flores itself is a combination of the word "keli" meaning mountain, and "quality" which means to boil. The lake is located in the village Pemo, District Flores, Ende, NTT. To reach this lake, tourists have to travel about 45 miles from Ende or 13 miles from the village of Moni.

To enjoy the beauty of the lake, tourists only pay a fee of Rp 2,000. The entrance to the lake shore in the form of stairs and cobblestone streets within walking distance. The best time to visit the Lake Three Colors are mornings.

Besides the natural beauty that makes the admiration of anyone who sees it, the Three Colors also is still attached to the legend that is trusted by the local community. According to local belief, colorful lakes have the meanings respectively and has a very powerful natural forces.

Pink Beach - Komodo Island

Pink Beach- A trip to a beach that has white sand, may be used. But have imagined in the mind of my friend there is a sand beach that has pink or pink. Maybe my friend never thought, but the beach is really there and also in Indonesia. Pink Beach which is a term for a beach located in the Park, East Nusa Teranggara. Interestingly pink beach on Komodo Island is one of seven beaches in the world that has pink sand.

Natural conditions are still clean naturally presenting awesome charm. Hills extending from the end of the beach to the other end as keeping this beach. Conditions of deserted beaches and uninhabited give the impression of exclusivity for anyone who comes. Located in beautiful and exotic beach is certainly a lot of fun and relaxation activities interesting to do.

Pink Beach is the designation of foreign tourists to the beach which is located on the island which is also nominated in the 7 wonders of the world. For local people this beach is known as the Red Beach. The color pink is increasingly slick look when swept away by the waves. Until now it is not certain about the origin of this pink sand. However, there is an assumption that this pink color comes from the rock fragments and the presence of animals called foraminifera that produces pink. When it comes to the beach is sure buddy carry diving or snorkelling equipment. Biological diversity as thousands of species of fish, coral reefs, and the other will be a memorable spectacle. Buddy can spoil the eye just by snorkeling on the beach. Well to get equipment diving and snorkeling buddy can obtain them in Labuan Bajo. In addition to these two activities, my friend can get around to enjoy the beauty of nature is still beautiful. From the beach looks memanajang hill and around the pink beach.

Noteworthy is the pink beach area is also a habitat dragons, to be careful. It would be safe again if you are using the services of a guide who is experienced. There is a stall or shop around pink beach this, for it bring sufficient supplies mainly clothes, food and medicines. To visit the uninhabited beach, my friend can use the ships of Labuah Bajo. Usually tourists who come here are members of the pack visit to the Park.

Uninhabited beaches and quiet can be reached by renting a boat or speed boat from Labuan Bajo. Travel tour package will usually take you to the island of Rinca and Komodo Island and then to advance. From Labuan Bajo towards Pier Loh Buaya Rinca Island takes approximately 45 minutes. On the islands you can see first hand the global dragons in their natural habitat by choosing a particular trekking paths. For more details, please see the Getting Around.

    

From Pier Loh Liang, a dock on the island of Komodo, it takes approximately 30 minutes away by boat to set foot in pink Beach, beach sand unusual color. If you are interested in trekking through the cliffs and mangroves, it takes approximately 4 hours walk before finally arriving at Pink Beach.

In Labuan Bajo there are also ships LOB (Live Aboard) are usually hired by divers who can also function as a place to stay during charm explore Flores. This ship also can be your transportation options. To reach Labuan Bajo, there are flights from Denpasar with similar small aircraft Fokker towards Komodo Airport for approximately 1 hour. From the airport to the port of Labuan Bajo takes approximately 10-15 minutes drive. You can hire a car to get to the port.

Komodo Island - East Nusa Tenggara

Komodo Island is located in Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. The island is also the Komodo National Park. Komodo Island is located to the west of the island of Sumbawa, which are separated by Sape Strait, including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the westernmost tip of East Nusa Tenggara province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.

Komodo Island, where dragons animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on the island there are about 1300 individuals dragons. Coupled with the other islands, such as the island of Rinca and Gili Motang, the amount totaled about 2500 tails. estimated at around 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores, but not including the Komodo National Park.

Besides Komodo, this island also store a variety of exotic flora, trees Sepang wood by local people used as medicine and dye clothes, nitak tree (Sterculia oblongata) is believed to be useful as a drug and tasty and good seeds like peas

Komodo Island is very impressive, explore the exotic islands, dive into the blue sea, and bathed in sunshine while looking at the traces of past life are preserved and will become part of the diverse beauty of Indonesia.

Includes the island of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, plus other islands covering an area of 1,817 square is the original habitat of the Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park was established in 1980 to protect the health of dragons. Not only rare animals, the Park also to protect a wide variety of plants and animals, including marine animals.

UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1986. Together with two other large islands, namely Pulau Rinca and Padar, Komodo and some smaller surrounding islands continue to be maintained as the original habitat reptile, dubbed the "Komodo".

Komodo Komodo dragon dubbed or Varanus komodoensis or local name "Ora", giant lizards, according to a story first published in 1912 in a national daily the Dutch East Indies. Peter A. Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum in Bogor is one who has introduced to the world through his paper dragons that. Since then, expeditions and research on this rare species continue to be done, even reportedly inspired the film KingKong in 1933. Recognizing the need for protection against the dragon in the center of human activity on the natural habitat, in 1915 the Dutch government issued a ban on the hunting and killing of dragons.

Komodo Island entered 28 finalists selected by a panel of experts from 77 nominations. Previously there were 261 locations in the world who is nominated to be one of the seven wonders of the world.

Komodo Island, Indonesia is a mainstay in the event the New7Wonders of Nature has advantages compared to other locations, especially if not dragons, endangered species are believed to be "the last dinosaur on earth '.

The campaign is expected to increase knowledge about the natural world, not only in our environment but also worldwide. and is dedicated to future generations.

Komodo known by the scientific name of the species of Varanus is the largest lizard in the world who live on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara. By the locals, dragons often called Ora. Including family members Varanidae lizards, and klad Toxicofera, dragons are the largest lizards in the world, with an average length of 2-3 m. Large size is associated with symptoms of island gigantism, the tendency for body meraksasanya certain animals that live on a small island linked to the absence of carnivorous mammals on the island where dragons live, and metabolic rate are small dragons. Because of his body, lizards occupying a top predator that dominates the ecosystem in which they live.

Komodo 1910. Her body was found in a great and terrible reputation make them popular zoo. Dragons in the wild habitat has shrunk and therefore IUCN incorporate dragons as a species vulnerable to extinction. Lizard They are protected under Indonesian law and a national park was established to protect them.

Actually appeal KNP not solely by the mere presence of Komodo. As I quoted from the official website of the Ministry of Forestry, which manages the site's Komodo National Park, panoramic underwater views of the savannah and the attraction of potential supporters. Marine tourism for example, fishing, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, boating. While on land, nature tourism potential that can be done is a wildlife observation, hiking, and camping. Visit the Komodo National Park and enjoy the natural scenery is very charming an experience that will never be forgotten.