Selasa, 17 November 2009

Natural Marine Park Pulau Weh


Natural Marine Park Pulau Weh is determined based on the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture No. 928/Kpts/Um/12/1982 dated December 27, 1982 an area of 2600 Ha.
Sea TWA geographically located on Weh Island 0552 'North latitude and 9552' east longitude. While the district administration including Sukakarya, Sabang Municipality, Province IN Aceh and in terms of forest management including the Resort Natural Resources Conservation Iboih and enter the sub Natural Resource Conservation Center in NAD.
TWA Sea in Pulau Weh, Sabang there are coral reefs, both hard corals and soft corals of all types, shapes and colors, all of which form an interesting group of rocks to be enjoyed, among other coral reef areas with a lupas, rock deer, rock crackers.
In addition to coral reefs, sea TWA Pulau Weh, Sabang can find the kinds of reef fish such as Angel fish, fish Tropet, Dunsel fish, fish Sergeon, Grope fish, Parrot fish and others. These fish are around TWA Sea and part of Pulau Weh is endemic in this region. In addition, many found the kinds of fish such as tuna economical, Kakap, Groupers, Bayan, Banana-Pisangan and others.
Nature tourism activities that can be done in the TWA Sea Pulau Weh is tirta tourism activities such as surfing, boat, swimming, fishing, and diving to enjoy nature with the diversity of underwater coral reefs and fish the beautiful reefs.
Some facilities that can support tourism activities, among others: cottages around Iboih built by the community, shelters, public toilets, mosque, souvenir shops and hotels located in Gapang. In addition there are various facilities located on the island which was built by Rubiah Tourism province IN Aceh, among others: the diving center is equipped with facilities (motor boats, scuba gear), mosque, shelter, public toilets, guard houses, watchtowers, paths, parks and electrical installations.

Senin, 16 November 2009

Lampuuk coast of Aceh


Lampuuk Beach is located on the west coast of Aceh. From Banda Aceh, about 17 km and can be reached by motor vehicle in less than 30 minutes. But unfortunately famous beach and a favorite tourist attractions such Acehnese tsunami swept destroyed.
The beach is quite beautiful and can be used as a place to swim, sunbathe on white sand, fishing, sailing, diving and other recreational activities.
Disore day this beach was more beautiful, where we can see the full sunset charm.
Lampuuk beach around the grand stand is also a Andalas cement factory, but by then the plant is only a memory after severe damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004 then.
Area of Lampuuk Beach, you can play golf with panoramic sea background in Padang Golf Seulawah. Unfortunately all the beauty is now a distant memory and improve the lives of government menungguk a fairly popular tourist foreign tourists.

Minggu, 15 November 2009

Raya Mosque Baiturahman

Raya Baiturahman Mosque located in the center of the city of Banda Aceh in Aceh Market is the pride of the people of Aceh mosque.
History records that in earlier times in this place stood a mosque Kingdom of Aceh. When the Dutch attacked the city of Banda Aceh in the year 1873 this mosque was burned, but to dampen the anger of the people of Aceh in the year 1875
Dutch rebuilding a mosque as a successor of the current grand stand.
This single domed mosque was built on December 27, 1883. This mosque further extended to 3 dome in 1935. Last 5 expanded again into the dome (1959 - 1968)

Sabtu, 14 November 2009

Nature Tourism Kaliurang, Indonesia


In the early 19th century, a Dutch geologist who lives in Yogyakarta, intended for resting place for his family. They skirted the northern region which is a plateau. Arriving at Kaliurang located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, the "meneer" were enchanted by the beauty and the natural coolness at the foot of the mountain. They finally built bungalows and decide the region as their resting place.:
The journey to Kaliurang from the Yogyakarta will remind us of landscape painting while still in kindergarten. A mountain with a road in the middle and the green expanse that stretched on both sides adorned with houses, would eliminate fatigue in the frame of nature painting.
Views of Mount Merapi to give the sensation of its own in this area. Like a village girl who blocked her veil when the accident note, this mountain will be shrouded in fog as if ashamed when we come to see.
Along the west side Plawangan Hill as 1,100 meters, traveling cross country, through a dirt road flanked by trees and green slopes, series of 22 caves Japanese heritage became one of the unique natural attractions Ground.

Tourism area with beautiful natural scenery and berhawa cool on the slopes of Merapi 25 km north of Yogyakarta city. Supported camping ground facilities, recreational parks children, jungle tours, jasmine hotels, tourist cabin, place of meetings and seminars, sports facilities and telecommunication kiosks. Entrance fee Rp. 500, - / person.
Recreational park offers an area of 10,000 m square. children playground with the cool weather. Statue of several types of animals, swings, mini pool and others are complementary facilities that can be used as an arena of competition unutk children. Tlogo Princess is a swimming pool with natural water from the springs on the slopes of Mount Plawangan. Tourists can swim to relax and see the village that lies underneath it, and lush forest parks. Tlogo is located in front of the bus terminal near Kaliurang and souvenir center and special snacks Ground. Kaliurang tourist map equipped with Kaliurang tourist path and lodging information has been provided by the local Tourism Office
Location:
Kaliurang an altitude of 878 m above sea level took place in the south of Mount Merapi, about 25 km from the city of Yogyakarta. The air is cool, between 20o-25oC
Route:
From Adicucipto Airport Yogyakarta Indonesia, go to west via the Ring Road across Nort JL.KALIURANG road to turn Right and follow the street until the end at Kalirang Park

Jumat, 13 November 2009

Mountain Nature Park Hemibagrus, Indonesia

Mountain Nature Park (TWA) is located in the Village Hemibagrus Cowek, Purwosari district, Pasuruan, East Java Province. Mountain Nature Park which has an area Hemibagrus 195.5 hectares. This area is designated as Natural Park area by the Minister of Agriculture by Decree No. 657/Kpts/Um/9/1980 on September 11, 1980. Basic appointment this area as a nature park, because Mount Hemibagrus adjoining the Botanical Garden has Purwodadi biodiversity and natural beauty.
TWA location to go to Mount Hemibagrus this can be achieved easily, either by public transport or private vehicle, because this region is on the road Surabaya - Malang, exactly behind the Botanical Gardens Purwodadi. The distance from the city of Surabaya to TWA Mount Hemibagrus about 60 km, can be achieved in about 90 minutes away. While the city of Malang is only approximately 30 km or 45 minutes. The entrance to reach the north gate of only about 700 m from the highway Pasuruan - Malang, or Purwodadi Botanical Garden.
In the area of Mount Hemibagrus TWA two permanent rivers that continue to flow throughout the year, the River and River Beji Bungarus fasciatus. To cross the River Bungarus fasciatus, in the upper reaches of the flyover which is stretched across the stream. Both these rivers flow can be used to clean water facilities, irrigation, energy generation, fishing, or river fringe activities (fun-rafting and river boat). Activities along the river using rubber boats using the river as a path of rock / track. During pengarungan, visitors can also watch the action big bat perched on trees at certain seasons.
Nature Tourism Park area (TWA) Mount Hemibagrus a lowland tropical forest biodiversity that stores an unspoiled. One of the most unique areas of bamboo forest community. There is also a banyan tree (Ficus benyamina), walikukun (Scoutenis ovata), and the saga (Abrus precatorius) who helped decorate the existing tropical forests. TWA located forest area of Mount Hemibagrus be ideal for educational activities, research, recreation, and adventure. This area stores various tourism potential with the beauty that is very interesting to explore and enjoy. TWA Mount Hemibagrus flow is crossed by two rivers with a fairly swift current, namely the River and River Beji Bungarus fasciatus. Hemibagrus waterfall which in Javanese called Coban Hemibagrus has a height of 100 m was located at River Bungarus fasciatus. Cliffs high in the river are also added to the beauty of this region. To cross the River Bungarus fasciatus, in the upper reaches of the flyover which is stretched across the river
Waterfall Coban Hemibagrus with altitude ± 100 feet is an interesting attraction for visitors. The waterfall is a confluence of two rivers, the River and River Beji Bungarus fasciatus. Cliffs high around Coban Hemibagrus would also add the beauty of this place. In addition to Coban Hemibagrus waterfall, on the east side there were four locations waterfall with a height of 10 to 20 meters which is situated along the River Beji. The beauty of this waterfall fourth no less when compared with the waterfall Hemibagrus Coban. Beautiful natural panorama and cool with the background of two mountains, and Botanical Gardens participate Purwodadi complement the natural beauty of this tourist area.
In addition there are also many types of wildlife that can be found in this tourist area, among other types of leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus), long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis), deer (Muntiacus muntjak), jungle cat (Felis bengalensis), flying squirrels, porcupines (hystrix brachyura), and pangolin (Manis javanica). Chirp various types of birds such as king prawns (Alcedo sp.), Robin (Pycnonotus aurigaster), Kacer (Chopsycus saularis), and prenjak (Prinia familiaris) gives charm to the existing forest ecosystems.

Various facilities have started to develop in the mountain area BAUNG TWA, among others; parking area, counters & center information, shelter & rest areas, the tower of view [tower], water & toilet, electrical & lighting, cottage / inn [capacity 100 people], meeting room / rest house [capacity 100 people], the dining room [capacity of 100 people], cafeteria, souvenir shop, cottage researchers, health posts, jogging track, camping ground, as well as a variety of games and adventure rides.

Various types of recreational activities and outdoor adventure will be enjoyed in this region, among others; camping , outbound training, hiking, bushwalking, fringe the river, flying fox, bungee jumping, and much more.

Senin, 09 November 2009

Nature Park Carita, Pandeglang Banten, Indonesia.


Regions which was originally a protected forest area is very potential as tourist areas, because the Minister of Agriculture at that time (1978) made a decision to make and set the area of 95 hectares as the area of Natural Park Carita
Two years later (1980) Minister of Forestry in charge the whole forest management tour was no exception for protected areas, Carita Nature Park this.

Ten years after the Public Corporation of forestry as a manager appointed by the Minister of Forestry area Carita Nature Park and its management is also more directed and detailed as a form of labor ministers during the next five years.
Carita Nature Park covering 95 hectares is surrounded by forests and mountains, visitors usually use this as a tourist park flora, photo tour (natural beauty), camping, education as well as tours of water because there are few rivers and waterfalls are fairly clear water.
I'm one of the forest and mountain lovers, and in this Park in addition to enjoying the natural beauty we are able to capture the photo hunting and exotic natural beauty that we see carita. But for you sports lovers of nature, this Park is very well suited for cross-country exercise because the texture of this Carita forest winding paths and a challenging terrain.
And for you who love the tourism tirta (water) I recommend to visit the waters surrounding the location of Taman Wisata Alam Carita; activities such as fishing and boating or sunbathing on the beach and looking for inspiration to write songs (for you musicians) can be relaxed here, or maybe just just off feeling tired from the activity? It could be.
In the fifth paragraph above I mentioned Carita Nature Park can also be a Tourism Education, the article of rare flora and fauna found in this region and this is certainly very good for students or students who wish to conduct research on a variety of animals and plants in Indonesia it.
Oh, yes, I forgot to mention that the Natural Area Park is located at Carita Pandeglang district of Banten, precisely in the Village Sukaraja kec. Labuan Kab. Pandeglang Prov. West Java, West Java, but because of area has experienced the Pandeglang District is now in the province of Banten.

Carita Nature Park is located 160 kilometers from Jakarta and 150 kilometers from Bogor, if you use a private vehicle can be through the Jakarta - Serang - Pandeglang - Labuan - Location. The second point can be through Jakarta - Serang - Cilegon - Anyer - Location. But if you use public transportation such as bus, the pathway can be used.
Various facilities in the Natural Park Carita is quite complete, starting from the villa, home stay, guesthouse and hotel. For those of you who like camping with friends Camping Ground is wide enough and safe for your camping.
Various other public facilities can be found in this region such as Postal Information Center, Post Watch, Mosque / Mushola, Forest Research Center, large parking area, children play area, tennis court, shelter, and others.

Sabtu, 07 November 2009

Earth Nature Park Kedaton, Indonesia


Sightseeing Lampung is diverse. And the existence of the Earth Nature Park Kedaton, part of that diversity. Tourist park opened late October 2004, located in the western city of Bandar Lampung, are interesting and unique that is suitable as a place to relax for families and tourists when traveling in Lampung.

Interestingly due to the natural shades of the hills, valleys, village green, and the splashing of the river was so thick. Park It was a long time ago until now known as the area pengasil fresh fruits such as durian, mangosteen, duku, bananas and pulses. Because these structures in the soil of this area is fertile, green and cool .


Unique because some animals adorn this garden, like a like a zoo. Several collections of animals such as Sumatran elephants, crocodiles, gibbons, monkeys, long tailed macaque, partridge, eagles, monitor lizards and various types of chicken from China, Arabia, and Australia, a permanent resident. Parks and managers strive to always add a collection of interesting wildlife to be added.

In addition, there are attractions to entertain tourists. For instance, tourist attractions Elephants can even ride an elephant with a special tracking, feeding elephants and even photos with these fat-bodied animals. Other attractions, Horse tradsional Pencak and dance performances in Lampung that the holiday season.

Kedaton Earth also features camping in the northern part of the river which flows from the slopes of Mount Betung. Also available is a family recreational facility, a typical house-poster Lampung, bungalows with panoramic valley and the hills are perfect for relaxing, the location of outbound, jogging track, canoe tours on the river nan clear and clean.

And now, the Garden tour with rare plant collection that aims to introduce more wealth of fauna archipelago, especially for areas of Sumatra. Other facilities includes a suspension bridge, swimming pool, fishing pond to a food stall and the grilled fish appeared Kedaton Earth vision forward as one-stop-shopping between tours, playing as well as meeting places.

Access to Earth Kedaton Park is not difficult, only about a half hour drive from Bandar Lampung city center. During the journey to the attractions of nature must be treated to a panorama of mountains and green valleys and the cool air of this region since located at an altitude between 700 m to 900 meters. Interested?

NATURE TOURISM PARK Angke KAPUK

Located in the municipality of North Jakarta, natural park Angke Kapok is one of nature conservation area of mangrove ecosystems.
Area of 99.82 ha has the main vegetation of the mangrove trees, or trees, often referred to mangroves. The existence of these trees are almost gone and his condition got worse in the reform era, which at that time in the Republic of Indonesia law can not touch the community with economic reasons. When that happens mangrove forest encroachment and changes in function of the area illegally (among other fish penambakkan business and residential). The many changes in land use on the beach north of Jakarta which is very worrying as this makes this area the only green area which can still be developed for the benefit of environmental improvement.


This area designated as forest tours that will be used for reforestation activities / rehabilitation of mangrove forests and nature tourism activities (ecoturism). Ministry of Forestry of Indonesia gave permission to use the natural attractions of this area to PT Karya Lestari Murindra. These private parties work together with community care Jakarta mangrove (JakMangrove) seeks merehabilitas this area and restore the original function and its benefits both in terms of ecological and economical.
Until the end of April 2006 approximately 40 hectares of this area has been rehabilitated and replanted by a variety of mangrove trees.
Mangrove forest management is not easy. His success not only requires good cooperation from the government and the private sector, but also determined by a / at least the active role of the whole society. Often made of indifference or ignorance as the saying goes: "do not know it was love". With this website, we hope many more people who know about the importance of mangrove and wetland ecosystems on. It also can get more information about the conditions, problems and recent developments of TWA Angke Kapok and what could be contributing to the community to protect and preserve the unique ecosystem and is unparalleled.

Taman Wisata Alam

Kawasan taman wisata alam adalah kawasan pelestarian alam dengan tujuan utama untuk dimanfaatkan bagi kepentingan pariwisata dan rekreasi alam.
 
Adapun kriteria untuk penunjukkan dan penetapan sebagai kawasan taman wisata alam:
  1. mempunyai daya tarik alam berupa tumbuhan, satwa atau ekosistem gejala alam serta formasi geologi yang menarik;
  2. mempunyai luas yang cukup untuk menjamin kelestarian fungsi potensi dan daya atarik untuk dimanfaatkan bagi pariwisata dan rekreasi alam;
  3. kondisi lingkungan di sekitarnya mendukung upaya pengembangan pariwisata alam.
Kawasan taman wisata alam dikelola oleh pemerintah dan dikelola dengan upaya pengawetan keanekaragaman jenis tumbuhan dan satwa beserta ekosistemnya. Suatu kawasan taman wisata alam dikelola berdasarkan satu rencana pengelolaan yang disusun berdasarkan kajian aspek-aspek ekologi, teknis, ekonomis dan sosial budaya.
Rencana pengelolaan taman wisata alam sekurang-kurangnya memuat tujuan pengelolaan, dan garis besar kegiatan yang menunjang upaya perlindungan, pengawetan dan pemanfaatan kawasan.
 
Upaya pengawetan kawasan taman wisata alam dilaksanakan dalam bentuk kegiatan :
  1. perlindungan dan pengamanan
  2. inventarisasi potensi kawasan
  3. penelitian dan pengembangan yang menunjang pelestarian potensi
  4. pembinaan habitat dan populasi satwa.
Pembinaan habitat dan populasi satwa, meliputi kegiatan :
  1. pembinaan padang rumput
  2. pembuatan fasilitas air minum dan atau tempat berkubang dan mandi satwa
  3. penanaman dan pemeliharaan pohon-pohon pelindung dan pohon-pohon sumber makanan satwa
  4. penjarangan populasi satwa
  5. penambahan tumbuhan atau satwa asli, atau
  6. pemberantasan jenis tumbuhan dan satwa pengganggu.
Beberapa kegiatan yang dapat mengakibatkan perubahan fungsi kawasan taman wisata alam adalah :
  1. berburu, menebang pohon, mengangkut kayu dan satwa atau bagian-bagiannya di dalam dan ke luar kawasan, serta memusnahkan sumberdaya alam di dalam kawasan
  2. melakukan kegiatan usaha yang menimbulkan pencemaran kawasan
  3. melakukan kegiatan usaha yang tidak sesuai dengan rencana pengelolaan dan atau rencana pengusahaan yang telah mendapat persetujuan dari pejabat yang berwenang.
Sesuai dengan fungsinya, taman wisata alam dapat dimanfaatkan untuk :
  1. pariwisata alam dan rekreasi
  2. penelitian dan pengembangan (kegiatan pendidikan dapat berupa karya wisata, widya wisata, dan pemanfaatan hasil-hasil penelitian serta peragaan dokumentasi tentang potensi kawasan wisata alam tersebut).
  3. pendidikan
  4. kegiatan penunjang budaya.

Kamis, 05 November 2009

Nature Tourism "Twin Waterfall Stone Barae" South Sulawesi



Waterfall area is located in the Village and the Rock Sulfur Barambang Kec. Sinjai Borong about 40 Km from the city center Sinjai, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Waterfall called flowers, due to the presence of two waterfalls side by side with both the distance is only about 60 meters, with a height of each waterfall approximately 40 and 45 meters.

Stone Bara'e (in Makassar Idioms) means an animal cages "made of stone". It is said that once the place is a place mengkandangkan giant buffalo.


The waterfall is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, with cool air and cold berhawa from morning till afternoon. This area is sometimes covered by thick fog. Also this place is surrounded by mountains so it is appropriate also serve as a camping area / camping.

Senin, 26 Oktober 2009

Pesona Alam Bantimurung


Bantimurung adalah salah satu kecamatan yang ada di Kabupaten Maros,makassar. Bantimurung terkenal dengan pemandangan alamnya yang sangat indah. Saat ini bantimurung telaah di jadikan salah objek wisata yang ada di Sulawesi Selatan. Tempat ini sering ramai dikunjungi oleh para wisatawan,baik dari dalam kota maupun dari Luar kota serta dari mancanegara. Salah satu yang menjadi khas dari tempat ini adalah aneka ragam dari kupu-kupu yang sangat indah warnanya. Selain itu, masih banyak lagi pernak-pernik yang dijual yang dapat dijadikan sebagai cindera mata oleh para pengunjung.Di tempat ini menyajikan pemandangan alam yang begitu luar biasa karena udara yang ada di sini sangat sejuk disertai oleh 3 buah air terjun yang sangat indah yang bisa membuat kita ingin sengera menceburkan diri ke dalam air yang sangat dingin karena taman wisata alam ini dikelilingi oleh pohon-pohon yang sangat banyak dan tinggi-tinggi. Di taman wisata ini juga terdapat beberapa gua diantaranya yang terkenal adalah gua mimpi dimana di dalam gua ini sangat gelap gulita dan sangat panjang, jadi jika kita ingin masuk maka kita harus menyewa alat penerangan terlebih dahulu yang banyak di sediakan oleh para penyewa di mulut gua, keunikan dari gua ini adalah jika kita masuk melewati pintu utama di dalam taman wisata maka ketika keluar kita akan muncul di luar taman wisata tepatnya di dekat perkampungan penduduk sekitar namun tetap berada di atas ketinggian.
Ketika memasuki kawasan Bantimurung, dari kejauhan wisatawan disambut dengan tulisan yang menempel di dinding bukit kars. Kemudian setibanya di gerbang taman rekreasi ini, sepasang gapura selamat datang berhias kupu-kupu raksasa di atasnya menyambut dengan ramah, setelah itu diikuti patung kera yang juga berukuran jumbo. Ini menandakan Bantimurung merupakan habitat asli kupu-kupu dan kera.

Tahun 1856 – 1857 Alfred Russel Wallace menghabiskan sebagian hidupnya di sini untuk meneliti berbagai jenis kupu-kupu. Menurut Wallace, Bantimurung merupakan The Kingdom of Butterfly “Berdasarkan penelitian orang Inggris ada 150 spesies kupu-kupu di sini,” ujar Abidin, petugas taman wisata.


Untuk menjaga kupu-kupu dari kepunahan pemerintah setempat membuat penangkaran di lokasi ini, dan tentunya menjadi daya tarik bagi wisatawan yang berkunjung. Selain penangkaran ada juga Museum kupu-kupu sebagai informasi dan pusat data kupu-kupu yang hidup di alam Bantimurung