Month: November 2022

One of Bali’s most well-known temples is located atop a sea rock formation. At some point, the original formation started to erode, and some of the rock was man-made. Many people flock to Pura Tanah Lot, especially when the sun is setting.

At low tide, you can stroll out to the temple compound located on Beraban Village’s southern coast. Explore the stalls in Tanah Lot market after the sun has set to find one-of-a-kind Balinese mementos.

Banda Islands

The less well-known Banda Islands are attractive as an escape off the beaten path, although Bali and Lombok are tried and tested vacation destinations for a reason. These ten islands are situated at the mouth of the Banda Sea, whose depths exceed 6,500 meters.

Due to their abundant nutmeg supply, the Bandas have long been a target for people in the spice trade. The Bandas, often called “Eastern Indonesia’s best-kept secret,” provide divers and sailors particularly endless thrills.

The possibility to see sharks, sea turtles, whales, the endemic Ambon scorpionfish, lobsters, and a variety of other animals at pristine dive locations.

Fun and exciting details regarding the history of the Tanah Lot Temple can be found in its legends. In the latter half of the 16th century, a high Hindu priest from the Majapahit Kingdom in East Java traveled to Bali to propagate Hinduism and related ideas.…

One of Indonesia’s most breathtaking sites is the fairyland of lush, cone-shaped islands set against blue and turquoise waters. This tropical paradise is made up of hundreds of islands and cays, but there is also beauty underneath the surface.

The warm, clear waters are home to a wide variety of marine life, including colourful fish. In fact, this region of Indonesia is a favourite for divers since it has some of the world’s most biodiverse coral reefs.

Gunung Rinjani

Gunung Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s famous volcanoes, is a major draw to Lombok. Even though Rinjani does not experience the same level of activity and eruptions as some of the other islands, its late 13th-century caldera-forming eruption is thought to have been among the most intense in recorded human history. The crater of Rinjani has a lake, and Mt. Baru, another active volcano, is located within the lake.

You might see rare animals like the black Ebony leaf monkey, long-tailed macaques, sulfur-crested cockatoos, and other unusual species in Rinjani National Park. There are guided walks available, and the park allows overnight camping. The park does warn that hikes are challenging, so if you intend to climb the mountain, you should be in good physical condition and equipped with the necessary gear.…

Lake Toba, another of Indonesia’s natural wonders, is a lake and a supervolcano. It is thought that a catastrophic eruption caused the lake, which is located in a crater, to originate between 69,000 and 77,000 years ago.

The lake is 450 metres deep and 1,145 square kilometres in size. Here, volcanic activity is still frequently observed, and some islands have been raised above the water.

A study in beauty and the strong forces shaping the globe can be found in Lake Toba. You can swim, water ski, canoe, or fish here, or you can just stroll through the neighbourhood on foot or bike.

Mount Krakatau

Undoubtedly, the 1883 eruption of Krakatau, the most well-known volcano in Indonesia, was the biggest eruption ever recorded. The eruption had a significant impact on global climate conditions and had a terrible impact on human life in the surrounding islands of Java and Sumatra. The newest of the islands created by the 1883 eruption, Anak Krakatau, or “Child of Krakatau,” made its way to the surface in 1930.

This immature, unstable volcano keeps rising higher out of the water and erupting significantly. Tourists can visit Anak Krakatau for a reminder of the awesome, unseen power that exists beneath the surface at every turn in Indonesia. Anak Krakatau still emits smoke and fire.…

Borneo is one of the few places that evokes wild, untamed adventure. Borneo is home to orangutans, rare birds, Sumatran rhinos, pygmy elephants, and a variety of other animals, making it one of the planet’s most ecologically diversified regions.

You may explore the longest river in Indonesia, the Kapuas, in Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, visit Dayak communities, and see Chinese, Malaysian, and even European influences in the ports and cities along the way.

For a chance to observe some of Borneo’s renowned wildlife in person, you may also go hiking in the rainforest. Located in West Kalimantan, Bukit Baka-Bukit Raya National Park is a protected area that contains two of Borneo’s tallest mountains and is home to orangutans, clouded leopards, and slow lorises.

Between Indonesia and the Malaysian portion of Kalimantan, Maratua Island is a member of the Derawan Archipelago.

Checking out the two well-known lakes in the region, Tanah Bamban Lake and Hajj Buang Lake is one of the keys draws to this location.

The ideal option would be to visit Danau Sentarum National Park to enjoy both Kalimantan’s natural and cultural features. This vast tract of wetlands is 132,000 hectares and is undoubtedly home to various fascinating wildlife, including crocodiles, monkeys, and orangutans.…