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Location Located in West Java , Gunung Halimun - Salak, Sundanese for 'The Mountains of the Mist', contains some of Indonesia's largest remaining lowland and montane forest. Each year visitors come to Halimun Salak National Park to explore its mountainous terrain, canyons, rivers and waterfalls, natural hot springs, tropical forest and tea plantations in the middle of the park. Established to preserve the largest remaining lowland forest on the island of Java, this national park extends across two adjacent mountains, Salak and Halimun. The two mountainous areas are connected by a forest corridor that serves as a natural wildlife bridge and is excellent for exploring the abundant, local, untouched wildlife and the stunning scenery. Salak Mountain You should make it a point to visit Ratu Crater that lies at the slope of Mountain Salak amid dense natural forest. The crater area actually consists of three craters – the Queen crater (the largest) plus the Paeh C...

Caribbean Islands to Visit It’s almost that time of year to take those travel advices and great vacation plans into motion. Here are a few in case you need some help in deciding what you may want to do. First of all think about where you would like to go, as well as how much you want to spend. Shop around, there are many different resources that can help you with booking a great trip. But the first thing you must know is the kind of documentation you must have before boarding that plane. Always consider booking your trip at off peak times, where you can save and also get to that special place without the crowds. That way you can roam around and discover more freely. Limit yourself to a small carry on size bag. You don’t want to travel with a huge suitcase and not be able to move around with ease. Some of the main things you should always pack with you are some handy wipes, some bandages, antibacterial ointments, and any personal hygiene items. But only the necessary ones, becau...

The last Paing Dungulan was taked as Purnama Kedasa. As usual when it takes place in a large ceremony Ulun Danu Batur. Batur village, Kintamani, Bangli. Ulun Danur Batur as the celestial universe Hindus in Bali, Batur temple is also as Stana for Lord Vishnu. Of Lord Shiva while in Besakih and Brahma in Lempuyang Luhur, Karangasem. AS Stana Bhatara Vishnu, who in the concept of Batur society known as Goddess Bhatari Danuh, Ulun Danu had a very interesting historical, both developed by generations as folklore living in Batur and the cult surrounding communities, as well as contained in some chronicle. At the very least, the history Ulun Danu Batur contained in the Chronicle written by Pasek Jro Soebandi Mangku Ketut Gede, Pasek Chronicle written by I Gusti Bagus Sugriva, and the Chronicle Wood Selem copied by Drs. Putu Budiastra, et al. Even the history of this temple is also contained in the King Purana Ulun Danu Batur I and II are prepared by Drs. I Putu Budiastra, et al. History and ...

This province was part of South Sumatra, before it established as province in 2000. It consists of two main islands which called the same as its name, Bangka and Belitung. These two islands have tin as the natural resource, although its production is decreasing compared on their glorious era few years before, and since founded by the Netherlands colonial government. Malay and Chinese people live side by side in Bangka and Belitung. Chinese culture influences are shown in the Buddhist temples on Bangka islands, so does the culinary riches. With its archipelago form, this province holds a big marine tourism potential. Moreover, tourism into Belitung Island has been increasing since Andrea Hirata’s famous novel and movie, Laskar Pelangi . Custom House Stage house, Limas house and rakit house is the custom home Bangka Belitung Islands. Model of custom homes is almost the same as custom homes of other provinces in Sumatra Island. The architectural model of traditional house from B...