Friday, April 1, 2011

Pacitan - Srau Beach


Beach Srau in Pacitan (East Java, Indonesia) offers 3 surf spots for intermediate surfers, beach scene with white sand that naturally and away from the crowds, snorkel in the clear sea water and fishing from the top of the cliff. 



Hidden behind a row of hills 25 km west of the town of Pacitan (East Java, Indonesia), Srau Beach is one of a paradise for surfers. Its location is quite far from the city center make this a beautiful beach not too crowded with visitors. A nearby village a few kilometers away. Do not imagine the hotels or restaurants. Only there is a mosque and an open hall that can be used to rest. Some small fruit stall to provide food and beverages perfunctory like instant noodles, fried, coconut ice, tea or coffee. When viewnatureworl expressed intention to spend the night, a shop keeper suggested to sleep in the mosque because it's the lack of adequate accommodation facilities. 


This beach has 3 surf spots with a fairly challenging waves for surfers who are quite powerful. The first spot is located at the back of the ticket portal so often referred to as The Portal. The second spot is the inducement, under the cliff to the west coast that is often used by the fishermen hung angler fish. While the third spot is Pandan, was behind this cliff. 

Beach Srau have a reef type waves break, meaning that the waves created by the sea waves hit the reef. Basic beaches were dominated by rock, so that surfers should be more careful. November to February is the best time to surf and chasing barrels at the Beach Srau. 



Besides spoiling the barrel of his surfer, Srau also offers the charm of the beautiful beach with white sand that dihempas clear waves. Water clarity is what also makes this place perfect for snorkeling and enjoying the beauty and diversity of marine life. Tired of walking on the beach? Try to go up to a small hill on his right. Hiking in the hills of this rock, looking at the landscape and the sea coast magnificent will soon eliminate your boredom. This hill is also a paradise for the angler fish. In addition to the fishermen, not a few people who like fishing had come from out of town and spend a day here. 


Pacitan - Klayar Beach


Klayar is an exotic beach with white sand, coral-like Sphinx, perforated reef, marine fife and natural fountains up to as high as 10 meters which makes the beach with a natural charm that is second to none. 



Though not yet famous, klayar Beach is a beach that is very beautiful and exotic. Se-exotic what the heck? Well, although reluctant to admit it, according viewnatureworld klayar Beach is more exotic than Parangtritis most popular beach in Yogyakarta. 

Klayar located approximately 45 km west of Pacitan and can be reached by motorcycle or car. The journey to get there is a challenge that will stimulate adrenaline because of the narrow and damaged roads in some sections, sharp bends and route up and down hills. There are several sections with the rise and fall quite extreme. However, the beauty of the scenery of green hills and valleys will be accompanied throughout the journey. 
The beach is still very quiet. If you did not come on holiday, you'll only find a few fishermen who were fishing. Stretches of white sand with crystal-clear waves breaking on shore, cliff flanked on the right and left. You can go up to the cliff on the right and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the landscape klayar view post. 




After having klayar from above, take a walk along the white sands of the most fitting choice. Walking to the east, you will meet with a small river that flows to divide the beach for later merge with the sea water. Crossing the river has become an exciting sensation.At some point its depth reaches adult thigh. Not far from this estuary, the river other smaller but no less beautiful flowing tranquil estuary of the second form. Basically black sand with stripes of white sand washed from the beach.

Flute Laut, Sphinx Rock, and Karang Bolong

At the east end you will be greeted by a beautiful lagoon. Sandwiched between two rock clusters, it looks beautiful lagoon with crystal clear rolling wave that hit the wall rocks and then break down and spin in the white sand. This small lagoon is stunning and makes feel at home for long sit back at him. The waves repeatedly menghempas rock with strong and waterfall effect on the walls with foam-white froth that beautiful.

Rocks towering to the east of the lagoon. One of them noted that similar to the form of the Sphinx. viewnatureworld take a picture and show it to a friend who came from Egypt.He also recognizes this similarity. Exploring the reef area in the rear, visible a few small holes filled with water that seems to be a home for small crabs. Far, far right, seems a natural coral reef with a tunnel underneath.

Do not be surprised when you are behind a sudden a gush onto the fountain. Again, an extraordinary natural phenomenon. There is a gap in this rock. When the waves came up with enough rain, some water got under the stone and gush upward like a giant fountain that can reach a height of up to 10 meters. This fountain also comes with a sound like whistling so often referred to as a flute of the sea. 

Want to linger to enjoy keeksotisan klayar? You can try .... Rise to rock sphinxes waist wide enough and sat there while enjoying the rolling wave lagoon with a waterfall effect on the right, a natural fountain on the left, coral hole far away, and the expanse of ocean as far as the eye could see. Lay your body and close the eye. Listen to the sea sing to you with the pounding of waves, and you'll instantly fall in love. 


Thursday, March 31, 2011

Pacitan - Teleng Ria Beach


Teleng Ria is the closest beach from downtown Pacitan and now has an attractive resort to visit. The beach is perfect for learning to surf, swim, and play with the family. 

Interested to learn to surf? Try to come to teleng Ria. The beach is 3.5 km from the center of the city has a base of sand and surf with the type of beach break. Here there is a life guard tower where the coast guard to monitor and ensure the safety of visitors. In addition to a surfboard rental place, you also can rent a boogie board. Boogie boards, or commonly called Paipo in Hawaii and is also known by the name bodyboards, is a surf board with a maximum length of 4 feet. These boards used to be used by children before they are adept at surfing, but later developed into one of professional surfing.Stand-up surfing or surfing while standing can only be done with a board measuring more than 6 feet (about 1.8 meters). 

Waves at the beach is not too heavy, making it safe for you who like to swim. Heading west, you will see a small port where fishermen moor. Stroll among the fishing boats, looking at their catch, or visit the Fish Auction Place will be a special experience. 

The resort is also equipped with a hotel located only 100 meters from the beach. For those who like camping, an open field you can use to set up a tent. Range of food stalls scattered, offers a variety of traditional foods and coconut ice. Wanting dining with a romantic atmosphere? Right next to the hotel, there is a seafood restaurant with views overlooking the sea and live music performances. Ria teleng also offers a children's playground facilities and outbound arena. 


Jogja - Temple Borobudur


Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the 9th century measuring 123 x 123 meters. Borobudur was completed centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia. 

Who does not know Borobudur? 
This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in the complex. Millions of people are yearning to visit the buildings included in this World Wonder Heritages. No wonder, for the architectural and function as a place of worship, Borobudur is attractive heart. 

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, Dynasty descendant dynasty. 
Based Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship was completed on 26 May 824, almost a hundred years from the time the construction. The name of Borobudur, as some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high ground. 


Borobudur-shaped building with staircase punden consists of 10 levels. Height 42 meters before it was renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level is used as a drag. Six lowest level of a square and three levels on top of a circle and one of the highest levels of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance madhhabs Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level as the Buddha had to through every level of life is. 

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. 
Four levels above referred Rupadhatu symbolizes man who had to break free from lust but still bound manner and form. On this terrace, Buddha effigies are placed in open space. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupas are laid in holes called Arupadhatu, symbolizing man who has been free from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing. 

Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful. 
Relief that will be read coherently when you walk in a clockwise direction (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). The relief panels tell the legendary story of Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the voyage who was based in Bergotta (Semarang). 

All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect the Buddha's teachings. 
Hence, this temple functions as educating the media for people who want to learn Buddhism.

Bali tourism - Tulamben


Tulamben is a village which developed into a tourist attraction because it has a wide range of potential sea. Located in the village of Tulamben, Kubu district, Karangasem regency in the northern part of about ± 25 km from City Amlapura - the district capital -, 37 km from Candidasa tourism, and about 82 km from Denpasar City. 
Access to convenient location because it is situated on the edge of the highway department Amlapura - Singaraja. Tulamben later developed into a tourist area that includes 2 sub-districts, namely the village of Tulamben in Kubu district; Datah Village, Village Labasari, kidnap Village, Village Purwakerti, and Villages in District Bunutan Abang. 
Tulamben main attraction is the natural potential of the exotic underwater for diving and snorkeling activities because of the clear water conditions throughout the year and the current is quiet. At a depth of 30 meters below the sea there is the framework of the ship "U.S. Liberty", a U.S. merchant ship that sank due to hit by a Japanese submarine torpedo on 11 January 1942, when the voyage across the Straits of Lombok. Shipwreck diving in the depths of Liberty is the best reason for divers who come to Tulamben. It is estimated there are about 400 species of reef fish inhabit the wreck and visited about 100 species of sea fish (pelagic). 



This place is also called the paradise reef because it is full of surprises that emerged marine animals, such as the type of ribbon eel, mimic octopus, boxer crabs, ghost pipefish, seahorses, leaf fish, garden eels, lion fish, harlequin shrimp, and other unusual species also found here. While a large collection of jack fish whose numbers up to hundreds tail always enliven this shipwreck, and they are very friendly to divers. 
Very interesting is not it? Of the divers who have been here, will come back again. What about you?

Bali tourism - Bedugul


Bedugul tourist resort, located in the district of Tabanan, offers a soothing atmosphere of the hills and the beauty of the lake Tamablingan.

Ever to Kintamani? This place also offers the atmosphere of the hills with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius plus the lake is so beautiful.

To enjoy the beauty of the lake here, enough to rent a speed boat you can get aroundthe lake. Close to the lake is also you can enjoy lunch at local restaurant with a menu ofI ndonesia and also international cuisine.


Tired of playing in the lake? You cool off again by visiting the Eka Karya Bedugul Botanical Garden while buying souvenirs in the form of strawberry, which is one source of income of local residents.

This Botanical Garden is one of the protected forest that serves as the lungs of air in Bali, so to cover operating costs and maintenance, the area is too commercialized.

Bali tourism - Dreamland

Want to know the most beautiful beaches in Bali than Kuta beach? The answer, of course, Dreamland beach in the area Pecatu (Uluwatu).

This beach is so beautiful and not crowded Kuta beach visitors. Of course with thissituation you will be more comfortable and can enjoy the atmosphere of the beach isfamous as a place to surf.

With travel more than 30 minutes from Kuta and Jimbaran Pecatu direction, you'll gethere.

Dreamland beach area currently being developed as a tourist area of Bali PecatuResorts complete with 18 hole golf courses, international schools, internationalhospitals, shopping malls and other tourist facilities.

Certainly not long before this area will become an exclusive tourist area and dimanagebetter.