Showing posts with label Travel in Indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel in Indonesia. Show all posts

Saturday, November 6, 2010

SNORKELING ON GILI ISLAND

Experience the under sea wonder of Gili Trawangan Island by doing snorkeling activities is your unforgettable memories under water sea life. Swimming in the blue water to over view the beautiful panorama of coral, marine life, and cute fresh colorful fishes to fresh your brain and memory. Get this experience to bring home as your souvenir experience in the Gili Island Paradise. This program will experience your one day tour Gili Island such as Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air and Nanggu.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park is a tourist park in Jimbaran Bali with Unggasan tourist GWK Statue (Garuda Wisnu Kencana). GWK statue is a replica statue of the god Vishnu riding Garuda vehicle named 12 m tall, the work of renowned sculptor Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. Area Cultural Park Garuda Wisnu Kencana in the height of 146 meters above ground level or 263 feet above sea level.

This statue is projected to bind to the spatial distance of up to 20 km that can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of environmental rescue mission and the world. This statue is made from a mixture of copper and steel, weighing 4000 tons, with a height of 75 meters and 60 meters wide. When construction is finished, this sculpture will be the largest statue in the world and beat the Statue of Liberty.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Travel in Lombok Indonesia

The island of Lombok which means 'Chilli' in Indonesian is located to the east of Bali. From the small black sand bays of Sengiggi, some of the most spectacular sunsets on the planet can be witnessed. The pace of life is slow to the point of stopping and the southern coast of Lombok has some of the most stunning beaches in Indonesia. From silhouetted palms, to mist ringed volcanoes, Lombok island is a haven of natural beauty and just the ticket for getting away from it all which explains the recent popularity of Lombok in recent years. Most tourists make the trip to here to get away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Bali and enjoy the serene beaches.

The flight from Bali to Lombok’s Mataram airport takes just 30 minutes but upon arrival its like stepping into a different era altogether. Getting around is quite convenient with reasonably priced Bemo (converted minivans) or the tourist favourite Cidomo (horse pulled cart).

The local inhabitants of Lombok are called Sasaks. They speak Indonesian as well as their local Sasak language. The other main ethnicity’s include Balinese, Chinese, Arabian, and Javanese. Lombok has three main districts with three capital cities: Mataram in the west, Praya in central and Selong in east Lombok. The majority of commerce is in the capital city of Mataram in west Lombok.

When it comes to souvenirs from Lombok, its a choice between their woven textiles or potteries which is being exported throughout the world. There are also many traditional handicrafts you could take back as a souvenir i.e; wooden masks, baskets made out of ketak grass, wooden boxes designed with bits of shells, or other things made from bamboo or rattan.

At the end of the day, Lombok's charm truly lies in its century-old, tranquil coastal areas with virgin white beaches and green mountains.

Some of the major attractions are:
  • Mt. Rinjani
  • Sendanggile Waterfalls
  • Gili Islands
  • Mayura Water Palace
  • Masbagik Village
  • Narmada Palace
  • Pura Meru Temple
  • Lombok Pottery & Weaving
  • Sasak Village
  • Mataram Museum