Everyone has heard of the island of Bali which has long been
known as a south sea paradise for sun, sand and sea holidays. But
Indonesia has a lot more to offer than Bali. From the beaches and hills
of Bali to the volcanoes of Java, the giant dragon on Komodo Island to
the native life in Sulawesi. An experience not to be missed !!
Bali has long been known as a south sea paradise for sun, sand and sea holidays. Leave the beach for four or five days to make a tour
of the island including Ubud in the hills. You will discover its rich
culture, traditions and history and will not be able to resist taking
home some of the crafts on offer.
You can extend your trip
by travelling to the next island of Java to look down into the crater of
a volcano!
Sumatra Located on
the India-China trade route several trading towns flourished and were
influenced by Indian Religions. The most notable was a Buddhist
monarchy which dominated the region during the 7th-9th centuries. The
kingdom helped to the Malay culture throughout Sumatra, Malay Peninsula
and western Borneo. The island was then subject to conquests from
Javanese kingdoms and, at the same time, Islam made its way to Sumatra,
spreading through contacts with Arabs and Indian traders.
Volcanic activity endowed this region with fertile land with beautiful
scenery. It also contains large deposits of gold and coal. The lowland
is interspersed with swamps and although it is unsuitable for farming
it is very important as it produced oil from above and underneath palm
oil and petroleum.
Java - the most lush, richest and most densely populated of
Indonesias islands. Java has a diverse landscape from towering
volcanoes to dense forest, manicured rice paddies and teeming cities.
It was the focus of Indonesian wealth and power long before the Dutch
settled there. Java claims to produce the worlds best batik. It is
used for every day as well as for formal clothing and for decorative
purposes. Other art forms, dance, music and painting have a long
history.
The largest temple complex in the world can be
found at Borobudur, near to Yogyakarta, where the Sultans Palace
illustrates the Javanese life of yester year!
There is a lot
of volcanic activity in Indonesia. Both of these islands offer you an
opportunity to see a volcano. To visit a volcano in Indonesia is a
unique experience. Each one is different and the memory of each one
will live with you for a very long time, whether it is Mount Ijen crater
in East Java or Mount Bromo in Central Java. An experience not to be
missed.
In Sulawesi, Visitors from around the world are
discovering Manado's sundrenched island paradises and peerless diving
and snorkelling around Bunaken, one of the world's most beautiful coral
environments. With an almost unbelievable variety of teeming sea life,
superb visibility and spectacular scenery, Bunaken is the chief
attraction of North Sulawesi for divers and non-divers alike. With much
of the best coral just under the surface, the sea gardens are easily
accessible to snorkelers. Non-divers can experience much of Bunaken's
wonder through a glass-bottom boat. Bunaken can be reached by speedboat
or motorised outrigger in about 30 minutes from Manado.
Then
there is Komodo - Komodo National Park is located in the centre of the
Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores.
Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of the Park was to
conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat.
However, over the years, the goals for the Park have expanded to
protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. In
1986, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and
Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the Park's biological
importance.Come and visit and explore the islands and natural habitat.
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