Mount Krakatau

Awesome of Mount Krakatau

Mount Krakatau is located in the east of Lampung Province which is nine kilometers square in diameter. A great explosion on August 27th 1883 caused this 2.000 meters above the sea level mount became inactive for about 44 years before Mount Anak Krakatau emerged on December 1927. Now, Mount Anak Krakatau is at an altitude of 200 meters with two kilometers square in diameter. Now it is frequently visited both for research and tourism interest.

Having a look around the mount from the peak is a memorable moment for you who love climbing. You will see the bluish scenery of Sunda Strait surrounding the mount.  The emergence of Mount Anak Krakatau is an enticement for researchers to reveal the million mysteries of the mount containing so much mineral substances like volcanic bomb, lava, and lapilli overflow from the crater. It is the right place for having mountainous sports activities while enjoying the beauty of sea scenery around. Moreover, you may spend more nights at Sebuku Island or Sabesi Island.

Mount Krakatau Location

Mount Krakatau includes into the administrative area of South Lampung District. It is situated in Sunda Strait, amid Java Island and Sumatra Island. From Bandar Lampung City to Canti Beach in Kalianda, it will spend about an hour to reach the location. Then you need to carry on the trip to Mount Krakatau by taking speedboat of 20 people of maximum capacity. The costs range from IDR 200.000 to IDR 250.000 with approximately 1,5 hours.

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Lingsar Hindu Temple, Unique Pura in Lombok Island

Lingsar Hindu Temple
Lingsar Hindu Temple  is the biggest and the oldest Hindu Temples in Lombok Island  that was built in 1714 A.D by King Anak Agung Ngurah. The temple that is  regarded as sacred had been renovated in some parts in 1878 A.D.
It is a symbol of  harmony among religious people in Lombok   Island for its functions  that is not only used by Hindu for praying but also by Moslem people who are  included into Wetu Telu ideology. Two buildings, Kemalik (The house of Hindu  leader) and Amalik (The house of Hindu promoter), can be found within the  temple. In addition, the status of Kemaliq and Amalik are hereditary.
There are some  reasons why you must visit the destination. There is holy spring water within  the building of the temple. The inhabitants believe that the water contains  fate for everyone using it. Moreover, there is a Julit fish whose shape is the  same as swamp eel, which is believed that it will be luckiness for everyone who  can see it appears above the water surface. That is why, many visitors try hard  to stimulate it appears by throwing eggs into the water intended.
Just come to the  temple in the 6^th month of Balinese calendar or in the 7^th month of Sasak calendar (usually in the end of November of December) if you  want to know more about the harmony of cross religious among Sasak society. You  will see Wetu Telu Moslems and Hindu people celebrate Perang Topat (Topat war). It is kind of ritual intended to show their gratitude for God‘s  favor. It is also intended to ask God so that rain falls down soon.

How to Access Lingsar Hindu Template Location?

It lies about 9 km  north of Narmada sub-district, West Lombok  district, Nusa Tenggara Barat province. You may use Bemo (local transportations) to reach the destination from Mataram city to Narmada sub-district. After that, continue the trip by  any accessible public transportation that will carry you directly to the  destination. Its costs are about Rp. 2.500,00 – Rp. 3.000,00.

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