Lake Linow

Lake Linow


Lake Linow is a unique lake for its high level of sulphur content that cause it  tends to turn its color based on the viewing perspective and the lighting angle  of the sun. There are numerous endemic faunas like Blibis birds and  insects called “Sayok” or “Komo.” Those winged insects living in  the water are consumed by the inhabitants around the lake.
Sometimes, you can hear some little and white big birds` warble flying  across the lake building their homes around there. Many kinds of plants can be  found there. You will also find a green-grassed area for having a pleasant  lunch where the soft breeze will always be a good friend there.





Besides the panoramic view of surrounding area, Lake Linow  has special characteristics as the tendency to turn its color because of the high  level of sulphur content. That is the beauty of the lake that will amaze you by  watching it from different viewing perspectives. However, you must be careful  of a deep heat mud in the lakeside.

How to Access Lake Linow Location?

Linow Lake lies in Tomohon city,  Minahasa district, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Lake Linow can be reached by public transportations such as Mikrolet (Minibus) nearby Tomohon bus station, then continue to the destination by walk  for about 700 meters away. 
For you who love its beauty, you can enjoy the enchantments of  Lahendong village nearby Lake   Linow. You may spend more  days since there are many lodgments that can be easily found there.

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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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The Center of Perahu Pinisi Industry

Perahu Pinisi


Since long time ago, the Bugis people of South Sulawesi have been famous for their excellent sailors. They were very expert for travelling across the seas and oceans for the Nusantara (Malay archipelago) territory by Perahu Pinisi (Pinisi ship). 
Perahu Pinisi is well-known as a means of traditional sea transportation amongst the Bugis people since many centuries ago. According to the manuscript of Lontarak I Babad La Lagaligo, Perahu Pinisi has already existed since around the 14^th century A.D. According to the manuscript, Perahu Pinisi was first made by Sawerigading, The Crown Prince of Luwu Kingdom. The material to make the ship was taken from welengreng tree (dewata (god) tree) which was very strong and not easily brittle. But, before the tree was cut, a special ceremony must be held so that the spirit in the tree would move to another tree. Sawerigading made the ship to sail to China to propose a Chinese princess, named We Cudai.





Sawerigading succeeded marrying Princess We Cudai. After some time living in China, Sawerigading missed his home. Using his ship, he sailed back to Luwu. But, when his ship was about to reach Luwu beach, suddenly a great wave rammed the ship and made it broken into pieces. The pieces of his ship were cast onto three territories of Bulukumba Regency: Ara, Tana Beru, and Lemo-lemo. The local people in those territories used the pieces to make a new luxurious ship named  Perahu Pinisi.
Until now, Bulukumba is still well-known as the producer of Perahu Pinisi craft. The artisans keep maintaining the tradition for making the ship, especially in Tana Beru.

How to Access Location

The centre of Perahu Pinisi industry is located in Tana Beru, Bontobahari Sub-district, Bulukumba District, South Sulawesi Province.  Tana Beru, as the centre of Perahu Pinisi industry, is located 176 kilometres from Makassar City or 23 kilometres from Bulukumba District. To get to Tana Beru from Bulukumba, visitors can go by private vehicle or public transportation, such as pete-pete (minibus). 

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Cangkuang Temple

Cangkuang Temple in Garut West Java

Cangkuang derives from Sundanese language replacing term for pandan leaf (Pandanus furcatus) that in the past was used by local people to make hat, plaited mat, and palm sugar wrapper. Now, cangkuang is used both as the name of village and temple.

Cangkuang Temple was discovered firstly by Prof. Harsoyo and Drs. Uka Tjandrasasmita on December 19th , 1966. Both of them included into the researcher team of Leles history. It was discovered after receiving a report stated by Vordeman on the Notulen Bataviaasch Genootschap – published in 1893 A.D. – saying the existence of an ancient graveyard and the remain traces of Siwa Statue in Leles. Some other pre-historic age legacies were discovered on the next research. They were kendan stones (oxidant stone), pieces of earthenwares from the neolithic age and big stones from the megalithic age.

Having a look at the shape of the temple, some archaeologists assumed that the temple was erected in the eighth century. However, from  the simple ornaments used, the making technique, and a chinese record, there is a prediction that the temple was built in the seventh century, on the same era as the building of Javanese temples.

Along the journey to the location, you will ride by Pulo Village which has the unique tradition and well-preserved traditional houses. By taking getek – raft made of bamboo – you will see the panoramic sight of Cangkuang temple that is awesome.

The atmosphere in Panjang Island, the location of Cangkuang Temple, is quite fresh and has imposing view because there is a beautiful park and the number of teureup tree, banyan trees, and  randu tree (Ceiba pentandra). Moreover, the existence of Mount Haruman, Mount Mandalawangi, and Mount Guntur combined with the calm water of surrounding area can enhance the location as the worth visiting tourism destination for you.

A public small museum keeping many antique objects and 12 ancient books is located nearby the temple. Some documents telling the history and all information relating to the temple can also be found in the museum.

About a kilometer away from the museum, there is a tomb of Embah Dalem Arif Muhammad. It is believed that he was the envoy of Mataram Kingdom who was assigned to fight againts VOC in Batavia (Jakarta). After being defeated by VOC, he and his entourage decided to keep staying in Cangkuang where the local inhabitants there had embraced Hindu. Considering such reality, the location is a right place for cultural and natural tourism.

Cangkuang Temple Location

Cangkuang Temple lies in Cangkuang Village, Leles Sub-district, Garut District, West Java Province, Indonesia. Cangkuang Temple‘s location is about 46 km away from Bandung and 20 km from Garut District. Depart from your home to Garut District then go on to Leles Sub-district. The temple is three km away from Leles highway or about 35 minutes by walk. Having passed by Pulo Village, you have to wade Lake Cangkuang by getek to Cangkuang Temple. Tourism information center, mosque, museum, shelter, parking area, and raft for hanging around the location are available for you. Moreover, food stalls, souvenir shops and beautiful park are also supporting facilities that may offer you memorable visit. The entrance ticket to the location is IDR 2000/person. 

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Bledug Kuwu

Since the reign of old Mataram Kingdom (732 – 928 A.D.), bledug kuwu has been shaped out naturally from the volcanic mud in the district of Grobogan, Central Java, Indonesia. Over and above the existence of eternal fire resources of Mrapen and Kedungombo dam, Bledug Kuwu is the worth visiting tourism destination in Grobogan District, Central Java Province. Bledug Kuwu is derived from Javanese language, bledug means explotion/ to explode and kuwu/ kuwur  means  run or scattered about.

The early history of bledug kuwu was started when a man namely Joko Linglung was going home from the Pacific Ocean to Medang Kamulan Kingdom through a hole – that is now bledug kuwu – after defeating Prabu Dewata Cengkar. Joko Linglung made the hole himself as he was able to transform  into a snake. Such ability was a requirement to be admitted as the son of Aji Saka, the roler of Medang Kamulan Kingdom.

Along the journey to bledug kuwu, you will see the natural view of thick forest, green farms, and beautiful hilly areas. In the location, you will see frequent small explotions of the mud every two to three minutes. The wallow mud area is 650 meters in diameter. Sometimes, the mud`s explotions can be as high as local inhabitants` houses.

The existence of bledug kuwu is utilized by local inhabitants for livehood resources by producing salt. The activity of local people in producing salt in the location is a distinction which is rarely found in the mainland. The expertise of local people in producing salt was recorded on the history of Surakarta Kingdom.

Bledug Kuwu Location

Bledug Kuwu lies in Kuwu Village, Kradenan Sub-district, Grobogan District, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Taking public transportation like bus from Semarang bus station to the location requires IDR 10000 for the costs. Then, you must continue the trip to the location by taking minibus with IDR 5000 in charge.The entrance ticket to the location for observing the natural phenomenon of vulcanic mud in bledug kuwu is IDR 500. Some food stalls, guesthouses and other supporting facilities can be easily found around the location. Of course, the shops selling local salt can be found as well. 

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Jatijajar Cave

Welcome to Jatijajar Cave

Jatijajar cave was naturally shaped out of limestone. It was discovered by a farmer namely Jayamenawi in 1802 A.D., when he was grassing then suddenly sunk into a hole. Some people lent a hand for him to come out of the hole by uncovering the thick grass covering the hole. Finally, they realized that the hole led to a cave which was assumed for having three ventilations on the wall.

The entire length of the cave is 250 meters, scattering from the entrance door to the way out. Not only that, the cave is 12 meters high, 15 meters square of width,10 meters of the canopy and situated at an altitude of 50 meters.

It was Suparjo Rustam – the Governor of Central Java -  who had an idea to develop Jatijajar Cave as a valuable tourism destination in 1975. The building process was conducted by CV. AIS, Yogyakarta, headed by Saptoto, a famous dioramic expert coming from Yogyakarta. After that, the further management was taken over by the local government of Kebumen.

A spurting-water dinosaur statue, in front of the cave, symbolizes the urgency of the cave. People entering the location will pass by the mouth of the statue. The spurting-water from the statue‘s mouth comes from the Kantil River and the Mawar River. It is believed that the water never dries up even in drought season. Often, the water is utilized for irrigating the people‘s farms.

Exploring into the cave, you will see the wondrous scenery of surrounding area. Flickering lamps lightening the entrance door to the way out, enhance the comfort of your visit. Thus you are not necessary to be afraid of the illumination inside the cave. Some holes on the wall of the cave function as ventilation so that the air circulation within the cave keep on stable. In the center of the cave, there is a circle stone for your seat when you are tired, so you can keep enjoying the beauty of the cave.

About eight dioramas with 32 effigies depicting the story of Raden Kamandaka (commonly known as the story of  Lutung Kasarung) – the son of Padjajaran King – who lived as an ascetic in the cave looking for divine inspiration, can be watch therein. He lived as an ascetic in Jatijajar Cave because the location, at the time, included into the territory of Padjajaran Kingdom (now West Java)  with Bogor (cited in Batutulis inscription) as the capital.

While the entrace door to the cave is the mouth of dinosaur statue, the way out of the cave is the tail of the statue. The distinction of the cave from other caves in Indonesia is the existence of four underground rivers (seven in other sources) listed below: the Mawar River, the kantil River, the Jombor River, and the Puser Bumi River. The Mawar River and the Kantil River flow through narrow fissures penetrating the wall to the way out. By washing our face by the water of the Mawat River, it is assumed for being able to make us stay young. And, washing our face by the water of the Kantil River can make our dreams come true. The last two underground rivers, the Puser Bumi River and the Jombor River are intentionally considered as sacred by the management of the cave. People who want ot explore those two underground rivers must have permission from the management first.

Jatijajar Cave Location

Jatijajar Cave lies in Jatijajar Village, Ayah Sub-district, Kebumen District, Central Java Province, Indonesia. It is about 21 km away southwetern direction of Gombong Sub-district. You can take either public or private transportation remembering the location of Jatijajar Cave can be easily accessed. For you taking public transportation, you need to take bus passing by Gombong – Jatijajar route from Gombong bus station.

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