Sentani Lake, Papua

Sentani Lake, Papua

Lake Sentani is the name of a lake in Papua that is well known in many parts. Sentani Lake has a beautiful view of the surface of the water sparkling in the sunshine override. What lake is located near Jayapura, capital of Papua. The surface of calm lake water will make you feel peaceful like being in heaven. By embracing the Cyclops Mountains in the north and the lush vegetation as a beautiful backdrop and a betengger protect 24 villages around the lake to make Lake Sentani very beautiful and unique. Local residents around the lake have a friendly nature and creative. The results of their crafts are the best in the land of Papua. 

Lake Sentani sail a boat is a wonderful experience. You can rent a boat motor in one of the villages. Feel the breeze caress your skin and hair as she drove onto the surface of the lake, houses perpetuate the stage and get acquainted with the locals only you can get and feel in this lake. Lake Sentani and its surroundings used to be a training ground for landing seaplanes. The foundation was built by the Japanese and then taken over by the U.S. Army in 1944. Legend of the American war, General MacArthur said to have lived on the lake and on 22 islands in it.

Life as a fisherman and a location close to the provincial capital, is the reason why most of the population around Lake Sentani is open to visitors. Stage house with a pool and nets are a common sight on the lake. This lake is home to at least 33 species of fish, which is almost half of whom are native lake. Lake Sentani is a drive for about 30 minutes to the west of the city of Jayapura. Sentani airport, located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Jayapura. As the capital of the vast province, Jayapura well connected with major cities in Indonesia, both by air and sea. It is recommended to always check your flight details. Outside the airport, minibus passengers waiting to go to Jayapura. Prices vary, so make sure you agree on the fare before you board the minibus.

Raja Ampat, Papua

Raja Ampat, Papua

The origin of the name of Raja Ampat by local myth comes from a woman who found seven eggs. Four grains which hatch into four princes who separated and each a king who ruled in Waigeo, Salawati, Misool Misool East and West. Meanwhile, three other eggs became a ghost, a woman, and a stone. 

In the course of history, the Raja Ampat has long been inhabited by fishing communities and implement a custom system Maluku. In this system, the people are members of a village community. Each village was led by a king. Since the establishment of the two Muslim sultanate in the Moluccas, Raja Ampat become part of theSultanate of Tidore claims. After the defeat of the Dutch Empire Tidore, Raja Ampat Islands became part of the Indian claims - Netherlands.

In Raja Ampat, there were 88 villages and 10 districts, which are autonomous regions Sorong. The total areas of Raja Ampat reach ± 46,000 km2. A total of 6000 km2 is land, sea is remaining 85%.  There are approximately 610 islands, only about 35 are inhabited island. The rest have not been settled, but already have a name, but there are also some who do not yet have a name. There were four largest islands here, namely Misool Island, Salawati Island, Island Batanta and Waigeo Island. 

Raja Ampat Islands is an area that is included in the Coral Triangle (Coral Triangle). For the uninitiated, the Coral Triangle is the area that has the richest marine biodiversity in the world. Countries included in the Coral Triangle are Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Japan, and Australia.
It is estimated there are over 1070 species of fish in the Raja Ampat Islands. Of course there are fish - fish seed to marketable. For example, tuna fish, tuna, mackerel, grouper, napoleon wrasse, red snapper, sea cucumbers, shrimp, and lobster are abundant there. So not surprisingly, the Raja Ampat Islands majority work as fisherman.

In addition there are also carried cultured pearls, and seaweed is able to export commodities, and sold to Australia, New Zealand, China, and Japan. There are also people who manage the oil palm and coconut, Pam Island, Kofiau, and Salawati. Even some of the islands have the potential mining of gold, coal, petroleum, nickel, and friends - fellow course.

Location of Raja Ampat Islands is in the western part of the island of Papua, West Irian Jaya province, more precisely, at the head of birds of Papua. In a way, the location is 50 miles west of the Sea of Sorong.

Raja Ampat has been recognized by the world as one of the 10 best waters for diving dive alias. So, do not settle first when diving but not to the Raja Ampat! By the tourists who had to dive here, the waters of Raja Ampat considered comprehensive flora and fauna in the world. Coral (coral) reaches 537 species. 

Carstensz Pyramid, Papua

Carstensz Pyramid, Papua

Carstensz Pyramid is the snow-capped mountains in Papua, Indonesia, which is a lot in dreams by many climbers to be able to set foot on the peak. In addition because he is the highest peak in Indonesia, the climbers will find a different sensation that can not be found in almost all the characters mountains in Indonesia, that Indonesia's roof is covered with snow. 

But the snow is expected to shrink and dry up in 2024, this is due to global warming. The calculation is based on empirical data analysis is done using a linear approach Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics. So it is not impossible that one day these mountains will lose the snow as it does on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa. 

Peak Carstensz Pyramid has a height of 4884 M above sea level (16,023 ft).  Located to the west of Central High land called as Sudirman Jayawijaya and mountains. Many think that the same Jayawijaya peak Carstensz Pyramide, the two adjacent peaks located. 

In 1623 John Carstensz Navigator of the Netherlands became the first to bring the word to Europe about the existence of the ice caps in the tropical western equatorial line eografis Papua New Guinea. The results of the report met with laughter by the public at the time. New in 1899, the lapse of three centuries of Dutch expedition was to create a map in there to justify what is conveyed John Carstensz.

There are three main routes to reach the top of this Caratensz. The first is called the route Harrer (Harrer's Route). This route is the easiest route to pass.Although it is easy, does not mean everything will be easy to conquer the peak Jaya. 

Harrer's route to travel is up and down for about 12 to 15 hours. The level of difficulty ranges from 3-4 standard UIIA. The difficulty is in taking this route is when under peak Jaya. The slope of a steep cliff, up to 10-15 degrees as high as about - about 80 feet, need extra cautious - approach.

The second route is the East Ridge. This route is a route halfway between Harrer and most difficult route. This route will go further and would also be longer. 

The third route is American Direct. This route is a route that would travel straight to the top. This route requires skill, experience and adequate knowledge ofClimbing. The worst of this route is, the higher the degree of difficulty when approaching the peak, which is a steep cliff, a wall of peaks Cartensz.

Three Colors of Lake Kelimutu, NTT

Three Colors of Lake Kelimutu

NTT

Kelimutu an altitude of 1690 meters above sea level is a unique mountain and interesting because it has a series of 3 crater lakes where 3 lake has three different colors.The mountain is located in the Village District Perno Ende Flores Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Kelimutu is a combination word of "keli" meaning mountain and the word "quality" which means to boil. According to local belief, the colors of lake Flores has the meaning respectively each and has a very powerful force of nature.

The lake is known as the Lake Three Colors because it has three different colors, namely red, blue, and white. However, the color - the color is always changing - change over time. No less than 12 times the color change had occurred within the last 25 years. The first and the second located very close together, while the third lake is located about 1.5 km to the west. This color change may be due to the refraction of light, the sun, the micro-biota of water, the dissolved chemical substances, and due to the reflection color of the walls and the bottom of the lake. 

Kelimutu Lake or Tiwu divided into three sections corresponding to color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or "Nuwa Muri Koo Fai Tiwu" is a gathering place for young people - couple who had died. The lake is red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls - those who have died and as long as he lived always commit a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the soul - the soul of the deceased parent.

The third area of the lake is approximately 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters. Boundary between the lake was a narrow stone walls prone to landslides. This wall is very steep with a 70-degree angle. Lake wall height ranges from 50 to 150 meters. Beginning this area was discovered by Van Such Telen, aDutch citizen, in 1915. Its beauty is widely known after Y. Bouman describes in his writings in 1929. Since then the foreign tourists started to come enjoy the lake known haunted for the local community. Those who come not only a lover of beauty, but also researchers who want to know a very rare natural occurrence it. For fans of hiking and love the natural beauty of the tropical mountain village, traveled to this place is the best option. Region set to Kelimutu National Wildlife Conservation Areasince February 26, 1992.