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Rabu, 26 Agustus 2015

Rafting in Aceh , Alas River

Aceh has one challenging rafting location called the Alas River. The flow of this river divides the Gunung Leuser National Park, NAD. With grade 3-4, Alas River not only has a strong current, but also the sharp turns of adrenalin.

You who are beginners can navigate the Alas River in the city ranging from Muarasitulan Kutacane to Wave City. While you who are astute can try starting the Angusan. You will be treated to a beautiful natural scenery along the river, and even cross paths with wildlife drinking at the river bank.

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Mount Leuser National Park

Mount Leuser National Park is a representative type of coastal forest ecosystems, and tropical rain forest lowlands to the mountains.

Almost the entire area is covered by forest cover Dipterocarpaceae with several rivers and waterfalls. There are rare plants and typical of a giant umbrella leaf (Johannesteijsmannia altifrons), raflesia flower (Rafflesia atjehensis and R. micropylora) and Rhizanthes zippelnii which is the largest flower with a diameter of 1.5 meters. In addition, there is a unique plant that plants strangler fig.

Endangered and protected animals found in national parks, among others introspective / orangutan (Pongo abelii), gibbon (Hylobates syndactylus syndactylus), the Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus), Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis sumatrensis), Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), wild goat (Capricornis sumatraensis), hornbill (Buceros bicornis), sambar deer (Cervus unicolor), and cat (Prionailurus bengalensis sumatrana).

Mount Leuser National Park is one established by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. Based on the cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia, are also designated as "Sister Park" with Taman Negara National Park in Malaysia.

Some locations / attractions to visit:

Gurah. See and enjoy the natural scenery, valleys, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls, observing animals and plants such as flowers raflesia, orangutans, birds, snakes and butterflies.
Bohorok. Place orangutan rehabilitation and nature in the form of a panorama of the river, camping and bird watching.
Kluet. Boating on rivers and lakes, trekking on the coastal forest and caving. This area is the habitat of the Sumatran tiger.
Sekundur. Camping, caving and wildlife observation.

Ketambe and Suak Belimbing. Research primates and other wildlife researcher who comes home and library.
Mount Leuser (3,404 m. Above sea level) and Gn. Hazelnut (3,314 m. Above sea level). Climbing and mountaineering.
Alas river rafting. Rafting of Gurah-Muara Situlen-wave for three days.

Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)
Cultural attractions outside the Park include the Lake Toba Festival in June in Lake Toba and Malay Cultural Festival in July in Medan.

Best visiting season: June / d in October each year.

How to reach: Medan-Kutacane ± 240 km or 8 hours by car, Kutacane-Gurah / Ketambe within ± 35 km or 30 minutes by car, Medan-Bohorok / Bukit Lawang is ± 60 km or 1 hour by car, Medan- Sei Betung / Sekundur is ± 150 km or 2 hours by car, Medan-Tapaktuan is ± 260 km or 10 hours by car.

Office: Jl. Raya Blangkejeren No. 37 Km 3
PO Box 16, Kutacane
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
Tel. (0629) 21358; Fax. (0629) 21016
E-mail: tnglaceh@indosat.net.id

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Selasa, 25 Agustus 2015

Natuna Island

Nature - Natuna Island - Riau Islands

Natuna Islands cluster also has beautiful scenery, with a panoramic view of the coast that is still awake d beauty.

Natuna so beautiful and has a lot of potensi.Pengunjung can find beaches, such as Cape Coast, Coastal Sebagul, Selahang Gulf Coast, Coastal Setengar, and so on. A number of locations even become a favorite place for snorkeling enthusiasts, observers turtle habitat and underwater lovers

Natuna Island is a district of Riau Islands. The island is located in the South China Sea between Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Vietnam and Cambodia. To reach the island of Batam Island Natuna to be crossed by ship passengers to Tanjung Pinang for 1 hour, and from Tanjung Pinang use small aircraft to a special service AU in Ranai, Natuna Island

Group of islands in the northern province of Riau Islands was called. Land and sea is rich in minerals, such as quartz sand, natural gas, and petroleum.

In the waters of the sea that contained natural wealth in the form of fish and other marine life. Not to mention the beauty of the beach and the beauty of the coral reefs are very charming. For citizens Natuna Natuna Besar Island and the small islands around it is more commonly referred to as Bunguran.

According to legend, the first inhabitants of the island Natuna Besar is Demang Megat. Once there was a boy who carried away a piece of wood. The boy was, according to the story, comes from Siam (Thailand). At that time the island has not been named.

Sea water washed wood was then mendamparkannya on an island. Either on the strength of which the child suddenly changed big and hairy. He then called Demat Megat. By Wan Tarhusin, residents Natuna which tells the legend, Demat Megat also has the power and magic.

Demat Megat, who became the first inhabitants of the island of Natuna Besar, then married a daughter of the Kingdom of Johor named Engku Fatima. At that time Engku Fatimah was sailing towards Natuna Islands cluster and then landed on the beach island of Natuna Besar.

Under a large tree on the island that's named bungur Engku Fatima met with Demang Megat. Because each captivated, they later married and lived on the island. From the name of the tree where the meeting between Fatima and Demat Megat Engku that land or island was then called Bunguran.

It runs lasting marriage and a blessing for Engku Fatimah. Previously he had been married 40 times, but not long after marrying her husband always died. Only joint demat Engku Fatimah Megat marriage can be sustained.

By the Kingdom of Johor, then the title of Datuk Megat Demang Rich. "The title was awarded for the first time, and the title of the highest degree,"

The diversity that makes Natuna become richer. Not only because of its natural resources and all potential maritime be grace, but also the wealth of the people who inhabit the background. History, legend, and the name later became the background which makes what is happening now more entrenched.

Generally, legend tells of meeting a variety of ethnic groups in a new and nameless. The Natuna, is currently meeting the increasingly gets more meaning because the encounter cultures, tribes, and nations, which of course is expected to further enrich the Natuna.

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Diving in Weh Island, Aceh

Identity as most western Indonesian island of Pulau Weh made as a tourist destination popular with tourists. Be prepared, because the island is part of NAD holds an abundance of charm for you to explore!

Talk about Pulau Weh, you may be reminded of Kilometer Zero Monument. But apparently, the Indonesian government has set an area of 60 square kilometers, to the inside and outside of the island, as nature reserves. The attractions both on land and sea unite natural attractions, history, and ecosystems contained therein.

Sabang is the largest city on the island, which is divided into Upper Town and Lower Town. Above the town is located in the north, has a row of colonial Dutch heritage buildings and beautiful bay views. While the Lower City is located in the south of Sabang, a traditional settlement with many shops, restaurants and stalls serving famous Aceh coffee.

Although it has an area of only 156.3 square kilometers, you should hire either a motor vehicle or a car to get around. By doing so, you can walk along Weh Island from Port Balohan, then flew to the east.

Here are 10 of the best tourist attractions in Pulau Weh gathered detikTravel on Friday (01/27/2012). If you are located sequentially down from the east of the island from Port Balohan:

1. Beach Anoi Itam

Not far from the port, you will find a distinctive black sand beaches of volcanic sand. Not surprisingly, Weh Island does have a small volcano that was active in the middle. Itam Anoi coast has beautiful scenery, as well as several forts Japan still maintained continuity. Forts is what used to be the center of Japan's defense against enemy attacks from the sea and air.

2. Lake Aneuk laot

This large lake is a source of fresh water for the entire island at once hydropower. You can enjoy the lake view from inside the vehicle, because the road is curved on one side of the lake. Alternatively, you can also go down to the banks of the lake to see the activities of local fishing and take care of freshwater fish ponds.

3. Three Wells Beach

Three wells are one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Weh. So called because there are three fresh water wells located along its shores. The sand is white and very clean, in contrast with light blue gradient towards the sea dark blue. Moreover, the beach is still empty and not a trace of rubbish.

4. Niagara Men laot

This waterfall coming from streams Men laot sourced from Lake Aneuk laot. To achieve this, you have to park the vehicle at the end of the bridge of the village and continue the journey on foot as far as 1 kilometer. Laot waterfall is very beautiful man, in tune with a clump of trees surrounding it. High waterfall is only about 10 meters, so that the spark is not too heavy. You can swim relaxed in the pool just below the waterfall, as well as enjoy the 'fish spa' experience in the outskirts of the pond!

5. Beach Gapang

Gapang beach is one of the beaches most visited by tourists. Not because of the availability of snorkeling and diving facilities are complete, including the ships that transport the diver to the dive spots. Just offshore, there is a point hydrothermal which produces bubbles of hot water in the water! In addition to diving around Gapang Beach, you can also transfer to Pulau Rondo for deep-sea fishing activities.

6. Beach Iboih

Not far from Gapang, you can go Iboih Beach to enjoy the white sand and clear sea water. The beach also has a row of lodging, because this is the closest point to the island Rubiah. Fishing boats lined up in the harbor to the island Rubiah. In fact, you can see the beautiful winding tiger fish between vessels!

7. Island Rubiah

Rubiah is one of the excellent Pulau Weh. This island can be reached by renting a boat from the beach Iboih, with long travel 15 minutes. Underwater parks located around the island is home to ornamental fish and some types of coral. You will find lots of parrot fish (parrot fish) with a striking body colors and sizes are huge! However, you should still be careful because the currents here are strong enough.

8. Monkey Road

As the name implies, this is a track where you can find species of monkeys along the way. Wild monkeys is what will lead you to Kilometer Zero Monument located on the north island of Weh. You can give them food such as bananas or beans, but be careful because there are many wild boar that roam along the way.

9. Kilometer Zero Monument and Kilometer Seven

Perhaps this is the main attraction for tourists Weh Island. Approximately 5 kilometers from Iboih, Kilometer Zero monument towering over the 22.5-meter-high cliff above the water surface. This monument directly overlooking the Indian Ocean so that you will not find any land again as far as the eye can see. Here, you can also get a certificate that contains the serial number of visitors Kilometer Zero Monument.

However, before this monument be a kilometer zero Homeland, is the monument Kilometer Seven who has that identity. This monument is now just a marker board. Kilometre Zero monument originally built in this place, then move the location as proof of better geographical survey and thorough.

10. The hot spring Keuneukai

Still along the coast, further attractions in the south of the island of Weh. Here, you can relax tired muscles with a soak in a hot water bath Kaneukai. Hot water comes from a volcano located in the middle of the island of Weh. Although shapeless natural pond, but the view of the offshore offered from this place enough to cover your adventure today.

Link à http://travel.detik.com/read/2012/01/27/154534/1827275/1025/1/

Weh Island, located in the most western island of Indonesia is one of the tourist spots in Indonesia for diving (Diving) and the surfing beside famous monument zero kilometers, you will enjoy a very captivating scenery both on land and underwater.