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Tourist Attractions in Indonesia

November 16, 2011 Leave a comment

Indonesia

The country of Miracle in Asian countries

Of the country’s 17,508 islands, only 6,000 are inhabited and 992 permanently settled including the five main islands: Sumatra(473,606 sq. km), Kalimantan or Borneo ( 539,460sq. km), Sulawesi (189,216sq. km), Irian Jaya (421,981sq. km), and the most populated Java Island (132,187sq. km)

Tourist Attractions of Indonesia

Indonesia is a tourist’s delight. There are number of places to see in Indonesia. These include the capital city of Jakarta, beach resorts of Bali and Lombok, and the wonderful islands of Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. As Indonesia is a tropical country and one of the last remnants of tropical rainforests on the earth, it is home to rich flora and fauna and hence a major attraction for nature lovers.

Indonesia Tourist Attractions

Jakarta
Sumatra Island
Sulawesi Island
Lombok

Bali Indonesia

Bali Travel & Tourism – Bali is a tropical island on Indonesian archipelago. It s often referred to as paradise on earth and correctly so. With sunny and sandy beaches, tropical jungles full of exotic wildlife, paddy fields tripping down the hills, active volcanoes soaring up in the sky, spirited festivals throughout the year, and a culture that makes everybody feel a part of it, one cannot ask for more. Apart from sightseeing, Bali offers a lot of opportunities for tourists, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, and golf.

Best Time to Visit Bali
May to August is the best time to visit Bali. Temperatures are a bit cooler at this time of the year and chances of rain are also less.

Climate in Bali
Bali has tropical climate. Temperatures are even throughout the year with average temperature around 30º C. There are two seasons, dry from April to September and wet from October to March. But, even they do not follow any set pattern. It can rain continuously in the dry season while rain can pass quickly in the wet season.

Bali tourist attraction places to do the activities:

Denpasar: Denpasar is the capital of Bali and has a number of cultural and historical sites. It has many community temples called “Pura”. Bali’s picturesque countryside and most of the beautiful temples are just outside the limit of Denpasar. Some of the villages worth visiting are Celuk (for its silverware), Ubud (to have a glimpse at the finest of Bali’s art-dance, music, and paintings) and Bedulu for its elephant cave.

Sanur Beach: Sanur is Bali’s most famous tourist spot. It is at a shot distance from Denpasar and public transport to and from the city is easily available. There are number of important hotels on this small island. Offshore reefs protect the beach against the waves and make it popular for windsurfing, boating and other water sports.

Kuta Beach: Discovered by the hippies in early 1960s, Kuta is a popular beach for surfing although currents make it less suitable for swimming. It is also famous for its magnificent sunset, nightlife, and shopping options.

Nusa Dua: The Nusa Dua tourist resort is known for its clean white beaches and clear waters. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels are found here. It is also famous for its mouthwatering cuisine. During the rainy season, the beach provides excellent surfing conditions.

Menjangan Island: This little island off Bali’s west coast is known for the beautiful coral reefs found nearby and the wealth of tropical fish inhabiting the waters around it.

Klungkun: The former seat of the Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali from where Balinese royalty draws its bloodline, Klungkung was the oldest kingdom on the island. The Kerta Gosa or Royal Court of Justice built in the 1 8th century, is specially known for its ceiling murals painted in the traditional wayang style portraying punishment in the hell and rewards in the heaven and other aspects of moralities.

Way to go Bali
International Airport in Bali is situated at Denpasar, the capital of Bali, not far away from any of your favorite destinations like Kuta, Sanur, or Nusa Dua. The airport is connected to a number of international destinations such as Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. The airport is comfortably connected to other attractions in Bali by rented cars, taxis, and buses.

DISCOVERY Indonesia in main destination

in your next Dream Tour and Adventure

The Travellers have been inspired by the romance of Balai , Lombok, Java Island and Roraja Highland combided with the exotic wildlife of the mythical orangutans in Borneo and fearsome Komodo Dragons.

You can choose the best way to discover all the above; on a traditional Phinisi schooner, on a bus, by your own feet, on a cycle, on a traditional riverboat or on a houseboat.

From there, we move to the east of Indonesia Borneo, Kalimantan for the unforgettable cruise on the Mighty Mahakam River to meet the Dayak Tribes settled along the Mahakam River and it’s tributaries. While in the southern central part, we take you to meet the orangutans, one of of the human closest living relatives in animals kingdoms, living free at their natural habitat.

These special discovery trips show you the best that the Bali, Lombok, Jogyakarta and Toraja Highland have to offer from terraced rice fields and towering volcanoes to magnificent, tropical, sandy beaches. You may witness the unique local customs and crafts such as traditional weaving and pottery, and visit the indigenous Sasak people in Lombok or the unique arts & cultures and the magnificent view of the Toraja Highland.

Welcome to Indonesia and explore it by yourself.