Tambora Menyapa Dunia became an icon of tourism in West Nusa Tenggara

The Tourism News. Tambora Menyapa Dunia (Tambora say hello the World) has become an icon of tourism in the province of West Nusa Tenggara. Icon of tourism in West Nusa Tenggara, was launched on the anniversary 2 centuries of the eruption of Mount Tambora. Eruption of this volcano is described as eruption a very powerful and has alarmed the world. The toll from the eruption of Mount Tambora reach 117 thousand inhabitants. With the tourism icon of Tambora Menyapa Dunia, West Nusa Tenggara provincial government expects to bring 2 million tourists.

Mount Tambora, West Nusa Tenggara. AeroTourismNews | Tambora Menyapa Dunia became an icon of tourism in West Nusa Tenggara.

West Nusa Tenggara Governor, Muhammad Zainul Majdi, has launched new tourism icon, Tambora Menyapa Dunia (Tambora say hello The World). The launch is to mark of Visit Lombok and Sumbawa are targeted to receive 2 million tourists. The launch of this icon also to welcome 2 centuries of the eruption of Mount Tambora on April 10, 1815. "It is beginning to make Tambora as an icon of tourism in West Nusa Tenggara," said Zainul in Dompu City, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

Mount Tambora is located in Dompu regency and Bima regency. Mount Tambora have eruption history that has alarmed the world until to Europe. When erupted, the mountain causing the deaths of 117 locals thousand souls, of whom 10 thousand inhabitants of the Kingdom of Tambora. Secretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism of West Nusa Tenggara, Lalu Moh. Faozal, said that target the memorial of eruption the Mount Tambora is to bring 2 million tourists. "A lot of programs that have been planned," he said.

Department of Culture and Tourism of West Nusa Tenggara has sought to bring international volcano experts and prepare a variety of international attractions that could draw foreign tourist arrivals to Satonda Island. It is a volcanic island located opposite the island of Sumbawa. On the island which has an area of 4.8 km2 there is a lake area of 0.8 km2. All the bottom of the lake is a rock, and the water is salty. Interestingly, every tide occurs outside the island, it is also common in the lake. Satonda Island be stopover a tourist in the cruise from Bali to Flores in East Nusa Tenggara.

Lake Satonda hailed as a wonder of the world. Seawater flows through underground. When the tide is low, then the water in the lake was receding also. The existence of the lake was estimated by sea water entering the lake that beginning is the caldera of Mount Satonda in about 2000 BC. Lake depth varies between 15 meters until 69 meters. The water is clear. Salinity of the water was different. On the surface to 22.8 meters grading 90% compared to the salty of sea water. While at a depth of 50 meters below the sea water exceeds 108% until 117%.

Lake Tarusan Kamang, offers the attraction of tourism and scientific research

Besides having beautiful scenery, Lake Tarusan Kamang that located at the foot of Bukit Barisan Mountains, Kamang Mudiak, Agam regency, West Sumatra Province, also has a unique natural phenomenon that attracts many people, including geology scientists. Lake Tarusan Kamang sometimes turns into a broad expanse of prairie, in another time, again turned into a lake or pond. Change from lake to pasture is not affected by the rainy season and dry season. If it was about time, even in the dry season the water of Lake Tarusan Kamang will not recede.

Lake Tarusan Kamang, Agam regency, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia. AeroTourismNews | Lake Tarusan Kamang, offers the attraction of tourism and scientific research.

Lake Tarusan Kamang, Agam regency, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia.
(Photo By: Erison, J. Kambari, November 2012)

Lake Kamang Tarusan, when the water receded and the lake turns into grassland. AeroTourismNews.

Lake Kamang Tarusan, when the water receded and the lake turns into grassland.
(Photo By: Erison, J. Kambari, July 2012)

The lake is located in West Sumatera is indeed quite unique. His name the Lake Tarusan Kamang. This lake is located at the foot of Bukit Barisan Mountains, Kamang Mudiak, Agam regency, or about 20 kilometers from the town of Bukittinggi. The uniqueness of the lake has an area of 38 hectares is located on the water behavior. One time it was so vast lake. But suddenly the water to be receding, and in a week could be a stretch of green pasture. Because of this, local people used to call the lake two faces. This condition may occur due to the underground river. As a karst lake, when ground water rises, the hallways beneath limestone hills will spout water and pasture cover. Behold a vast lake. And Lake Tarusan Kamang can look beautiful. Conversely, when an underground river water down, water being sucked down, so the lake turned into pasture.

There is no definite time, when the lake receded and how long a dry lake water. In 2012, the water level of Lake Tarusan Kamang dry for one year. The water then appeared again five months ago. Currently (March 2013) the area was still a lake, where children swim and people fishing. "Sometimes these lakes could dry up and become a pasture for up to five months, even up to two years," said Sukri, boatman and youth leaders in Kamang Mudiak. "Likewise, when filled with water, can be five months to two years, uncertain time."

According to Sukri, when the lake water rose to the surface, usually accompanied by the sound of explosions in the foothills. Sometimes the sound was heard from several places, such as the sound of a kettle of hot water, and three days later the water flowing from the holes in the limestone foothills located around the lake and turn a lake into meadows.

Lake Tarusan Kamang allegedly has existed 70 thousand years ago. Therefore, none of the people who build houses in the watershed that will turn into a lake. Lake Tarusan Kamang now began to be the object of tourism. "Many karst lakes in other regions, but only Lake Tarusan Kamang that have a direct connection with the underground river that appears unique phenomenon," said Andang Bakhtiar, geologists in Indonesia who is also a former chairman of the Association of Indonesian Geologists. He has been researching Lake Tarusan Kamang on February 23, 2013.

Karst hills in Lake Tarusan Kamang much older age of the karst in Java. Karst in Kamang old estimated 400 to 300 million years as evidenced by the many trees that thrives on it. In addition to the Lake Tarusan Kamang, many are also caves active at the bottom of the karst hill, underground rivers, and underground lakes. But its existence has not yet been investigated. For cave tour enthusiasts, this place is very interesting because the cave is still active. In addition, there is no cave mapping and mapping underground river in Lake Tarusan Kamang.

The scenery around the lake is flanked Bukit Barisan Mountains and the wall of a hill that extends as a barrier between Kamang Hilia and Kamang Mudiak not less interesting than landscapes elsewhere. Likewise, the surrounding hills which could potentially be developed into a location for paragliding. Culinary in Kamang which can be purchased at the shop or home residents are "karupuak Kamang". Not far from Lake Tarusan Kamang and still in Nagari Kamang Mudiak, there is an object called grotto Kamang tourism. This tourist attraction is a long hole in the cliff, and on the inside there is the stones of stalagtite and stalagmite that beautiful.

If you want to visit Lake Tarusan Kamang, you can rent a motorbike from the city of Bukittinggi, then headed to Kamang Mudiak. You can also use the rural transportation car from the terminal of Aur Kuning in Bukittinggi. The cars have a code K 01 and K 03.

Donggala, underwater paradise that is popular for European divers

Indonesia Tourism. Donggala's marine in Central Sulawesi has several dive sites that are popular among European divers. Coral reefs under the waters of Donggala still awake and natural with a lot of marine life that has a variety of colors. The presence of marine animals and plants in the Donggala dives underwater to make things like a park.

Tanjung Karang Beach, Donggala, Central Sulawesi Province. Indonesia Tourism and Aviation | Donggala, underwater paradise that is popular for European divers.

Tanjung Karang Beach, Donggala, Central Sulawesi Province

Diving in Donggala, Central Sulawesi, are well known for diving enthusiasts from Europe so they often visit with long residence times. The town has a lot of history is not so far from the provincial capital of Central Sulawesi, Palu city. Coastal scenery in Palu bay would be a sight that can be seen through the window of the vehicle when visiting there. The distance is about 40 km from the city of Palu can travel in about 1 hour.

Tanjung Karang beach is prime tourist spot in Donggala. Tanjung Karang beach has underwater beauty of the decoy tourists. Waters offers the charm of the underwater paradise of pampering the eyes of the lovers of sport diving. Atmosphere at the beach is 3 km from the city center Donggala is also not less interesting. Not far from the white sandy beaches, visitors can soak in sea water tasted fresh. By doing snorkel, visitors can see colorful fish, were swimming in between the sponges.

A German citizen, Inge Eberl, 50, said that had twice come and stay at Prince John Dive Resort, Donggala, to celebrate her 50th birthday with her boyfriend, while enjoying the beauty of the underwater Donggala famous for its beautiful coral and the fish. "This time of arrival of the 2nd time to Donggala to celebrate 50th anniversary with my boyfriend," said Inge, from Bavaria, Germany, who entertained guests with dinner at Prince John Dive resort, a resort owned by the family of Indonesia-Germany. Inge and her boyfriend came to Donggala for two weeks for diving.

Donggala Dive. Indonesia Tourism and Aviation.

Donggala Dive

The same thing also expressed by tourists from Germany, Erika Oltmans, 62 years, that Donggala very famous as a dive destination among European divers. "I traveled to Indonesia for 23 days. Before diving in Donggala, I have been diving in Bunaken and Lembeh Bitung, North Sulawesi," he said.

Erika, a pharmaceutical worker retired in Germany, said that he had often come to Indonesia for diving. Before this, he had been diving in Raja Ampat, Papua, and in Lombok and Bali. Regarding the location of the dive in Donggala, he said that Donggala is a pretty good divesites. Coral reefs are still well preserved, there are many fish are beautiful. He claimed to see and meet with sharks and turtles. "Divesites in Donggala there are many found nemo fish and Nudibranch," he said, showed some pictures he took when under the sea of Donggala.

Inge and Erika claimed to know the information that Donggala is a great diving spot of conversation European divers. In addition, they have also seen pictures of Donggala underwater from bloggers and facebook.

There is a famous resort in Donggala for the European divers that Prince John Dive Resort (PJDR). Manager of PDJR, Alexander Franz, said that this resort is the only resort that offers services in Donggala dives. "About 85 percent of our guests are from Europe. Their main goal is to come and stay was to dive. Remaining 15 percent were guests from Indonesia, and its main purpose is to dive. We rarely do promotions. Our Villa are also limited to only 15 units. To add a villa then it should also add to the dive master for the main purpose of his guests to dive. European divers know the resorts and dive sites in Donggala of stories divers who have come here, as well as information from facebook and blogger, "said Alexander.

In Donggala, there are 22 dive spots, and two underwater wrecks favored divers, also there are some sharks stay friendly to the divers.

Pasih Uug, the charm of the beach cliffs on Nusa Penida island, Bali Province

Indonesia Tourism. Pasih Uug beach located on the island of Nusa Penida, Bali Province, has a feel that is not much different as a tourist attraction on Uluwatu in the island of Bali. However, in the Pasih Uug beach is no there several attractions like temples or hordes of monkeys. Nevertheless Pasih Uug beach scenery is no less beautiful to Uluwatu. In addition, Pasih Uug beach much quieter and comfortable because it was far from the settlement. To travel to Pasih Uug beach neither has charged an entrance fee or free. So, when it traveled to the island of Nusa Penida, you are obliged to visit this attraction.

Pasih Uug, Nusa Penida island, Bali Province. Indonesia Tourism and Aviation | Pasih Uug, the charm of the beach cliffs on Nusa Penida island, Bali Province.

Pasih Uug, Nusa Penida island, Bali Province

Everywhere you go in Bali, definitely find beautiful beaches. However, did you know Pasih Uug Beach? Pasih Uug located on the island of Nusa Penida, part of the Bali province. Nusa Penida island itself is known as diving attractions, so many divers from around the world visit there.

In addition to offering tours of the sea, Nusa Penida island also has some very beautiful places visited, including the Penida Beach, Pura Batumedawu, Pura Goa Giri Putri, Pura Dalem Ped, Puncak Mundi, and some springs in south Nusa Penida offering views sea cliff has a height of between 50-200 meters. One of these is Pasih Uug Beach. Pasih Uug like Uluwatu at Blai Island, with high cliffs that lead directly into the open sea. The difference, Pasih Uug much quieter.

One of the coastal cliffs at Pasih Uug. Indonesia Tourism and Aviation

One of the coastal cliffs at Pasih Uug

Unlike in Uluwatu, at Pasih Uug Beach there is no temple, and monkeys that live in the vicinity. Pasih Uug much more calm and comfortable because it is located far from residential areas.

Pasih Uug has a range of high cliffs that surround the sea so it looks like a giant pool. Clear sea, if lucky you can see stingrays or turtles swimming in the sea.

There are several ways that you can choose to reach the Pasih Uug beach. From Sanur Beach, you can take a speedboat for 30-45 minutes. Or it could be a ferry ride from the port of Padang Bay, and hire a speedboat from Tanjung Benoa. However, with these alternatives, you just reached Nusa Penida. At Nusa Penida, you can go to Pasih Uug by car or bike rental for one hour. Do not worry, in the port of Nusa Penida already widely available chartered motorcycles and cars.

TOURISM

Tourism in Indonesia is an important component of the Indonesian economy as well as a significant source of its foreign exchange revenues. The vast country of sprawling archipelago has much to offer; from natural beauty, historical heritage to cultural diversity. In 2011, the number of international tourists arriving in Indonesia climbed 9.24 percent to 7.65 million arrivals from about 7 million in 2010. Length of stay set at 7.84 days by an average spend of US$1,118.26 per visit. In late January 2011 Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik announced that "Wonderful Indonesia" would replace the previous “Visit Indonesia Year” branding used by the nations official tourism promotional campaigns, although the logo of stylized curves Garuda remain. The minister announced that in 2010, foreign tourists visiting Indonesia touched 7 million and made predictions of 7.7 million in 2011. He was reported as describing the new branding as reflecting "the country’s beautiful nature, unique culture, varied food, hospitable people and price competitiveness. “We expect each tourist will spend around US$1,100 and with an optimistic target of 7.7 million arrivals, we will get $8.3 billion,” from this. The Culture and Tourism Minister added that 50 percent of the revenue would be generated from about 600 meetings, conventions and exhibitions that were expected to take place in various places throughout the country 2011. He further added in the announcements of January 2011 that his ministry would be promoting the country’s attractions under the eco-cultural banner. Ten most tourist destinations in Indonesia recorded by Central Statistics Agency (BPS) are Bali, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jakarta, North Sumatra, Lampung, South Sulawesi, South Sumatra, Banten and West Sumatra (which would make it 11 provinces today due to Banten previously having been a part of West Java). As with most countries, domestic tourists are by far the largest market segment. The biggest movement of domestic tourists is during the annual Eid ul-Fitr, locally known as "lebaran". During this period, which is a two-week holiday after the month of fasting during Ramadan, many city-dwelling Muslim Indonesians visit relatives in their home towns. Intercity traffic is at its peak and often an additional surcharge is applied during this time. Over the five years up to 2006, attention has been focused on generating more domestic tourism. Competition amongst budget airlines has increased the number of domestic air travellers throughout the country. Recently, the Ministry of Labour legislated to create long weekends by combining public holidays that fall close to weekends, except in the case of important religious holidays. During these long weekends, most hotels in popular destinations are fully booked. Since 2000, on average, there have been five million foreign tourists each year (see table), who spend an average of US$100 per day. With an average visit duration of 9–12 days, Indonesia gains US$4.6 billion of foreign exchange income annually. This makes tourism Indonesia's third most important non-oil–gas source of foreign revenue, after timber and textile products. Three quarters of Indonesia's visitors come from the Asia-Pacific region, with Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan and China among the top countries of origin. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany are the largest sources of European visitors. Although Dutch visitors are at least in part keen to explore the historical relationships, many European visitors are seeking the tropical weather at the beaches in Bali. Around 59% of all visitors are traveling to Indonesia for holiday, while 38% for business purposes. In 2005, tourism accounted for 7% of job opportunities and 5% of Indonesian GDP.[17] In January 2010 the Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa was reported as announcing that he expected "the tourism sector to contribute 4.8 percent of the gross domestic product” in the 2010 year. Initially the tourism, service and hospitality sector in Dutch East Indies were developed to cater the lodging, entertainment and leisure needs of domestic visitors, especially the wealthy Dutch plantation owners and merchants during their stay in the city. In 19th century, colonial heritage hotels equipped with dance hall, live musics and fine dining restaurant were established in Dutch East Indies urban areas, such as Hotel des Indes (est. 1829) in Jakarta, Savoy Homann Hotel (est. 1871) in Bandung, and Hotel Oranje (est. 1910) in Surabaya. Much of the international tourism of the 1920s and 1930s was by international visitors on oceanic cruises. The 1930s did see a modest but significant influx of mainly European tourists and longer term stayers to Bali. Many came for the blossoming arts scene in the Ubud area, which was as much a two-way exchange between the Balinese and outsiders as it was an internal phenomenon. Tourism more or less disappeared during World War II, Indonesian National Revolution and in the early years of the Sukarno era. National pride and identity in the late 1950s and early 1960s was incorporated into the monumentalism of Sukarno in Jakarta — and this included the development of grand multi-storied international standard hotels and beach resorts, such as Hotel Indonesia in Jakarta (est. 1962), Ambarrukmo Hotel in Yogyakarta (est. 1965), Samudra Beach Hotel in Pelabuhan Ratu beach West Java (est. 1966), and Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel in Bali (est. 1966). The political and economic instability of the mid-1960s saw tourism decline radically again. Bali, and in particular the small village of Kuta, was however, in the 1960s, an important stopover on the overland hippy trail between Australia and Europe, and a "secret" untouched surf spot. In the early-to-mid 1970s, high standard hotels and tourist facilities began to appear in Jakarta and Bali. After the completion of Borobudur restoration project in 1982, Yogyakarta become a popular tourist attraction in Indonesia after Bali, mostly attracted to this 8th century Buddhist monument, surrounding ancient Javanese temples and Yogyakarta Sultanate palace. From this period to the end of the Suharto era, governmental policies of the tourism industry included an array of regulations and developments to encourage increasing numbers of international tourists to both visit Indonesia and stay longer.