Rabu, 09 Maret 2011

Sand Ocean Of Mount Bromo


Sand Ocean Of Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo with the fenomental sand sea is famoust known as one of tourism in Indonesia. Mount Bromo is part of Tengger mountain. With high 2392 meter above the sea surface, the scenery of this mount looks very beautiful. Name of Mount Bromo is from Sansekerta language and the mean is Brahma or Emperror. The place of mount Bromo in 4 region, they are Probolinggo region, Pasuruan, Lumajang and Malang region.
Bromo's Mountain affinity that special is crater in the middle with its sand ocean that membentang extends at Bromo's crater peripheral, puffing white smoke. Bromo's mountain has one crater with diameter ± 800 meters (south northern) and ± 600 meters (west east). Meanwhile its danger region as whorled as with radius 4 km of Bromo's crater center. A high that relative “ low ” for measure to lock-up make trip making for Mountain Bromo relative is easily. To enjoy the scenery of mount Bromo we need to climb mount Pananjakan which the highest in this area. And to reach that we need to rent a hardtop (like jeep car).
Sun rise is the most interet event in Bromo’s mountain and no one  visitors  want to miss this event, they wait this event since 5 am. To enjoy the scenery in there we can riding horse also. There are some tips when we want to go Bromo mountain, better you visit on summer seasons than you can get the perfect landscape. And don’t forget to bring your jacket coz the temperature is quiet cold and also your glasses to protect your eyes from the dust. There are 4 route that you can reach :
·         Pasuruan-Warung Dowo-Tosari-Wonokitri-Gunung Bromo the distance 71 km by car.
·         Malang-Tumpang-Gubuk Klakah-Jemplang-Gunung Bromo the distance 53 km by car.
·         Malang-Purwodadi-Nongkojajar-Tosari-Wonokitri-Penanjakan almost  83 km by car.
Fell Free and Enjoy your jouney with spectacular experience. Don’t miss it ^^

Minggu, 13 Februari 2011

COBAN PELANGI WATERFALL

COBAN PELANGI WATERFALL



Coban Pelangi is a beautiful waterfall, which located about 32 km away to the East Malang. It has natural, cool, and clean water that gives a peaceful impression. This waterfall can be reached on the way to Mount Bromo via Malang city.
Find a lovely mountain resort, beautiful panorama, impressive view of apple fruits and 5 vegetables. The Water fall site is in the village named Gubuk Klakah, the one belonging to Poncokusumo district.
The visitors will enjoy its fresh air, nature scenery, and of course the beautiful waterfall. Visit Coban Pelangi Waterfall in Malang regency.

Rainbow In The Crags
Coban Pelangi waterfall flows from the cliff that has a height of 110 meters. Enchantment of the waterfall can be enjoyed while holding mat on the field zone which has been prepared by the management. One hut is also put up protection facing the waterfall.
If the weather is good, lucky visitors can see the 'Rainbow' which refract at the tops of cliffs. Usually, Rainbow appear at 10 am to 2 pm. Natural phenomenon that arises due to grain falls on the wind, similar buliran-buliran fog.
If still not satisfied with watching from the zone of the field, the dip in the creek could become attractive options. But, of course, visitors should prepare a change of clothes. Waterfall spills over the rocks cause the water splashing as the drizzling rain.

Bridge of Love
After enjoying the hills with a slope angle of 45 degrees, time to reach the mouth of the river trip. At the end of the hill, extending a bridge made of bamboo, which is arranged in such a way. The bridge was just enough to pass two people.
For young people, the bridge could be called as a bridge of love. Inevitably, couples who were dating would have to hold hands when entering the end of the bridge. Gurgling water in the rocks and the birds chirping, it raises a romantic atmosphere.
Tired of walking, a cottage at the river mouth can help to normalize your breathing. Cottage which is located about 10 meters from the bamboo bridge is under leafy trees. From the hut, waterfall just taken about five minutes.


Equipped Horse riding
The distance to the waterfall will Coban Pelangi Village Ngadas disiasati by the Government. According to the Tourism Coordinator Coban Pelangi, Gatot Aryo, open the horse motorcycle taxi were raised by the Village Head Ngadas Kartono. Rental horses will be provided Ngadas citizens, with the amount of affordable rental.
"Still we are proposing, the plan is pretty good," he said. Head of Culture and Tourism of Malang Regency, Ir. Purnadi support the plan. Purnadi judge it fairly precise idea applied in Coban Pelangi. Malang Regency Government policy of encouraging the parties agree to the plan Ngadas the Village Government.
"We support all, that's good, the Office will be in charge of looking for investors for hotel and others," said Purnadi. If could be developed, not merely actual horse motorcycles seeked Coban Pelangi. The management may only offer a ride through agro-tourism route in the Village Hut Klakah Apples. If it is still lacking, agro tourism Village Ngadas also be the best alternative.
In addition to thick with the traditional farming culture, wraga Ngadas still maintaining local traditions. Such traditions Unan - unan or (Ngarak Ndase Kebo) meaning in the Indonesian language that is mengiring buffalo animal head. This activity is done once in 8 years (eight years).

Jumat, 11 Februari 2011

Purwodadi Botanical Garden


Purwodadi botanical garden located at Purwodadi village, Pasuruan – East Java. It’s 24 km to the north from Malang, 30 km to the west from Pasuruan and 65 km to the south from Surabaya.
•    Transportation
Land
There are two terminals as alternative of departure to the Purwodadi Botanical Garden-LIPI. They are Arjosari, for Malang area and Bungurasih, for Surabaya area.

Air
There are two alternative to the Purwodadi Botanical Garden :
1. Abdurrahman Saleh airport in Malang, just service domestic flight
2. Juanda airport in Surabaya, to service domestic and international flight
The transportation are taxi, travel and bus.
Train
There are several station that can be used of tourism, they are Lawang station and Malang Kota Baru station in Malang and also Gubeng and Semut station in Surabaya. In Lawang station, for Bussiness and Executive class just serve Surabaya-Malang or Malang-Surabaya, whereas for economic class serve all of direction in East Java. For tourism from out of east java can be used Malang Kota Baru station, Gubeng and Semut station in Surabaya.

•    Price
Approximately 4000 IDR

•    Profile
Purwodadi Botanical Garden builded up at 30th January 1941 by Dr. L.G.M. Baas Becking. It is a kind of three branch of Indonesian Botanical Garden (Bogor Botanical Garden) that each of them have a specific function. Two kinds again are Cibodas Botanical Garden and Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden. The management is under responsibility of  LIPI (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia). the wide of Purwodadi Botanical Garden is about 85 ha, its height 300 m dpl with flat until wavy topography and the temperature between 22° - 32°C.
It have several collection of plants and trees such as orchid, palm, bamboo, banana, and others. Until Mei 2009, it save 10.394 plants specimen, consist of 174 familia, 909 genus, and 1.902 species.