Ujung Kulon National Park

The Ujungkulon National Park consists of several areas for different attractions. Trekkers can enjoy the village of Taman Jaya's natural sights. Beach and water sports enthusiasts frequent

Peucang and Panaitan islands, its white sand beaches and coral reef shores hold a fascinating world of marine life. While the forest areas of Peucang and Panaitan shelters an abundance of wildlife, some of which graze and play around the lodges.



Contact Information: Jl. Ujung Kulon No 36/155A Bandung

Situ Patenggang

One of the famous resorts in West Java, Situ Patenggang (Situ means "Lake") is located within an hour car ride to the south of the Bandung's city border. The eastern side of the lake sports a cool forest with an average temperature of 10 degrees C and is often hazy the whole day. The north side is bordered by the lush greeneries of tea plantation.

Situ Gunung

Located in the district of Cisaat, 14 kilometers from Sukabumi, Situ Gunung is a natural lake surrounded by damar trees and provides a suitable site for camping.

Siawat-awat at Gunung Gede

Located by the hills of Gunung Gede, the lake lies strategically near a waterfall and a hot water spring. A perfect place for camping.

Peucang Island

The unique and delightful island of Peucang lies in clear blue waters off the north western coastline of the Ujung Kulon Penninsula. its white sand beaches and coral reef shore hold a fascinating world of marine life. It?s a part of Ujungkulon National Park.

Pelabuhan Ratu

A beautiful beach resort with international-level accomodation like Samudera Beach Hotel, and is strategically placed near a recreational area called Karang Hawu.

Pangandaran Beach

Pangandaran beach is the local choice for recreational heaven. Consisted of a national park, marine park, beautiful coastal sights and white-sanded beaches, it?s a perfect destination for weekend warriors.

Kayaking on Citarik River

The Citarik River which is conveniently situated an hour away from Bandung and a short drive from Jakarta, offers a gentle I6 km run through volcanic gorges and jungle, and is an excellent introduction to kayaking. The river is fed by a spring that runs down from Mount Halimun, so it flows all year round with clear water. The best time for adrenaline-thrills is during the rainy season, October to April. The biggest rapid, Cibaregbeg, can definitely push your pulse rate up in a big flow

Karang Bolong Beach

Ideal for sightseeing, the beach derives its name from the giant coral that has a huge, gaping hole. Hence the name Karang (Coral) Bolong (Hole).

Kampung Naga

In spite of its proximity to modern society, Kampung Naga has retained its traditional customs over the centuries. A small village in the beautiful mountains of the Salawu District, it?s located about 30 km from Tasikmalaya.

Kamojang Peak

Aside of being a resort, the peak is utilized as the biggest steam-powered electric generator in Indonesia.

Jatiluhur

Is actually a resort around the Jatiluhur dam built for irigation and power-generating purposes. Popular among the locals for water-related fun and activites, such as boating and fishing.

Diving Spot: Panaitan Island

Also a part of Ujungkulon National Park, Panaitan islands? rugged coastline and wide sandy beaches shelter several scuba diving reefs.



For more information, you can contact

Jl. Ujung Kulon No 36/155A

Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

+62 22 2036480

Carita Beach

A great place for swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, fishing, and underwater photography, this resort offers a complete set of facilities including restaurants, accommodation, motorboats, and diving equipments. Located in West Banten, Labuhan district, regency of Padeglang, which is accessible by any land transportation and takes about 3 hours drive from Jakarta.

Batu Tulis Ciaruteun

An inscribed stone written in the Sanskrit language, it's a relic of Tarumanegara kingdom during the reign of King Purnawarman in 450 A.D. Located on the bank of the Ciaruteun river in Ciampea village, you can reach it by going along the 9-km road from Bogor to Ciampea by car, followed by trekking for about two kilometers.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)

Situated at Jalan Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, TMII, which literally means `Beautiful, Miniatured Indonesia Park,` shows just that. Cultures, arts, and ethnicity from all over the archipelago are exhibited in the park.
There?s also the Sky Lift cable-cart that allows a bird?s eye view of Indonesia in the literal meaning, as we can see the water plantation below us, which are cut and shaped, as a map of the archipelago.

Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM)

Located on Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, TIM is the Jakarta?s cultural center, which sports performance halls, auditorium, exhibitional halls, art workshop, and a theater. There?s also a planetarium.

Museum Komodo

Built in the form of Komodo Dragon, the only prehistoric giant lizards found exclusively on Indonesia?s Komodo Island. It exhibits dioramas depicting the fauna of insects and wild animals. Located at Taman Mini and open daily from 8.00 - 15.00 WIB.

Kepulauan Seribu National Park

You can reach the National Park by taking sea transportation between Ancol and Pulau Bidadari, or from Tanjung Priok Port to Panggang Island. A chartered boat can also leave anytime from Ancol?s Marina.

Bidadari Island

Located in Seribu Island, about 20-40 KM away from Jakarta, the island is accessible by motor boat with a capacity of 70 passengers, or a speed boat with the capacity of 6 passengers. Both trips won't take more than an hour.



A preferred choice for divers in the region.

Ancol Beach

Located in north Jakarta, this beach is famous around the locals. People come over to swim, fish, sail, or ride motorboats.

Accessible by public transportation, it takes about a 15 minute from the center of the City (The National Monument). The management provides facilities such as a cottage, a bar, a restaurant, souvenir shops, a parking lot, and a motor boat rental.

Way Kambas National Park

Way Kambas National Park (130.000 ha) lies on Sumatra's southeast coast in the province Lampung and easily reachable with the ferry from Java. It consists of swamp forest, lowland rainforest, mangrove forests, dry beach forests, Nibung swamps and vast areas of grass-land. The park is famous for his Sumatran Elephants of which a large number comes from the Elephant Training School . Moreover, the reserve supports over 270 species of birds.

Pugung Archeological Sites

Pugung Archeological Sites Located in Pugung Raharjo village 40 kms northeast of Bandar Lampung is a site of megalith and pre-historic

Ubud

The center of Balinese painting, Ubud?s Museum "Puri Lukisan" has a permanent collection of modern works of Balinese art dating from the turn of the century.

Another museum called "Neka Museum" has a wide collection of paintings done both by Indonesia and foreign aritsts who used to live in Bali.

Trunyan

This ancient village can be accessed from the shores of Kedisan, reachable by a road from Penelokan. People who call themselves "Bali Aga," or original Balinese who have maintained many of their old ways, inhabit the village.

Tenganan

Village of Tenganan has maintained its ancient pre-Hindu customs through a strong code of non-fraternization with outsiders. Here unique rituals offering dances, and gladiator-like battles between youths take place. Tenganan is famous for its "double ikat" woven material called gringseng, which is supposed to protect the wearer with magic powers.

Tanah Lot

One of Bali?s most important sea temples, the sanctuary is built atop a huge rock surrounded by sea. The best time to see Tanah Lot is in the late afternoon when the temple is in beautiful silhouette.

Sanur Beach

Sanur beach has long been a popular recreation site for people from Denpasar and elsewhere. The palmlined beach curves from the Bali Beach Hotel toward the south, facing the Indian Ocean to wards the east. Sanur offers many good hotels, restaurants, shops and other tourist facilities. It is only a shot distance from Denpasar public transportation to and from the city are easily available until well into night.

Pura Tirta Empul

Built around the sacred spring at Tampak Siring and is over 1000 years old. People have been using the temple and its two bathing places for good health and prosperity because of the spring water?s curative powers.

Pura Maospahit

Being situated in the village of Tonja, east Denpasar, Pura Maospahit is easily reachable by car.

Pura Jagatnatha

This Pura is dedicated to the Supreme God Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. The statue of a turtle and two dragons, which are prevalent in all temples) signify the foundation of the world. Located at Denpasar.

Peliatan

Located between Ubud and Mas, it has been known as the centre of traditional music and dances, as well as woodcarving arts.

Nusa Dua

The Nusa Dua beach resort is a part of the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels are found here. The resort is known for its clean white beaches and clear waters. The surf is gentle along the northern side of the peninsula, bigger along the south.

The most convenient form of transportation to and from Nusa Dua is by taxi.

Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park

A place to visit if you?re into forest sightseeing. You can reach the Forest Park by car, taking a road to Benoa Port from the Ngurah Rai Airport.

Menjangan Island

This little island off Bali?s west coast is known for its beautiful coral reefs and the wealth of tropical fish inhabiting the waters around it. The island itself, including Terima Bay, is worth a visit because of the scenery it offers.

Lawah Cave

Lawah Cave is nine kms from Klungkung it is also famous as Goa Lawah or bat cave. The roof is covered with thousands of bats and its entrance is guarded by a temple believed to be founded by a sage nine centuries ago.

Kuta Beach

Once alonely village on the road from Denpasar toward the Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now a thriving tourist resort, popular mainly among the young. It is a popular beach for surfing although currents make it less suitable for swimming. Coast guards, however, are on constant duty during the day. Kuta faces toward the west offering beautiful sunsets.

Kintamani

The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and Lake.

Goa Gajah

Dates back to the 11th century, Goa Gajah is believed to have been built as a monastery. Excavations have uncovered a bathing place with six statues of nymphs holding waterspouts.

Besakih

Known as the "Mother Temple of Bali," the sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and most sacred of all Balinese temples. Over a thousand years old, steps ascend through split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings.

Bedugul Resort

Aside from the golf course, Bedugul also offers good, fun activities at the Lake Bratan. Boats are available for hire. Or if you're into something more active, you can try water skiing or parasailing.

For those wishing to take their time in enjoying Bedugul, there are bungalows and a restaurant around.

Bedugul Golf Course

The mountain resort of Bedugul, 18 km north of Denpasar, is known for its excellent golf course. Located besides Lake Bratan, it is surrounded by forested hills. A beautiful sight to behold is the Ulun Danu temple which sems to rise out of the lake.

Don't let that miss your putt, though.

Bedugul Botanical Garden

Famous for its variety of rare flora, it?s located about 3 km from Beratan Lake.

Bali National Park

Famous for its White Jalak (Leucapsar Rot Childii), a rare species of bird, it is located at the west part of the island and occupies about 77,000 ha of land. Other protected species include wild oxen (Boss Javanisus).

Bali Barat National Park

Bali Barat National Park lies at the western side of Bali and is 77000 ha some 10% of Balis total land area. The park is the last refuge of one of the most endangered birds of the world: the Bali Starling. Bali Barat is mountainous and consists of primary monsoon forest mangrove forest savannah and coral islands. The peninsular Prapat Agung with its extensive web of footpaths is the most accessible part of the park. Here at Tegal Bunder you will find the Bali Starling Recovery Project where the PHPA is trying to reintroduce Bali Starlings. Pulau Menjangan an island north of the mainland part of the park is an excellent place to explore the coral reefs.

Adrenaline Quests in Bali

From water sports to bungee jumping, Bali has it all. Unfortunately, no river in Bali is suitable for rafting.
Bali used to be known as surfers? paradise until the popular beaches like Kuta get too crowded. However, hardcore surfers could get one of the locals to lead them to some hidden breaks not less challenging than Ulu Watu.

Merak Belantung Beach

Located 40 kms south of Bandar Lampung on the way to the seaport of Bekauheni. The beach is ideal for swimming and wine surfing. Cottages and equipment for wind surfing are available.

Betung Bay

The management prepares scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, watching some turtles hatcling, rowing and fishing activities to be enjoyed in Betung bay, western Lampung, Tanjung Karang. Accessible by any transportation.

Krakatau

An uninhabited island Krakatau is located on the southern part of the Bay of Lampung. Krakatau is reachable in three hours by boat from Canti, a fisherman village near Kalianda, South Lampung. This group of islands consists of four islands, one of them is called Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) which has grown higher every year. Anak Krakatau has emerged from the bottom of the sea between three other islands

BANTEN

Banten is one of the young provinces in Republic of Indonesia. This region is situated in west Java. It can be reached about an hour from Jakarta. It's feel unbelievable, after the busy toll-way and hectic Jakarta as metropolitan city; we enter small and charming Banten. This city has a lot of treasure to whom that likes history. Such as the ruins of Surosowan Palace, Kaibon Palace, 'Masjid Agung Banten' [Banten Great Mosque, enlisted in Moslem's pilgrimage in Indonesia], Speelwijk fortress and Chinese temple Avalokiteshvara, and the harbor of Banten, Karanghantu [devil rock's harbor] that still used nowadays already existed since centuries ago. From this place, Sultan Banten's troopers took fight against the pirates and take defense from the Dutch.

Along with the prevailing regional government changing, in respect to the insistence of Banten People's aspiration to demand the separation from West Java Province, and after long process based on Law Number 23 Year 2000 concerning on Formation of Banten Province dated 17th October, 2000, established Banten Province as the 30th Province. Banten Province consists of 4 Regencies and 2 Cities, 94 Districts, 128 sub districts and 1,339 Villages. Geographically, the location of Banten Province is strategic because of the link between Java Island and Sumatra Island as well as the capital of Republic of Indonesia and West Java Province as a potential market of Banten's products.

The economic sector, that have a great potential resources and various to be developed, namely sectors in agriculture, industry/trade, tourism, mining/exploration, and also supported by the availability of variety natural resources in great amount. Industry sector contribute more than 52 % from total of Banten's GRDP, because in Banten there are 17 Industrial Zones equipped by good facilities and managed by professional private companies.

Banten is one of the newest provinces in Indonesia and also one of the richest. The province combines many of the most important Industrial Zones in Indonesia and also has the extended recreation areas along the western coast of Java and in south the Ujung Kulon National Park and the mountainous areas that are home to the Baduy people. Banten has the easiest access to Jakarta being merely an enclave in this province.

This province uses its own unique culture and language, both called Sundanese that is also used to call its people. The ancient kingdoms of Banten are Tarumanegara, Pajajaran, Banten and Cirebon would make interesting studies for the student of archaeology. Cirebon is located on the border between West and Central Java, having a mixed culture originating from the ancient Cirebon and Banten kingdoms, resulting in similar customs and dialects of the two people, although Banten city is located at the extreme western part of the province. Banten city on Banten Bay was one of the first places to begin trade with the Dutch. There is little to see of the past glories of this area today with the exception of the Grand Mosque, which was completed in 1599 and is certainly worth a visit.

The Province has a great number of attractions, from the wildlife reserve of Ujung Kulon on the southwestern tip of Java and the isolated communities of the mysterious Baduy to the unspoiled beaches. The villages are busy and attractive and the pace of life gets slower as we move towards the National Park in the southwest. From any point along the western coast we can see the "son of Krakatau" volcano, which rises impressively from the sea. Banten offers many different recreational experiences. The trip to Anyer area from Jakarta is now quick and easy because of the toll road, which connects Merak port with Jakarta. As we move further south along the west Java coast the lifestyle becomes more relaxed and after Labuan we move into more rural areas where the road conditions worsen and the lifstyle is relaxed. Here access to the forest areas begins and we can move back in time and enjoy the peace of nature. There is a bus each day from Labuan to Taman Jaya, which is on the edge of Ujung Kulon national park. There are simple cabins can be hired and a ranger can then take us on a walk into the park. It takes about six hours to reach a camping site.

Geography
The total area of Banten is 8,800.83 Km2, consisting of 4 Regencies and 2 Cities, which are divided into as follows:
- Serang Regency: 1.724,09 km2
- Lebak Regency: 2.859,96 km2
- Pandeglang Regency: 2.746,88 km2
- Tangerang Regency: 1.110,38 km2
- Cilegon Town: 175,50 km2
- Tangerang Town: 177,20 km2 _
Banten region is surrounded by Java Sea in the North. Sunda Straits in the West, and facing the India Ocean in the South. These make Banten as a region with very great of sea product resources.

Demography
Total population in 2001 was 8,258,055 persons, consists of 4,231,079 men (51.24%) and 4,026,976 (48.76%). The densely populated regency is in Tangerang with its total population 2,873,256 persons. The highest density Region is Tangerang City 7,362.26 persons/Km2 in 1990 until 2001 period. Population growth from increased at 2.99%/year. Total workforce or aged 15 years above in 2001 was 3,330,224 or 52.57%.

The coastal city of Banten, 75 kilometers west of Jakarta on the northern coast of Java, was one of the Asia's largest cosmopolitan trading harbors in the 16th and 17th century. Ships visited its port from Malacca, China, Vietnam, India, Arab, Portugal and Netherlands. At its peek, it was almost as important as Amsterdam. Nowadays Banten is only a small fishing village. There are still old buildings left which are worth a visit for someone who is interested in the history of Indonesia before and during the colonial times.