There are several reasons why Indonesia may be your next travel address.

in TravelFeed4 years ago

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Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.
Jakarta is a city of 81 million square kilometers with a population of one crore. In the alleys of which there is a huge combination of culinary art and culture. This is how Simon Parker described Jakarta while writing on the Telegraph Travel page in 2015.

The path to ancient Batavia will take you back to the Dutch colonial past of Indonesia. On the other hand, as soon as you enter the modern Mentang district, the silence of the music hall will come to your ears. Luxurious restaurants and hotels are scattered here and there. The world-famous restaurants, bars and nightclubs can be seen on the top of each skyscraper. There are huge shopping malls to meet the needs of shopkeepers.

The world's largest reptile chameleon, the Commodore, is found only in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinka, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar. They look really scary. This venomous chameleon weighs up to 68 kilograms. Their venom is enough to kill huge animals, including humans. Commodore venom can render its victim's heart useless in a very short time. They can spread their jaws like snakes and swallow prey larger than themselves. If you go to these islands, you will feel like you are watching a scene from the movie Jurassic Park. Seeing Commodore pat himself on the chest, it may seem as if the King Kong movie was made by watching them.

For those who enjoy the wildlife, the uninhabited Sumatra may be Indonesia's main attraction. Most tourists go to see the Orangutang of Bukit Luang or the rainforest of North Tankahan. There is a huge herd of elephants guarding that forest. You can think about what to do all day in this forest while sipping Sumatran coffee. Meet the tiger in Kerinchi Selbat National Park. And if the luck is good, the Sumatran rhino can be seen. Berastagi can hike around the volcano. You can spend some lazy time by pitching a tent near Toba Lake. You can dive to the bottom of the Pulau Way. Where you can see huge whale sharks. Mentwai Islands or Pulau Nias can be your surfing address.

The Coral Triangle, comprising the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands, is one of the most beautiful diving destinations in the world. About 75 percent of the world's corals are found underwater. Which includes 2000 species of fish.

It would not be wrong to call it the most populous island in the world. Java is home to about 140 million people. But there is no reason to fear, people like Dhaka will not giggle here. Because this island of Java is huge in terms of size. There are 12 national parks, including the UNESCO-listed Uzun Kulan. There are also volcanoes like Bromo and Merapi for hiking.

In very few places in the world can one find opportunities for spirituality as well as enjoyment and pleasure. Bali is one of those very few places. You will also see pious young people here. When it gets dark again, you will see drunken people in front of your eyes. Known as the cultural capital of the island, Ubude can be seen dancing and singing at street corners. You will also find shops selling wood, silver, clothing, paintings and sculptures. There is trekking next to the paddy field, there are two volcanoes named Agung Batu to the north of the city. Bali Barat National Park is a sanctuary for wild deer, pigs and monkeys. If you want to dive, you can go to Menjangan Island.

Bali is quite popular for luxury hotels. Notable among these are the Four Seasons Resort in Cyan, Alila Villas Uluwatu, Como Shambala Estate and Oberoi in Seminia.

Millions of people go to Bali every year to see the beautiful beaches. But just 30 miles to the sand is the little-known Lombok Island. Where you will find the exact beauty of the sand. You just don’t have to push the crowd. It is famous for its coral-covered Gili Islands, mountains, scenic beaches and surfing. Until a few days ago, a few tourists used to go here to reduce their expenses. However, the popularity of Lombok has been increasing lately. Resorts, lodges, spas etc. are being built. However, if you still go here, you will get the impression of a vagabond. Except for bicycles and horse-drawn carriages called kimodos, no other vehicles can be seen here.

Borneo is a popular wild island since the Victorian era. The main attractions of the island are the rainforest, the indigenous tribes and the Orangutan in Tanjung Putting National Park.

Lorentz National Park on the island of Papua, Indonesia. Its area of ​​9674 square miles has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Which is known to be the birthplace of huge ecosystems such as mangroves, rainforests, alpine tundra and ecotoreal glaciers. Its highest point is the Punkak Jaya Himalayas and the highest mountain in the Andes Mountains. There are 123 species of mammals and 630 species of birds. Most of which are local here. Most of the park remains undiscovered. So scientists believe many more species of animals and birds may be found up front.

Many cities are called by this name. Bandung on the island of Java is one of them. Due to its cool climate, the residents of Jakarta come here to spend their holidays. Another reason to visit is its modern boutique shops and all modern establishments.

Another city in Java is Yugyakarta. Which is culturally and spiritually popular. The city has a reputation for shadow-puppet dancing, concerts and art exhibitions. Here you will also see Borobudur, Prabbanan Hindu temples, Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma temples and hundreds of small temples around them.

It is not possible to finish all the temples here in one lifetime. Although Borobudur and Prabbanan are the best known, there are hundreds of other temples, large and small.

The 12-story lighthouse on Lencois Island was built by the Dutch in 1882. To get here you have to take a boat from Tanjung Kelayang.

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