Bora bora island

Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the world,
Romantics island from around the world have laid claim to this island where the castle-like Mount Otemanu pierces the sky.

Lush tropical slopes and valleys blossom with hibiscus, while palm-covered motu circle the illuminated lagoon like a delicate necklace.

Perfect white-sand beaches give way to emerald waters where colored fish animate the coral gardens as they greet the giant manta rays.

This could be easily be described as the center of the romantic universe,
where luxury resorts and spas dot the island with overwater bungalows, thatchedroof villas, and fabled ambience.

From the dramatic scenery to the privacy and amenities of the overwater bungalows, everything in Bora Bora equals a 10 on the romance scale.
Bora Bora is predestined for snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its lagoon.

Many species of sharks and rays inhabit the surrounding body of water.
There are a few dive operators on the island offering manta ray dives and also shark-feeding dives.

Bunaken

In addition to snorkeling and diving in Raja Ampat, try to Bunaken.Bunaken occupy the 10 most popular dive sites in the world.Bunaken marine park belonging to the park's most beautiful underwater world.virgin coral reefs and white sand beaches that lie on a crystal-clear beads.
 

With a 20 point dives (dive spot) with varying depth of up to 1344 meters.12 point dive in the Bunaken Island line from southeast to northwest. 

Raja Ampat

Enchantment under the marine and natural resources that save a million beauty.
There are millions of unique marine species that can be encountered while diving
a variety of clown fish, coral reefs, colorful, dwarf sea horses, wobbegong, and manta rays.
and the king of fish endemic to four, namely Eviota king, that is a kind of fish gobbie.
Not to mention the beautiful sea stars with color.

Plengkung Beach

Have a beautiful panorama, known as G-Land. With big waves suitable for surfing water sports (surfing). 

Especially in the months of May through October. The waves at this beach, great for surfing arena, after Hawaii.

Sukuh Temple

Very beautiful as a tourist destination, situated at an altitude slopes of Mount Lawu.
With the fresh air, panoramic views and beautiful mountain atmosphere of calm and cool.
Less than an hour drive from Solo, passing through paddy field, tea garden is truly elegant and stunning.

Temple Ratuboko

Located on the hill that is part of the Thousand Mountains. Approximately 2 km south of Prambanan Temple.

From here can be seen elegance Sewu Prambanan and background of Mount Merapi.

In the wake of the 8th century during the House of Sailendra (Rakai Panangkaran) of the Kingdom of Medang (Hindu Mataram).
Has three core units. On the first terrace there are temples and the Temple Burning Limestone.  Burning Temple has two square-shaped terrace that is used for burning corpses.

Southeastward from the burning temple there is the Well Amrita Mantana that means sacred water given mantra.
To achieve the second terrace wall separated andelit must pass through the door at paduraksa.

on the third terrace there are five doors. In the center of this terrace remnants.
There Hall (Meeting Room), Paseban (Reception Room), pringgitan surrounded by a fence with a length of 40 m, width 36 m, and height of 3 m,
Princess (Palace or Princess Residence) and Complex Swimming Baths. with three units or rectangular pond. and 8 swimming round.

The eastern part of the palace there were also Buddhist stupa and two caves, Cave Lanang and Wadon formed from sedimentary rocks
Just in front of the Cave Lanang there is a pond and three stupas. This stupa is Aksobya, one of the Buddhist Pantheon.

Balekambang Beach

Beautiful sea coast with a bluish-green, with white sand that stretches approximately 2 miles along the coast.
Located on the southern coast of Java Island, approximately 65 km south of Malang. Precisely in the district Bantur,

There is a coral island of Pulau Wisanggeni, Island and Island Anoman Ismoyo.

Wisanggeni island has beautiful beaches stretching with freshwater and mangrove swamp plants.

Ismoyo island stood a temple, which are connected by bridges with a width of 1.5 meters.
At the degree ceremony Suro Surohan (Suro'an) and Jalanidhi Puja Ceremony.

Ceremonial offerings or Suro'an float. The event is held every first Sura in the Javanese calendar, is the salvation of the village community events,
intended as a request for a blessing and welfare of citizens.

Jalanidhi Puja Dharma is a Hindu ritual of welcoming the New Year of Saka, with the aim of cleansing the universe alit (microcosm) and the big universe (the macrocosm).
This ritual sequence, similar to the Melasti ceremony in Bali.

Cape Papuma

Forests and coastal tourist area which has an area of approximately 50 hectares is located in District Ambulu and Wuluhan, Jember Regency.

position that jutted into the ocean beach southwest, the waves of Cape Papuma felt quite calm. Sea surface bluish-green, with very fine white sand.

There are also several rocky islands located about two miles from the coast to the middle of the bay.

Around Papuma panoramic beauty of the more beautiful when viewed from Sitihinggil, a tower on the hill at the western end of Cape Papuma,directed the west there are large islands, East Nusa Barong.

At sunset, dozens of fishing boats pull off the look. Their catches of fish krapu, putihan, snapper, mackerel, and tuna, can be directly purchased and burned on the hearth of nature from the branches of dry wood on the beach.
Beaches in Cape Papuma Unfortunately indeed fantastic.

Gedong Songo Temple

The temple is located at the altitude of Mount Ungaran 1200 - 1800 meters above sea level this is very unique. 

The temples are located in Mount Ungaran believed to be Hindu Temple with the invention of the Hindu statues located inside and around the temple site. Among the statues found Ciwa Mahadeva, Ciwa Grand Master, Ganeca, Durga Mahisasura Mardhini, Swara Nandi, Mahakala and Yoni that is in the temple.

Another privilege of Gedong Songo temple is located on the statues of elephants in the squatting position at the foot of Temple Gedong III, and Yoni in a rectangular shape in the Temple chambers Gedong I.

Regarding when the establishment of Gedong Songo temple no one knows for sure, but it is estimated by experts that these temples have been made during the Dieng temple built during the period of the century VII - IX AD during Syailendra Dynasty. It is known from artifacts left behind around the temple site, and the existence of the physical similarities between the Temple and the Temple Dieng Gedong Songo. The second location of the temple which is situated at an altitude mountain progressively increased confidence that the second temple was built on the same period.

The temple is located in the Village Temple Ambarawa district is located just 39 km from the city of Semarang, or just 20 minutes away by motor vehicle in the speed of 70 km / h Entering the temple area is starting to feel the cool air with a typical mountain breeze lilting.

The temple is situated at an altitude of Mount Ungaran is showing incredible natural charm because of its location which is situated at an altitude of the mountain.

In the fourth location of the temple there are hot springs, the temple which is the fifth or last and highest temple site, we can freely look down, even if the weather was sunny in a row we can see from the south side of the temple, namely Telomoyo Mountain, Mount Merbabu, Andong and Mt Merapi volcano.

Maharani Cave

Cave is also known as cave Maharani Palace is located at a depth of 25 m from the ground surface with an area of 2500 m2 cave cavity.

One of the natural wonders such as caves Maharani palace that holds the beauty of nature is more specific and unique above the average of other tourist caves.
Stalactites and stalagmites that grow inside the cave can emit colored light when exposed to light.

Inside the cave there was indeed a stalactite and stalagmite resembling a throne of Maharaja, flora and fauna, the beautiful glow - like a ray manikam quality diamonds opals.

Stalactites and stalagmites and some had been called Linga Pratala (resembles a male penis), Yoni Pratiwi (a vital tool of women), Cempaka Tirta (kanthil flower), Reefs King Lizard (like dinosaurs), Selo Elephant (resembling an elephant's head), interest Roses, banyan trees and various other forms a very unique and beautiful.

Only approximately 200 meters from the beach in the Java Sea coastal resorts of Cape Beetle (now has changed its name to the region Lamongan Marine Tourism), Gua Maharani Palace is one of the caves as a tourist attraction that is very well known in Indonesia.

With an area that is not how much that is + / - 2500 m2, it takes about half an hour to go around by following the steps and paths are built inside the cave and made of cement.

Prambanan Temple

Built during the Sanjaya Dynasty in the 9th century, the central area has three main temples according to the Hindu Trinity - 'Vishnu' facing to the North, 'Shiva' in the centre, and 'Brahma' to the South. Facing each of these temples is a smaller shrine for their vehicles. The vehicle of Shiva (the Destroyer) is Nandi the bull, the vehicle of Vishnu (the God creator) is the Garuda eagle, and, Brahma (the Guardian god) has a vehicle of the swan, Angsa. Each temple has its own smaller courtyard. The main temple Vishnu, situated in the inner courtyard, is actually surrounded by smaller temples called Pewara temples.

Just about 10 miles outside of Yogyakarta in central Java is the temple complex of Prambanan. This huge complex of Hindu temples was constructed between the 8^th and 10^th centuries. The remains of 244 temples have been identified in the complex, making it easily the largest Hindu temple complex on Java. The temples fell into disuse when the kings of Java moved their capital to the East, and then many were destroyed by earthquakes. By the middle of the last century it was just a collection of rock piles from which locals would scavenge building materials. It was reconstructed over the last 50 years as Indonesia rediscovered its cultural heritage.

Dieng Plateau

The name Dieng comes from the words ‘Di’ which means ‘Place’ and ‘Hyang’ which means ‘God’. According to the ancient Hindu believe in this area, Dieng is the residence of the gods. So you will find ancient Hindu temples all around the Dieng Plateau.

Dieng Volcanic Complex (also called the Dieng Plateau) is a complex volcano. A complex volcano is an extensive assemblage of spatially, temporally, and genetically related major and minor volcanic centers with the associated lava flows and pyroclastic rocks.

This is another place worth visiting in Central Java, situated around 2000 m above sea level and 100 km from Borobudur. This area northwest of Yogyakarta is in the volcanic mountains and over 2,000 meters elevation. The name "Dieng" means "abode of the gods." There the visitor can find restarted temples build around year 800, colorful lakes and steaming ones.

On the road we will see how the farmer use all the land available by using terraces. It's also fresher up here and we are almost above the clouds. The plateau, located 2,093 meters above sea level, offers two sunrises, the golden sunrise and the silver sunrise. Both are equally amazing natural phenomena.

The golden sunrise refers to the first sunrise between 5:30 and 6 a.m. It is said to be golden because of its sparkling golden red color. We can enjoy this sunrise from a viewing post at a height of 1,700 meters above sea level in Wonosobo. The place, located in a mountainous area, is easily accessible because the roads leading to this area are all paved

Mount Bromo

Is easily recognized as the entire top has been blown off and the crater inside constantly belches white sulphurous smoke. It sits inside the massive Tengger caldera (diameter approximately 10 km), surrounded by the Laut Pasir (Sea of Sand) of fine volcanic sand. The overall effect is unsettlingly unearthly, especially when compared to the lush green valleys all around the caldera.

The mountain complex is about 120 kilometers (80 miles) south of Surabaya and can be visited as a day trip, sort of. As with many such sights, "the thing" to do is see the sunrise over the caldera. This means getting to the lookout point on Mount Penankajan, the highest point on the north rim of the caldera, by about 4:30 in the morning. If you decide take this route, keep in mind that it can be quite cold in the pre-dawn mountains. On my visit, the air temperature was probably not more than 5°C and there was a high wind making it feel well below zero. There are many people on the approach to the lookout willing to rent you parkas if you don't want to haul your ski jacket around tropical Indonesia.

As you're waiting for the sun to make an appearance, don't forget to look up. High up on a mountain and far away from the lights of any big city, you'll see a sky filled with stars, that sadly few people get to see these days. As the eastern horizon begins to redden, you'll be able to make out the shapes in the caldera below you. Bring a camera tripod if you want to get good photos in the still-dim light. Once the sun actually appears over the horizon, to be greeted by yells from the assembled crowd, it's then time to make your way to the crater floor.

The steep road down to the floor of the caldera comes out opposite to Mount Betok, with Mount Bromo behind.

The floor of the caldera is find volcanic sand, which is often called the Sand Sea or Lautan Pasir. Crossing the Sand Sea is usually done by jeep. On rounding the base of Mount Betok, you're greeted by two rather incongruous sights.

One is a Hindu Temple, and the other is cowboys. The temple is a reminder that some of the Hindu Tengger people stayed behind when the Majapahit empire fell and many others fled to Bali. The cowboys are there to sell you their services, or rather, the services of their horses.

Just beyond the Hindu temple are the lower slopes of Mount Bromo. The jeeps only go as far as this, and the choice is to either walk across the slick volcanic sands to the base of Bromo's cone, or ride one of the horses on offer. Most people goes on the ponies, probably because it's included in the price of the tour. The horses will take you only to the base of the steep sides of the cone. From there you have to climb a rather steep stairway.

The stairs end at the rim of the crater, from where you can look down into the volcanic vent at the bottom. The vent is not much more than a big crack in the ground spewing steam. You can see bright yellow deposits of sulphur on the walls of the vent. Of course, you also have a view back across the Sand Sea to the lookout on Mount Penankajan where you watched the sun rise.

BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

The most important buddhist temple in the world BOROBUDUR TEMPLE, is Mahayana Buddhist site in Java.

The BOROBUDUR TEMPLE building is divided into three worlds according to Buddhist cosmology:
Kamadhatu (The bottom level of the BOROBUDUR TEMPLE)
The phenomenal world, the world of desires.The reliefs of base level, Kamadhatu were covered up with an extra wall before they were completely finished. There are two theories for the additional wall:
1.The entire structure began to slide and needed support.
2.Perhaps the explicit material on the reliefs was considered too revealing for the young Buddhist initiates.
During the Japanese occupation part of the wall was removed exposing reliefs from the Karmawinggha, an ancient Tibetan text that discusses good and bad deeds and their consequences.These oerticular reliefs can be reviewed on the southeast corner.

Rupadhatu (The Second Level of the BOROBUDUR TEMPLE)
buddha in borobudurA transitional sphere where humans are released from their corporeal from and worldly concerns.The Rupadhatu begins with the first terrace. Turning to the left down corridor we see on the main wall reliefs from the Lalitawistara text, a sanskrit manuscript which depicts Buddha's life. In brief the story is as follow: Prince Shidarta, the founder of Buddhism, was born in the Lumbini garden in Nepal. His father was a great king. His mother, Maya Devi, died a week after his birth. Prince Sidarta led a very secluded life. When he reached adulthood he married Princess Gopa. One day he had a vision: he saw four figures that represented aspect of life he had never experienced or imagined: a blind old man, a sick man, a died man and a monk. Having experienced this, the Prince was inspired to leave the palace in search of wisdom. He became Wanapratha or a hermit wandeder and studied under famous teachers: Brahmani, Rudraka Aradakalapa and five famous hermits. Despite their teacher he was still unsatisfied. Prince Sidharta practised his onwn way, that is middle path or madyamika. Finally he medittated under Boddhi tree in Bodhgaya town and attained Buddhahood. After his enlightenment he was named Buddha Gautama. In the Rupadhatu there are also small Buddha statues in niches in the balustrades of the four terrace. On the first terrace there are Manushi Buddhas who have manifested themselves in the world. Each directional point is protected by a Manushi Buddha: Knakanmuni to the South, Kacyapa to the West, Cakvanmuni to the East and Maitreya to the North. On the three highther terrace are Dyani Buddhas or meditative Buddhas. They can be distinguished from one and other by the position of their hands referred to as mudra. On the east wall: Buddha Akcobya with his palm turned down ward calling the spirit of the earth to witness his victory over evil spirits, and to witness his inner strength (Bhumisparca mudra). On the South wall: Buddha Ratnasambhawa with his palm open, showing giving blessing (Wara Mudra). On the north wall: Buddha Amogghasidha with his raised palm, showing his immunity to danger (Abhwa Mudra). On the fifth terrace: Buddha Wairocana with a circular finger gesture which indicated giving instruction with an honest and pure heart. (Witarka Mudra). In total there are 504 Buddha statues. Buddha wears a cassock consisting of there part two of wich are visible: an outer garment that leaves his right shoulder bare and an undergarment that is visible at his legs.

Arupadhatu (The third level of BOROBUDUR TEMPLE)
The sphere of Gods the spere of perfection and anlightenment. As we ascend the monument, reading the stories and climbing the terraces we will pas six achways. Before the final laevel, The Arupadhatu, we must pass through a double archway between the third and fourth terrace. These are called the double gates of Nirwikala. After passing through these gates our body leaves it corporeal form. Rupadhatu and enters the world of formeless spirit, Arupadhatu. The Nirwikala is the final door leading to the supreme final reality of Buddhisme. The most achitecturally complete archway is found on the side of monument. Once we enter the Arupadahtu we experdience a more spacious and open feeling, different from the confining rectangular corridors of the terraces bellow. Before us are three circulation terraces. Geometrically arranged on terrace are 72 lattices dagobs (small stupa shaped structures) containing Buddha Vajrasatwa statues. The philosophy behind these enccased Buddha is complex and not yet fully undestood. Perhaps the lattice structure representes a seive-like boundary separating the world of form and that of formelessness. Notice that the holes on the first two terraces are diamond shaped but the last terrace hole are square. There is a legend that says if you can reach in and touch the cloth of the Buddha near the east stairway whatever you wish will come true. At the entrance of each stairway there are two mythical lion stautues that serve as guards. No lions ever actually existed in Java. The symbole of Prince Sidharta's kingdom in Nepal was the Lion.