Karimunjawa
Minggu, 06 Juni 2010
KARIMUN JAWA ISLANDS
Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesternly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 island in the java sea. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters.
Five of these islands are domestically inhabited and together with 22 others from the four major zones; Zone I is the core sanctuary area and is out of bounds to all, Zone 2 is the wilderness area open to limited tourism, Zone 3 is the utilization area, Zone 4 is the buffer zone.
A special bonus for the interpid is wreck diving at the island of Batu Kunci, Karang Kapal, Karang Ketel, and Batulawang. Best time for weather is April to November with the rainy season peaking between December and February.
Up to this date Karimunjawa has 12 dive sites. Most of the diving is done on the fringing reefs around the islands, as well as submerged reefs, and shipwrecks. The sites are all to the west of the main island
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Written by Leo Lintang
Saturday, August 23, 2008
karimun_jawa.jpgKarimun Java is a coastal area which consists of 22 small islands in the South Island of Java. This region has tremendous natural beauty so that the government also makes Java Karimun area as a national marine nature reserve which is protected. According to local stories, Karimun Java taken from the word "Kremun" meaning in Javanese means emerge and disappear. Sometimes visible, sometimes not.
What's Interesting?
There are so many activities you do here, ranging from snorkeling, trekking, to swim with sharks. Marine biota is a major asset of this Java Karimun islands, with the beauty of the sea became the main attraction of local and foreign tourists.
Ways To Get There?
There are two ways to access these islands. First, you can use the ferry from the port in Jepara Kartini tryout for six hours. Although long but you will be accompanied by the beautiful scenery and the lives of people around with their daily activities. The second way, namely through the Port of Tanjung Mas in Semarang, which only requires 3.5 hours of travel time during
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It is no secret that nearby Singapore is the role model, and the goal is eventually to become one of the biggest ports of Southeast Asia and a major center of international trade, industry and commerce. The strategic location close to the Malacca Strait and Singapore will certainly help reaching this goal, but like the rest of Indonesia the economy and development here was dealt a major blow during and after the Asia economic crisis in the late 1990's.
Batam is actually one of fastest growing tourist destinations in Indonesia in terms of visitor arrivals. There are several tourist resorts here with luxurious hotels and golf courses. Many visitors however choose to use Batam only as an entry point, it is only 40 minutes from Singapore with boat, and then leave with the first available transport to other destinations in Indonesia.
History
In 1824 the name of the island again appear in the Treaty of London which led to the division of the region between the Dutch and the British. Batam and the surrounding islands later became part of the Riau Lingga Kingdom, a situation that lasted until 1911, when the Dutch East Indies colonial administration took over.
The People
Close to Sekupang, a large part of the population still make their living from fishing and sea transport.The native people of Batam are of Malay origin, but with the rapid growth and development of the area various ethnic groups from all over Indonesia has come here in search for jobs and a better life. Traditionally most of the people live in coastal villages, while the "Orang Laut" (sea people) continue to live on boathouses and boats and generally fish for a living. Some of their catch are sold to Singapore. Bahasa Indonesia is the language used to communicate among the multi-ethnic population here, while many now also understand English, which is commonly used in business communication.
Culture
Even if Batam is multi-ethnic it is still the Malayan culture and Islam which forms the root of the local culture. Both daily life and the ceremonies have religious and mythical elements, expressed in dance, music and other forms of art. Some of the most popular traditional dances are Jogi Dance, unique for Batam, Zapin Dance, which reflects strong Arabic influence, Persembahan Dance, to welcome honored guests and Ronggeng Dance, where the guests can be invited to come up and join the dance and song.
But also other cultures contribute to the Batam community, and in the "Padepokan Seni" art center in Sekupang you can see arts and crafts from all over Indonesia, as well as various kinds of performances which are staged every day for visitors and tourists. Another art center in Sekupang is "Desa Seni", Indonesian art village, which main objective is to "maintain, conserve and develop Indonesian culture", and also to manage the Cultural Institute where qualified instructors conduct various shows and courses.
Accommodation and food
You may easily find hotels of all standards here, from five star hotels with all facilities to budget losmen. The most expensive rooms can be found in Nagoya or at the tourist resorts at Nongsa on the northeast part of the island. The tourism here has seen a steep decline lately, so you may get a good bargain. More reasonable priced rooms can be found in Nagoya or elsewhere, but the budget rooms are said to be of less quality and overpriced compared to most other areas in Indonesia.
Riau is well known for its fresh and delicious seafood. Prawns, live fish, lobsters, clams and shellfish are cooked in a variety of styles, a local specialty is the "gong-gong" conch shell dipped in a spicy sauce. To find a seafood restaurant is no problem, especially in Nagoya, Batu Besar, Batu Merah and Telaga Punggur. At Nongsa you can eat in a "kelong", a restaurant built over the sea on stilts. Singaporeans even come here for a late night meal at a Batam restaurant and return the same evening to Singapore. You can of course also find other traditional Indonesian food here, like Padang food. In Nagoya you can try the night markets or the Pujasera Nagoya food center.
Sekupang
The port of Sekupang, the most common port of arrival if you go by boat from Singapore.Most travelers from Singapore to Batam will enter via Sekupang, where ferries shuttle constantly between the two ports. The ferries depart from World Trade Center in Singapore and arrive at Sekupang about 45 minutes later, the first ferry will leave at 7.30 am, and the last about 8 pm. At Sekupang you will easily find a taxi that can take you to other locations of the island, the airport or other ferry terminals, you will also find hotel and ferry counters here. The domestic terminal with boats to the Sumatra mainland is right next door.
Waterfront City Batam
The Waterfront City is a resort area on the west coast of Batam, south of Sekupang, that mostly attracts Singaporean visitors. Some of the activities here are water sports, bungee-jumping, indoor skiing or simply checking out the nightclubs.
Batam Center
This area facing Tering Bay is planned to be the pride of Batam with a business district, hotels, shops and a marina. Construction started on 29th of November 1987 when President Soharto and Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, each planted a banyan tree here as a symbol of the friendship between the two countries. Prime Minister Mahathir of Malaysia planted his tree later. The center is still not completed.
Nagoya
View from one of the many hotels in Nagoya.Nagoya (also known as Lubuk Baja) is the original center of Batam, and not a very attractive town with a mix of old and new characterless buildings. But if you are looking for local entertainment this must be the place, with plenty of shops, food stalls, nightlife, discos, music lounges, karaoke, restaurants and many small hotels. It is also at the present Batams center of business, trade and finance. Batu Ampar is the port of Nagoya, and from here you can catch a ferry to Singapore, although not as frequently as from Sekupang. Several boats leave daily to Johor Baru in Malaysia as well.
Nongsa
The north-east peninsula of Nongsa is the main tourist area on Batam, an hour's drive from Sekupang. The lovely resorts were built with Singaporeans in mind, here they can escape from the bustling town to the north and visit one of the golf clubs, eat seafood, bake in the sun on the beach or swim in the sea. Don't expect to find any cheap hotels here.
Kabil
This is the site for a large deep-water port under construction, called the Asia Port. When completed it will be able to accommodate very large ships. From nearby Telaga Punggur you can go by boat to neighboring Pulau Bintan, in Kabil fishing village you can also find several seafood restaurants, and watch the passing sampans and fishing craft while you eat.
Transport
The best way to get around on the island is by taxi, but you can also go by public transport if comfort is not your main concern, like share taxis. Travel agents can also provide air-conditioned minibuses. Hang Nadim, the modern regional airport, can serve the largest passenger planes, and from here you can reach other destinations in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Pekanbaru, Bandung and Medan. Both Garuda and Singapore Airlines have regular flights here.
View from the Singapore - Sekupang ferry, close to Sekupang.As mentioned above there are several boat services to Singapore, as well as Malaysia and to the Sumatran mainland. The ferries depart daily from World Trade Center in Singapore and arrive at Sekupang about 45 minutes later, the first ferry will leave at 7.30 am, and the last about 8 pm. Less frequent services to Singapore leave from Batu Ampar and Nongsa. The service to Malaysia leave from Batu Ampar and to the Sumatran mainland from Sekupang. Telaga Punggur, 30 km southeast of Nagoya, is the main port for speedboats to Tanjung Pinang on Nearby Pulau Bintan, the trip will take about 45 minutes, there are also three boats a day to Tanjung Pinang from Sekupang.
Batam is a duty free zone, and in Nagoya or at the ferry terminal you can shop for items like cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, perfumes, chocolate as well as local handicrafts from all over the Indonesian archipelago. There are many banks in Nagoya, and you can easily find a money exchange counter or a cash machine which accept Visa or MasterCard. Singapore dollars are as welcome as Indonesian rupiah. The main post office is in Batam center south of Nagoya.
Batam may not make a good first impression on a western tourist with it's ugly architecture, expensive hotels and unfinished construction sites, but if you like you can easily spend some days here. You can enjoy activities like golf, tennis, water sports, scuba diving, fishing or just relaxing after a good meal of seafood. In the evenings you can experience the local nightlife, probably different from what you are used to back home.
KARIMUNJAWA NATIONAL OCEAN PARK
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Located relatively close to Java island, allows Karimunjawa to be an accessible and most importantly affordable holiday destination to marine lover visitor. The operation of fast boat from Semarang has cut the length of trip to the islands to half of the usual length of trip by ferry boat from Jepara. Now, visitor could reach the islands in 3.5 hours trip. No more are-we-there- yet syndrome caused by the six boring hours in the slow moving ferry boat.
Karimunjawa it self is an island-chains with 27 islands linking in the territory. Only five of them are populated and mostly by local traditional fisherman. In a way, this could show how close the islands to the term of ‘virginal tropical paradise’. The quiet and peaceful surrounding is the perfect hideout for those who wish to escape the hectic and frustrating high-speed city life. Take some time off, slow down a little bit and see how much that would do you good.
The status of Karimunjawa as one of the preserved national marine park in Indonesia gives evidence on how beautiful the underwater life is in the islands. No need to rent high cost diving gear or search for a specific location just to view forest of colorful coral reefs and all their inhabitants. They are scattered all over the place! The islands are reported to be the home of 242 different kind of fish as well as 133 genera of aquatic fauna. Just get your snorkel set ready at hand, plunge into in the water and enjoy….
Get tanned! Get sunburned even!.. Most of the islands are blessed with white sandy beaches that stretch along the shoreline. So what you need to do is pick a spot to your liking, laze out in the sun and voila!...Those celebrity golden chocolate skin will be yours by the end of your holiday.
So what are you waiting for?.. Contact our customer service now, terror us with your zillion questions, even those of the most trivial ones, and let us arrange a fun trip that suit best to your preference….and your budget of course.
Here are some hints on what you can do while you stay in the islands:
1. Swim with sharks: Really?.. Yes, really!.. Swimming with sharks is a must to do activity while you stay in the islands. Test your guts and have memorable pictures taken with the sharks circling around you in the conservatory shark pool. 2. Fishing: Night fishing is a favorite activity to some visitors. Do it by your self or join a tournament that frequently held by local government and institution. 3. A trip by glass bottom boat: Not really an Olympic qualified swimmer?.. Fear not people, there are plenty shallow water in the surrounding. But if you want to see the marine life in deeper water, joining a glass bottom trip is a must. 4. Islands hopping: Club hopping?.. Mall hopping?.. Naah, that’s old news. Islands hopping is the ‘it’ activity for you to do in the islands. Remember, there are 27 of them, and all waiting for you eager beaver marine lover. (See how my words rhyme perfectly?..) 5. Diving: If you are one of the people who are not satisfied by snorkeling slowly around the islands, diving is definitely an option. Rent a diving gear and get set to the various diving sites available in the islands. FYI, one of the most favorite is Indonoor shipwreck.
Psst….you hear that?..That’s the warm breeze of the islands calling out your name. Now, it’s your turn to let the inner adventurous side of yours to answer the calling. Clear your schedule, gather a group of friends or family, book a flight, pack your bag and get here!! But before any of that, make sure that you are equipped with enough information. Better be fussy than get lost. Call our customer service now or YM us. We’ll be most pleased to assist you. | ||
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Rinjani National Park now is available to trek to Summit, Rim and Lake but we still not recommended trekker to stay at the lake as the new volcano still active but it's ok to visit for a day.
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Advisory Warning For Tourists
Recently tourists have purchased trekking packages from a false office in Padang Bai, Bali claiming to represent the Rinjani Trek Management Board (RTMB).
Please note that RTMB has only one main office located at the Lombok Raya Hotel in Mataram with representative offices at the Rinjani Trek Center in Senaru and Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun, all located on the island of Lombok. Any other locations claiming to represent RTMB are fraudulent and should be avoided. If you have any questions, Contact Us to submit an enquiry.
Advisory Warning For Tourists
Recently tourists have purchased trekking packages from a false office in Padang Bai, Bali claiming to represent the Rinjani Trek Management Board (RTMB). Please note that RTMB has only one main office located at the Lombok Raya Hotel in Mataram with representative offices at the Rinjani Trek Center in Senaru and Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun, all located on the island of Lombok. Any other locations claiming to represent RTMB are fraudulent and should be avoided. If you have any questions, Contact Us to submit an enquiry.
The Concepts of the Rinjani Trek Management Board
The Rinjani Trek is managed by a unique partnership of National Park, tourism industry and the local community. Activities focus in the Community - run cooperatives at Rinjani Trek Centre ( RTC ) in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Centre ( RIC ) in Sembalun Lawang. Under the guidance of the Rinjani Trek Management Board ( RTMB ), each are run by a stakeholders' committee who look after roster systems for guides and porters, village tours, trek trail maintenance, and handicraft sales. Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, training and management of the Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring sustainability.
Conceptually, the project started with three stakeholder circles labeled "Park Management", "Community Development" and "Tourism". Whit Project assistance, the Park set out to engage with the stakeholder groups in each of the circles, independently at first and then, as the groups got used to deal with each other, increasingly together. This approach recognized that it takes time for the multi-skilled "cross-over" people that ecotourism requires (people who can operate in between the circles) to emerge.
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Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No.280/Kpts-II/97,
a total area of 41,330 hectares
Location : Regencies; West Lombok, Central Lombok and
East Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara
Temperature 23° - 30° C
Rainfall 2,000 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 550 - 3,726 m asl.
Geographical location 116°18' - 116°32' E; 8°18' - 8°33' S
Karimun Java language that is derived from the meaning kremun blurred or vague. Given that name because the islands loomed from Java, which caused the location is quite far from the island of Java. To achieve karimunjawa takes about four to six hours from the mainland island of Java using Motor Ship Fast from Semarang or Jepara. It feels, fits with the name, because it takes a long time to arrive on the island.
Swim with the sharks in KarimunjawaKepulauan karimunjawa become a paradise of the divers (diver). You can do various activities in the crystal clear water. Swimming, diving (diving), or snorkeling will be fun.
Beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish in the sea will be an attraction to frolic in the water. Sea water in karimunjawa very clear and transparent, so you can clearly see the bottom of the sea. For those of you who like fishing, you can also do it in a few islands of Karimun.
To visit the islands in Karimun, you can use a fishing boat. The time required is not too old to visit several islands at once because it is situated not far apart. There is also equipped with a glass boat at the bottom of the boat (glass bottom boat) are suitable for you that do not want to dive but want to still be able to see the coral reefs or fish in sea water.
Karimun Islands
Karimunjawa since 2001 has the official name of the National Park karimunjawa. Karimun National Park consists of a small cluster of 27 islands with five fruits that have been populated island in this archipelago.
The island has a population of Genting Island, Kemujan Island, Karimun Island, Mosquito Island, and Island Parang. Most of the island there has beaches with white sand.
The islands are a favorite place to visit for tourists because of its natural beauty, among others, Menjangan Besar Island, Menjangan Small, Small Pines, and Tanjung Gelam. Let's visit the islands one by one!
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Menjangan Besar Island
On the island there are large captive sharks. You can test the courage to go into their breeding pond and swim with these sharks. No need to fear, because the sharks are here quite tame and friendly with humans.
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Small Menjangan Island
Small Menjangan Island deserves a visit because the waters around the island there are lots of colorful little fish are beautiful. The island has beaches and beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you who want to try snorkeling.
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Island Pines Island Pines Small and Large
On both islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of the names of the island. Another unique thing is the existence of the mainland beaches with white sand that jutted into the sea.
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Cape Island Gelam
Gelam Cape Island is a beautiful island with white sand and green sea of blue.
Accommodation in karimunjawa
Besides enjoying the beauty of the sea and beaches, you can visit traditional markets or visit the waiter who managed to get a fish at the fish market.
For accommodations, there are several options where you can specify. You can stay at a luxury resort on small islands or even hotels with cheaper rates. Some locals also rent out his house with a cheaper fare anymore. Or you can try different atmosphere by staying in the House of pumice, which is the inn over there in the water not far from the beach.
Transportation to karimunjawa
To reach karimunjawa, you can use some alternative options below:
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Quick ship from Semarang
From Semarang, you can go through the Port of Tanjung Emas karimunjawa using fast ships. Travel from Semarang to karimunjawa approximately four hours to six hours if the weather is bad.
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Ships from Jepara
If you choose to go to karimunjawa from Jepara, you can through the Port of Kartini. You can choose to use a fast boat, or also use a slow and expensive ships from Jepara. Travel from Jepara to karimunjawa approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
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Plane
In addition, for those who have enough funds, there was a small plane Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang can be leased to the Airport Kemujan Dewa Daru Island (one island in the Karimun). By plane, you can see the beauty karimunjawa from above before landing at the airport in Karimun. Travel by plane about 30 minutes travel time.
Enjoying the beauty of this island and feel the serenity will be a pleasant experience. Encouraged to visit this island in March until October, at the time the weather was friendly so you can freely explore and enjoy Karimun islands. Enjoy the charm of natural beauty in Karimun.
