LEMBATA TOURISM PLACE

Lamalera Village on Lembata Island, Indonesia

Lamalera Fishing Village in Lembata Island,  Indonesia

If you have already known the fascinating Bali and Lombok, it is time for you to see the beauty of Flores. One tiny destination area in Lembata-Flores called Lamalera village is known for its whale hunting tradition. You will find that this village is adorable. Some strong fishermen always hunt for big fish, like whale, manta, and sometimes dolphins for food. In this place, you can notice that fish plays an important role for economic life of the villagers. On the other hand, fishing activity becomes the main tourist attraction in this village.

Lamalera Village and its Attractions.

It is also called Lamalera fishing village because of the villagers’ main activity to make a living by fishing. However, it is not the only thing you will see here; rather, you will be able to find for the following activities such as:

• The adventure of whale hunting.

Since whale is very important for the local people of Lamalera, you can try to have your luck and great moment to see the whale fishing here. If you are afraid of something deadly, it is better to get to another boat under the guide of professional fisherman to ensure of your safety. You need also to take care of your belongings while on the journey because the wind can blow so hard along the way for fishing. However, if you like to join the fishing activity, you can just go on the same boat with the fisherman to hunt for big fish or even whale if you are lucky. It can be an amazing trip.

• Tasting the corn chips

The main plant, which the villagers grow, is corn. Therefore, specific foods from the villages are made of corn. You can try delicious corn chips and eat them together with caught-fish or whale meat and sauce. Eating this food will provide you with a new experience of Indonesian traditional food. The chips with the fish are great combination. Besides, the price is very cheap. You can get three cups of corn chips with only ten thousand rupiahs.

• Traditional houses

You can see traditional houses there. They are so beautiful and will remind you of the past. You can have a good collection of picture in this Lamalera Whale Hunting Village. Besides, you can enjoy the huge traditional barter market system next to Lamalera fishing called Wulandoni village as you are on the right market day there.

By having fun with Lamalera whale hunting village, you will get refreshment after the long tiring working days. You will feel brand new and you can get more inspirations from strong and friendly villagers. It is a village that you will never forget. Whale hunting is not a scary thing anymore for the villagers; the hunting is exciting local people activity and the view around Lamalera is amazing.

FLORES TOURISM

BACKGROUND

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     PLACES TOURISM ISLAND  LEMBATA

g .ile ape & nuha nera posisi dr lewoeleng

penangkapan ikan paus lamalera

1.      HISTORY

Lembata is one of the names of the cluster of islands in the East Flores district that has been popular in the community since 1965. But before known Lembata, first during the reign of the Dutch East Indies up to now known in Indonesia map with the name "Island Lomblen". On June 24, 1967 held on Labor Council Establishment Committee Extraordinary held in the district were later confirmed Lewoleba Lembata name. Inauguration of the name "Lembata" fit in the history of the origin of the people of the island "Lepanbatan", so starting July 1, 1967 the name for the original inhabitants "People Lomblen" changed to "People Lembata".

Plan towards the establishment of the district based on the two (2)  statement, namely:

1. Statement  dated March 7, 1954

2. Statement / memorandum dated 7 March 1999

2. Geography

Lembata is an archipelago  of  Solor island  that lies between and East Flores Regency Alor district with boundaries as follows:

North  =  Flores Sea

South  =  Savu Sea

West   =  Boleng Strait and Strait Lamakera

East    =  Alor Strait.

Astronomically Lembata located at position 8 ° 10 '- 8 ° 11' latitude and 123 ° 12 '- 123 ° 57' E

3.      Demography

The population of the district based on 2004 data, there were 101 392 ± soul with the population growth rate average of 0.31% per year with a density of approximately 68 people / km ². Livelihood of the people or the majority of the population Lembata is farmed as much as 74%, the rest is made ​​up of civil servants, pensioners, entrepreneurs, traders, workers, craftsmen, Military / Police and Ulema or monk / nuns. While the per capita income of the average population Lembata USD per year. 497,685.00, - in 1998.

4.      Religion

Lembata island also has a variety of religions, among others: Catholic, peotestan Christian, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist. But the majority religion is Roman Catholic religion.

5.      Economy

Of the land area of ​​126 684 ha, 71.46 ha earmarked for the development of residential areas and non-agricultural cultivation, while the remaining area of ​​55 202 ha earmarked for potential development of agriculture such as corn, beans, potatoes, vegetables and fruits . In the last two years this has been attempted planting a variety of crops such as trade commodities coconut, hazelnut, coffee, cashew, cocoa, cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cotton, and nut. On the other side of the farm fields gave a pretty good development potential because the district has a meadow or pasture is quite extensive, especially in the district of Ile Ape.

6.      Facilities and Infrastructure

Ø  transportation

Ground transportation that connects the district with district towns in the district Lembata are:

• Sea transportation, among others:

Fery: Kupang - the Lewoleba (every Monday)

Motor Sea: the Larantuka - Lewoleba (daily commute)

• Air transportation, among others:

Merpati Nusantara Air Lines: Kupang route once a week - Lewoleba

Flight Susi Air aircraft (aircraft Karavan - Pioneers for 12 Passengers) Almost every day serves flights Kupang - Lewoleba  (home - gone).

Head of Region

Since forming a new district on October 4, 1999 according to the Law No. 52 Year 1999 on the establishment of the district, there are 4 periods leadership with 3 couples Regional Head and Deputy Head.

CHAPTER 2

                    TOURISM PLACES IN LEMBATA  ISLAND

        AND FLORES ISLAND

nuha nera fotto dr tapobaran /bimas.

2.1  . TOURISM IN LEMBATA ISLAND

Name of  the village place I was born is Lewoeleng. Lewoeleng located  an island called Lembata. The island has many natural resources very much. The island also has a lovely nature but difficult to be noticed by the community or the government to create jobs or at least to increase local revenues. Place - the sights in Lembata only visited by teenagers and most of the organizations of the Church.

In the lembata island  there are many tourist attractions that can be visited, for example:

1. Pulau Pasir Putih Awelolong
2. Gua Maria Lewoleba
3. Pantai Rekreasi Pasir Putih Waijarang
4. Sumber Air Panas Sabu Tobo
5. Sumber Gas Alam Karun Watuwawer
6. Pantai Rekreasi Tanah Treket
7. Budaya Tradisional Penangkapan Ikan Paus di Desa Lamalera
8. Pantai Pasir Putih Mingar
9. Pantai Lewolein
10. Air Terjun Atawuwur
11. Pantai Pasir Putih Bean.

nUha nera - fotto di tepi pantai uhun

1.      Pasir putih  or also called  Pulau Siput  because this island will only appear if there was the low tide and in this place visitors can search for and get various types of snails at the venue.

2.      Maria cave in Lewoleba.

This place is special pilgrim tour to the cave maria and cross yubilium.

3. Pasir Putih Waijarang Beach.

The aim of this place to enjoy water skiing, swimming, sunbathing, camping, beach volleyball, hiking, and visitors can also enjoy  with cultural attractions.

4. Hot Springs in Sabu Tobo.

This place contained therein rainforest river flowing Sabu Tobo clear and cool. Approximately 200 meters to the left of the road, and visitors can find hot springs that came out of the cliff and on the west by the roots of trees by 4 hot springs.

5.      Sources of Natural Gas Karun Watuwawer

The majority of the land around it's vulkanics so it’s appears the volcanic gas in the form of steam-steam heat considerable magnitude. The uniqueness of the source of this gas is used by local people as a natural kitchen. They make small holes and then insert a variety of foods such as potatoes, beans, corn, breadfruit and others later after being cooked foods can be consumed with a distinctive aroma and appetizing.

6.      Coastal Recreation in  Tanah Treket.

The beaches on the east coast majority white sand suitable for bathing, swimming and sunbathing while on the west suitable for paddle sports and so on. In this beach visitors can dive and snorkel / diving to see the beauty of the marine park and coral reefs. Calm sea water such as a lake suitable for water vespa.

7.      Traditional Culture of Whaling in the village Lamalera Lamalera.

Visitors can enjoy cultural attractions and marine namely traditional whaling which only use traditional tools such as peledang (wooden boat without an engine but using the screen)  and tempuling (which ends hooked spear made ​​of steel) used to stab the whale.

8.      pasir putih beach  in mingar.

This place is a very interesting tourist attraction for visitors to conduct activities such as surfing beaches and surf beaches because it has a fairly high waves reaching 2-3 meters in West season and 1,5 - 2,5 meters during the dry season.

9. Lewolein beach.

 Recreational beach is very beautiful and has a distinctive layout and   panoramic compositions that can make visitors amazed. In the east coast there is a small promontory large mangrove trees and shady with scattered rocks, suitable for seating to watch the sunset from the summit of Mount Ile Ape. In the western stretches of white sand grayish with calm waves is perfect for bathing and sunbathing on the sand.

10.   Waterfalls Atawuwur.

In your tour (tour) to be held Lamalera travelers stop over (transit) to enjoy the beauty of a natural waterfall with a height of up to 30 meters, with a cool natural scenery, fantastic and fun.

11.  Pasir Putih   Bean beach .

 is a unique white sandbeaches in the form of fine crystals krsital stretching from west to east as far as ± 4-5 km by sea waves  rolling continuously and regularly broke. It is suitable for surfing and surfing. The beach is relatively gentle and safe/ calm for visitors who want to relax beach.

2.2. TOURISM  PLACES IN FLORES.

1. Koka beach, Maumere.

one of the most beautiful beaches in flores, it was a little far from the town of Maumere make this beach still awake "her virginity", this beach offers enjoyment for anyone's eyes that see, crystal clear water, white sand, surrounded by hills and there are several small islands in the vicinity make this beach to be one of the best places for photography in the area flores.

2. Danau Kelimutu, Ende

According to local belief, the colors on the lake Flores has the meaning of each and have a very powerful natural forces.

Lake or Tiwu Flores in the top three sections corresponding to the color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or "Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai" is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died. The lake is colored red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of the dead and as long as he lived always commit a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of deceased parents.

The third area of ​​the lake is approximately 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters. Boundary between the lake is narrow stone walls prone to landslides. This wall is very steep with 70-degree angle. Lake wall height ranges from 50 to 150 meters.

Flores region has established a National Wildlife Conservation Area since February 26, 1992.

3. Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo is a beautiful little harbor at the western tip of the island of Flores and is the entrance to the Park. At sunset, Labuan Bajo offers a spectacular view when the small islands overlooking the harbor dramatic silhouette creates a magical effect.

With the increasing number of tourists visiting Komodo and Flores, increasing five-star hotel. In Labuan Bajo you will find travel agencies, dive operators, motor boats, liveaboards to bring you the Komodo National Park, or go diving in the pristine waters.

4. Komodo Island.

Maybe we've heard many news about Komodo Island. Moreover, last year the island located in flores  islands had entered into nomination 7 Wonders of the World.

but actually there is anything that is in Komodo Island is so so interesting and was elected to the 7 wonders of the world?

  

  1.  Pink Beach.

If we usually play on the sandy shore brown or white, this time we will find a beach with pink sand,and  There are only 7 pieces of pink sandy beaches in the world, one of them on the island of Komodo. The pink sand mixed blessing of white and red sand. The color red itself is said he came from a broken red coral fragments. Clearly, this beach is very clean and beautiful!.

   2. Komodo National Park.

Here we can see 277 species of animals which is a mix of animals coming from Asia and Australia. In addition, we are a hobby for snorkeling, here is also paradise for fish and coral reefs. There are at least 253 species of reef-building corals, 70 species of sponge, and 1,000 species of fish. That's where the live dugong, sharks, 14 species of whales, dolphins, and turtles.

   3. Ancient animal Komodo Varanus komodoensis alias.

Giant lizards including this ancient animal was first discovered in 1910 by Peter Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum Bogor. And the current population of Komodo dragons can only be found in Indonesia. On the island there are about 2,500 Komodo dragons tail included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

CHAPTER 3

KOMODO ISLAND

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. This island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island in the eastern island of Sumbawa, separated by Sape Strait.

Administratively, this island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of Nusa Tenggara Timur province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.

On the island of Komodo dragons animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on the island there are about 1,300 dragons tail. Coupled with other islands, such as Island and Rinca and Gili Motang, their numbers totaled about 2500 tails. There are also approximately 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores but not including the Komodo National Park

Besides Komodo, this island also store a variety of exotic flora Sepang wood by local people used as medicine and dye clothes, tree or sterculia nitak oblongata in the believe is useful as medicines and seeds are tasty and delicious like peas.

Komodo Island is also accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because in the Komodo National Park, along with the island of Rinca, Padar and Gili Mota.

History of Komodo Island

In 1910 the Dutch named the island on the south side of East Nusa Tenggara is the nickname of Komodo Island. This story begins with Lieutenant Steyn van Hens Broek who tries to prove statements about the presence of Dutch troops large animal resembling a dragon on the island. Steyn then kill the dragon and bring documentation to the Museum and Botanical Garden in Bogor to be investigated.

In 2009, this  Park has been named a finalist "New Seven Wonders of Nature" which was announced in 2010 by online voting at www.N7W.com.Pada dated 11 November 2011, the New 7 Wonders has announced the provisional winners, and National Parks Komodo entered into the ranks of the winners along with, the Amazon rainforest, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River, and Table Mountain. Komodo National Park gets the most votes.

                                       Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park consists of three large islands, namely the island of Komodo, Rinca and Padar islands and 26 major islands / other small. A total of 11 pieces of the mountain / hill in the Komodo National Park with the highest peak is Mount Satalibo (± 735 m asl).

Natural conditions are dry and arid make a uniqueness of its own. The existence of vast savanna, limited water resources and the temperature is hot enough; proved to be a habitat favored by a kind of ancient animal Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis).

Most of the park is savanna with palm trees (Borassus flabellifer) is the most dominant and distinctive. Some plants in the Park, among others, rattan (Calamus sp.), Bamboo (Bambusa sp.), Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), bulging (Sterculia foetida), Lote (Ziziphus jujuba), and mangrove (Rhizophora sp.)

In addition to unique wildlife of Komodo, there are deer (Cervus timorensis floresiensis), wild boar (Sus scrofa), deer (Cuon alpinus javanicus), wild horse (Equus qaballus), wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 2 species of turtles, 10 species of dolphins , 6 species of whales and dugongs are often seen in the waters of Komodo National Park.

Potential of marine life in the park, there were 259 species of coral and 1,000 species of fish such as barracuda, marlin, yellow tail, red snapper, rabbitfish, and others Top of Form Most travelers visit the Komodo National Park are foreign tourists, which they call the park by the nickname "world unto itself". As far as the eye can see visible open field with a few palm trees towering into the sky background vertical mountain ranges, arid and barren impression on the savanna but by some boisterous sounds of birds and wild horses, giant reptiles. Swimming and bathing in the hot sun and blue water Flores; was a world unto itself and unforgettable experience to tourists. Some locations / attractions to be visited:
Loh Liang. The main entrance to the wildlife observation activities on monsoon forest bordered by a white sand beach and cultural tourism.
Lasa Island, Red Beach, Loh Bo and Sebita. Diving and snorkeling with the dive shop facilities and glass bottom boat. Banu Nggulung. Observing animals.

The best visiting season: March to s / ​​d June and October / December each year.

How to reach: Denpasar-Mataram-Way-Sape (by road and ferry) for two days. Sape to the location of the national park using the ferry. Denpasar-Labuan Bajo by plane twice a week, and using a ferry or speedboat from Labuan Bajo to the Park.