Beautiful Karimunjawa Island in Central Java

KARIMUNJAWA ISLAND

Karimunjawa, a cult of the island, is a sub-district of Jepara Regency.It consists of 27 islands scattered along the Java Sea with the Sea, 69 meters on depth.The average temperature of 26-300 ° C. The whole area is 107,225 hectares consisting of 100,105 ha of land and 7120 hectares water.Some islands formed by coral reefs and sand covered layers.The coast is largely covered with mangroves and other marine plants.Five of 27 islands are inhabited, they are Karimunjawa , Kemujan, Parang, Nyamuk than Genting.Due its unique marine life, the islands are preserved and that the National Marine Park of Central Java.

The best time to visit the islands from April to October. However, you can visit from November to March, in a rainy season, so visitors in May, the experience of stronger winds and big waves.

Karimunjawa The islands are accessible by air from Semarang, there is a flight that was used by Air deraya bus Internatinal Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang karimunja Island and takes about 30 minutes.If you prefer to go by boat, you need to go first City bus to Jepara or Semarang or fro or Demak Kudus.

Jepara is about 70 km from Semarang.There his journeys that connect Karimunjawa island and Jepara ivce versa.

EXPERIENCED GRAVITY.

Walking

This activity can be done Karimunjawa Island, the island Kernujan and Karang island where most of them were covered by a species of mangrove.

Sunday Bathing Water Directive

Visitors can enjoy the sun in the west of the bathing Menjangan Besar Island and north-west of the island of Pulau Kecil Cemara.

Camping
Kemujan Island and camping area near the island of Parang

Bird Watching

There are 33 types of terrestrial and coastal birds, while in 1991, found 52 species of birds in the country Karimunjawa archipelago.

There are two islands to enjoy bird watching acitvity has Kemujan island with 12 species, such as adatah trucukan, Gunung kacamata, raja udang, prenjakserta kareo and others, whis is karimunjawa Island has 34 species, such as trocokan, raja udang, Gunung kacamata, PERGAM kelenjar and cinenen kelabu

Cave Attraction
Available at the Grotto of Sarang Parang Island

WATER ATTRACTION

Swimming

Those interested in swimming is possible to move to the north Karimunjawa, Menjangan Besar Menjangan Kecil than around the island Kemujan, Parang Island, the island and Kembar Kembang Island

Snorkelling

Go to the island than Menjagan Besar Kecil, west Bengkoang Island, Kembar around the island and the north and east of the island Krakal.

Diving

Visitors who are interested in diving is possible to move to the north and west Karimunjawa Island to the east of the island of Menjangan Besar, on the south side of the island Menjangan Kecil, south and west of Island Geliang, and the side of the island Bengkoang , Parang island kembar east of the island, about Katang Island, the north and east of the island Krakal, then west, north of the island and around Kumbang Karang Besi.

Fishing

There are many species on the island, where many of the fishing activity, as Menjangan Besar than Menjangan Kecil Island, near Menyawakan Island, Genting Island, Seruni Island, the island of Pulau Kemujan, Tengah Island, West Island Bengkoang sid around the island Parang, Kembar Island, the island and around Kumbang Legom martincito

Traditional acttraction:

The marriage of Bugis ethnic group that began with the agenda of Mapuce chip masuro, maddupa, Mappaenre balanja and the Parti Anggaukeng

Roll-out ceremony of the ship is an event of grace that finished the production of the boat.

Sunan Nyamplung Grave

Sunan Nyamplung is a former leader of Karimunjawa islands. A historic site where the first Dutch ship landed.To tour, visitors can rent a motorboat for the local fishing

Although Wali

As one of the holly and Parang Island.Local discover whether people believed the water in the well and is able to get wealth.

The traditional house

Since the results of the culture of the man regarded as a tourist attraction,

The diversity of ethnic groups that lived on the island Karimunjawa is active in the field of culture, tourism House tradition of the Bugis ethnic group can be seen in the Batu Lawang Hamlet, Dukuh Legon Gede and Dukuh Tlogo (the Island Kernujan). For the Buton ethnic group can be seen on the island of mosquitoes. The Madura ethnic groups residing in Dukuh Telaga (Kemujan Island) and Dukuh Karimun (Karimunjawa Island)

Vegetasi

Of the coconut tree is easier to find on the island tmost here such Menjangan Kecil island, Menjangan Besar island, island Bengkoang, menyawakan Island and Kembar island.

Visit Central Java Culture and Tourism

The province of Central Java, Indonesia as a tourist destination, offers a variety of natural attractions, cultural, or man has.

Central Java is located right in the middle of Java. It borders the province of West Java in the western part, while in the eastern border with the province of East Java. From the south is also the province of Yogyakarta Special Region.

The low-lying plains are located next to the northern beaches. The Great Plains area in the center of Central Java with mountains stretching length from west to east by a line of mountains, like Mount Slamet (3428 m), Mount Perahu (2585 m), Sindoro mountain (3135 m) Mont Sumbing (3321 m), Mount Merapi (3142 m), Ungaran mountain (2050 m) and near the border with the province of East Java is the mountain Lawu (3265 m), while the north is Mount Muria (1602 m).

At the foot of this mountain is a pleasant and cost of high plains with beautiful landscapes, as Baturaden, the Dieng Plateau, Bandungan, Kopeng, Tawangmangu Coloroll., Etc. In addition to these small mountains are mountains and limestone mountains. The largest river in Central Java are Serayu River, with its source in the Dieng plateau and "Bengawan Solo" River.

Hotel

Led by a senior governor of the Central Java consists of 35 regencies and municipalities. Regency Council headed by Bupati (Regent) and municipalities by Walikota (Mayor).

Regencies and municipalities divided into sub-district Camat led by the district and distributed in villages led by Lurah Kepala or DESA.

Climate

Average temperature 21 - 32 C during the rainy season from October to April and the dry season from April to October.

Religion

Embrace the freedom of religion is fully guaranteed by the government. Islam is the largest of the five religions (Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist and Hindu).

Language

Java with various dialect is the language used daily by most people, but the central Java language Bahasa Indonesia.

People

The population of Central Java welcomes you with hospitality and friendly.

The population is 30.7 million in 2002, about 896 people per square kilometer of living as a farmer, businessman, government official. In addition to the original strain, some strain stay here as Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani. "Kebaya" is the traditional clothing worn by women.

Directions to Central Java

Air Routes

The provinces of Central Java has two (2) major airports in the country of large cities, either directly to the flight interconnection, the first International Achmad Yani Airport in Semarang, as Mandala, Merpati and Garuda and the rest Deraya Adi Sumarmo International Airport is Surakarta or Solo and served by Garuda.

International carrier Silk Air also flies from Singapore in Surakarta, VV, and four times a week.

In addition to the two airports, there Tunggul Wulung Airport Cilacap that a direct flight to Jakarta.

Airlines office in Central Java.

Semarang Municipality

• Garuda Indonesia
  Jl Pandanaran 116-120 (Graha Santika Hotel), Phone: (024) 8449331
  Jl KH.Ahmad Dahlan No.2 (Hotel Horison Semarang)
  Achmad Yani Airport Complex Phone: (024) 7606116
• Mandala Airlines
  Letjend Jl. MT. Haryono 864 Phone: (024) 844737
  Achmad Yani Airport Complex Phone: (024) 7603011
• Merpati Nusantara Airlines
  Jl Gajahmada 17 Phone: (024) 3517137
  Achmad Yani Airport Complex Phone: (024) 7605269
  

Surakarta City

• Garuda Indonesia
  Jl Brigjend Slamet Riyadi 201 (chakra Hotel) Phone: (0271) 630028
  Adi Sumarmo Airport Phone: (0271) 782171
• Silk Air
  Brigjend Jl. Slamet Riyadi 272 (Novotel) Telephone: (0271) 724606
  Adi Sumarmo Airport Phone: (0271) 782195
  

Shipping Routes

Seaport Tanjung Emas in Semarang on the northern coast and the port of Tanjung Intan Cilacap, on the south coast are the main ports where most of them served by Pelna, a transport company of the government.

HIGHWAY COUNTRY BY TRAIN

The path of the road north of Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya and the runway to the south of the railway linking Jakarta-Bandung Surakarta, Purwokerto, Yogyakarta, Surabaya.

The train is different, depending on the category or class. Economy Class also Tawang Jaya Mas Tawang and Kertajaya Brantas. Senja Utama and Fajar Utama its second class and Argo Bromo, Argo Muria, Sembrani, Kamandanu, Argo class are more expensive courses.

PT. Kereta API INDONESIA (KAI)
Booking: Tawang Station: 62 024 355 2093, 62 024 358 2859

Immigration Custom

All visitors to Indonesia, a passport valid for at least six months of the proof of the transfer or return tickets.

Visas are required, except for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, Ireland , Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom (Great Britain), the United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Venezuela, Yugoslavia and Taiwanese holding MFA / M passports.

Go to the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Indonesia for your visa to your final destination. Visa Entry is free for a maximum of 60 days and is not expandable. Entry and exit must be through the airports:

• Polonia (Medan)
• Simpang Tiga (Pekanbaru)
• Hang Nadim (Batam)
• Tabing (Padang)
• Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta)
• Husein Sastranegara (Bandung)
• Juanda (Surabaya)
• Adisumarmo (Solo)
• Ngurah Rai (Denpasar)
• EItari (Kupang)
• Supadio (Pontianak)
• Sepingan (Balikpapan)
• Sam Ratulangi (Manado)
• Pattimura (Ambon)
• Hasanudin (Ujung Pandang)
• Selaparang (Mataram)
• French Kaisiepo (biak)
  

And ports:

• Belawan (Medan)
• BatuAmpar and Sekupang (Batam)
• Tanjung Priok (Jakarta)
• Tanjung Mas (Semarang)
• Tanjung Perak (Surabaya)
• And Padangbai Benoa (Bali)
• Bitung (North Sulawesi)
• Ambon (Maluku)
• Tanjung Pinang (Bintan)
  

Places of Interest in Kediri

Sri Aji Joyoboyo Site

This is site tourism of disappeared Sri Aji Joyoboyo. The location is in Menang village, Pagu district about 8 kilometers from northern of Kediri regency. In the term of Javanese it is well known as a place of Mukso Sri Aji Joyoboyo. Mukso means: (Hindu’s belief: gone soul along with body to paradise) and Sri Aji Joyoboyo is a great man of letter in East Java. In Java Island he is well known with his Jongko Joyoboyo forecast, it is containing about forecast of cases in the future.

Every New Year of Java calendar (1 Suro) there is a ritual ceremony held. This ceremony is initiated by the big family of Hondodento collaborated with local government of Kediri regency and society around this area. In this location can be found out many historical sites such as;

- The place where Sri Aji Joyoboyo disappeared
- Water source of Kamandanu.
- Meditation place of Mpu Baradah.
- Totok Kerot statue.

Surowono Temple

Surowono Temple is place of hallowing of King Wengker that is one of the Kings subordinate during King Hayam Wuruk government from Majapahit Empire. It is rectangular of 8 x 8 meters size and built in 1400 AD. The fascination of Surowono temple tourism object is the building result as the masterpiece history of omission of past and underground tunnel; the cutting building that flown in clear water of branching way. It is located quite a lot branch about 100 meters from temple building. Surowono Temple, located in Canggu village, Pare district, about 25 Direction km Northeast from Kediri city.

Visit this historical tourism object and study its relief that cannot find on other temple.

Tegowangi Temple

Tegowangi temple is one of ancient temple in Kediri region. This temple has saved many stories about Kediri history. There are some reliefs on the temple wall that interest the tourists who like the historic tourism. The temple is stand in one complex and it looks like a rectangular form.

This temple is one historical tourism objects in Kediri regency. Find the historic value by visit this old temple.

Ubalan Park

This tourism object is 18 km from city of Kediri to the east, and located at Kalasan, Jarak village, Plosoklaten sub-district. Sumber Ubalan Kalasan recreation area is a natural swimming pool, which is believed as sacred place. People who live in surrounding areas of this object treat it as a Blessing Place, which will bring a good life for someone, to make life longer and to make things easier for those who are looking for a spouse. Ubalan area is a recreational place, which covers the area of 12 hectares including the camping arena.

Bendung Gerak

It is 150 meters in length dam, used to control the water debris of Brantas River. Situated about 5 km and about 10 minutes from Kediri City, the park offers:

- Motor boating and water
- Cycling Fishing pool and swimming pool Driving range
- Golf course
- Comfortable playground water park
- Stage for entertainment performance

The visitor can enjoy their holiday by visit this tourism area. They can fishing or enjoy the fresh air and soft wind. Bring your family to Bendung Gerak to have an interesting recreation.

Waterfall in Kediri

Irenggolo Waterfall

This waterfall is about 20 km, 30 minutes from Kediri City. The beautiful mountain landscape Besuki-irenggolo is ready to see. Indeed, here tourists can find interesting things, like the shade of pine trees, playground, camping, hiking and jogging, etc.

Enjoy the fresh air and cool in the fall of the water that you feel comfortable to breathe. There are many trees in the green and beautiful landscapes for your eyes.

Dolo Waterfall

Dolo waterfall reside is in 1200 m height above sea level. It is about 20 km, 30 minutes from Kediri City. This is one of Kediri tourism objects that have interesting scenery. The air is fresh and it can be enjoyed with family, because the water also very clear and clean. The visitors can bring some foods to enjoy the scenery below with the family. Try to visit Dolo waterfall and find the peaceful situation.

This tourism area is equipped with some tourism facilities, such as; playground, camping ground, area for jogging, cross-country, hiking, etc. This natural scenery is mountainous, so that it will give you fresh and cold air. Enjoy and feel its natural scenery in here, hence you will get something unforgettable.

Puh Sarang Church

This church is located in Puhsarang village, district of Kediri semen, and therefore asked Puhsarang Church. The site is 10 km west of Kediri City. This ancient church was built by Ir Maclaine behalf Heendricus pioneer Mr. Yohanes Humbertus Wolters cm in 1931. The architecture is the cooperation between Europe and Majapahit, combined with other cultures and Christianity. The first of the complexity is the "Old Church" Puhsarang Church. The structure of the church has a unique architectural style and unique, we see great sculptures of the Lord Jesus and the people on the road to cross. If we look at this church until today, it is like a ship of a mountain, the rescue of the story of Noah, prophet and his passengers. The buildings of the church were built from the mass of the stones, which are made of material around the area of tourism. The tourist facilities are terminal, hotels, chalets and stay home, souvenir kiosks and special food Kediri.

Tourism is the subject of Puh Sarang Church ST. Josef door Henricus Tower Puhsarang the main church. Bentar Temple, Bell Tower and a back-up are built to describe the fall of Adam in sin. Main Dome roof copula likes or is the altar and Kudos, Sacrament, baptism, the sacristy and instead to recognize sin. This stone building the glue without cement, but with the help of heads. The roof of the building is supported by the proliferation of wireless rods and steel bars, and if there is wind, the sound.

Maria Lourdes Maria Cave statue is a replica of Maria de Lourdes in France. It was built in 1998. The location of the cave is a saint, on the evening before Kliwon Friday night. The location of the cave is full of at least 10,000 people from the local, regional, national, or abroad. In the west of the site Maria de Lourdes grotto, a drop of pure water, which radiated from a mountain of obstruction may be beneficial to visitors.

The cottage is Rosario describes a journey of Jesus Christ in heaven. Calvary Hill crucify describes a journey of Jesus Christ on the cross. The columbarium storage substance seem up, Kana Park, Land Lahore Camp Hill, to this place, the local government will open access to 8 meters wide, so the company is in this comfortable feeling.