Gunung Padang Site Cianjur Indonesia west java

Mountain site in Kampung Gunung Padang Padang and Kampung Panggulan, Village Karyamukti Campaka District, Cianjur, a megalithic site punden shaped staircase largest in Southeast Asia. This recall purbakalanya building area about 900 m2 with a total area of ​​the site itself less than about 3 ha.

The existence of this site peratama appeared in the report Rapporten van de oudheid-kundigen Dienst (ROD), in 1914, further reported in 1949 NJ Krom. in 1979 related officials in terms of development and research of cultural heritage bend the local cultural overseer followed by ditlinbinjarah and Pulit Arkenas conduct a review to the location of the site. Since that time research efforts towards Padang Mountain site began to do well from the point of archaeological, historical, geological and other.

Berundaknya punden building form reflects the traditions of megalithic (mega means large and lithos means stone), like many found in several areas in West Java. Gunung Padang Site is located 50 kilometers from Cianjur said to be the largest megalithic site in Southeast Asia. Among local communities, the site is trusted as evidence of efforts to build a palace King Siliwangi overnight.

 Helped by his troops, he tried to collect the stone blocks that exist only on the area. However, the night seems to be more fleeting. At dawn tinge the eastern horizon had thwarted his hard efforts, then derah then he left. He let the stones scattered on the hill which is now called the Mount of Padang. Padang means light.

Gunung Padang punden terraces, built with massive volcanic rocks that form a rectangle. The building consists of five terraces with different sizes. The stones have not experienced the touch of human hands in a sense, has not worked or shaped by human hands.

Stone blocks which jumlahya very much that spread almost cover the top of Mount Padang. Locals dub some of the stones of the terraces it with the names of the smell of Islam. For example there are called table Milled Pangancingan Kiai, Chair Eyang Bonang, Jojodog or grandparent Swasana seat, backrest stone Suhaedin Sheikh alias Sheikh Abdul Rusman, grandparent households Sheikh Marzuki, and Sheikh Abdul Fukor stone.

Five Reasons to Visit Lombok, Indonesia

Exotic Nature

 The Indonesian island of Lombok does not receive as much fanfare as its hugely popular neighbor Bali. Nevertheless, many Indonesians prefer vacationing in Lombok over Bali for many reasons: prices for hotel rooms, food and attractions are often a good deal cheaper, and the island's scenic spots are still unmolested by the gated villa developments, cheap cocktail bars and tawdry souvenir shops that have spread across so much of Bali. At least for now. A large international airport will be completed next year and Indonesian tourism officials will likely be marketing Lombok as Bali version 2. So don't put off your trip — or miss any of these five Lombok essentials.

1. A Homestay

If you're going to Lombok to avoid Balinese-style tourism, then why not pass up on the hotels, spas and plunge pools altogether and opt for a homestay? There are numerous options around the island, including farmhouses and homes in beachside and mountainside villages. Some are quite elaborate affairs, with self-contained accommodation and differing from standard travelers' lodges only by the presence of convivial hosts. Many offer an introduction to fishing, farming or even hunting as practiced by the local Sasak people, plus a firsthand look at the preparation of local foods and maybe a chance to sit in on some craftwork or the celebration of a festival. Your hosts will also be able to show you points of interest not found in the travel guides. (Watch TIME's video "Indonesia's Green Gamble.")

Central Java Overview, Event, and Place of Interest

Central Java
History has left its footprints across Central Java, an area rich in culture and tradition descending from a powerful Hindu and Buddhist past, and more recent Islamic influences.
Under the Saliendra and Old Mataram kings in the 8th and 10th centuries the Hindu-Javanese culture flourished, and it was during this period that Java’s most remarkable religious monuments were built such as Borobudur, the most magnificent monument to Mahayana Buddhism in the world; the enormous Hindu temple complex of Prambanan, and the ancient site of the oldest Hindu temples in Java on the Dieng Plateau.

Travel to West Sumatra - The Minangkabau Indonesia

Minangkabau Traditional House, West SumatraMuch of its highland formed by the Bukit Barisan Mountain range; virgin jungle inhabited by elephants, tigers, leopard and rhinos. Minang people has firey hot dishes and ancient matriarchal customs. The women own property and the men leave home to seek their fame and fortune. Travelling is considered a mark of success, Padang restaurants are found in all major towns across the nation.

The people are hospitable and eloquent; primarily speak bahasa Minang, with poetic style of speech. West Sumatran days are filled with colourful ceremonies and festivals. Legend has it the Minang kabau are descendants of the youngest son of Alexander the Great, King Maharjo Dirajo. During the early 19th century, the area was disrupted by wars between the followers of the traditional Islam or Padris, and those adhering to the traditional law (Adat) of the Minangkabau.

Getting there:

Padang’s Tabing Airport is the main gateway to West Sumatra and is serviced by Merpati Nusantara Airlines.PELNI’s ship ”Kerinci” sails every two weeks for Jakarta from Teluk Bayur harbour. Smaller vessels from Muara harbour sail to small towns along the entire west coast of Sumatra.Regular bus services run between Padang, Bukittinggi and other major cities of Sumatra, as well as via the trans-Sumatra Highway to Jakarta.

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Travel to The Jungle Bogor Indonesia

The Jungle is the name of a water park recreation in Bogor. It is situated inside Bogor Nirwana Residence housing complex. Although relatively new, it has become a famous amusement park that attracts thousands of visitors each day, especially during the weekend.

The Jungle features several water play areas provided for both kids and adults. The attractions include:

Kiddie Pool