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Java Island |
Java the fertile ‘ Garden of the
East ’
Magellan, Francis, drake, and Joseph Conrad are just a
few of the more well known travelers who have fallen
under the spell of the Indonesians archipelago.
Happily little has changed since Conrad and the Bugis
sea rovers sailed these sparkling waters.
At the epicenter of Indonesian’s glittering diadem is
the fabled island java whose majestic volcanoes provide
a lavish setting for the island’s vibrant green tea
plantations and terraced rice field.
More than sixty percent of he entire Indonesians
populations call java home and you’ll find them among
the most polite and refined people in the world.
Karakatau, west of Java.
One of peaceful morning in 1883 the volcano known as
Karakatau exploded and the shock waves went around the
world (literally).
Today, the remains of this earth shaking even can be
seen by taking a short boat trip from java’s west coast.
Island, Island and more Islands.
Far more peaceful is the thousand islands group which
can easily be reached from Jakarta glorious scenery.
Water like shot silk. And warm welcomes await you on the
beautiful Kotok Island. Or at Ayer island resort with
its unique floating cottage.
Jakarta, a capital experience
Indonesia’s capital Jakarta is the sprawling
cosmopolitan city where the modern and the traditional
meet beat on. There are fine museums and superb examples
of colonial architecture, traditional temples and
marketplaces as well as a plethora of antique shops.
Shopping malls. Restaurants and discotheque.
A visit to the Mini Indonesia Culture Park will give you
and interesting insight into the marvelous mosaic of
people, culture and traditions that make up modern day
Indonesia.
And there is plenty of earthly delights to be had at
Dreamland Park. A huge recreational complex of swimming
pools, golf course, an oceanarium, art market, theme
park and Hotel.
The Scent – sat ional “ City of Flower “
From Jakarta take a comfortable drive or train journey (
if possible via the renowned Botanical gardens of Bogor)
to the highland city of Bandung.
This “ City Of Flower “ retains the charming European
ambience it had when frequented by the Dutch colonizers
who retreated to Bandung’s cooler climes during
Jakarta’s hotter month.
Bandung, also known as “ The Paris of Java “ is renowned
for its broad boulevards and Art Deco buildings and
there are numerous elegant mansions, shops, and hotel
dating from 1920’s.
Another highlight of the area is the “ Drive-in”
volcanic crater of Tangkuban Perahu, and easy journey
via undulating green tea fields.
Historic Palaces and bounty of beautiful Batiks
A stopover on solo, or Surakarta as it’s also known,
should be high on your travel agenda for this ancient
tree – lined city is at the very heart of Java’s
classical culture situated on a verdant tropical plain
ringed by majestic volcanoes, solo was once the capital
of Javanese Kingdom.
Visit Pura Mangkunegara and Kasunanan Palace ( also
called the Kraton Surakarta Hadiningrat). Two superb
royal Palaces both filled with ancient and priceless
treasure. Then, by way of contrast, Drop into the flea
market pasar of Triwindu for some fascinating bric a
brac souvenir.
Solo city is world famous for its traditional Batik
fabrics and you can see this fine cloth, once worn
exclusively by Javanese nobility, at the Batik centre.
Of course no visit to Java is Complete without a trip to
Yogyakarta to see one of the more enigmatic wonder of
the world.
Abandoned soon afteree its creation in 880AD the “
Borobudur” temple actually disappeared for a thousand
years when volcanic eruption caused it to sink and
vanish into the surrounding jungle.
Rediscovery in 1814 by Sir Stanford Raffles and
unearthed by a massive restoration program. You can now
experience in all its former glory. Another of
Yogyakarta’s architectural and cultural masterpieces is
the splendid Sultan’s Palace build in 1755, nearby
you’ll find the Sono Budoyo Museum and unusual Taman
Sari “ the Water castle “ first established as a
pleasure park for the Sultan and His family in 1765.
Where Wayang is a ways of Life
Wayang is traditional Javanese theater performed with
puppets or actors. It’s a subtle and unique art that
takes many different forms.
Most intriguing, perhaps, it the wayang kulit, a play
performed using flat leather puppets behind a lamp lit
screen. Everyone attends the all night shows and you’ll
find language is no barrier to enjoying this very
Indonesian entertainment.
Some of the best wayang performances take place in yogya
which is close to the vast 9th century Hindu Prambanan
Temple.
This is the magnificent setting for the Ramayana Ballet.
Staged each year from may to October during the four
consecutive night of the full moon. With the breath
taking silhouette of the temple as a backdrop. This
ballet is a spectacle of dance drama and gamelan music
and not to be missed less than and hours ‘s drive from
solo through sweet smelling tea plantations and terraced
rice fields is Indonesia’s famous erotic stepped pyramid
temple sukuh.
Woodcarving wonders
Heading north from solo through scenic rice fields is
Semarang city. This coastal city is one of the oldest in
Indonesia and highly popular with travelers. It has many
fine restaurants and is particularly noted for its
intricate and traditional wood carvings.
Jepara northeast of Semarang is surrounded by white
sandy beaches and is also famous for its wood carving
and furniture industry.
Try Surabaya for a novel experience
Eats java offers magnificent mountain scenery and its
vibrant capital Surabaya is a wonderful place to
explore. Wandering the narrow lanes of the old Chinese
and Arab quarter will make you feel as though you’re
walking into the pages of a Joseph Conrad novel.
Head for kalmias, Surabaya’s old Harbor to see the
colorful Bugis schooner or “Phinisi” which have sailed
the seas of Indonesia for hundreds of years.
Other Surabaya attractions are the well stocked zoo, the
Mpu Tantular Museum and the many shopping plazas where
you’ll an exciting array of batik, embroidered
needlework, basketry painting and ceramics.
Make a sacrifice on Mount Bromo
A breathtaking ride on study mountain ponies to witness
dawn over the fiery crater of Mt. Bromo is a spectacular
event. Your sacrifice is the required 3.30 am start but,
like many things in Indonesia. You’ll find the small
effort involved is eclipsed by the joy of this once in a
life time experience.
Mt. Bromo is just one of many side trips from Surabaya.
Another is Malang. One of the most attractive town in
java and a comfortable ninety kilometers from the
capital. Twenty kilometers from Malang are the popular
hill resorts of Selecta and Songgoriti with their hot
springs and sport facilities including horse riding,
swimming and tennis. Or head for Madura to witness the
exiting bull races unique to this island.
Highlights
- visiting the National museum and Monas in Jakarta.
- Staying in floating cottage in the “Thousand Island”
- The sultan’s Royal Palace. Yogyakara
- Tangkuban Perahu’s drive-in volcanic crater.
Transport & Accommodation
- Trains, tourist buses and limousines take you the length
and breadth of java.
Flights
- Direct to Jakarta from 5 continents
- Jakarta is the centre point for flight to all cities in
Indonesia
- Direct to Surabaya from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei
Quangzhou, and Perth and to solo and bandung.
Sea
- Ship line from major ports on other island in Indonesia to
Jakarta, Semarang and Surabaya.
- Cruise ship stop-off at Jakarta, cirebon semarang and Surabaya.
Accommodation
- Luxurious hotel in main cities to guest houses and resorts.
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"...The expedition is exhausting, no doubt, but the sheer size
and beauty be seen to be believed. This was definitely a life
altering experience ..."
Gerrard Neve, Rinjani 2004 |
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