EVEREST, Nepal, Asia




The peak of all peaks, Everest (8848 masl) is the highest mountain in continental Asia and the teringgi in the world. The most attractive mountain climbers attention. Of course, since the highest peak in the world is a big achievement for a climber.

Everest's biggest challenges is through the Dead Zone (altitude over 7,000 meters above sea level). As the name implies, the medical man can not live in this zone. Oxygen levels are insufficient, because it's ascent to the summit of Everest needs to use oxygen. Only certain people can through the Dead Zone, without using bottled oxygen.

There are two hiking trails to the summit of Everest, via the south side of Nepal or the north of China. Most climbers is the route traversed by the south of Nepal, while only a few people through the north side. The best climbing season is in May through July. Everest climbing difficulty level remains high, despite a lot of people who managed to reach the summit of Mount Everest. And this is what makes each climber to reach the roof remained interested in the world.

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Vinson Massif, Antarctica




Mount this one is the farthest location, on the Antarctic continent that is uninhabited. Vinson Massif (4897 masl) is located in the Ellsworth Mountains. Vinson Massif was found in 1957 by a United States Air Force Pilot. Vinson Massif is named by the Carl Vinson (which is also the name of an aircraft carrier), a Georgia congressman who is the main supporter of funding for Antarctic research. Was first climbed in December 1966 by a joint group of the American Alpine Club and the National Science Foundation. 

The continent of Antarctica or the South Pole have periods of darkness for 6 months in the winter and periods of light for 6 months in the summer. So of course when climbing is best when the summer, which is in November through January. Climbing can be done through the west side or east side of the Vinson Massif.

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Denali, Alaska, North America




The highest peak is Denali in North America (6194 masl) located in the Alaska Range. This mountain's name was changed quite a lot of people confused. Denali itself is a local name later changed to William Mckinley Mckinley of a presidential candidate. The debate occurs and eventually the name of this mountain back to Denali, but it is still some call it Mount Mckinley.

Denali is the coldest mountain in the world. At night the temperature can reach -40 ° C. The best weather conditions to climb in the Alaska Range lies in the month of May to July. Highest success rate of the climb is in June in which the air temperature will be warmer.

There are several routes for climbing Denali and some are highly technical (extreme). The most widely used route is the route West Butress. Recorded more than 20,000 climbers through this route and approximately only 50% who reached the summit. Even in winter ascent, Denali would be difficult to climb.

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Aconcagua, Argentina, South America




Located at an altitude of 6962 masl. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America. The mountain is located in the Andes Range that enter the territory of Argentina. Aconcagua climbing the normal route from the north can be considered technically easy for experienced climbers. While the southern side is considered very difficult. Every year, there were approximately 3,500 people who tried to climb Aconcagua. Unfortunately the climb to the summit of Aconcagua is often taken for granted so many result in serious injury or even death to the climber and most of these events occur in the normal route. Extreme cold weather, wind storm, and make the ascent to altitude very well prepared.

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ELBRUS, Russia, Europe


Mount Elbrus is located in the Caucasus Mountains, Russia, has two peaks, the highest peak of the West (5642 masl) and the lower East Peak (5621 masl). The climb to the highest peak Elbrus can be done via two pathways, North and South. The most common is the path where the climb begins south at an altitude of 3800 masl. Previous hikers can use the cable car that starts at an altitude of 2200 masl Azau. North path less frequently climbed as it has a higher difficulty level than the southern path. This path is recommended only for experienced mountaineers and had a good mountaineering skills and typically the climbers who are looking for more challenges will choose the path of the North. Season to climb Mount Elbrus in the month of June to September, but the Northern Line is only recommended to climb in July-August.

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KILIMANJARO, Tanzania, Afrika



Kilimanjaro (5895 masl) is the highest peak in Africa and one of the most beautiful places in the world. Located in Tanzania, near the border with Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro is a non-technical climb that can be climbed by anyone with good weather conditions. Kilimanjaro is a dead volcano with three peaks, Kibo (5895 masl), Shira (3962 masl), and Mawenzi (5194 masl), which received the title of "the tallest freestanding mountain in the world". Kilimanjaro word comes from the Swahili language meaning white mountain, referring to the visible peaks covered with snow. There are five routes to climb the highest peak of Kilimanjaro. Climbing routes are considered to be easy and requires no special climbing techniques. Ascent can also be done throughout the year without a specific climbing season. The biggest challenge is the altitude (High Altitude). More climbers who died of altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro than fall.

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Baluran National Park


Baluran National Park is representative of specific dry forest ecosystem in Java, consists of savanna type of vegetation, mangroves, monsoon forest, beach forest, lower montane forests, swamp forest and evergreen forest throughout the year. About 40 percent of savanna vegetation types dominate Baluran National Park area.
Plants in the park as much as 444 species, including native plants that are unique and interesting is widoro bukol (Ziziphus rotundifolia), neem (Azadirachta indica), and Pilang (Acacia leucophloea). Widoro bukol, neem, and Pilang is a plant that is able to adapt in a very dry condition (still looks green), although other plants have withered and dry.
Other plants that like acid (Tamarindus indica), gadung (Dioscorea hispida), hazelnut (Aleurites moluccana), gebang (Corypha utan), api-api (Avicennia sp.), Kendal (Cordia obliqua), Manting (Syzygium polyanthum), and bulging (Sterculia foetida).
There are 26 types of mammals such as the banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus), wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), ajag (Cuon alpinus javanicus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak muntjak), deer (Cervus russa timorensis), leopard (Panthera pardus scrofa), deer ( Tragulus pelandoc javanicus), and cat mangrove (Prionailurus viverrinus).

Animal bull is the mascot / characteristic of Baluran National Park.
In addition, there are about 155 species of birds including rare such as flame kite (Hirundo rustica), tuwuk / tuwur asia (Eudynamys scolopacea), peacock (Pavo muticus), red jungle fowl (Gallus Gallus), kangkareng (Anthracoceros convecus ), hornbill (rhinoceros Buceros), and stork barrels (Leptoptilos javanicus).
On Hm. 80 bars - Bekol, there is an old well that became a legend surrounding communities. The legend tells that the city of Banyuwangi, Bali and Baluran both dug wells. If, wells in each city was first out of water and fly the flag, meaning the city will be the central crowd / culture.


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Lake Toba, North Sumatra



Attractions in North Sumatra is very diverse, from the beautiful natural scenery, culture, arts, crafts, as well as local specialties. In one area that could be completed within three to four hours from Medan there is an amazing natural charm and exotic. Natural charm expanse of blue water stretching was none other than Lake Toba. Volcanic lake with a length of 100 km and a width of 30 km is very famous in Indonesia and overseas.
Lake Toba in historical narrative formed by the explosion which took place about 73000-75000 ago. The explosion occurred during a week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level. These events cause mass deaths and establish a large basin filled with water and then into the lake as we see today. Middle of the lake there is Samosir Island with an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level.

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Ocean Park Bunaken, North Sulawesi



Have you ever thought of being a mermaid? Swimming with sea dwellers, moving to the rhythm of the waves? In the Bunaken Marine Park you will find a "mermaid" who actually see the riches of the sea as well as Indonesia.
Bunaken in Manado Bay with an area of ​​8.08 km ², located on the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken is part of the government city of Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Around Bunaken marine park is part of the National Park which also includes the sea around the island of Manado Tua is Siladen and Mantehage
Aquatic Marine Park allows people can clearly see the variety of marine life. There are 13 types of coral reefs in this marine park is dominated by marine rocks. The most interesting sights is the coral cliffs that rise vertically downwards as deep as 25-50 meters.
Indulge your eyes with 91 fish at Bunaken Marine Park, including a local fish gusimi horse (Hippocampus), white koi (Seriola rivoliana), lolosi yellow tail (Lutjanus kasmira), goropa (spilotocepsep hinephelus and hypselosoma Pseudanthias), indigo trunk (Scolopsis bilineatus), and others.

Divers can also find mollusks like giant clams (Tridacna gigas), the fish head of the goat (Cassis cornuta), nautilus (Nautilus pompillius), and tunikates or askidian.
For those of you who love scuba diving then this place is the best place. There are about 20 point dive, where divers will have the opportunity to swim in the ocean floor with an amazing variety of marine life

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Mount Kelimutu, NTT


Flores is the volcanic mountain on the island of Flores, NTT Province, Indonesia. Exact location of this mountain village Pemo, District Flores, Ende. This mountain has three crater lakes on top. The lake is known as the Lake Three Colors because it has three different colors, namely red, blue, and white. However, the colors are always changing with the passage of time.

 Flores is a combination word of "keli" which means mountain and the word "quality" which means to boil. According to local belief, the colors of the lake Flores has the meaning of each and have a very powerful force of nature.
Lake or Tiwu Flores in the top three sections corresponding to the color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or "Muri Koo Fai Tiwu Nuwa" 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 departed, and as long as he lived always a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.

The third broad lake was approximately 1.051 million square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters of water. Boundary between the lake is a narrow stone wall prone to landslides. This wall is very steep with a 70-degree angle. Lake wall height ranging from 50 to 150 meters.
Enchantment Lakes Three Colors, Flores was difficult to find his equal in the whole world. Its beauty was making love to the nature Indonesia deepened. The lake is located in the Village Pemo Flores, District Moni, Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. And it's best to enjoy the beauty of this natural lake, came in the morning when the sun rises.


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Mount Bromo, East Java




Mount Bromo, a volcano is still active and best known as a tourist attraction in East Java, so it seems we have a tour to East Java if you do not visit Mount Bromo. As a tourist attraction, to the exclusion of its status as the volcano is still active, then it would not hurt if I review the presence of Mount Bromo as a tourist attraction worth visiting.
As a mountain reasonable if we assume that the temperature of the weather on Mount Bromo is quite cold, so there would not be surprised if we'll see people wearing thick jackets and scarves to warm up the neck because the temperature of the cold weather there was much less in the morning.

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Carstensz Pyramid, Papua


Mysterious region hidden in the jungles of Papua. With a height of 4884 masl, Carstensz Pyramid Peak is the highest point on the continent of Australasia. Although Papua into Indonesia region (Southeast Asia), but the mainland Papua is still one with the Australia continental plates that can shift the Carstensz Pyramid Kosciuszko (2228 meters above sea level) of the Seven Summits list representing the continent of Australia. This is because the seven continents Seven Summits divided based on the theory of continental plates that combine Papua, Pacific Islands, and Australia as a continent, the continent of Australasia.

Carstensz Pyramid was first climbed by Heinrich Harrer who wrote the book "I Come From The Stone Age" of the story of his trip to Papua. Carstensz is technically difficult mountain of the Seven Summits. Only a few hundred people have ever climbed Carstensz due to unstable political conditions, and because it was hidden in the jungle. Be prepared to climb in the snow, rain, with a torn glove due to the sharp rocks.


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Ijen Crater, East Java



Ijen Crater is an acidic crater lake at the top of Mount Ijen, East Java, has a height of 2368 meters above sea level with a depth of 200 meters of the lake and crater area reached 5466 hectares. Ijen crater is within the Nature Reserve Park of Ijen, Bondowoso regency, East Java.

The beauty charm crater
Ijen crater Ijen volcano viewed from the top was amazing. The atmosphere is pleasant to feel good in the landscape and natural ambience make nature lovers became interested in exploring this Ijen volcano. In addition, as a beautiful recreation area in the Banyuwangi, Ijen mountain areas are often used young children as a suitable camping spot. Ijen crater lake is a large green with a bluish haze and smoke of sulfur is very charming. In addition, cold air with a temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, even can reach temperatures of 2 degrees centigrade, will add to the sensation of cold is not used to feel the air in Ijen crater. A variety of plants that exist only in the highlands can also be found, such as Edelweiss Flower and Pine Mountain.
In the morning, when the sun starts shining on the crater area, beautiful scenery you can enjoy the feeling of light emerging from the woods and hide when the sunset. Ijen crater that will be added to the bluish green of golden sunlight reflecting on the crater. Stunning scenery you can also get to witness the enchanting beauty of Mount Merapi are adjacent. Mount Merapi has similarities with the shape of Mount Ijen. The most appropriate time to witness the beauty of Ijen is in the morning.
To reach the crater, you have to down a path along the caldera cliffs. Do not forget to bring the lid of life because sometimes windblown sulfur fumes through the pathway. You can also surround the caldera in this area that takes time to reach 8 to 10 hours on foot.

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RAJA AMPAT ARCHIPELAGO


Raja Ampat islands in West Papua is very beautiful, the beauty of the island is famous throughout the entire world with the beauty of the beach, ocean, marine life, tropical climate and lush trees combined beauty and still beautiful.
Some tourists seemed engrossed in eating and chatting casually, looking out to sea the color of predominantly blue, green, and white. The colors that appear due to the influence of coral reefs in the shallow sea floor and inside. They were enjoying lunch at Papua Diving Resort, the waters of West Irian Jaya.

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Natural beauty of Komodo Island, NTT




For those of you who like to travel, you definitely do not want to miss the impressive attractions throughout the archipelago. Adventure to the exotic islands, dive into the azure, and bathed in sunshine will make your vacation unforgettable. Imagine, you also have the opportunity to see the traces of past life are preserved, as well as participate
maintain its sustainability. You and your family feel at home not only enjoy its natural attractions, but also proud to be part of the diverse beauty of Indonesia. And here, on the island of Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara, you'll get it all.

Komodo Island is located at the westernmost tip of East Nusa Tenggara Province, which borders the province of West Nusa Tenggara. Precisely in the District of Komodo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Since 1980, an area of ​​1817 km2 National Park is made by the Government of Indonesia, which is then recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Together with two other large islands, the island of Rinca and Padar, Komodo Island and several smaller islands around it continues to be maintained as a habitat for native reptiles, dubbed the "Komodo Dragon" it.

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Rinjani Mountain


Rinjani has panaroma best among the mountains in Indonesia. Each year (June-August) visited nature lovers from local residents, students, nature lovers.
Temperatures average around 20 ° C; the lowest 12 ° C. Strong winds are common at the peak in August.
In addition to the peak, the haunt is Segara Anakan, a lake situated at an altitude of 2.000m above sea level. To reach this location we can climb from the village Senaru or Sembalun Lawang village (two nearest entry point at an altitude of 600m asl and 1.150m above sea level).

Most climbers start climbing from the climbing route and end at Sembalun Senaru, it can save 700m altitude. Sembalun route is rather long but flat, and the weather is hotter because it is through the scorching savannas (cold temperatures, but direct solar radiation burning the skin). cream shading is highly recommended.

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