Laut Tawar Lake

A serene lake is located in eastern city of Takengon, in the high plains Gayo (1,250 meters above sea level), Subdistrict Laut Tawar, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. It is a lake of exposure in Aceh Province with a broad approximately 5,472 ha, around 17 km in length and width of 5.5 km. width Average - the average 3,219 km, the volume of water Liter 2.5 trillion (2,537,483,884 m3), In the province of North Road: 18 km to the south: 24 km .

Population around 21,487 Lake Life (2002), 4 Sub-district, 23 villages
Star, 14 Village (Bamil Nosar, Bale Nosar, Nosar work today, Kejurun Syiah Utama, Mengaya, Bewang, at Bintang, Kuala I, Gegarang, Merodot, Linung Bulen II, the Scorpion side, Kelitu Sintep)
Plumpness, 3 Village (Lot Kala, Mendale, Kala Lengkio)
Bebesen, 2 Village (Kemili, Keramat Mupakat)
Lot bargaining, 4 Village (Toweren Toa, Rawe, Pedemun One-one, Judge Bale Bujang, Neighborhood Takengon East).

Access to the Takengon more easily accessed through the City of Bireuen. There is a small terminal where gather transportation elf specifically to Takengon. Ever travel about 5 hours with a cost of approximately Rp. 25000. Aside from Bireuen, an alternative way to Takengon can also be implemented in Blang Keujeren and Kutacane.

The existence of Danau Laut Tawar pride to be the people of Aceh. It is a natural tourist attraction, visited by many domestic and foreign tourists. Lake is a source of water that is used not only by the people in Aceh Tengah regency, but also by people in other districts.

Traditional stories circulating about the Gayo depik fish, such as the shape of ornamental fish are well-slim white shimmer with the size of a thumb of living in Danau Laut Tawar . Story, depik comes from the rice grain removed to the lake. He will appear on the surface to a particular season, especially during the rainy season. Before the season arrived, crowds depik hiding in the south of the lake, at the foot of Mount Bur Kelieten. Depik is a gift of God to people Gayo, although continuously consumed, he never exhausted.

Two hills that flank the lake, more and show the beauty of the lake. The integration of the waters and the plains give the source of livelihood for many people, especially in the high plains around Gayo. A sea because the sea and breadth as a bargaining because the water is not salty. Water tawarnya save many flora and fauna, one of the most popular fish is depik which is the only fish species in Danau Laut Tawar

In this location visitors can see the horticulturalists and fishing. One activity that has become part of daily life in communities around the lake. Leading commodities grown in high altitude Gayo, among others, is Gayo coffee (Arabica coffee), which is very popular in Japan, potatoes, passion fruit, tomato, red pepper, corn, and vegetables. Results of plantation commodities that are quite famous tangerine Gayo and avocado.

Tourists visiting the tourist attraction is not free.There is one motor boat used to carry passengers circumnavigate Danau Laut Tawar . Around the lake where there is lodging for tourists who want to spend the night at that location.

read more "Laut Tawar Lake"

Gunung Leusser National Park

Gunung Leuser National Park is one of Indonesia's Natural Conservation Area covering an area of 1,094,692 hectares which are located in two administrative province of South Aceh and North Sumatra. This forest is blessed with tropical fruits like mangoes, rambutan, durian, avocado, orange, papaya, and guava. The other part is located in east Aceh, south Aceh, North Sumatra and Langkat, known by the world-class coffee and tobacco. Most visitors usually start their adventure in this national park through Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, where you always can find orangutans. Discover the softness of these primates when you hang out with them.

Gunung Leuser National Park has the highest peak (3381 m), is one of the largest national park and most diverse in Indonesia, covering an area of 7927 km2 in the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia. Listen to a variety of ecosystems, the park is actually a group of nature reserves and forests, such as: Nature Reserve Gunung Leuser, Kappi Nature Reserve, Nature Reserve Kluet, Sikundur-Langkat Wildlife Reserve, Ketambe Research Station, West Singkil, and Dolores Sembilin.

This park is very broad, including mangrove forests, swamp forests, lowland rain forest, moss forest, and up to subalpine forest.When crossing incredible scenery, the true adventurer like you will not be disappointed when you explore this park.

Gunung Leuser National Park covers more than 100 kilometers of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, known for its condition of steep, mountainous terrain that is almost inaccessible. The altitude ranges from the coastal region in Kluet (South Aceh), which is 3381 meters above the Gunung Leuser (Southeast Aceh). Alas river cuts the park is amazing to be part of the east and west, where the adrenaline you are thirsty for captivating views of tropical forests will be fulfilled

 

Only about 130 species that can be identified in the park.Sumatran tigers, elephants, rhinos, gibbons, monkeys, leopards, reptiles, fish, and some 325 bird species among wild animals known to inhabit this park. The trip to the garden is more than just a big adventure to the zoo. Come and visit to a small village Ketambe friendly, where local residents naturally have knowledge of plants.

read more "Gunung Leusser National Park"

Weh Island, Indonesian Most Western Island

Weh Island or Pulau Weh or Pulo Weh is a small active volcanic island to the northwest of Sumatra. It was originally connected to the Sumatran mainland and became separated by sea after the volcano's last eruption in the Pleistocene era. The island is situated in the Andaman Sea. The largest city on the island, Sabang, is the westernmost outpost of Indonesia.

 

PULAU (island) Weh is Indonesian most Western Island situated at the Northern tips of Aceh Special Region or NANGGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM which can be reached via Banda Aceh’s ULEE LHEUE Sea Port.
Some popular destination one can see in Pulau WEH are: SABANG, a small town which grown since the Era of colonisation when Potuguese Trader, British Trader and Dutch Trader come to Indonesia for Spices, Coffee and other Agriculture business.Then some tourist spots GAPANG, IBOIH and PULAU RUBIAH , Water FRont Resort where we can find a diversified of MARINE LIFE and “INDONESIA NOL KILO METER” or Indonesia ZERO KILOMETER.

 

PULAU WEH is One of Indonesian Popular Tourist Destination belong to Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province. the islan can be reached from banda Aceh ULEE LHEU SEA PORT by Using speed boat which will take 45 minutes to the destination or bay FERRY which will take TWO HOURS.
SABANG is a small town 10 KM to the North from BALOHAN Sea Ports, while GAPANG, I’BOIH and PULAU RUBIAH are about 30 Km drive by Land Transportation.

read more "Weh Island, Indonesian Most Western Island"