Versi sejarah mengatakan si Raja Batak dan rombongannya datang dari Thailand, terus ke Semenanjung Malaysia lalu menyeberang ke Sumatera dan menghuni Sianjur Mula Mula, lebih kurang 8 Km arah Barat Pangururan, pinggiran Danau Toba sekarang.Versi lain mengatakan, dari India melalui Barus atau dari Alas Gayo berkelana ke Selatan hingga bermukim di pinggir Danau Toba.
Diperkirakan Si Raja Batak hidup sekitar tahun 1200 (awal abad ke-13). Raja Sisingamangaraja XII salah satu keturunan si Raja Batak yang merupakan generasi ke-19 (wafat 1907), maka anaknya bernama si Raja Buntal adalah generasi ke-20. Batu bertulis (prasasti) di Portibi bertahun 1208 yang dibaca Prof. Nilakantisasri (Guru Besar Purbakala dari Madras, India) menjelaskan bahwa pada tahun 1024 kerajaan COLA dari India menyerang SRIWIJAYA yang menyebabkan bermukimnya 1.500 orang TAMIL di Barus. Pada tahun 1275 MOJOPAHIT menyerang Sriwijaya, hingga menguasai daerah Pane, Haru, Padang Lawas. Sekitar rahun 1.400 kerajaan NAKUR berkuasa di sebelah timur Danau Toba, Tanah Karo dan sebagian Aceh.
Dengan memperhatikan tahun tahun dan kejadian di atas diperkirakan :
*Si Raja Batak adalah seorang aktivis kerajaan dari Timur danau Toba (Simalungun sekarang), dari selatan danau Toba (Portibi) atau dari barat danau Toba (Barus) yang mengungsi ke pedalaman, akibat terjadi konflik dengan orang orang Tamil di Barus.
*Akibat serangan Mojopahit ke Sriwijaya, Si Raja Batak yang ketika itu pejabat Sriwijaya yang ditempatkan di Portibi, Padang Lawas dan sebelah timur Danau Toba (Simalungun)
Sebutan Raja kepada si Raja Batak diberikan oleh keturunannya karena penghormatan, bukan karena rakyat menghamba kepadanya. Demikian halnya keturunan si Raja Batak seperti Si Raja Lontung, Si Raja Borbor, Si Raja Oloan dsb, meskipun tidak memiliki wilayah kerajaan dan rakyat yang diperintah. Selanjutnya menurut buku TAROMBO BORBOR MARSADA anak si Raja Batak ada 3 (tiga) orang yaitu : GURU TETEABULAN, RAJA ISUMBAON dan TOGA LAUT. Dari ketiga orang inilah dipercaya terbentuknya Marga Marga Batak.
Sumber : disarikan dari buku "LELUHUR MARGA MARGA BATAK, DALAM SEJARAH SILSILAH DAN LEGENDA" cet. ke-2 (1997) oleh Drs Richard Sinaga, Penerbit Dian Utama, Jakarta
SIAPAKAH ORANG BATAK? :
Orang Batak terdiri dari 5 sub etnis yang secara geografis dibagi sbb:
*Batak Toba (Tapanuli) : mendiami Kabupaten Toba Samosir, Tapanuli Utara, Tapanuli Tengah mengunakan bahasa Batak Toba.
*Batak Simalungun : mendiami Kabupaten Simalungun, sebagian Deli Serdang, dan menggunakan bahasa Batak Simalungun.
*Batak Karo : mendiami Kabupaten Karo, Langkat dan sebagian Aceh dan menggunakan bahasa Batak Karo
*Batak Mandailing : mendiami Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan, Wilayah Pakantan dan Muara Sipongi dan menggunakan bahasa Batak Mandailing
*Batak Pakpak : mendiami Kabupaten Dairi, dan Aceh Selatan dan menggunakan bahasa Pakpak.
Suku Nias yang mendiami Kabupaten Nias (Pulau Nias) mengatakan bahwa mereka bukanlah orang Batak karena nenek moyang mereka bukan berasal dari Tanah Batak. Namun demikian, mereka mempunyai marga marga seperti halnya orang Batak.
Dalam buku ANEKA RAGAM BUDAYA BATAK [Seri Dolok Pusuk Buhit-10] terbitan YAYASAN BINABUDAYA NUSANTARA TAOTOBA NUSABUDAYA, 2000 hal 31, menyebutkan bahwa etnis Batak bukan hanya 5, akan tetapi sesungguhnya ada 11 [sebelas], ke 6 etnis batak lainnya tsb adalah :
NO Nama sub etnis Wilayah yang dihuni
1. Batak PASISIR Pantai Barat antara Natal dan Singkil
2. Batak ANGKOLA Wilayah Sipirok dan P. Sidempuan
3. Batak PADANGLAWAS Wil. Sibuhuan, A.Godang, Rambe, Harahap
4. Batak MELAYU WiL Pesisir Timur Melayu
5. Batak NIAS Kab/Pulau Nias dan sekitarnya
6. Batak ALAS GAYO Aceh Selatan,Tenggara, dan Tengah
Yang disebut wilayah Tanah Batak atau Tano Batak ialah daerah hunian sekeliling Danau Toba, Sumatera Utara. Seandainya tidak mengikuti pembagian daerah oleh Belanda [politik devide et impera] seperti sekarang, Tanah Batak konon masih sampai di Aceh Selatan dan Aceh Tenggara.
BATAK ALAS GAYO
Beberapa lema/dialek di daerah Alas dan Gayo sangat mirip dengan lema bahasa Batak. Demikian juga nama Si Alas dan Si Gayo ada dalam legenda dan tarombo Batak. Dalam Tarombo Bona Laklak [tarombo pohon Beringin] yang dilukis cukup indah oleh L.Sitio [1921] nama Si Jau Nias, dan Si Ujung Aceh muncul setara nama Sorimangaraja atau Si Raja Batak I. Disusul kemudian hadirnya Si Gayo dan Si Alas setara dengan Si Raja Siak Dibanua yang memperanakkan Sorimangaraja, kakek dari Si Raja Batak. BATAK PAKPAK
Sebagian kecil orang Pakpak enggan disebut sebagai orang Batak karena sebutan MPU Bada tidak berkaitan dengan kata OMPU Bada dalam bahasa Batak. Kata MPU menurut etnis Pakpak setara dengan kata MPU yang berasal dari gelar di Jawa [MPU Sendok, MPU Gandring]. Tetapi bahasa Pakpak sangat mirip dengan bahasa Batak, demikian juga falsafah hidupnya.
BATAK KARO
Sub etnis ini juga bersikukuh tidak mau disebut sebagai kelompok etnis Batak. Menurut Prof Dr. Henry G Tarigan [IKIP Negeri Bandung] sudah ada 84 sebutan nama marga orang Karo. Itu sebabnya, orang Karo tidak sepenuhnya berasal dari etnis Batak, karena adanya pendatang kemudian yang bergabung, misalnya marga Colia, Pelawi, Brahmana dsb. Selama ini di Tanah Karo dikenal adanya MERGA SILIMA [5 Marga]. BATAK NIAS
Suku Nias yang mendiami Kabupaten Nias (Pulau Nias) mengatakan bahwa mereka bukanlah orang Batak karena nenek moyang mereka bukan berasal dari Tanah Batak, bukan dari Pusuk Buhit. Masuk akal karena secara geografis pulau Nias terleta agak terpencil di Samudera Indonesia, sebelah barat Sumatera Utara.Namun demikian, mereka mempunyai marga marga seperti halnya orang Batak.
PERDEBATAN
Di antara masyarakat Batak ada yang mungkin setuju bahwa asal usul orang Batak dari negeri yang berbeda, tentu masih sangat masuk akal. Siapa yang bisa menyangkal bahwa Si Raja Batak yang pada suatu ketika antara tahun 950-1250 Masehi muncul di Pusuk Buhit, adalah asli leluhur Orang Batak??? Sejak jaman dulu orang Batak memang perantau ulung. Di Sunatera Utara saja banyak orang Batak yang bermukim di daerah Asahan, Labuhan Batu Sumatera Utara, sejak lama telah menghapus marganya kemungkinan karena kebiasaan mereka setelah memeluk agama Islam. Bahkan di daerah Langkat ditemukan penduduk bermarga seperti Gerning, Lambosa, Ujung Pinayungan, Berastempu, Sibayang, Kinayam, Merangin angin, dll yang konon merupakan kelompok marga Malau [W.M Hutagalung, Pustaha Batak, Tulus Jaya, hal 58]. Konon menurut cerita, istri Raja Langkat berasal dari kelompok Marga tsb. Batak apa pula mereka kita namakan?
Mungkin banyak literatur literatur tersimpan di Negeri Belanda sana yang belum mengungkap bagaimana sesungguhnya pluralisme di Tanah Batak. Namun dengan kacamata Nasional kita melihat bahwa Indonesia sangat kaya dengan adat dan budaya daerah, salah satunya adalah adat dan budaya Batak!
MARGA dan TAROMBO
MARGA adalah kelompok kekerabatan menurut garis keturunan ayah (patrilineal) Sistem kekerabatan patrilineal menentukan garis keturunan selalu dihubungkan dengan anak laki laki. Seorang Batak merasa hidupnya lengkap jika ia telah memiliki anak laki laki yang meneruskan marganya. Sesama satu marga dilarang saling mengawini, dan sesama marga disebut dalam Dalihan Na Tolu disebut Dongan Tubu. Menurut buku "Leluhur Marga Marga Batak", jumlah seluruh Marga Batak sebanyak 416, termasuk marga suku Nias.
TAROMBO adalah silsilah, asal usul menurut garis keturunan ayah. Dengan tarombo seorang Batak mengetahui posisinya dalam marga. Bila orang Batak berkenalan pertama kali, biasanya mereka saling tanya Marga dan Tarombo. Hal tersebut dilakukan untuk saling mengetahui apakah mereka saling "mardongan sabutuha" (semarga) dengan panggilan "ampara" atau "marhula- hula" dengan panggilan "lae/tulang". Dengan tarombo, seseorang mengetahui apakah ia harus memanggil "Namboru" (adik perempuan ayah/bibi), "Amangboru/Makela",(suami dari adik ayah/Om) "Bapatua/Amanganggi/Amanguda" (abang/adik ayah), "Ito/boto" (kakak/ adik), PARIBAN atau BORU TULANG (putri dari saudara laki laki ibu) yang dapat kita jadikan istri, dst.
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Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park lies in the Wallacea Region of Indonesia, identified by WWF and Conservation International as a global conservation priority area. The Park is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores at the border of the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) and Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTP) provinces. It includes three major islands, Komodo, Rinca and Padar, and 
numerous smaller islands together totaling 603 km2 of land. The total size of Komodo National Park is presently 1,817 km2. Proposed extensions of 25 km2 of land (Banta Island) and 479 km2 of marine waters would bring the total surface area up to 2,321 km2. (Click on the map to enlarge - 70kB)
numerous smaller islands together totaling 603 km2 of land. The total size of Komodo National Park is presently 1,817 km2. Proposed extensions of 25 km2 of land (Banta Island) and 479 km2 of marine waters would bring the total surface area up to 2,321 km2. (Click on the map to enlarge - 70kB)Komodo National Park was established in 1980 and was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. The park was initially established to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), first discovered by the scientific world in 1911 by J.K.H. Van Steyn. Since then conservation goals have expanded to protecting its entire biodiversity, both marine and terrestrial.
The majority of the people in and around the Park are fishermen originally from Bima (Sumbawa), Manggarai, South Flores, and South Sulawesi. Those from South Sulawesi are from 
the Suku Bajau or Bugis ethnic groups. The Suku Bajau were originally nomadic and moved from location to location in the region of Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara and Maluku, to make their livelihoods. Descendents of the original people of Komodo, the Ata Modo, still live in Komodo, but there are no pure blood people left and their culture and language is slowly being integrated with the recent migrants.
the Suku Bajau or Bugis ethnic groups. The Suku Bajau were originally nomadic and moved from location to location in the region of Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara and Maluku, to make their livelihoods. Descendents of the original people of Komodo, the Ata Modo, still live in Komodo, but there are no pure blood people left and their culture and language is slowly being integrated with the recent migrants.Little is known of the early history of the Komodo islanders. They were subjects of the Sultanate of Bima, although the island’s remoteness from Bima meant its affairs were probably little troubled by the Sultanate other than by occasional demand for tribute.
There are presently almost 4,000 inhabitants living within the park spread out over four settlements (Komodo, Rinca, Kerora, and Papagaran). All villages existed prior to 1980 before the area was declared a national park. In 1928 there were only 30 people living in Komodo Village, and approximately 250 people on Rinca Island in 1930. The population increased rapidly, and by 1999, there were 281 families numbering 1,169 people on Komodo, meaning that the local population had increased exponentially. Komodo Village has had the highest population increase of the villages within the Park, mostly due to migration by people from Sape, Manggarai, Madura, and South Sulawesi. The number of buildings in Kampung Komodo has increased rapidly from 30 houses in 1958, to 194 houses in 1994, and 270 houses in 2000. Papagaran village is similar in size, with 258 families totaling 1,078 people. As of 1999, Rinca’s population was 835, and Kerora's population was 185 people. The total population currently living in the Park is 3,267 people, while 16,816 people live in the area immediately surrounding the Park.
Indonesia Street Food
Living in a country that has endless variety of food and drinks, Indonesians do eat out, but the majority does not go to restaurants. The local food scene relies heavily on street food. Indonesians savour the delicious meals offered by ubiquitous street vendors day and night for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The most commonly found street food is bakso or meatballs that are usually served in a bowl, like soup, with noodles, bean curds (tofu), eggs, and/or fried meat.
Another popular soup-like street food is soto. It is mainly comprised of broth and vegetables. The meats most commonly used are beef and chicken, but there are also sotos with mutton and pork. It is usually accompanied by rice or compressed rice. Sotos are differentiated by the ingredients in them, such as soto ayam (chicken) and soto kambing (mutton).
Living in a country that has endless variety of food and drinks, Indonesians do eat out, but the majority do not go to restaurants. The local food scene relies heavily on street food. Indonesians savour the delicious meals offered by ubiquitous street vendors day and night for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Street food is a quick meal sold by a vendor with a push cart, basket, at a stall, or possibly at a store where customers can see the preparation of food clearly. It provides a close connection between the customer and the street food, unlike having a plate of food in a restaurant.
The types of food offered vary from a simple fried tofu to a much more complicated dish like gudeg (raw jackfruit cooked in a Javanese traditional way that originated from Yogyakarta). In big cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang and Medan, the street vendors offer many a traditional food from various regions in the archipelago. But in smaller cities, they are usually of the local cuisine.
The types of food offered vary from a simple fried tofu to a much more complicated dish like gudeg (raw jackfruit cooked in a Javanese traditional way that originated from Yogyakarta). In big cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang and Medan, the street vendors offer many a traditional food from various regions in the archipelago. But in smaller cities, they are usually of the local cuisine.
The most commonly found street food is bakso or meatballs that are usually served in a bowl, like soup, with noodles, bean curds (tofu), eggs, and/or fried meat.Another popular soup-like street food is soto. It is mainly comprised of broth and vegetables. The meats most commonly used are beef and chicken, but there are also sotos with mutton and pork. It is usually accompanied by rice or compressed rice. Sotos are differentiated by the ingredients in them, such as soto ayam (chicken) and soto kambing (mutton).
There are many sotos in Indonesia, as different regions and ethnicities have their own ways of preparing the cuisine, such as soto Madura (from East Java), soto Betawi (from Jakarta), soto Padang (from West Sumatra), so to Bandung (from West Java), soto Banjar (from South Kalimantan), and coto Makassar (from South Sulawesi).
The other popular delicacy often sold by street vendors is satay. It is a dish consisting of chunks or slices of dice-sized meat (chicken, goat, lamb, beef, pork, or fish) on bamboo skewers, which are grilled over a wood or charcoal fire, then served with various spicy seasonings, mostly made of ground nuts. Satay may have originated in Java or Sumatra, but is very popular outside Indonesia too. Similar to soto bakso and soto, there are many types of satay from sate Madura to Padang, sate Iilit, sate susu, kulit, sate Ponorogo and many more.
Nasi goreng (steamed rice stir-fried with eggs, meatballs, chicken/beef/shrimp, assorted vegetables and often with sweet soy sauce seasoning) is also very popular along with nasi rawon (rice served with dark beef soup) originally from East Java. The dark colour comes from the meaty seeds of kluwak nuts. Usually served with uncooked mung bean sprouts and salty duck eggs, pecel (a mixture of vegetables and traditional crackers with spicy peanut paste). Madiun and Blitar in East Java are popular for their pecel and gado-gado (a mixture of vegetables, crackers and rice with peanut flavoured sauce). The taste is sweet in Eastern Java and salty in Western Java.
01 August 2008
Experience Shopping Extravaganza In Jakarta
Whether you're a serious spender or half-hearted shopper, there's sure to be something for everybody in Jakarta, the countrys shopping capital. The wide variety of things that you can buy in Jakarta is mind boggling from the best of local handicrafts to haute couture labels.
If you are looking for something unique, go and check out the antique, carvings and handicrafts at Ciputat raya where rows of stores are packed to overflowing with everything from antique furniture, brassware, ornate lamps, old Chinas, and faux antiques.
If you prefer air conditioners comfort and designer labels, head for the modern shopping malls such as Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall, Pasar Raya, and Taman Anggrek said to be the largest mall in South East Asia. Find the best shopping for electronics in Mangga Dua Electronics Center I West Jakarta or Ratu Plaza in South
Jakarta. Another interesting place is the Jatinegara gemstone market, where you can find a huge variety of precious and semiprecious stones. Stroll through the Pasar Baru pedestrian area and browse through the traditional textile shops. At the Barito area even lead you to an impromptu pet market while at the Pramuka bird market visitors are greeted with lots of pretty decorative birds.
Getting There
Jakarta is an international gateway for Indonesia. Practically all international airlines stop in Jakarta. It's serves a growing number of international airlines and provides an abundance of domestic flights within Indonesia. From some cities in Java, you can travel to Jakarta by train while other transport within the city is plentiful.
Where to Stay
No need to worry where you'll stay in Jakarta. There are many hotels range provided here, from the luxurious, middle range and budget.
Dining Guide
From street vendors to chic and elegant restaurants, Jakarta has everything. If seafood is your choice, then Muara Karang is your ideal place. Want to combine shopping and dining experience. Try the malls and all shopping centers in Jakarta. They have their own food courts and restaurants. Food courts tend to be noisy and crowded, so if you prefer privacy, choose restaurants/cafes, instead. One of the origin Jakartas dishes that worth to try is Kerak Telor, its made of rice mixed with eggs and other ingredients.
Moving Around
The availability of various transport modes in Jakarta is a convenience of you to move around the captivating city. You can use busway, buses, city train, and taxi or rent a car.
Other Things to See or Do
If you're looking something else in Jakarta besides shopping, you can take a city tour around Jakarta. This city tour will take you one day long. Ask your hotel about this.
Souvenir Tips Some shopping malls are provided with one or two floors that filled with lots of Indonesia's handicrafts. You can take them home with you as a souvenir. But, the price itself a little bit higher and fixed price.
Travel Tips
-Most shops in the major shopping centres are open from 10 am until 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Keep a tight grip on your purse or camera, never leave any bags (whether valuable or not) to avoid crimes.
-Taxis are plentiful in Jakarta, but it is important
you take the right ones to avoid any problems. We're recommended to take Blue Bird or Silver Bird Taxi.
-Try to always take a taxi from a hotel entrance as they will keep a record of the taxi should you have any problems.
-Tipping is quite standard in Jakarta. Most large hotels and restaurants in Jakarta will automatically add a service charge of 10 percent to your bill, but some smaller restaurants may not add anything extra. But, you may give a tip of 10 percent if the waiters served you well.
-Keep a little extra money handy for in case
If you are looking for something unique, go and check out the antique, carvings and handicrafts at Ciputat raya where rows of stores are packed to overflowing with everything from antique furniture, brassware, ornate lamps, old Chinas, and faux antiques.
If you prefer air conditioners comfort and designer labels, head for the modern shopping malls such as Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall, Pasar Raya, and Taman Anggrek said to be the largest mall in South East Asia. Find the best shopping for electronics in Mangga Dua Electronics Center I West Jakarta or Ratu Plaza in South
Jakarta. Another interesting place is the Jatinegara gemstone market, where you can find a huge variety of precious and semiprecious stones. Stroll through the Pasar Baru pedestrian area and browse through the traditional textile shops. At the Barito area even lead you to an impromptu pet market while at the Pramuka bird market visitors are greeted with lots of pretty decorative birds.
Getting There
Jakarta is an international gateway for Indonesia. Practically all international airlines stop in Jakarta. It's serves a growing number of international airlines and provides an abundance of domestic flights within Indonesia. From some cities in Java, you can travel to Jakarta by train while other transport within the city is plentiful.
Where to Stay
No need to worry where you'll stay in Jakarta. There are many hotels range provided here, from the luxurious, middle range and budget.
Dining Guide
From street vendors to chic and elegant restaurants, Jakarta has everything. If seafood is your choice, then Muara Karang is your ideal place. Want to combine shopping and dining experience. Try the malls and all shopping centers in Jakarta. They have their own food courts and restaurants. Food courts tend to be noisy and crowded, so if you prefer privacy, choose restaurants/cafes, instead. One of the origin Jakartas dishes that worth to try is Kerak Telor, its made of rice mixed with eggs and other ingredients.
Moving Around
The availability of various transport modes in Jakarta is a convenience of you to move around the captivating city. You can use busway, buses, city train, and taxi or rent a car.
Other Things to See or Do
If you're looking something else in Jakarta besides shopping, you can take a city tour around Jakarta. This city tour will take you one day long. Ask your hotel about this.
Souvenir Tips Some shopping malls are provided with one or two floors that filled with lots of Indonesia's handicrafts. You can take them home with you as a souvenir. But, the price itself a little bit higher and fixed price.
Travel Tips
-Most shops in the major shopping centres are open from 10 am until 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Keep a tight grip on your purse or camera, never leave any bags (whether valuable or not) to avoid crimes.
-Taxis are plentiful in Jakarta, but it is important
you take the right ones to avoid any problems. We're recommended to take Blue Bird or Silver Bird Taxi.
-Try to always take a taxi from a hotel entrance as they will keep a record of the taxi should you have any problems.
-Tipping is quite standard in Jakarta. Most large hotels and restaurants in Jakarta will automatically add a service charge of 10 percent to your bill, but some smaller restaurants may not add anything extra. But, you may give a tip of 10 percent if the waiters served you well.
-Keep a little extra money handy for in case
Factory Outlet, Bandung
Dago Factory Outlet Bandung, also known as Paris van Java, has so many things to offer. From various cuisines to factory outlets and distribution stores (distros), visitors looking for clothes might be overwhelmed with the wide amount of choices. It is said that Bandung is one of the most prominent Meccas for Indonesian people, when it comes to clothes. The streets of Dago (Ir. H. Djuanda, Cipaganti, Riau (R.E.Martadinata), Cihampelas are packed with factory outlets. If you prefer clothes from jeans, choose Cihampelas street. While you're in Bandung, why not visit Cibaduyut street to shop for shoes and bags to brighten your appearance.
Getting There
From Jakarta, you can take a flight to Bandung. Those who are interested in seeing the panorama between Bandung and Jakarta might find riding a train more to their liking. Or you can rent a car to come to this city. It's only takes two or three hours to drive though.
The streets of Dago are easy to locate. From the Bandung's train station or airport, you can book a cab ride to Dago for about Rp25,000. Most cabs use flat rates.
Where to StayPlenty of lodgings are available in this city. From youth hostels to five-starred hotels, choose the one that is suitable for you.
Moving AroundBandung is relatively small, so from one place to another you can use a public transportation or taxi. To make it easier, rent a car. On that way, you can save your energy to shop!
Getting There
From Jakarta, you can take a flight to Bandung. Those who are interested in seeing the panorama between Bandung and Jakarta might find riding a train more to their liking. Or you can rent a car to come to this city. It's only takes two or three hours to drive though.
The streets of Dago are easy to locate. From the Bandung's train station or airport, you can book a cab ride to Dago for about Rp25,000. Most cabs use flat rates.
Where to StayPlenty of lodgings are available in this city. From youth hostels to five-starred hotels, choose the one that is suitable for you.
Moving AroundBandung is relatively small, so from one place to another you can use a public transportation or taxi. To make it easier, rent a car. On that way, you can save your energy to shop!
West Java
The enchanting land of Sunda stretches from the Sunda Strait in the West to the borders of Central Java in the east. The region is primarily mountainous, with rich green valleys hugging lofty volcanic peaks, many of which surround the capital of the province, Bandung. The history of West Java is a story of trade, spices, and the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms. In the late 1500’s the region was ruled from mighty Cirebon, which still survives as a sultanate today, although a shadow of its former glory. West Java was one of the first contact points in Indonesia for Indian traders and their cultural influences and it was here that the Dutch and British first set foot in the archipelago.
West Java Provincial Tourist Office Jl. R.E. Martadinata No.209, Bandung 40114 Phone. (022) 7271385, 7273209 Fax. (022) 7271385 Website: http://www.westjava-indonesia.com
- Domestic airlines serve to Bandung everyday. Buses from Central Java and Jakarta arrived in Leuwi Panjang. Several trains operate from Jakarta and Yogya to Bandung.
- Wayang Golek (Wooden Puppets Show) is performed every Saturday night from 1.00 pm to 5 am at Auditorium Jalan Diponegoro 61, Bandung.
- Kemilau Nusantara Festival is an annual event performed culture and crafts exhibition from all provinces in Indonesia.
- Paper Kites Festival, Pangandaran Beach West Java. Participants of the kite flying contest come from the surrounding regions as well as from foreign countries. Beautiful kites of all sizes and shapes are flown in a contest that coincides with festivities held on October 2008.
- During the harvest period in West Java. Folk Music and traditional dances are performed during the festival.
West Java Provincial Tourist Office Jl. R.E. Martadinata No.209, Bandung 40114 Phone. (022) 7271385, 7273209 Fax. (022) 7271385 Website: http://www.westjava-indonesia.com
- Domestic airlines serve to Bandung everyday. Buses from Central Java and Jakarta arrived in Leuwi Panjang. Several trains operate from Jakarta and Yogya to Bandung.
- Wayang Golek (Wooden Puppets Show) is performed every Saturday night from 1.00 pm to 5 am at Auditorium Jalan Diponegoro 61, Bandung.
- Kemilau Nusantara Festival is an annual event performed culture and crafts exhibition from all provinces in Indonesia.
- Paper Kites Festival, Pangandaran Beach West Java. Participants of the kite flying contest come from the surrounding regions as well as from foreign countries. Beautiful kites of all sizes and shapes are flown in a contest that coincides with festivities held on October 2008.
- During the harvest period in West Java. Folk Music and traditional dances are performed during the festival.
Bali Bird Park
Find yourself at the Bali Bird Park to witness the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa & South America.
Encompassing two hectares of botanical landscape, the park provides sanctuary to almost 1000 birds of 250 different species.
Our innovative approach towards the display of rare and tropical birds has progressed from traditional exhibits to that of showcasing mixed species in their natural habitats & in large walk in Aviaries and free range throughout the park.
The park accommodates an amazing display of flora with more then 2000 tropical plants including 50 varieties of palms alone and attracting numerous butterflies.
Incorporating a breeding, research and veterinary facility within the complex, the park has a high success rate in the captive reproduction of exotic birds such as the Bird. of Paradise and Hornbill.
Join us for an adventure that has no boundaries as we take you on a journey across the Indonesian archipelago, Latin America and South Africa.
The park is divided into regions that recreate the natural habitats of our birds, complete with indigenous plant life and traditional artefacts for authenticity.
Experience the original Jungle birds of Bali and encounter the world's rarest bird, the Bali Starling.
Discover the exotic birds of Papua and one of the most comprehensive collections of Bird of Paradise in the whole world.
Travel to Far East Indonesia, home to an amazing array of birds as well as the extraordinary Komodo Dragon, a giant carnivorous lizard which is a direct descendant of the dinosaur and rarely seen in captivity.
See the fantastic Javan Hawk and Serpent Eagles - & listen to the sweet sounds of Java's song birds echoing through the foliage.
Visit the deep jungle and misty mountain ranges of Sumatra for rare and strange endemic birds.
Venture to other tropical continents to view our collection of South American exotics such as the Scarlet Macaw and Toucan, witness the Congo Grey Parrot and other birds of the African Savannah.
See Cassowaries, Cranes, Storks & Pelicans and many more birds as they wander freely living and breeding uninhibited throughout the park.
Stroll within the boundaries of our giant walk-through aviaries that replicate the natural eco-systems of the Bali Jungle and Papuan Rainforest.
Pathways and bridges are carved through the dense foliage where only filtered sunlight manages to penetrate the canopy of greenery overhead.
Several vantage points have been strategically positioned to catch glimpses of free flying birds as they follow their survival instincts of foraging for food, nesting and mating.
These protected enclosures safeguard rare species from outside predators, whilst still exposing them to the various aspects of living in the wild.
Within 2 hectare of Balinese landscape and a free range birds, Bali Bird Park is a popular place for :
1. arranged a special program for family gatherings
2. corporate program
3. group arrangements
4. student group special education
5. other creative competition such as photo shooting
6. painting
7. drawing or
8. annual gathering
Bali Bird Park plays a key role in protecting and conserving Indonesia’s endangered wildlife. The Park have successfully bred many species, including the rare Pesquet’s Parrot and numerous Bali Starlings. We accommodate more than 40 species of protected Indonesian birds in the park, a growing number of which are now breeding successfully under the care of our staff.
The staff are proud of their new additions some of which can be seen in their incubators through the observation windows of the laboratory & nursery building.
Bali Bird Park - Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir
Singapadu, Batubulan - Gianyar - Bali
Telephone: 62 361 299352
Fax: 62 361 299614
E-mail: sales@bali-bird-park.com, Website: www.bali-bird-park.com
Encompassing two hectares of botanical landscape, the park provides sanctuary to almost 1000 birds of 250 different species.
Our innovative approach towards the display of rare and tropical birds has progressed from traditional exhibits to that of showcasing mixed species in their natural habitats & in large walk in Aviaries and free range throughout the park.
The park accommodates an amazing display of flora with more then 2000 tropical plants including 50 varieties of palms alone and attracting numerous butterflies.
Incorporating a breeding, research and veterinary facility within the complex, the park has a high success rate in the captive reproduction of exotic birds such as the Bird. of Paradise and Hornbill.
Join us for an adventure that has no boundaries as we take you on a journey across the Indonesian archipelago, Latin America and South Africa.
The park is divided into regions that recreate the natural habitats of our birds, complete with indigenous plant life and traditional artefacts for authenticity.
Experience the original Jungle birds of Bali and encounter the world's rarest bird, the Bali Starling.
Discover the exotic birds of Papua and one of the most comprehensive collections of Bird of Paradise in the whole world.
Travel to Far East Indonesia, home to an amazing array of birds as well as the extraordinary Komodo Dragon, a giant carnivorous lizard which is a direct descendant of the dinosaur and rarely seen in captivity.
See the fantastic Javan Hawk and Serpent Eagles - & listen to the sweet sounds of Java's song birds echoing through the foliage.
Visit the deep jungle and misty mountain ranges of Sumatra for rare and strange endemic birds.
Venture to other tropical continents to view our collection of South American exotics such as the Scarlet Macaw and Toucan, witness the Congo Grey Parrot and other birds of the African Savannah.
See Cassowaries, Cranes, Storks & Pelicans and many more birds as they wander freely living and breeding uninhibited throughout the park.
Stroll within the boundaries of our giant walk-through aviaries that replicate the natural eco-systems of the Bali Jungle and Papuan Rainforest.
Pathways and bridges are carved through the dense foliage where only filtered sunlight manages to penetrate the canopy of greenery overhead.
Several vantage points have been strategically positioned to catch glimpses of free flying birds as they follow their survival instincts of foraging for food, nesting and mating.
These protected enclosures safeguard rare species from outside predators, whilst still exposing them to the various aspects of living in the wild.
Within 2 hectare of Balinese landscape and a free range birds, Bali Bird Park is a popular place for :
1. arranged a special program for family gatherings
2. corporate program
3. group arrangements
4. student group special education
5. other creative competition such as photo shooting
6. painting
7. drawing or
8. annual gathering
Bali Bird Park plays a key role in protecting and conserving Indonesia’s endangered wildlife. The Park have successfully bred many species, including the rare Pesquet’s Parrot and numerous Bali Starlings. We accommodate more than 40 species of protected Indonesian birds in the park, a growing number of which are now breeding successfully under the care of our staff.
The staff are proud of their new additions some of which can be seen in their incubators through the observation windows of the laboratory & nursery building.
Bali Bird Park - Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir
Singapadu, Batubulan - Gianyar - Bali
Telephone: 62 361 299352
Fax: 62 361 299614
E-mail: sales@bali-bird-park.com, Website: www.bali-bird-park.com
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