Travel Routes Towards Indonesian Kelimutu Mountain

Travel Routes Towards Indonesian Kelimutu Mountain - For those of you who are from out of town you can travel using air transportation and transit at Eltari airport in the city of Kupang, Flores. Arriving in the city of Kupang, then continued again to Ende Regency (transit at the airport H. Hasan Aroeboesman). But if you start from Denpasar, Bali. You just need to go from Ngurahrai airport, Bali to Ende Regency (transit at H. Hasan Aroeboesman airport) directly. This flight path is only available at Ngurahrai airport, Bali. Travel time is only 45 minutes. Just short?

After arriving in Ende Regency, your trip is still continued to go to Moni village which is a village located at the foot of Mount Kelimutu with a travel distance of 66 Kilometers. Usually to take this trip visitors will use mini bus transportation. Moni Village is the closest to Mount Kalimutu. Here you can rent lodging. There are several inns that are provided by the local government, but there are also private property.

From Moni village, you need to travel for another 13 km to get to Mount Kelimutu and add a 1 km trail to get to the crater lake which is the final destination.

Activities that can be done on Mount Kelimutu

When passing through the villages of Ngala, Jopu or Wolowaru, you can see the traditional houses of Flores people. This traditional house is on the stage, above the ground, with a strong wooden support. The roof is high and cone shaped. To be able to enter the house, there is a wooden staircase that makes it easy. Besides that, the inside of the roof is limited to simple woods. This is where they store things that are considered sacred and the bones of their ancestors.

If you visit Mount Kelimutu, take your time to enjoy hot water attractions that are not far from the start of the Kelimutu National Park. And no need to worry, not just one, but there are some tears that can refresh your body especially when trekking to Mount Kelimutu to enjoy the beauty of the Three Color Lake.

Tips for Visiting Mount Kelimutu

For those of you who will visit the Kelimutu National Park, don't forget the following:

1. Given the frequent occurrence of an earthquake in Flores, find out about a safe route for trekking to Mount Kelimutu. Renting a guide is also highly recommended, given the dangers you will encounter if you go wrong.

 

2. Climb Mount Kelimutu is a mandatory destination for tourists who come. But there are some parts that cannot be visited from this part of the mountain because geothermal energy tends to be unstable. So don't try - try to play in the forbidden place ...

3. Not all trails on the Mount Kelimutu crater lake can be explored, because the crater wall is very thin and prone to landslides. So you have to be extra careful in walking the path around the crater.

4. The best time to visit Kelimutu Mountain is from July to September. Because in these months it includes the dry season, so the route is still in safe reach. You will not be entangled in muddy terrain and fear of landslide danger.

5. Visit early in the morning, so that you can watch the sunrise, whose rays bounce off the crater lake, making it look more charming.

6. In addition, visiting in the early morning can also avoid the thick fog on Mount Kelimutu.

7. Provide a mask to avoid disturbing dust.

8. Kelimutu National Park tourism management is lacking, so don't be surprised if the service you get is lacking.

9. Try to provide personal equipment and supplies are sufficient, because when I got there, you will not encounter sellers who can meet those needs.

10. Provide a jacket to warm your body.

11. Obey the existing regulations, considering that this place is very prone to earthquakes and landslides.