Gunung Kelimutu

Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has some interesting sights visited by the tourists. Lots of stunning natural beauty of this island. One of them was at the peak of Mount Kelimutu, namely Lake Flores. Lake Flores is often called the Lake of Three Colors, because this lake has three different colors. The unique color of the lake water varies over time. The uniqueness of color that makes the tourists visiting these attractions. Flores itself is a combination of the word "keli" meaning mountain, and "quality" which means to boil. The lake is located in the village of Pemo, District Flores, Ende, NTT. To achieve this lake, tourists have to travel about 45 km from Ende, or 13 km from the village of Moni. To enjoy the beauty of the lakes, travelers only pay a fee of Rp 2,000. The entrance to the lake shore in the form of steps and cobblestone walking distance. The best time to visit the Lake of Three Colors is morning. Besides the natural beauty that makes the admiration of anyone who saw it, the Lake of Three Colors also is still attached to the legend that is trusted by the local community. According to local belief, this lake colors have their meanings and has a very powerful natural forces. JOKO DWI CAHYANA Rung toward Lake Three Colors in Ende, East Nusa Tenggara. Currently offering views of the lake Kelimutu 3 colors at any given time can change that color or Blue Color "Nuwa Muri Koo Fai Tiwu" is believed by the locals into a gathering of people died at a young age. Red color or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is believed to be a gathering place for the spirits of the people in his day often do evil deeds. Meanwhile, White Color or "Ata Tiwu Mbupu" believed by villagers as a gathering place for the spirits of their ancestors who died when they were older. In addition, local people believe that the lake is a sacred lake and give fertility to the surrounding area. So often traditional ceremonies are often held on the lake where people make offerings to the spirits of the earth results in the lake. In addition to having a lake, Kelimutu also kept the charm of flora and fauna that are not less interesting. Around the mountain, tourists can find plants that are rarely found in other areas of Flores just as pine, fir, redwood and edelweiss. While the variety of fauna found in the woods Flores is deer, wild boar, partridge, eagles and others. Travellers CAHYANA JOKO DWI in Lake Three Colors, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara. Currently Kelimutu visited as a tourist attraction trekking. To start trekking to Mt Kelimutu, you can do so from the village of Moni use the truck as far as about 13 km to reach the mouth of the lake. Around the lake there is a guard hut, shelter for tourists, and toilets, as well as some small inn for tourists who want to stay, as well as several restaurants. Keep in mind that the best time to visit the Lake of Three Colors are July and August.