Beauty of Kelimutu Lake

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A Journey to Reach The Beauty of Kelimutu Lake

Beauty of Kelimutu Lake is famous for its water color beauty, because it has three different colors and can be varied. The journey to the lake will pass the road uphill, downhill and meandering. Variety of uniqueness and natural beauty you can see.

Shelter Under The Candle nut Tree and Meet Monkeys
Forest tourism overgrown by pecan trees as high as two-story house. The leaves are thick like a banyan tree makes, so you can take shelter under it. Cool air, green foliage and insect sound create a peaceful atmosphere. This forest you have to pass before reaching the Kelimutu lake. Stepping a few minutes from the forest, you will see steep rock cliff. Many wild monkeys  that roam the region. You do not be afraid of their presence, because they will not interfere your journey.

Relaxes The Muscles While Enjoying A Cup of Coffee
The journey to the top of kelimutu is very tiring. The climb route is pretty steep, so you have to be extra careful. Therefore, before climbing you must make sure the condition of the body is very fit. If the legs are sore and breathless as a sign you need a break. You can unwind by stopping at the top Kelimutu monument. During a rest at the monument, you can take pictures, enjoy a cup of warm coffee and a breathtaking natural landscape.

If you get to the top before five in the morning, you can watch the beautiful sunrise moment. the sunrise in Kelimutu looks dashing. The sun will emerge slowly from behind the hills. Probably, This is the most beautiful sunrise you’ve ever seen. So, don’t ever miss it.

The Myth of Color Changes at Kelimutu Lake

Kelimutu lake is known as a three color lake. That’s because each lake has a different color and can change at any given time. There are experts who said it happens because of the material composition that is at bottom of lake. But there is also a thought, if the change in color that follows the state of Indonesia’s political conditions. If the people are in a peaceful condition, the lake water will be blue. If the political atmosphere is churning, the water color of the lake will turn red.

Watched The Festival Kelimutu Lake Festival
If you visit Kelimutu lake on August 14th, you can see a special festival. Because the local people always held the Kelimutu Lake Festival in each year. The main agenda at the festival is “Pati Ka” or feeding the ancestors. Food given in the form of pork or wawi and traditional alcoholic beverages or moke.

The procession of “Pati Ka” is held at the helipad field, that is located before the top of Kelimutu monument. The procession begins with a traditional dance that is ” gawi dance” and the procession laying offerings for ancestors. The festival ended with a meal together. You can feel the atmosphere of hospitality and kinship. Everyone greeted each other and gave a smile when faced. Domestic and foreign tourists are seen very enthusiastically following the festival.

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