Mount Ijen is a volcanic complex in East Java, with the most popular attraction being a one kilometer wide, turquoise ~~ POS = TRUNC blue ~~ POS = HEADCOMP, acid crater lake. Merapi stratovolcano is the highest point of the complex. There is an ongoing process of bone sulfur mining, where the local men baskets to carry 100 kilos of sulfur 3 km to the weighing station weighing twice daily.
Driving the road to Ijen, you will pass through the lower mountain forest to upper montane forest and arrive in the parking lot in the Paltuding Valley. Walking on the same 3km road to the crater, as the sulfur miners can do, can enjoy a pleasant walk to be someone. Whether you are an experienced hiker or not, it's an easy route offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and forest. You can even the massive crater of Mount see Raung further to the west; This is the commonly seen craters on flights from Java to Bali. Once at the top, one can at the active volcano crater lake to admire, you were seen firsthand the sulfur-mining process. Although it is safer not to venture too close to the sea as the volcanic gases can be toxic if too much breathing. The mountain air here is cold and fresh, a nice relief when you have spent any time in the bustling cities of Java
Ijen is not just about the beautiful crater lake. it is surrounded by a lush forest belt, which is a great place to observe flora and fauna. If you are lucky, you might have some of the rare native birds of Java, such as the majestic Javan Hawk Eagle, on site, which are found nowhere else in the world. Catch a glimpse of this rare and endangered bird of prey is something special, since it is now rarely seen due to loss of habitat. The Javan Hawk Eagle can be seen low soaring, just above the treetops, where it hunts for its prey. Another spectacular bird is the Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot; this is the only parrot in Java, and very rarely on that are found. Look for it high in the trees, perhaps feeding on fruiting fig trees and other flowering trees. Flowering and fruiting trees are the best place to stop and wait; this is breakfast natural for birds and other animals.
explore early in the morning, you can call the White Faced Partridge who hear another endemic found only in the mountainous regions of East Java. The search for this bird can be a bit difficult, because it tends to conceal the traces on the ground, but its demand is unmistakable and can sometimes be incredibly close. All of these birds that I have mentioned so far can be found at 1,800 meters, to be sometimes higher with the Javan Hawk Eagle. There are many other colorful forest birds you can, as the orange-breasted Trogon, White-flanked Sunbird, Malkohas and even horn encounter.
In addition to the wonderful choice of avifauna, Ijen home to other animals such as butterflies, frogs, toads, squirrels and primates that you can see when you visit this site. While exploring, you can find the Javan Lutung, which is a beautiful old world monkeys and social. There are rumors of a Javan leopard yet as to see the lower forest roaming, but this elusive cat, is one-in-a-million. Unfortunately, you have no chance, the now extinct Javan tiger to see who died due to poaching in the 1970s and eventually loss of habitat. This was one of three subspecies, which existed in Indonesia, is the only remaining Sumatran tigers, whose future is uncertain. Habitat loss is at an all time high in Indonesia, and the only hope of saving these forests through conservation, activism, research and education. You can do your part only creating awareness of how important these remaining zones, through them to visit and interact with the locals, guides and schoolchildren, advocating the importance of them. In so many ways to their economy There are many ways to help, and that's just one, but the little things count also
The easiest way to Ijen Bali can be reached via the Gilimanuk port in West Bali. Here you can take a ferry 24 hours a day, either a car or motorcycle. Once you have made the 30-or-so-minute trip from Bali to Java, left out of the port towards Banyuwangi, where you can meet either hotel or guide arrangements. Staying in Banyuwangi is inexpensive and enables you to beautiful street food around the market and buy fresh produce in the country grew find. Alternatively, you can a little closer to the forest on Ijen Resto and board, is to stay on Jalan Ijen Tamansari to decide. Here the climate is much cooler than the city below, and it is comfortable on the edge of the plantations, where you can see the native Javan kingfisher, a nice and loud bird.
Ijen Resto and Guesthouse offers all the amenities, even hot water, and a nice restaurant with a peaceful view of the garden. to have a leader who is not mandatory for Ijen, although if you are not familiar with the forest of Indonesia, it may be a good idea to have a guide to help spot wildlife, and find some of the unmarked routes. To a leader ask to find only one from your hotel - they will be able to handle all the arrangements for you, especially if you Ijen Resto and board remain to
Ijen is a really nice place, yet wild. and for the most part, unaffected by today's standards. With its beautiful lower to upper mountain forest to alpine forest and magnificent views of the mountains, you will not be disappointed with a trip to Ijen, Java. is located close to Bali, it's a good idea for a weekend getaway and gateway to the rest of East Java mountains and national parks.
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