Indonesia is one of the most popular exotic countries among travelers and is well known for the high quality resorts it offers to the visitors. If you’re ready to pack and get there this summer, I’ll present you 10 places that you really must visit while you’re there.
1. Borobudur
A 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple, 45 km away from Yogyakarta, is waiting for you in all its splendor, with the grandeur and the complexity of its structure, which will leave you spellbound.
Location of Borobudur, Indonesia
2. Ubud
Originally the main source of medicinal herbs, Ubud is now the spiritual center of Bali, a landscape enriched by cultural events, arts and crafts avenues, dances and scents that will make you reach Nirvana!
Ganesha statues at the, Ubud, Indonesia
Pura Saraswati Temple in Ubud
The Hindu temple, Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, in Ubud, Indonesia.
3. Nusa Lembongan
If you’re more of an adventurer, then go for this marvelous wild island; swim, dive, rent a bike and enjoy the simplicity of its inhabitants. The crystal-clear waters will amaze you and the wildlife they hide will certainly captivate you.
Diving - Scuba Diving in Nusa Lembongan
Surfing in Nusa Lembongan
Scuba diving in Bali Nusa Lembongan
4. Tanah Lot Temple
A major sea temple of Bali Island, with a spectacular architecture sculpted in rock and a stunning view over the ocean.
Sunset at the Tanah Lot Temple in Bali
5. Mount Bromo (Gunung Bromo)
An active volcano located in East Java, its name deriving from the Japanese “Brahma”, meaning “The Creator”. During certain Hindu festivals, people get here to make offerings and ask for blessings.
Bromo in the Milky Way
6. Torajaland
Its aura of mystery is given by the fact its inhabitants are former headhunters and by some magnificent coffee scents and intriguing “Pa’ssura”, ancient knowledge carved in wood and passed among generations.
Young girls Toraja in Sulawesy at the entry of wedding
7. Komodo National Park
Feeling like meeting the world’s largest lizard? Then you’ve come to the right place, which was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and selected as one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature.
Diving in the Komodo National Park
Komodo Dragon , Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
8. Lake Toba
The largest resurgent caldera on Earth, situated on the Island of Sumatra. In the center of its waters, you’ll have the chance to visit the largest island within an island, hosting two other lakes.
Tabo Cottages, Lake Toba
9. Bunaken National Park
A huge marine park, located in the center of the Coral Triangle, in the north of Sulawesi Island, offering stunning views over the aquatic wildlife, hosting around 400 coral species and many other forms of life.
Bunaken National Marine Park,Sulawesi island, Indonesia
Bunaken National Marine Park,Sulawesi island, Indonesia
Bunaken National Marine Park,Sulawesi island, Indonesia
10. Denpasar
This metropolis is very rich in history, as it used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Badung. It offers a variety of luxurious hotels, sunbathing and surfing possibilities.
Ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience?
Art Centre, Denpasar, Indonesia
Denpasar, Bali, Street Scene
Lonesome Boat golden sunrise morning seascape, Denpasar, Indonesia
Woman from Denpasar
Woman from Denpasar