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INDONESIA May 2008 Issue No. 5
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CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, MUMBAI, INDIA
VISIT INDONESIA YEAR 2008
Indonesian Tourism Destination : East Nusa Tenggara
The province consist over 550 islands, but its
dominated by the three main islands Flores, Sumba,
and Timor. The arid landscape of eastern and
southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot,
dry winds blasting in form the Australian continent.
In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain
falls during the most of the year. Flores is a
Pourtuguese name which means “flower”, and
ideally described the beauty to be found here.
These long island between Sumbawa and Timor is
crowded with volcanoes and mountains, dividing it
into several regions with distinct languages and
traditions. Predominantly Catholic and heavily
influenced by the Pourtuguese, there are many
examples of a strong European cultural heritage,
like the Easter procession held in Larantuka, and
the royal regalia of the former king in Maumere. Formerly known as Sandal
wood Island, Sumba is now famous for its horses and it superb style for ikat
cloth. West Sumba is famous for its enormous megalithic tombs and traditional
thatched and peaked huts raised on stilts. Timor is the principal island in the
province in terms of population and it is here that the provincial capital of Kupang
is located.
Getting there : Kupang as the provincial capital serves as the gate from Darwin
(Australia) twice a week. Regular shuttle flights from Bali, Makassar and Surabaya
provide excellent transportation links. There are PELNI ships calling at Nusa
Tenggara Timur regularly sails from Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar,
Biak etc.
Tourism Events : Pasola Jousting Ceremony
in Sumba Island East Nusa Tenggara.
“Pasola” is west Sumba’s most exciting
ritual. Scores of colorfully arrayed
horsemen riding bare back, battle with
lances. During these mock wars, riders
charge one another flinging blunt spears.
The ceremony is held during February in
the Lamboya and Kodi Villages and March
in Gaura and Wanokaka. It’s begins
several day after the full moon and coincides with the yearly arrival of strange
multihued sea worms of the region’s shore. This event will be held on February
2008
East Nusa Tenggara Tourist Office : Jl. Raya El Tari 2 No. 72 Kupang 85118
Telp. (0380) 833104, 833650 Fax. (0380) 821540

INDONESIAN TOURISM DESTINATION : East Nusa Tenggara
PLACES OF INTEREST
Kupang. The provincial capital of
East Nusa Tenggara in western
Timor is the center of government,
business, trade, and education.
The only sandalwood oil factory
in Indonesia is located in this
town. Kupang also the spot for
international game fishing every
October.
Camplong. A lovely community about 45 km from Kupang with regular market days
and a natural swimming pool, where local people bathe, do their laundry, and
socialize as they have for thousands of years. Camplong is also a forest reserve
protecting rare animals such as “Cervus timorensis” deer and several species of
parrots and monkeys.
Maumere. A port town on the northeastern coast of Flores is a good place to
stopover on the way to Ende or to Larantuka. It is well connected by air with
Kupang, Denpasar and Ujung Pandang, and is noted for its good beaches. The bay
of Maumere is considered the best diving spot in Flores, a paradise for divers,
underwater photographers, and anyone interested in marine biology. Ledalero
museum on the outskirts of Maumere has an interesting collection of ethnological
objects from the region. Visitors are welcome but advance arrangements should
be made. Ledalero is also home to a major Catholic Seminary where many Florinese
priests are trained.
Ende. This town contains the home-in-exile of the first Indonesian president Soe
karno during the early period of nationalist movements in 1936. The house has
been repaired and is today a museum.
Semau Island. Thirty minutes by boat from Kupang, this untainted island paradise
is well worth a stopover. The surrounding crystal-clear waters offer exceptional
snorkeling and swimming. Bamboo bungalows are available on the white sandy
beach, and you can barbeque your freshly-caught dinner while enjoying a
spectacular sunset.
Mt. Kelimutu. East Nusa Tenggara’s
mostvisited natural wonder and one of
Indonesia’s most mysterious and
dramatic sights, is found on top of this
mountain, some 66 km from Ende, or
83 km from Maumere. The spectacular
view of its three crater lakes, each
with a distinct color, is not only a
major tourist attraction, but the stuff
of myth and legends. The lakes have
continuously changed their colors over the years: today the largest is light
turquoise, the next olive green and the third black. The local people believe that
the souls of young people go to the first when they die, the old to the second, and
the black lake is reserved for thieves and murderers.
Labuanbajo. A little fishing town at the extreme western part of Flores, this town
serves as a jumping-off point for the trip to Komodo Island. It is a beautiful area
for water skiing; wind Surfing, fishing, and many other marine activities.
Larantuka. A little port nestled at the base of a tall hill at the eastern end of
Flores; Larantuka has a strong Portuguese cultural heritage. The annual Easter
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Procession held in this town is well worth the trip if you are here at this time of
the year.
Lamalera Whale Hunting. Lamalera on Lembata Island is a whaling village. The
months of May to September are the whale hunting season for the people of
Lamalera. Using simple traditional tools as small row boats and hand-thrown
harpoons, the hunters sail out to hunt these giant creatures of the sea. The
catch is either consumed or sold.
Waikabubak. An archaic little town in Western Sumba, full of old graves carved
in motifs of buffalo-horns, horses, nude men and women. There are several
megalithic tombs. The fronts of many traditional houses are decorated with
huge water buffalo horns from the animals sacrificed du ring rituals of years
gone by. Tarung village, an important ceremonial center, is located on top of a
hill just a half kilometre to the west of Waikabubak.
Anakalang is the site of the “Purung Takadonga Ratu”, an important mass mariage
festival held every two years, on a date determinated by the full moon.
Komodo Island. A small island
of 280 square km, Komodo is
located between the islands of
Sumbawa and Flores. It is
famous for its giant pre-historic
lizards, considered the last of
their kind remaining in the world
today. Called “ora” by the local
people, Komodo “dragon”
(Varanus Komodoensis) is
actually a giant monitor lizard.
Growing up to 3 to 4 meters in length, its ancestors roamed the earth up to
about half a million years ago. The only human population on the island is at the
fishing village called Komodo who suppiment their income breeding goats which
are used to feed the lizards. The Komodo is protected by law and although
they are considered harmless, it is advisable to keep them at a distance. Komodo
Island is now a nature reserve, home to a number of rare bird species, deer,
and wild pigs, which are prey to the lizards as well. This island can be reached
by boat from Labuan Bajo.
Rote Island is a part of Kupang Regency in the west
coast of Kupang. Rote has many historical relieves
including fine unique Chinese porcelains as well as
ancient arts are traditions. Rote Island also famous for
its “Sasando” a traditional harpa which is made of palm
leaves.
Nemberela Beach is the most beautiful beach and ideal
for surfing. Surfers from all over the world come here
to try the rough surf from June to October. It is located
at the South West part of Rote Island.
Shopping Hints. Traditional hand-woven cloth, one of the most outstanding
traditional handicrafts, besides handicrafts of “lontar“ leaves and sandalwood
carvings, the sasando-the traditional musical instruments-either in miniature or
actual size.
Souvenir & Art Shops. • Dharma Bhakti (woven materials, sandalwood, carvings,
statues various handicrafts made of “ lontar” leaves) Jl. Sumba No. 32 Kupang Phone:
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(0380) 821154 • Loka Binkra Art & Handicraft Centre (woven materials, carvings
handicrafts, sasando) Jl. Timtim Km. 6 Kupang • Padang Sari (Carvings, handicrafts) Jl.
Jend. Soeharto, Kupang Phone: (0380) 821538 • Sinar Baru (woven materials, sandalwood
carvings, handicrafts) Jl. Siliwangi No.94 Kupang Phone: (0380) 822556 • Ketita Ie Rai
(woven materials) Jl. Hati Mulia No. 41 Kupang Phone: (0391) 31763 • Gallery Artshop Jl.
Timtim No. 20 Kupang Phone: (0380) 831372 • Bahagia (woven materials, sandalwood
carvings, antiques) Jl. Diponegoro No. 79 Soe Phone: (0388) 821015 • Harapan Jaya
(woven materials, ivory carvings) Jl. Pasar Baru Timur, Maumere Phone: (0382) 21227,
21240 • Subur Jaya (woven materials, ivory carvings) Jl. Pasar Baru Timur, Maumere
Phone: (0382) 21235 • Karya Baru (woven materials, handicrafts, antiques) Jl. R. Suprapto
No. 4 Maumere Phone: (0382) 21454
Hotels. Kupang (code area: 0380) Hotel Kristal *** Jl. Tim Tim No. 59 Phone. 825100,
825300 Fax. 825104 Email : kristal@kupang.wasantara.net.id Hotel Astiti *** Jl. Jend.
Sudirman No. 146 Phone. 821810, 831278 Rooms. 40 Hotel Cendana *** Jl. Raya EI Tari
No. 15 Phone. 821127, 831686, 821541 Rooms. 40 Hotel Flobamor II *** Jl. Jend. Sudirman
No. 21 Phone. 821346, 832560 Rooms. 38 Hotel Sasando International ** Jl. Perintis
Kemerdekaan Phone. 833334 Fax. 83338 Rooms. 48 Hotel Anggrek (Orchid Garden Hotel)
** Jl. Gunung Fatulen 85225 Phone. 833334, 833335 Rooms.30 Hotel Charvita ** Jl. WJ.
Lalamentik Phone. 821221, 822676 Laguna Inn ** Jl. Gunung Kelimutu No. 25 Phone.
821559 Hotel Marina ** Jl. A. Yani No. 79 Phone. 822566 Hotel Maya ** Jl. Sumatra
No.37 Phone. 832169 Hotel Pantai Timor (Timor Beach Hotel) ** Jl. Sumatra No. 30
Phone. 831651 Alor (code area: 0397) Adi Darma Hotel Jl. Martadinata No.26 Alor 85813
Phone. 0397 21049 Rooms. 35 Maumere (code area: 0382) Sao Wisata Seaside Resort **
Jl. Sao Wisata, Waiara Phone. 21555 Rooms. 35 Hotel Permata Sari * Jl. Sudirman No. 21
Maumere Phone. 21171, 21249 Rooms. 35 Sea World Club Jl. Waiara Km. 13 Maumere
Phone. 21171, 21249 Hotel Maiwali * Jl. Don Thomas No. 6 Tel: 21220, 21617 Hotel
Winirai * Jl. Gajah Mada No. 50 Phone. 21388 Waingapu (code area: 0387) Hotel Merlin
Jl. D.I. Panjaitan No. 125 Phone. 61300 Hotel Sandalwood Jl. WJ. Lalamentik No. 25
Phone. 61887 Kalaba III (code area: 0386) Hotel Adi Dharma Jl. R.E. Martadinata No. 26
Phone. 21049, 21280 Hotel Melati Jl. Dr. Sutomo No. 2 Phone. (0386) 21073
Restaurant. • Restaurant Pantai Laut (Indonesian, Chinese, European) Jl. Ikan Tongkol
No. 1 Kupang Phone: (0391) 21927 • Happy Cafe Jl. Ikan Paus No. 3 Kupang Phone: (0391)
32973 • Teddy’s Bar Jl. Ikan Tongkol No. 5 Kupang Phone: (0391) 21142 • Pesona Puri
Pratania Jl. Moh. Hatta, Kupang Phone: (0391) 24465
Travel & Tour Operator : EAST NUSA TENGGARA (code area: 0380) • Pitoby Tours &
Travel Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 118 Kupang Phone: (0380) 832700, 831044 • Oceania Tours
& Travel Jl. Timtim No.111-A Kupang Phone: (0391) 823132,832794 Fax: (0391) 823132 •
Floressa Wisata Jl. Mawar No. 15 Kupang Phone: (0391) 832012,833594 • Ultra
International Jl. Ir. Soekarno No.15-A, Kupang Phone: (0391) 822258,31064 • Astria Jl.
Sudirman No.146, Kupang Phone: (0391) 831991,821786 Fax: (0391) 831278 • Japindo
Sutandar Jl. A. Yani No. 73 Kupang Phone: (039I) 831391,822528 • Astura Tours &
Travel Jl. Sudirman No. 1 Maumere Phone: (0382) 821770 Fax: (0382) 821100 • Grand
Komodo Tours & Travel Jl. Wong Uleak, Maumere Phone: (0382) 21523 • Ramayana Satria
Jl. Akasia No. 5 Maumere Phone: (0382) 21162, 21210 • Nusa Varanus Tra velindo Jl.
Soekarno, Labuanbajo Phone: (0385) 21620 • Arlindo Jl. R.E. Martadinata No.12 Kalabahi
Phone: (0397) 21280, 21049 • Ebenhaezar Tours & Travel Jl. Aliniad ani No.73, Waingapu
Phone: (0386) 21143, 21426 • Kelimutu Permai Jl. Nangka, Ende Phone: (0381) 21355,
21910
Important Links : www.indonesia-tourism.com/east-nusa-tenggara/link.html, www.nusatenggara.com/east/,
www.budpar.go.id, www.my-indonesia.info, www.tourism-mpu.com/en/
eastnusatenggara/
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