Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Ponot Asahan Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Indonesia.

 

Ponot Asahan Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Indonesia. It has a height of approximately 250 m with a very heavy water discharge and a tiered waterfall arrangement. located in Tangga Village, Aek Songsongan District, Asahan Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Located southeast of Parapat City with a distance of approximately 69 km.


Ponot Asahan Waterfall has 3 levels of waterfalls with very heavy water discharge plus several small waterfalls that flow from between the rocks adding to the beauty and naturalness of this waterfall.

Ponot Waterfall is located on the Ponot River which is a tributary of the Asahan River. It is located at an altitude of approximately 500 meters above sea level. The typical view of this location is a waterfall that is surrounded by green trees.


Not far from Ponot Waterfall, there are a number of small waterfalls that can also be viewed. The flow of Ponot Waterfall is not a vertical type that falls directly, but there are two to three levels that beautify the water droplets.


Access to the waterfall can be passed by two-wheeled or four-wheeled motor vehicles, but visitors need to be careful because on some roads there are potholes and pass through oil palm plantations. Upon arrival at the Ponot Waterfall tourist area, visitors will be greeted by a large gate. Visitors still have to walk about 500 meters to get to the edge of the waterfall.


Entrance Ticket + Two-Wheeled Vehicle IDR 10,000, while Entrance Ticket + Four-Wheeled Vehicle IDR 20,000. This location has been marked on Google Maps to make it easier to find.
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Friday, August 9, 2024

Tanarara Hill, feels like a fairy tale

 

Tanarara Hill is located in Maubokul Village, East Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia or about 68 kilometers from Waingapu City with a travel time of about 2-3 hours.

Tanarara Hill offers a panoramic view of the expanse of savanna that makes the eyes comfortable to look at it. Filled with green vegetation on the right and left, when viewed from the top of the hills in this area it has a stunning curved shape, with a unique hill rock topography.

During the rainy season, this hill's soil color is dominated by fresh green, but during the dry season the scenery here changes to brownish.

 The word 'Tanarara' itself means 'red soil', this may be because the soil around the savanna hill is red or clay. Access to the Bulit Tanarara location is quite difficult because the road is relatively narrow, there are no road signs, and it is far from the center of the crowd even though it has been smoothly paved. The road winds through the hills, it should be noted that the condition of the road here is not wide enough.

One of the best times to visit Tanarara Hill is when the sun begins to rise in civilization, and when dawn begins to shine its light. This hilly area certainly can not only be enjoyed directly, but also captured with a camera as an unforgettable moment during a vacation in the Sumba area.

The further the visitor drives the more beautiful the scenery that appears and is presented. Occasionally visitors will encounter a herd of animals crossing the road.

Visitors can go there using two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles, which have been confirmed to be in prime condition. The beauty of this panorama does not require expensive costs to be enjoyed. Just equipped with time and energy, to be able to arrive at this place and the green hilly landscape is ready to soothe the eyes of those who see it.
There is no entrance ticket whatsoever, because this area is public property. So that it can be enjoyed by anyone and at any time. To make it easier to find the location of this hill, it has been marked on Google Maps