7 Reasons to Travel to Lake Kelimutu NTT-Indonesia.

East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), one of the provinces in Indonesia which has a variety of charming natural attractions, one of which is Lake Kelimutu. Please note, Lake Kelimutu is located in the Kelimutu region, Ende, Flores Island is one of the favorite tourist destinations for many tourists.

Not only local tourists, but also foreign tourists come to visit Lake Kelimutu. Because, the lake which is located on Mount Kelimutu presents a very beautiful natural panorama.

If you are looking for holiday references, it is very appropriate if you make Lake Kelimutu your destination. Here are 7 Reasons to Travel to Lake Kelimutu NTT-Indonesia:

• There are typical flora and fauna
• The only 3 Color Lake
• Have Lake Kelimutu Traditional Events
• Sunrise Moment Sensation
• Complete Transportation
• Adequate Facilities
• Many Other Tourist Spots

So, so that you are not curious, here are 7 reasons for traveling to Lake Kelimutu NTT-Indonesia.

1. There areTypical Flora and Fauna

Lake Kelimutu is a type of volcanic lake. This lake was formed due to volcanic processes creating a crater on top of a volcano. As we know this lake is above Mount Kelimutu, an active volcano.

Mountains and lakes are still part of the Kelimutu National Park. For information in the Kelimutu National Park, there are hundreds of species of flora and fauna.

Some of them are endemic to Flores Island such as the Gerugiwa, Turuwara and Uta Onga birds. The flora itself includes Edelweiss, Cemara, Kesambi, Kodal, Kesi and many others. While the word Kelimutu comes from the language of the local community.

The words “Keli” and “Mutu”, the meaning of “Keli” is mountain and “Mutu” means to boil.

2. The only Three-Colored Lake

Lake Kelimutu has 3 lakes, namely Tiwi Ata Mbupu, Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai and Tiwu Ata Polo. All three have different colors. Therefore Lake Kelimutu is also known as the Three Colors Lake.

Tiwi Ata Mbupu has a white color. Residents around believe to be a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died. This lake has an area of 4.5 hectares.

Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai has a distinctive bluish green color when viewed from a height. Residents around believe to be a gathering place for young souls who have died. This lake has an area of about 5.5 hectares.

Tiwu Ata Polo has a red color. Residents around believe to be a gathering place for the souls of people who have died and committed crimes in their lifetime.

This lake has an area of about 4 hectares. Apart from these three colors, the three of them often experience color changes for a while.

Some experts say this color change is due to the eruption that occurred on Mount Kelimutu and produced gas continuously. But there are also those who argue that the color change is due to the refraction of light that occurs on the crater walls.

He also mentioned that the color change could also be influenced by micro-organisms in the crater of Lake Kelimutu.

3. Have a Lake Kelimutu Traditional Event

Every year the indigenous people of this area, namely the Lio Tribe, will hold a traditional event commonly known as “Pati Ka Du’a Bapu Ata Mata”.

The event was held to honor the ancestors. Various foods are offered to the ancestors in thanks for the blessings bestowed in the previous year.

And at the same time also an expression of prayer for the ease of blessing for the following year. Meat, rice, betel, and others are offerings that are prepared..

The Lio Tribe community also performs the gawi dance together, this is a form of gratitude. The event was held by going around the Tiwu Ata Polo lake to an altar of offerings.

This stone altar is the center of ritual events and is the place to place all food offerings. For now, the ritual is merged into a festival and is named the Lake Kelimutu Festival.

This festival is the pride of East Nusa Tenggara Province. In addition to the “Pati Ka Du’a Bapu Ata Mata” ritual, the Lake Kelimutu festival also holds a buffalo slaughter ritual or “Taga Kamba.”

The next event is the activity of greeting guests or Mega Tebo with a three-burner dialogue at this festival.

4. Sensation of Sunrise Moments

Lake Kelimutu is the best place to enjoy the moment of sunrise or sunrise. Sunrise on Lake Kelimutu is known for its beauty, even to foreign countries.

Therefore, you should spend the night in Moni Village. This is so you can find the moment of the beauty of the sunrise.

From Moni Village, leave at 03.30 am to Lake Kelimutu, that is the right time to catch the sunrise moment. From the top of Lake Kelimutu you will witness a panoramic view of the natural beauty of Moni Village.

5. Complete Transportation

For transportation, don’t worry, here is quite complete. You can go to Lake Kelimutu by air and land at H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport. This is the only airport in Ende Regency.

After that, you continue your journey to Moni Village. This village is a village located at the foot of Mount Kelimutu. From H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport to this village about 50 Km.