" Kelimutu " The Three colors Lake

Posted by Andy Sakung on 16th January, 2014

Ende - Ende Regency hilly store incredible beauty . It was there , at the peak of Mount Kelimutu , Kelimutu National Park area , there Kelimutu Lake or Lake Three Colors . In fact, the lake is the world known as one of the nine wonders of the world . A proud tribute . Early this area first discovered by Van Such Telen , citizens of the Netherlands , 1915. Its beauty is widely known after Y. Bouman describes in his writings in 1929. Since then, foreigners began to come enjoy the lake known anchor for the local community . They come not only lovers of beauty , but also researchers who want to know the nature of the incident is very rare .

Kelimutu area was designated a National Natural Koservasi area since February 26, 1992 .

Mount Kelimutu is a high mountain 1640 meters above sea level, has three crater at the summit called Lake Kelimutu .

Third Kelimutu lake has water colors vary and change every second. The red color becomes dark green then red heart , sometimes a dark chocolate brown and blue . The third area of ​​the lake is approximately 1.051 million square meters with a volume of 1,292 million cubic meters of water . Boundary between the lake is narrow stone walls that slide easily . The wall is very steep with a slope angle of 70 degrees. Lake wall height ranges from 50 to 150 meters .

According to the belief of the local community , Lake Kelimutu is regarded as the place of residence deceased ancestors . Lake with water red ( tiwu ata polo ) is a gathering place of the deceased from various parts of the earth, the spirit of evil . Blue Lake ( Tiwu Nua Muri Koo Fai ) is believed to be the throne of the deceased youths . White Lake ( Tiwu Ata Mbupu ) is believed to be the throne of his late parents .

In Kelimutu journey , visitors can enjoy views of the flora and fauna that are rare in other places such as mountain pine , redwood , Edelweis , porcupines , wild pigs, rats , and birds gerugiwa . Stunning views you can also look like a Solfatara activity continues whiff steam and the crater walls are yellow . When you cast a glance to the east when you reach the top of a red lake , a round-shaped mountain looming visible . That Buu Ria , the highest location in Mount Kelimutu 

Last changed: 16th January, 2014 at 12:08 PM