Indonesia has a lot of lakes. Lake itself has an important role for humans. For example, as fish breeding, water resources are also the usefulness of the lake is a tourist spot. Here are some of the most beautiful lakes in Indonesia.
1. Lake Segara Anak
Segara Anak Lake is a crater lake of Mount Rinjani. The lake is located in the village of Lawang Sembalun, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Segara Anak itself means children of the sea. This name was given because the lake water's looking blue, reminding us of the blue water. Interestingly, in the middle of this lake there is a mountain called Mount Baru Jari. In the vicinity of Lake Segara Anak there are also several hot springs. Local people believe that the source of hot water can cure various diseases. The tourists can dip their toes in the hot springs is to eliminate fatigue after traveling heavy enough to reach Lake Segara Anak. In addition, tourists can also stay around Lake Segara Anak.
2. Ranu Kumbolo
Lake Ranu Kumbolo is a mountain located in the Tengger Mountains, at the foot of Mount Semeru, Lumajang, East Java. The lake is situated at an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level and a source of clean water for the climbers of Mount Semeru campers. What an incredible view of the lake when the water is clear reflecting morning sun rises on the sidelines of green hills. In the afternoon, usually white fog will envelop the region. To preserve the lake Ranu Kumbolo this, visitors are prohibited to swim in the lake, shower with soap, shampoo, or other chemicals, are also banned from defecating or small lake or littering.
3. Lake Sentani
Another of the most beautiful lake in Indonesia, located in Papua. Lake Sentani is located on the slopes of the mountains Cycloops nature reserve, at an altitude of 75 meters above sea level. The distance is about 50 km from Jayapura. Sentani means "here we live in peace". Lake Sentani is the largest lake in Papua. Lake Sentani is decorated with 21 small islands. Sentani Lake area also has a diversity of marine life and animals endemic to Papua. One of them is a shark or sharks sentani saws, catfish lake sentani, and red rainbow fish. Some tourist activity you can do at Lake Sentani is swimming, boat ride, diving, fishing, and water skiing. Each year in the lake is also held Lake Sentani Festival is usually held in mid-year. Lake Sentani Festival is colored by traditional dances on a boat, Papua war dance, ceremonies, and the typical culinary Papua.
4. Labuan Mirror
Mirror Lake in the village of Labuan Labuan Netting, Sub-dipper Dipper, Berau district, East Kalimantan. Mirror Lake Labuan has a very clear water with shades of dark blue, light blue, white and green. Once the crystal clear water of Lake Labuan Cermin so that we can see the rocks at the bottom of the lake. Though Mirror Lake Labuan has a depth of more than 3 meters. Incredible, is not it? Lake Labuan This mirror has a mix of freshwater and saltwater. Surface water is rather salty as the water at the bottom bargain. Labuan Mirror Lake, you can swim, snorkel or dive.
5. Lake Toba
Not only as one of the loveliest, was Lake Toba is the largest lake in Indonesia, even the biggest in Southeast Asia. The lake is located in North Sumatra has a length of 100 km, a width of 30 km and a depth of 450 meters. In the middle of the lake, there is Samosir Island which covers almost coincides with the state of Singapore. It is estimated that Lake Toba was formed by the eruption of a super volcano some 75,000 years ago. At Lake Toba, you can enjoy the expanse of clear water, views of the mountains are beautiful, and also a cool air.
6. Lake Singkarak
Lake Batur is the second largest lake after Lake Toba. The lake is located in Solok, West Sumatra. The lake has an area of 107.8 m2 and is located at an altitude of 36.5 meters above sea level is located between two districts, District of Solok and Tanah Datar. That said, the lake is the headwaters of the Ombilin River was once a vast ocean. Besides well-known for its beauty, Lake Batur is also famous for its fish Bilih. Bilih fish are fish species that is only found in Lake Batur. Even these fish can not live anywhere else but at Lake Batur. You can enjoy the beauty of Lake Batur by riding a boat, motor boat, rickshaw or lake. In Lake Batur is also often held rowing race.
That's 10 most beautiful lake in Indonesia. Of course there are other lakes are also wonderful in our beloved country. Let us also preserve the beauty of the lakes and by not contaminate or pollute
7.Lake Maninjau
Maninjau Lake is a volcanic lake situated in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam, West Sumatra, approximately 140 km north of the city of Padang. The lake has an area of approximately 99.5 km2 with a maximum depth of 495 meters. Maninjau lake is the water source for Sungai Batang Sri Antokan. According to local legend, the lake basin was formed by the eruption of Mount Sitinjau. Lake Maninjau is also often associated with folklore Bujang Sembilan. In addition to the cool weather, Lake Maninjau is also surrounded by rows of hills were very beautiful. The atmosphere around the lake Maninjau is suffused silence will give serenity and peace for those who visit here. To reach the lake Maninjau, you must pass through the road to decline winding. Total kelokannya there are 44 bends so named winding 44 or serpentine Ampek Twenty Ampek according Minang language.
Source: Klikhotel.com
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