Friday, June 24, 2016

Natuna, the beauty of the forgotten

Not many people have ever set foot in Natuna. Understandably, a group of islands located in the province of Riau Islands (Riau) that includes one of the outermost regions in Indonesia.

Although located at the northern tip of the country, Natuna offer exceptional sights to amaze. For those of you who plan pelesiran at the end of this year, Natuna eligible to enter the list.
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Fatigue long journey would undoubtedly paid in cash when you disu-guhi Natuna natural scenery is so very beautiful. Natuna, which was taken over from the Dutch language natunae which means natural, located jutting into the South China Sea, near the Islands

Spratly competed over five countries: China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam. Since the position of these islands isolated in the middle of the vast sea like the outer islands of our country more, access to transportation to and from Natuna only sea and air.
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Marine transportation becomes the most economical means of transport to reach Natuna region. From Jakarta or Surabaya, you can ride the Motor Vessel (KM) Bukit Raya PT Pelni.

It took four days of the Capital to anchor in the islands rich in oil and gas. The fare is varied, ranging from Rp 380,000 to Rp 1.5 million depending on the class. But, for those who want to quickly get to Natuna, could use the aircraft.
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Currently, there is only one airline serving the route to Natuna, the Wings Air from Hang Nadim Airport, Batam. It was only there once, every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Flights from Batam to Natuna with ATR 72-500, propeller aircraft, nor the propellers with twin engines, takes about 1.5 hours. Natuna Ranai airport in the Natuna Besar is located on the island, the largest island in the Natuna islands. Local residents prefer to call Bunguran Island.
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When we got there, other than fresh and cool air, views of Mount Ranai towering into the sky will welcome you.

Hooked to climb Mount Ranai which has an altitude of 1,035 meters above sea level climb could be the object of interest.

Although not too high, Mount Ranai has gradations of plant species that show the types of vegetation such as is commonly encountered in high mountain. For example, meranti, Rasamala, keruing and Turi.

This phenomenon is due to the forest on Mount Ranai including cloud forest or lowland plains cloud forest.

One of the characters lowland mountaintop cloud forest is usually cloudy and often shrouded in thick fog. Therefore, it is very difficult to reach the summit Commander Datuk Husin, the highest peak on Mount Ranai which is the rock cliffs as high as 200 meters.

Ascent also usually only be done when the weather is sunny to avoid fog, rain, and wind. However, Mount Ranai is not the only attraction on the island Bunguran. Along the way from the airport to the City Ranai Ranai, Natuna regency capital, for example,

You will be treated to beautiful beaches, with huge boulders black with shaded gray. No one knows for sure where the stones came from. Many believe, rocks the size of the house is regurgitated from the stomach erupting Mount Ranai was superb millions of years ago.

According to Basri, General Administrative Assistant Regional Secretariat Natuna regent, giant boulders that actually has economic value because it includes granite that can be exported for industrial ceramics and marble.
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Of the many exotic stones, the most famous is Stone Russia. The stone is easily found as it is located on the edge of Highway Ranai. The story, used once, never a Russian ship stranded in Natuna.

The crew, before being helped locals, was resting on the rock and anchor drawing and writing USSR. Until now this writing is still there. Stone is also famous Batu Sindu. Large rocks scattered on the edge of the sea at the end of Ranai Beach and Cape Coast.

The beaches on the island Bunguran also no less beautiful. With soft white sand and the sea of ​​green and calm, ideal for the happy swimming in the sea or simply enjoy the beach.

The most beautiful is the Golden Beach. In addition to a very long, the beach is also very wide. Along the beach, palm trees lined provide shade. Because the more exotic scenery background Kencana Beach Gunung Ranai. The locals named this beach Stress Beach. Because, relax on the beach it is effective for relieving stress.

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