Ujung Kulon

UjungKulon National Park is the representative of the tropicalrain forest ecosystem remaining lowland and the largest in West Java, and is anideal habitat for the survival of endangered Javan rhinoceros (Rhinocerossondaicus) and other scarce species. There are three types of ecosystems innational parks is the marine ecosystems, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems.

Diversity of plants andanimals in Ujung Kulon National Parkbegan to be known by the researchers, botanists Netherlands and the UK since1820.

Approximately 700species of plants is well protected and 57 species including such rare; merbau(Intsia bijuga), palahlar (Dipterocarpus haseltii), bengang (Lagerstroemiaspeciosa), luminous (Pterospermum diversifolium), ki rain (Engelhardia serrata)and various types of orchids .

Wildlife in Ujung KulonNational Park consists of 35 species of mammals, 5 species of primates, 59species of reptiles, 22 species of amphibians, 240 species of birds, 72 speciesof insects, 142 species of fish and 33 species of coral. scarce animals andprotected than the Javan banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus), ajag (Cuon alpinusjavanicus), Javan (Presbytis Comata Comata), langur (Trachypithecus auratusauratus), deer (Cervus russa timorensis), leopard (Panthera pardus), stone cats(Prionailurus javanensis bengalensis), gibbon (Hylobates moloch), and giantclams (Tridacna gigas).

UjungKulon National Park is an interesting naturalattractions, with the beauty of the various forms of symptoms and the naturaluniqueness of the rivers, waterfalls, white sand beaches, hot springs, marineparks and cultural heritage / history (statue of Ganesha, the Mount PanaitanIsland mercury). All of which create an unforgettable experience for thevisitor and hard to find elsewhere.

UjungKulon National Park with Krakatau Nature Reserve is anational asset, and has been designated a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCOin 1991.

To enhance the abilityof Ujung Kulon National Park management as a World Natural Heritage Site,UNESCO has provided financial support and technical assistance.

Communities livingaround the national park is famous for its tribal art Banten named as Debus.The communities are followers of Islam, but they still retain the customs,traditions, and culture of their ancestors.

Inside the park, thereare places that are sacred to the interests of different religious beliefs. Themost famous as a pilgrimage destination is the cave Biosciences Sirah, which islocated at the western end of the peninsula of Ujung Kulon.

Some sites /interesting place to visit in UjungKulon:

Tamanjaya and Cibiuk.The main entrance to the facility, information center, guest house, dock, hotsprings.

1. Kalejetan beach,Coral Beds, Cibandawoh. The phenomenon of the southern ocean waves and sandybeaches thick, observation of flora and fauna.
2. Peucang beach. Whitesand beaches, coral reefs, clear blue waters ideal for swimming events, diving,fishing, snorkeling and ideal place for animal observation in their naturalhabitat.
3. Karang Copong,Citerjun, Cidaon, Ciujungkulon, Cibunar, Tanjung screen, and Ciramea. Explorethe forest, river canoeing, sea grass grazing animals, waterfalls and turtlenesting place.
4. Handeuleum beach,Cigenter, Cihandeuleum. Observing animals (bull, boar, deer, Javan traces andvarious species of birds), canoeing rivers in the mangrove forest ecosystem.
5. Panaitan beach, andthe Mount of Mercury. Diving, surfing, and cultural / historical.
6. The best visitingseason: April up to September.

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Carita Beach

The overlay of whitesand along carita beach beneath the shady trees is an immediate sensation thatcan be felt by the time we arrived at white sands nature park beach of Carita,Pandeglang district, province of Banten. This kind of sensation just a littlepart from a thousand sensation that the tourists can get while being around thebeach that have been professionally managed since 20 years ago.

At White Sands NaturePark of  carita beach, travelers will be pampered with a variety of facilities that will be difficult to find in other areas. Travelers can playjetsky, banana boat, diving, snorkeling or a close look at the beauty of MountKrakatau is second to none. All activities in this sea, can be done with aquiet and comfortable because in this place, a professional lifeguard alertedthe ever alert to protect tourists

In addition, at White Sands, we can do avariety group of  activities such as tug of war and other games that equippedwith a large parking area (to accommodate 150 buses), the bathroom as many as180 units, a mosque and worship facilities, makes this place is perfect for daytrips with family, friends or a large group of other offices

White Sands Nature Park of Carita Beach hasof ​​2.5 ha, is also very easy to reach. The road condition is pretty good andthe scenery along the way are beautiful, spending 2.5 hour drive from Jakartawill not feel anything. Especially when it arrives at White Sands Nature Parkof Carita Beach, will be immediately greeted by a treat of live musicentertainment stage. For those who want to bring a gift for a memento or asouvenir, in the White Sand area also available People's Market which provides arange of souvenirs and  Bantentraditional foods, especially the Pandeglang food. this is one of the best indonesia travel destination.

Carita beach is a nature park that locatedin Pandeglang and established by decree of the Minister of AgricultureNo.440/kpts/UM/1978 on July 15, 1978 as a Natural Park. With a beautifulpanorama and white sand beaches make this area frequently visited by local andforeign tourists

Some species of trees found here include theTeak (Tectona grandis), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), African Mahogany(Khaya S. antoteca) and bengang (Lagerstromia speciosa). There is also a gardenexperiment forest research centers are developing bud cuttings meranti (Shoreareprosula) and Shorea selanica

Fauna found in Nature Tourism Park is tandocarita Coast (Petaurista elegans), wild boar (Sus vitatus), long-tailed macaques(Macaca fascicularis), lutung (Tachypitechus auratus), lizards (Varanussalvator) and python (Python sp).

There are also half kinds of birds, amongwhich is alap alap (Falco moluccensis), eagle (Spilornis cheela) and type ofother smaller birds. Often is found bat.

Carita beach is rich in natural resources.Cover edges are very gentle with small waves and gently wipe along the coast,combined view of Mount Krakatoa's solid standing in the distance a beautifulnatural engravings treat to the eye.

After reading this article hope you can get allinformation you need before going to carita beach, if you need furtherinformation do not hesitate to contact and ask me. Happy vacation.

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