KOMODO ISLAND

 Komodo Island

Komodo Island into the Komodo National Park along with other islands around the Nusa Tenggara Islands. In 1986, UNESCO set this tourist spot in Indonesia as one of the world heritage sites. This island is considered as the habitat of komodo animals that must be protected. One of the highest achievements is successfully entered into the ranks of seven natural wonders in the world or better known as the New Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011.

This tourist attraction offers great underwater beauty and underwater world. There are many things you can do here, from trekking, diving to snorkeling.

For trekking, you can explore the island with a group and a ranger or guide. On the way, you can find dragons that are hunting prey or rest. Ranger will equip you with a cane with a forked end. This stick is believed to weaken the Komodo dragons as these animals begin to attack. By pressing the neck of Komodo dragons using the end of a branching rod, the animal will instantly become benign. It is important for you to keep every movement while walking because this animal is very sensitive to sudden movement.

Diving and snorkeling in the waters of Komodo Island is no less exciting. This tourist spot is also known for its underwater beauty and become one of the favorite dive sites. What is interesting again is the Pink Beach or Pink Beach. This beach is one of the seven beaches in the world that has reddish sand. This color is allegedly derived from fragments of coral that was destroyed and mixed with sand beach. When exposed to the waves, red color becomes more visible because wet.