Indonesia
Highlights
* Spectacular Borbudur – the largest Buddhist temple in the world, * Sun, surf and temple hopping at Bali * Adventure at the island habited by Komodo ’dragons’ * Rural landscapes and crystal sea at Lombok, Gilli and Nusa Lembongan * Villa stay at Ubud amidst Jade- green rice terraces * Intricate sculptures of Goa Gaza, Taman Ayun and the water temple of Ulun Danu * A day with Orang Utans at Borneo and a journey along Kinabatangan River * Experience sea-food cuisine, Kecak Ritual dance and Batik painting workshops * Snorkeling and diving among tropical fish around coral reefs
Trip Story
Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, and the fourth most populous country, lying on the crossroads between two oceans. From ancient days to 15 th century, the gentle land adopted Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic region which assimilated smoothly with her aboriginal traditions, and distinct cultural identities developed in different island regions – Bali, Java, and Sumatra as they were named in early Indian literature. Acclaimed as the “Emerald of Equator”, the natural beauty of Indonesia is heavenly. The islands of Bali and her neighbours unfolds a combination of varied topography – volcanic mountains of Batur, terraced fields of Ubud, forested waterfalls of Tukad Cepung, rocky sea cliff at Nusa Penida or Nyang-Nyang and wide sea-beach at Nusa Dua or Sanur . A tour around Bali is therefore attracts family travelers, honeymooners and adventure enthusiasts as well. On the contrary, Sumtra- Borneo region basically possesses rainforests, caves and marshlands and draws the travelers who want to delve deeper. The architectural treasure of Indonesia is no less splendid. Not only the magnificent structure of Borbudur, but also a handful of equally outstanding temples in Java like Prambannan, Kalasan or Mendut can be included in a week-long Java trip.