Natural lake of three colors

This is a mountain that holds the mystery as well as its charm. Gunung Kelimutu is located in Pemo Village, Kelimutu Sub-district, Ende Regency, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). With a peak at an altitude of 1,690 m above sea level, the mountain is unique because there are three different crater lakes of color

This lake is known as the Three Color Lake because it has three different colors, namely red, blue, and white. However, the colors are always changing over time. No less 12 times the color change occurred in the last 25 years. The first and second lakes are very close together, while the third lake lies about 1.5 km in the west. This color change is thought to be due to the refraction of sunlight, the presence of micro-biota of water, the occurrence of dissolved chemicals, and due to the reflection of the color of the walls and the bottom of the lake

Flores is a combination of words from "keli" which means mountain and the word "quality" which means to boil. According to the beliefs of the locals, the colors on the lake of Kelimutu have their respective meanings and have a very powerful natural power. Lake or Tiwu Kelimutu is divided into three parts that match the colors - the colors that exist in the lake. The blue lake or "Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai" is a gathering place for young souls who have died. The red lake or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of those who have died and as long as he lives always commits crime / divination. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Ata Mbupu" is a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.

The third area of ​​the lake is about 1,051,000 square meters with a water volume of 1,292 million cubic meters. The boundary between the lakes is a narrow stone wall that easily landslides. This wall is very steep with a 70 degree angle. The height of the wall of the lake ranges from 50 to 150 meters

The beginning of this area was discovered by Van Such Telen, a Dutch citizen, in 1915. Its beauty was widely known after Y. Bouman described it in his 1929 writings. Since then foreign tourists have begun to come to enjoy the famous haunted lake for the local people. Those who come not only lovers of beauty, but also researchers who want to know the very rare natural events. For hiking enthusiasts and loving the natural beauty of a tropical mountain village, a trip to this place is the best option. The area of ​​Flores has been designated a National Nature Conservation Area since 26 February 1992.

To reach Kelimutu Mountain that once erupted in the year 1886 this, need "struggle" its own. From Maumere City, Sikka District, East Nusa Tenggara Province, it takes about 3 hours by rented car with road conditions that are not very good, twisting, crossing the cliffs and cliffs. We will meet the village nearest to Kelimutu crater called Kampung Moni. Kampung ini terletak di Desa Koanara, Kecamatan Wolowaru, Kabupaten Ende yang berjarak 13 kilometer dari Danau Kelimutu. Dari Moni hanya dibutuhkan waktu sekitar 45 menit untuk mencapai bibir Danau Kelimutu.

Selain dari Maumere, Kelimutu juga dapat dicapai dari Ende menggunakan bus antarkota ataupun kendaraan sewaan, dengan harga dan waktu perjalanan yang relatif tidak jauh berbeda. Dari ibukota Propinsi NTT, yakni Kupang, pengunjung dapat menggunakan pesawat menuju kota Ende, di Pulau Flores, dengan waktu tempuh mencapai 40 menit. Kelimutu terletak sekitar 66 kilometer dari Kota Ende dan 83 kilometer dari Kota Maumere.

In Kampung Moni many dijajakan Lio woven fabric which became one of the typical local products there and sold by the locals to the tourists. In Kampung Moni there are also lodging that can be used by tourists to stay or rest. There are about 20 homestays managed by the population at a rate of Rp 35,000 to Rp 70,000 per night while government-owned cottages cost Rp 85,000-Rp 100,000. Per night. Edelweis, Pine and Pine is a number of plants that we can meet when entering the area of ​​Flores.

Well, enjoy the crater lake area 3 colors Kelimutu the exotic mountain it!