Three color lake attraction
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lake three colors Kelimutu, Kelimutu is a mountain that has a height
1640 meters above sea level (dapl), has three crater at the summit
called Lake Kelimutu. Kelimutu Lake or Tiwu divided into three sections corresponding to color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or "Nuwa Muri Koo Fai Tiwu" is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died. The
lake is red or "Tiwu Ata Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of
the dead and as long as he lived always commit a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.East Nusa Tenggara Province Flores particular area does deviate very attractive tourist potential. In addition to Komodo Island, one of the other leading attractions of Flores is Kelimutu Three Color Lakes at its peak.Kelimutu is a combination word of "keli" meaning mountain and the word "quality" which means to boil. According
to local belief, the colors on the lake Flores has the meaning of each
and have a very powerful force of nature, Kelimutu Region has
established a National Wildlife Area Koservasi since February 26, 1992.To reach Kelimutu mountain air you can travel from Bali to Ende or Maumere. Both the city can also be reached by air from Kupang. Of the two cities can be followed by a trip to the village of Moni rented vehicle about 3 hours drive. Moni village is the village closest to the area of Flores.Morning is the best time to watch the Lake Kelimutu. Towards the middle of the day, especially late afternoon, usually a lake shrouded in fog blocking the view. That's why the tourists usually stay overnight in the village of Moni and Kelimutu new left early morning. Flores is located approximately 66 kilometers from the city 83 kilometers from Ende and Maumere town.To stay in the village of Moni, there are about 20 residents and run homestay cottages run by the government.