KOMODO ISLAND - East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Do you want to see and get close with ‘the dragons’ from Indonesia?

Well.. I’d suggest you to not get too close with this ‘dragon’ though.

You may see it but just avoid to be licked by it.

This dragon from Indonesia name is Komodo.

Komodo Island is particularly notable as the home to the Komodo dragons (giant lizards).

Komodo National Park is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. The Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Around 2,500 lizards live together with the people in the island.

source : gokomodo

Obviously, due to the large number of lizards living in the island, thus makes Komodo becomes the most remarkable icon of the island. Perhaps later when Indonesia is selected as the host of the next World Cup, Komodo will be the mascot of it instead of Garuda.

If you want to go to this place, be sure to save up some money because you will spend quite a lot of money here.

Now.. let me give you alternative ways to go there :

1. Aviation

If you go from Jakarta, you need to transit in Bali then continue to Labuan Bajo (it takes about 30 minutes from Bali using the local airplane)

There are some airplanes with Jakarta-Bali-Kupang routes :

• Merpati Airlines
• GT Air, and
• Trans Nusa

source : gunturgozali

You may spend for about 1,000,000 IDR in one go and it may takes for about 90 minutes.

2. Land

You can use Bus for road transportation. It takes for about 24 until 27 hours from Bali to Jakarta and it costs for about 400,000IDR. 

If you start from Denpasar, Bali just go directly to the city terminal then look for bus to Labuan Bajo and Bima lines.

3. Water

You can start from Ngurah Rai airport in Bali then heading to Padang Bai harbour. You can also take the alternate harbour which is Amed harbour then head to Lembar harbour in Lombok by using ferry which take for about 4 hours and continue to Labuhan using the same ferry until you arrive in Alas harbour, Sumbawa.

To avoid boredom, you can take a bus to Bima, Raba. After you arrive in Bima, you can go to Sape harbour using bemo (motorized pedicab) then use another ferry with Labuhan Bajo as the destination. When you have arrived in Labuhan Bajo, it means you’re just a meter away from Komodo Island. Well, it only takes about 4 hours to go to Komodo Island from Labuhan Bajo.

source : ikutberpetualang

If you want to stay the night in Komodo Island, there are inns there. But the inns cost quite expensive.

Civilization

According to the legend, there are some ancient tribes who settle up in Komodo Island, one of the tribes is Komodo tribe. Most of them have a job as a fisherman.

There is a uniqueness of the island, the people and the giant
lizards live together in the island without harrassing each other. They live in harmony and peace. :P 
#awesome

source : beritau

Thanks to the Komodo too that the people could find a way to get income by selling statues or craftings of Komodo thus can be used as a souvenir for our friends or family.

source : antarafoto

Special Culinary

You can enjoy many foods in Komodo Island like :

• Processed fish products

• Palm Zuiker

•  Processed squid and seaweed products

• Lobster, and other variety of foods.

Important informations about Komodo Island :

• Don’t forget to book for the ship long before you decided to go there. Perhaps one week before.

• Make sure to stay in a group soon as you arrive in Komodo Island because the lizards will be more aggresive towards object which move alone.

• For girls who are having their menstruation, DO NOT see the Komodo, because Komodos have a strong sense of smell, especially to blood. It’s better to stay at the inn instead.

• Do not use perfume.
• If the Komodos are after you, there are some tips to stop the Komodos :

Run in zig-zag.

Go to the locals’ houses which have Rumah Panggung designs (Jambi’s traditional houses)

• Beware of Komodo saliva because there are some bacterias living inside Komodo’s mouth. One of the bacteria is called Pastuerella multocida.

sumber : memegenerator

So, how was Komodo Island, guys? Are you interested to go there? Don’t forget to leave some testimonials or share your stories if you have visited Komodo Island! See you!

#awesome

#enjoyyourtrip

#enjoyyourindonesia