Ende was the site of a kingdom that existed
around the end of 18th century. The town Ende lies at the foot of
mountains Iya, Ipi, Meja and Wongge. The beautiful bays of Ende,
Ipi, and Mbuu are favourite sites for beachsite recreation. Ende
can be reached by aircraft from Kupang, Denpasar (Bali) via Bima.
Or by ship from Surabaya or Kupang.
Ende
A historic town where Soekarno, the frist
President of Indonesia, was exiled in 1936. Museum of Bung Karno
will be found in Ende.
Kelimutu
East Nusa Tenggara's natural wonder and one
of Indonesia's most mysterious and dramatic sights that can be
found on top of this mountain, some 66 kilometres from Ende, or
83 Kms from Maumere. It has an unique and spectacular view on its
three crater lakes with their respective colours. The colours,
however, have changed continually since the eruption of Mount Iya
in Ende in 1969.
The mountain is located at the back of
Mount Kelibara, in the Wolowaru district, in Ende Regency. Keli
means mountain and Mutu means boiling. In short, it means
volcano. To the local people this mountain is holy, and a token
of god's blessings. It provides fertility to the surrounding
lands. It is both heaven and hell to the people of Lio Ende.
To reach Kelimutu can be done by flying to
Ende or Maumere, then going by car to Kelimutu. The surrounding
villages are good places serving as bases for visits to Kelimutu,
particularly those who wish to have a more leisure pace and enjoy
the views along the road between Ende and Maumere, or spend more
time in Kelimutu. Those little villages are also known for their
excellent weaving all hand made, and still uses natural dyes.
Moni
A pleasant stop-over by the foot of Mt.
Kelimutu between Ende and Maumere. Moni can be visited everyday
by bus, 56 Kms from Ende and 96 Kms from Maumere. Village of
mountain fresh air, hotspring Lia Sambe and various handicrafts.
Homestays with traditional architecture and services are
available. Traditional market provide you various splendid
weaving.
Marilonga
A fort of the colonial period, 2 hrs by bus
from Ende.
Nggela
A traditional village known for its
beautiful weavings. There are also found old portuguese cannon.
Nggela is about 80 Kms from Ende.
Wolotopo
A traditional village in southern coast,
about 10 Kms from Ende. Known for its traditional unique village
construction, and weaving.
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