Unique beauty of Lake Kelimutu with Three Colors

Unique beauty of Lake Kelimutu with Three Colors

Lake Flores is located exactly at the top of Mount Kelimutu and an altitude of 1,690 above sea level and is administratively located in the village of Pemo, District Flores, Ende, East Nusa Tengggara.

Lake Flores is often called the Lake of Three Colors. Flores is itself derived from the word meaning mountain keli and quality which means mendidih.Kabut thick around Kelimutu volcano also brings supernatural effects are believed by most locals.

Phenomenon of color change lake is believed to be a result of the chemical reaction resulting from the minerals contained in the lake which is likely triggered by volcano gas activity.

The third lake is located on top of Mount Flores is the estimated total of approximately 1,051,000 m2 with a volume of approximately 1,292 m3 of water. Between the lake and other lakes are dividing wall and a sheer rock cliff with a steep slope of 70 degrees and ketiggian about 50-150 meters. Two lakes are blue and red have a very close distance, while the white lake is about 1 km from the other lakes. In addition to Lake Flores, this region (Mount Kelimutu) also has the charm of flora and fauna that are not less interesting. Around the mountain area, growing a variety of plants that are rarely found in other areas Flores just as pine, fir, redwood, and edelweiss. There are also a variety of fauna in the forests of Mount Kelimutu such as deer, wild boar, pheasant, hawks, and so forth.

The best time to visit this lake is during the morning because of the time of day until the late afternoon fog enveloped the lake that interfere with vision. No wonder the past, this area is in great demand as a trekking attraction. If you visit this lake in the morning, you will not only be able to see the beauty of this unique lake, but also the beauty of the sunrise from the heights. In addition, you also can hear the birds chirping typical Garugiwa (Pachycephala Nudigula) is believed to be the spirit bird.

o visit Lake Flores, you should go to Pemo village, about 65 kilometers east of the town of Ende and can be reached by four wheel drive to take about two hours. If you want to stay, you can stay in homestay available at Moni village is located close to the lake location. Moni village distance to the lake is about 14 kilometers and can be reached by riding a four-wheeled vehicle. After 45 minutes by car, you have to get off and walk to the mouth of the lake / crater for 20 minutes to pass through the steps and cobblestone streets.